FLR question

[darren-b]

most people do not get refused flr/ilr

i can't recall anyone on here being refused FLR or ILR especially if your'e married to a brit

reasons are

qualifying period - not being in the uk 2 years (- up to 28 days, but their not as strict on this since spouse visa's are now valid for 27 months).

deception, using false papers and telling lies.

not supplying the 'life in the uk' cert, or other evidence your asked for, but they may give you sometime to send these before they reject your app or they might consider your app on the evidence you've supplied - which could well end up as a refusal.

not paying the fee, lack of funds - but again, i think they may give you time to send it, or tell you to re-apply (problem is your visa might have expired by now)

accommodation - over crowded etc

maintenance - lack of funds.

recourse to public funds - claiming what you should not have


less than 1 in 20 ilr apps for a spouse visa is refused.

so it should not be anything to worry about

Applying late after the visa has expired is the other one

Can't remember anyone on here being refused either, but it does happen. It shouldn't be anything to worry about normally, but if you are in a position where they wouldn't have granted the visa for entry to the UK (which has happened on here) or felt that you couldn't apply for a visa (which happens on here too) then you could be at risk.

[kenny]

Applying late after the visa has expired is the other one

Can't remember anyone on here being refused either, but it does happen. It shouldn't be anything to worry about normally, but if you are in a position where they wouldn't have granted the visa for entry to the UK (which has happened on here) or felt that you couldn't apply for a visa (which happens on here too) then you could be at risk.

how long should someone apply for FLR before the financee visa is due to expire? i am just wondering cus ive ordered some copies of bank statements today and they will take six working days the visa expires on March 7

Any advice on applying for FLR visa is very appreciated.

[darren-b]

how long should someone apply for FLR before the financee visa is due to expire? i am just wondering cus ive ordered some copies of bank statements today and they will take six working days the visa expires on March 7

Any advice on applying for FLR visa is very appreciated.

You are allowed to post your application or apply in person on the day your visa expires (though obviously it is better if you don't leave it that late). So you should be fine.

[kenny]

You are allowed to post your application or apply in person on the day your visa expires (though obviously it is better if you don't leave it that late). So you should be fine.

Thanks