As at the moment there is not much information on the new rules, this is my interpretation
Now
Fiancée Visa
Spouse visa
- Get Fiancée visa
- Get married
- Apply FLR which includes biometric card
- After 2 years apply ILR
Under new rules
- Get spouse visa
- After 2 years apply ILR
Fiancée Visa
Spouse visa
- Get Fiancée visa
- Get married
- Apply FLR which includes biometric card
- After 2 years apply ILR – as biometric card was already applied at FLR then no need to apply again
When they issue the new forms, then we will see how it is to be implemented.
- Get spouse visa
- After 2 years apply ILR which includes biometric card.