FLR - When to apply??

[Speedyman52]

My wife and step daughter arrived to England on a spousal visa during Sep 2013, I would like some advice to when i would need to apply either in person or by post from my wife & step daughters FLR visa.

Many Thanks in advance.


Speedyman52

[Terpe]

My wife and step daughter arrived to England on a spousal visa during Sep 2013, I would like some advice to when i would need to apply either in person or by post from my wife & step daughters FLR visa.

Many Thanks in advance.


Speedyman52

Based on what you've posted they should both have been issued with a visa valid for 33 months ?

They will be eligible for FLR(M) after 30 months living in UK
Application may be made 28 days before the 30 month anniversay at the earliest and by visa expiry at the latest.

The next visa will be valid for a further 30 months.

[Speedyman52]

Do you have to apply exactly 28 days before the 30 month anniversary?

Thanks Terpe

[Terpe]

Do you have to apply exactly 28 days before the 30 month anniversary?

Thanks Terpe

Not at all.
The very earliest to apply is 28 days before the 30 month anniversay and obviously the very latest to apply is the day of visa expiry.
Applications should be made in that 'window' or timeframe.

[Terpe]

If you apply too early you'll find the visa expires before the residency requirement for ILR and then you'll need to apply and pay for an additional FLR visa which is completely unecessary (and expensive)