FLR(M) Advice Please!

[raynaputi]

I have to agree with malchard, it really is disgraceful.
The FLR(M) should be a simple check that the conditions of the fiance(e) visa have been complied with.
Why that would take so long is unbelievable. I hope your MP can put some weight behind his enquiry.

I believe Rayna has also involved her MP.

I wish you good luck.

Well last week I got a letter from the MP, attached is the letter they sent to the UKBA. They said they'll gonna send me the letter from the UKBA when they replied..when would UKBA reply? I can only guess!!!

[malchard888]

Thanks Terpe for your kind wishes, i will keep u all informed of any progress made with my MP's involvement.

[Trefor]

No smileyangel, don't worry.
You applied for UK entry visa before the July 9 2012 rules were legally implemented.

You will continue to be considered under the old rules and remain on a 2 years immigration journey leading to settlement (ILR)
One year after that you will be eligible for British Citizenship
As you already know, you do not need to meet the new Financial Requirement for either FLR(M) or for ILR

All new applications made on and after July 9 2012 are subject to the new rules. The granting of visa leading to settlement will now mean a 5 year immigration journey to ILR.

Hi Terpe.

So my Rose applied for/got her Fiancée Visa in June. She first came here on June 22nd. FLR(M) app is about to happen. Does she qualify under the old rules for ILR/settlement? I think it does, but wanted to double check.

Thanks.


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[rusty]

So my Rose applied for/got her Fiancée Visa in June. She first came here on June 22nd. FLR(M) app is about to happen. Does she qualify under the old rules for ILR/settlement? I think it does, but wanted to double check.

Yes she is under the old rules as she applied before July 9^th

[smileyangel]

Well smileyangel u will soon join the queue waiting for the expensive FLR to be granted, our application is almost 6 months old now and as their customer service is nothing short of atrocious I Have now involved my MP to see if he can ascertain why they find it acceptable practise to make bona fide applicants wait so long.

Yes malchard888 you are right but still hoping we would not wait for that long too...fingers crossed!!! Goodluck with your application!!!

[Graham2263]

As you are in the UK already, there is no need to renew the passport of your husband as it will be valid while processing.
Basically any bills and document to show you are living together are helpful esp if your name is on them, even doctors letters or NHS cards are sufficient.
The application form you mention is the right one, FLRM, however, as you married in the UK, you apply for Further Leave To Remain, if you had married in the Philippines, it would be ILR, the form is for both applications.

[Graham2263]

As you married in the UK, you need to submit an application ( Further Leave To Remain ) It is the same form as an (Indefinite Leave To Remain) Applied for had the marriage took place in the Philippines.
All the documents above are ok to submit, and husbands passport is valid at the time of submitting application with 3 months validity so it is also ok. (Extorionate costs for failure)
So always throw in some photos and doctors letters for good measure

[raynaputi]

As you married in the UK, you need to submit an application ( Further Leave To Remain ) It is the same form as an (Indefinite Leave To Remain) Applied for had the marriage took place in the Philippines.

FLR(M) form is different from ILR form and do not confuse it with each other..

FLR(M) form is this http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/flr/formflrm1020091.pdf

while ILR form uses the SET M form which is this http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/si...etm0420091.pdf

[Terpe]

As you married in the UK, you need to submit an application ( Further Leave To Remain ) It is the same form as an (Indefinite Leave To Remain) Applied for had the marriage took place in the Philippines.
All the documents above are ok to submit, and husbands passport is valid at the time of submitting application with 3 months validity so it is also ok. (Extorionate costs for failure)
So always throw in some photos and doctors letters for good measure

Graham, welcome here to the forum. Hope you'll enjoy it and find it helpful.
Please don't take offence, but if you wish to provide advice on the immigration journey, please do be sure of the current rules and requirements.
The information that you have provided is completely incorrect.
In these days the twists and turns of the the latest immigration rules are rather complex and much stricter than before.

Just take care not to put people in difficult positions.

[Anakin]

Interesting thread and at least I'm seeing that I'm in the same boat as others.
I applied for our FLRM back in June 2012 and I got all excited when we were asked to do the biometrics in early August. Seems like I may still have months to wait though.
I thought it would be pretty straight forward tbh. I've got the income and savings to sail through their requirements and the other half has already been in the country for nearly 3 years anyway.
Have to say my biggest beef is that they've got all of my important docs. Passport, marriage license, accounts, bank statements, etc. and not only do I need to travel on business soon, but I'd like all my stuff in order as I'm starting a probate process as an executor.
My understanding is that if I ask for stuff back, including my passport, it invalidates the application?
They can take the next ten years sorting the effing application out but I just want all my stuff back!

Writing to the MP might be a way forward,

[Bluebirdjones]

Anakin..... if you're the (English) husband, you can apply to get your passport back earlier.
It's only your wife's "returned" pasport that will invalidate the application.

I applied for mine some 4 weeks into the process, and got it returned some 4/5 days later.

[Anakin]

Is that right bbJones? Thank you.
I only saw an 0870 number to phone and it warned of invalidation. I did think it was ridiculous.