Separate FLR(M) needed for wife and stepson?

[Gowiththeflow]

Do I need to complete FLR(M) for my wife and nine-year-old stepson? One form each? Or can my stepson be included on my wife's application. My wife has heard that they each need one, but I think otherwise may be the case.

[CR001]

One form for both, child as 'dependent' in the relevant section. Immigration health surcharge of £500 for each applicant.

[Wanderer]

One each, two fees and two IHS surcharges....

[CR001]

One each, two fees and two IHS surcharges....

One form for both for dependents under 18. Page 4 of the form clearly states this. Two IHS fees though.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... _04-16.pdf

[Wanderer]

One each, two fees and two IHS surcharges....

One form for both for dependents under 18. Page 4 of the form clearly states this. Two IHS fees though.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... _04-16.pdf

Oh bugger! Ignore me then!

[Gowiththeflow]

Thanks. I was thinking one form for both as the heading on the front page states, "Application for an extension of stay in the UK as the partner of a person present and settled in the UK."

What confused me is that for the original visa application (assisted by a solicitor), they needed to submit two forms. Why only one for this next stage?

Also, on page 4 of FLR(M) it states, "You may include children under the age of 18 if they are applying as your dependants." I thought I was my wife and stepson's sponsor, so is he not also my dependant? The above reads that he is solely my wife's dependant.

[CR001]

One form for both. Trust me, I and many others have done exactly the same. The child is classed as 'dependent' of the applicant for visa purposes. It has nothing to do with 'dependent' on both of you for daily needs etc.

[Gowiththeflow]

Okay, thanks for that. Much appreciated.

[noajthan]

Thanks. I was thinking one form for both as the heading on the front page states, "Application for an extension of stay in the UK as the partner of a person present and settled in the UK."

What confused me is that for the original visa application (assisted by a solicitor), they needed to submit two forms. Why only one for this next stage?

Also, on page 4 of FLR(M) it states, "You may include children under the age of 18 if they are applying as your dependants." I thought I was my wife and stepson's sponsor, so is he not also my dependant? The above reads that he is solely my wife's dependant.

Unless the child is adopted step-parents do not feature in such applications. (Same for me).