ESOL test?

[shie]

i am just asking if you spouse visa expired in 2016 what the next step apply ILR or apply extention?

[Terpe]

i am just asking if you spouse visa expired in 2016 what the next step apply ILR or apply extention?

It depends when your initial visa was issued.

The so called old-rules refers to visa application submitted prior to 9th July 2012's.
These spouse visa's were valid for 27 months.
After 24 months living in UK the holder became eligible for ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain)
and became eligible for British citizenship after 3 years living in UK.

If you submitted your visa application after 9th July 2012 then your initial visa will be valid for 33 months.
Shortly before 30 months have past the holder (you) applies for a second period of FLR for additional extension of 30 months.
Means a 5 year journey to ILR eligibility and application