Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post
you can apply upto 28 days before..
It does though seem that the BIA is allowing a little bit more than 28 days nowadays. I've seen someone on another forum say they were advised to apply for ILR even though they travelled ~7 weeks after their spouse visa was issued.

3 months might be pushing it a bit, but I guess it might be worth contacting the BIA.

For visa holders only. If you obtained a visa but delayed your journey to the UK by weeks or months after the date from which your visa was valid for use, you may need to apply for an an extension of stay on form FLR(M) to make up the 2 years. If you are in this situation and need more advice, please call 0870 606 7766.