spouse visa extension & chat history

[stoneps]

Hi

After the first 2.5 years under 5-year route, I am now applying for the second 2.5 years extension for my spouse visa. And I will submit my application on 1/5/2018 by post, which is next month.

Since on FLR(M) form, in "Photographs and documents checklist section", there is no mention for applicants to provide photos or chat history (such as Whatsapp or Facebook) to prove relationship genuine...

And on the government website https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/provide-information , in "Proof of relationship" section, it says "You don’t generally need to send in things like WhatsApp messages, Skype history or photos of you together."

However, I've done more research and a lot suggestions (experienced or legal) mention the need to provide chat history covering the whole first 2.5 years while we live together.

Since we send each other too many messages everyday it would be a big folder of conversations and it would be really expensive to post. But at the same time it worries me if I get rejected for not providing such documents.

Should I provide the chat history from Whatsapp, Facebook and any other social media? And even photos and receipts for our day outs like we did for the application for the first 2.5 years spouse visa?

Thanks.
SP

[Casa]

This isn't a requirement for couples who are living together when applying for a FLR(M) extension.

[stoneps]

This isn't a requirement for couples who are living together when applying for a FLR(M) extension.

Thank you Casa for such quick reply!

[helpplease!]

Hi SP

Could you kindly provide a list of supporting documents you are providing with your FLR (M) application (extension for spouse visa), as I am also due to extend my spouse visa using FLR (M) early next year and interested to see the kind of documents others are using in support.

I know official guidance is available on what to use as supporting documents, I am just interested to know the kind of documents are supporting a real life application such as yours

Many thanks!