FLR(M) on section 2.2,2.3 and 9.1

[lkckachun]

I have some questions regarding FLR(M) form on section 2.2,2.3,9.1 and I would like to get some help on this forum.

First of all, a bit of background of myself. I came from Hong Kong. Two years ago, I studied a Master degree in UK under Tier 4 visa and I was offered a BRP during that time. After my study, I went back to Hong Kong and got married with my wife who owns in permanent residence in UK. After that, I applied EEA family permit(6 months) and came to UK. And now, I wish to apply for a spouse visa.

Regarding section 2.2
Question: Is this the first time you have applied for a visa or extension of stay in one of the above
categories (including previous leave granted as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner) with your
current sponsor?

My Answer: I guess that is a yes as this is actually my first time to apply spouse visa. Or EEA family permit already counts as a visa?

Regarding section 2.3
I am not sure I am on first period or second period as I do not know EEA family permit is a entry clearance or a leave to remain.
(First period of leave to remain (following an initial period of entry clearance as a partner of a
settled person, or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection, or
as a child of a person who has limited leave as the partner of settled person, or following an
initial period of entry clearance as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner of a settled person - 6
months).
(Second period of leave to remain (following initial grant of leave to remain as a partner of a
settled person or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection, or
as a child of a person who has limited leave as the partner of a settled person).

Regarding section 9.1
Question:Have you been issued with a Biometric residence permit with a previous application for
leave?

My Answer: Yes? Since I did obtain a BRP before for my student visa. But I am not sure if student visa is an application for leave. Or it is better to provide every possible detail you can so I just tell them I did have a BRP before.

I would like to know if I answer those question well and your help is much appreciated.
Thanks

[CR001]

If you are married to an EU national (non British) you can't apply on Flr M. You need to apply for an EEA residence card.

[lkckachun]

Yeah, but she obtains permanent residence for UK recently so I guess it is fine.

The reason why we go for this spouse visa is because I had a job opportunity waiting for me and I have to obtain working right as soon as possible, while only spouse visa has premium service which can be done in one day. Otherwise, for residence card, it takes 6-12 weeks