LadyJ
12th June 2008, 09:39
This was announced on 18 April 2008 on Home Office website,but thought still might be helpful posting it here.
Revised application forms and guidance notes now available - FLR(M) and FLR(S)
18 April 2008
Revised versions of the following forms and their guidance notes are now available on Home Office website.
FLR(M) - Extension of stay in the United Kingdom as the husband, wife, civil partner, or unmarried or same-sex partner of a permanent resident
FLR(S) - Extension of stay as a student, student nurse, prospective student or sabbatical officer, or to re-sit an examination or write up a thesis
If you are applying on or before 27 April 2008, you must use the 02/2008 version of the application form and guide. If you are applying on or after 28 April 2008, you must use the 04/2008 version.
Changes to application process affecting application forms for students and marriages
28 April 2008
From 28 April 2008, people applying for an extension of stay in the United Kingdom using application forms for students FLR(S) and marriages FLR(M) will also need to complete the new section (7) of the application form which covers biometric immigration documents. Biometric immigration document is the legal term for identity cards for foreign nationals.
Details of those who need to apply for a biometric immigration document and information on the application process can be found in the studying in the UK and the UK residency sections of the Home Office website.
Please visit Home Office website for more info http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/
Revised application forms and guidance notes now available - FLR(M) and FLR(S)
18 April 2008
Revised versions of the following forms and their guidance notes are now available on Home Office website.
FLR(M) - Extension of stay in the United Kingdom as the husband, wife, civil partner, or unmarried or same-sex partner of a permanent resident
FLR(S) - Extension of stay as a student, student nurse, prospective student or sabbatical officer, or to re-sit an examination or write up a thesis
If you are applying on or before 27 April 2008, you must use the 02/2008 version of the application form and guide. If you are applying on or after 28 April 2008, you must use the 04/2008 version.
Changes to application process affecting application forms for students and marriages
28 April 2008
From 28 April 2008, people applying for an extension of stay in the United Kingdom using application forms for students FLR(S) and marriages FLR(M) will also need to complete the new section (7) of the application form which covers biometric immigration documents. Biometric immigration document is the legal term for identity cards for foreign nationals.
Details of those who need to apply for a biometric immigration document and information on the application process can be found in the studying in the UK and the UK residency sections of the Home Office website.
Please visit Home Office website for more info http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/