ILR or 6 month extension

[Sam1974]

Hi Terpe

Thank you for getting back so quickly, this site is superb and credit to you guys.

I guess the main reason for going in person was my concern about the gap in employment and being able to speak to someone as part if our application but from your response this is not a concern now.

Couple of quick questions if you don't mind me asking,

If Gen's visa has expired and we are still waiting for a decision on a postal application she is fine to stay here, think I've read that right on the borders website?

I'm guessing it would be prudent to include my contract of employment stating my salary in our application or would you not bother.

Thanks again

Sam

[Terpe]

...If Gen's visa has expired and we are still waiting for a decision on a postal application she is fine to stay here, think I've read that right on the borders website?..

Gen's immigration status will continue to remain current and in force from the date of application regardless of whether the visa expires during the UKBA decision process.

...I'm guessing it would be prudent to include my contract of employment stating my salary in our application or would you not bother...

There are no FLR(M) specific questions or requirements for that.
There is a question asking for salary details and there is a documentary requirement to provide:-

...evidence of your finances including; Bank statements, building society savings books, pay slips or other formal documents as evidence of you and your partner’s ability to maintain and accommodate yourselves and any dependants without recourse to public funds

Technically, to qualify for 'adequate maintenance' there should be an amount of £112.55 per week available to you as a couple after deduction of total housing costs. This is equivalent to Income Support levels for a couple.

It's your decision how you satisfy this between you, but it must be 'income number' based and not solely an employment contract.

Hope that helps