extending the minimum probationary period for settlement for non-EEA spouses and partners from two years to five years
This is not worded or explained well.
Am I to assume that if you enter on a spouse visa, then you can only apply for the ILR after 5 yrs ..... but still (officially) work during this period ?
.... but does it also mean that if you enter via the fiancee route, then the FLR is still a valid "stamp"and procedure, and you can work after its granting ? Or are they fazing out the FLR ?
Can't imagine that ..... as it leaves fiancees in limbo land, and at a disadvantage to those who entered on a spouse visa.
Also ....Most of these changes will apply to new applicants from 9 July 2012.
Is this new, new, applicants ..... or new applicants for the ILR ?
If this effects those already here on spouse/FLR's, then your ILR application has been put back 3 years !
We await the small print
