Withdrawal of Leave to Remain and Re-Application

[Yellowman68]

"Seeking guidance from those familiar with Home Office procedures. My Residence Permit (Family Route) expired on July 6, 2024, after 2.9 years. I submitted a Leave to Remain application with a Standard Fee Option on July 5, 2024, as the system did not allow me to pay for Super Priority Service. On July 19, 2024, I received an email from UKVI to pay the Health Surcharge (£2548.00), which I promptly did the same day.

The problem is that all my Work Contracts are overseas and have to travel often for work. This is my first time staying in one location for over a month since COVID. I initially thought I could wait it out. But Zoom meetings can only go so far, and I've had to postpone several meetings, putting my contracts under pressure.

I'm anxious about the delay in a decision extending to 6 months which could impact my contracts. I was advised to write to my local MP and the Home Office Complaint Section, requesting the option to pay for Super Priority Service. I'm considering withdrawing my application and reapplying using a Super Priority Service. However, I'm concerned about potential legal implications, as my BRP has expired. Would withdrawing and reapplying from within the UK lead to issues, unlike when there's still time left on the permit?

Any advice from experienced individuals would be appreciated."

[vinny]

Don’t withdraw, if your leave had expired, as this will terminate Section 3C and you will immediately become an overstayer, etc. Some applicants upgraded by varying their application and picking an available super priority option.

An MP may also help to expedite an application.