What's the deadline to travel on settlement visa?

[islamhady]

Hi,

I am a British citizen and I have been married for 5 years. My wife and I lived together in the UK for 18 months before leaving the UK. Recently we deiced to return to the UK and my wife applied for a settlement visa which was accepted on 7 July 2010. We were supposed to travel that month, however i occurred some problems in which the travel has been delayed until now.

My question is, her visa is valid until October 2012, and when we travel it could be 6 months into her visa, can she still travel or is there a deadline for her to enter the UK?

Much appreciate it if someone could answer my question as we are nervous that she wont be allowed entry to the UK.

Thanks

[vinny]

If she has the normal 27-month visa (282(a)), then she should travel within 3 months and 28 days from her visa's effective date.

Try asking for a better endorsement, if applicable.

[islamhady]

Thanks for getting back to me. The 3 months and 28 days has now gone, can she still travel to the UK? Or do I have to apply for a new visa?

Where can I apply for a better endorsement?

[vinny]

She may enter the UK at any time within the validity of her visa, subject to 321A. However, without an additional "ILE" or "KOL REQ" endorsement or a sufficient visa expiry date extension, she may need to apply for an extension before being eligible for settlement.

Click on links for further details.