wallg123:
Happy NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL......
I believe when you did your 1st application in Nigeria, you sent the home office some sort of proof that you meet the English and Maths requirements. Hence they issued you your resident permit. I believe that same document is sufficient enough as proof. No need for another (IELTS). This is my understanding, Others would give their advice as well...... Goodluck

Minnienellie24:


if she wants to go ahead with application without naric stuff let her go ahead. Its her money i know you just trying to help. If she comes out successfully without it others can learn if doesn't others will still learn.
A word is enough for the wise.




It was only an advise I offered and not a mandatory option. If we dont have people that made one mistake or the other, we wont know what to guard against. But I just feel it is better safe than sorry.. Even if it is the fault of the ECO, that will not exempt one from paying for re application or will that cut the time appeal will take. WE JUST NEED TO BE WISE AND CAUTIOUS saving ourselves time and money..

wallg123:
Good Evening guys & Ladies,
Longest time.... Over a year now I haven't visited this great forum b'cus of work and other stuffs. Its good to see that the forum is still alive.......
You guys are the reason why am not even worried about the next phase of my spouse visa renewal process....
Una Good evening once more and enjoy the HEAT WAVE in UK...

live4tk:
Thank you so much phardey for your responses. I really appreciate. Please i have 3 more questions on this issue;
Firstly, the FLM(M) application is in about a year now, is it still okay for them to rent a new apartment?

Secondly, do you have the link to include someone's name on the TV licence bill?

lastly, my own BRP was issued on 09/11/2017 and will expire on 06/08/2020.

Please when is the best time to submit my application for the FLM(M) ?

Thank you.

abubarakat:
Yes, it is possible to apply for a provisional driving license with a spouse visa. That's what I did when I first arrived in Jan 2017. Feels like many years ago now, chai.

After I got my provisional license, I took the theory test and later did the driving test. I now drive around in my car! Well, just so you know know, I managed to pass the driving test at the 3rd attempt. Blame it on bad driving habits I picked up back home.




3 times!!!!!!! My husband suggested to do the online free test before throwing money to the wind. Lol
Thanks

Realgeo:


Hi, longest time.. been soo busy. Answers to your questions.

You can get a drivers licence with your Brp cause you are on settlement visa. I got my provisional licence 2 months I came into the UK and by the 4th month I got my full drivers licence and I drive like a pro now in the streets of Manchester city. It's all in your mind. How determined you are. I took the driving test once and boom!!! I passed. It cost me £370. So give it a try, it will relieve lots of stress. Just get the form and fill it then , send your original brp with it and they will get back to u.
Again, have you registered to vote? I have and just voted this May. There was this election in Manchester and I voted the Liberals or whatever their name is...lol. It will help to build your credit rating and that will help you to get credits, loans and Finances on cars and other stuffs.

Hope the land is treating you well. Cheers


Hey am good o longest time.i see you painting Manchester with your skills lol finally got my provisional drivers licence i know how to drive have been driving in Nigeria it was the hand gear that first gave me issues.
My husband had to help me out went somewhere so he could teach me.
Pls email your number to me i might be coming to the Manchester for short break Thursday to Sunday. This is my email : jesusdelight31@gmail.com


Uk is better now all thanks to summer got a job instantly.
I dont work from Thursday 3.30 to Sunday long weekend lol. I like that kind job. Lol
Good to hear from you.
Or i might email my number to you don't know if you still using same email
I s

teejay231:


My wife is also British and no longer collects any benefits. She had to inform HMRC about me as she was no longer single for tax credits. We have opted to not collect any benefits till I qualify for ILR just to avoid any problems with renewals.

newbie715:
An update on my FLR (M). It was granted. I am really thankful to God. Thanks phardey for answering all my queries. See my timeline below:

Application Type : FLR(M) - 2nd extension 
Application Posted on: 14 April 18
Documents received by HO: 17 April 18
Documents signed for: 17 April 18
Payment taken: 18 April 18 
Acknowledgement Received on: 20 April 18 dated 18 April 18 ‎
Employer sent request to Home Office to confirm application: 20 April 18
Home Office confirmed to Employer: 27 April 18‎
Biometric Request Letter Received: 04 May 18 dated 02 May 18 
Biometrics Enrolled on: 05 May 18
Decision of Application: Granted
Date of Decision: 05 June 18
Documents Received on: 07 June 18
BRP Card Received: 07 June 18

Congratulations thank God for successful application. Someone was recently turned down and was given 1month to leave the country. I give God praise for you.

Please post documents you used

wololo:
A great free resource to pass the Life in the UK Test:

http://lifeintheuktest.net/

A great free resource to pass the Life in the UK Test:

https://lifeintheuktest.net/

Aphrodite007:


I did wonder this but decided to wait for the experts to ask the question. I understand that his wife is the citizen and has access to funds, but I thought irrespective of that access, couples that are joined by a settlement aren’t still allowed to access public funds.

Anyway, I hope they overlook it in his second application Cos if there’s anything they hate, it’s immigrants touching their money, even though you are paying tax.

newbie715:
Hi,

With your spouse visa, you can get drivers licence, it's a settlement visa. You can apply for provisional licence online on the gov.uk site or with a paper form that you can pick up at the post office. Bear in mind that you will send in a proof of ID with it. When you have the provisional licence, you can sit the theory test and/or book driving lessons and go on to get your main licence. All the best!!!

Pls do i have to submit my international passport?
Thanks alot got my application form

KemBee86:
Congratulations!!! Mine runs out in December but my sponsor collects benefits but we intend to stop it by July, she meets the financial requirement. Will there be issue if we wants to apply based on d fact that she is getting public funds?

Aphrodite007:
Hi guys, great job you’re doing here. Just got my spouse visa a week ago, but I’ve been here before for my studies so a lot of my paper work are already in place (NI no, bank statement (proof of add), etc).

Anyway, I would like to know if I must change my surname as all my docs (gp, bank account, NI, certificates, passport and BRP) are in my maiden name. So must I change my name to my husband’s? I already have done a newspaper publication and sworn and affidavit in Nigeria but for some reason I would like to leave my name as is, would this affect the next stage of my application?

phardey:
Thank you, we get our council tax bill every year. So I used the one that came in May 2016 and May 2017.

You don't need to include every months bill. Your can just include 2 council tax bills.

Remember the documents has to be from at least 3 sources. I used over 8 sources. Infact I didn't know how to calculate and achieve 12 letters single or 6 letters combined.

I sent over 24 documents as proof of cohabitation.

phardey:
I thought to update everyone
My BRP came today

Here's my timeline
Application Type : FLR(M) - 2nd extension
Application Posted on: 10 Feb 18
Postal or In Person Application: Postal
Documents received by HO: 12 Feb 18
Documents signed for: 12 Feb 18
Payment taken: 13 Feb 18
Application deferred for further checks (in person app): N/A
Acknowledgement Received on: Received 15 Feb 18 dated 13 Feb 18
Biometric Letter Received: Received 20 Feb 18 dated 16 Feb 18
Biometrics Enrolled on: 21 Feb 18
Decision of Application: Approved
Date of Decision: 26th March - This is the date on my BRP
Documents Received on: Pending - I included a Special Delivery SAE. I've been tracking the number since last week but nothing yet.
BRP Card Received: 28th March

Time to seat for Life in UK Test
Good Luck to Everyone

phardey:
I thought to update everyone
My BRP came today

Here's my timeline
Application Type : FLR(M) - 2nd extension
Application Posted on: 10 Feb 18
Postal or In Person Application: Postal
Documents received by HO: 12 Feb 18
Documents signed for: 12 Feb 18
Payment taken: 13 Feb 18
Application deferred for further checks (in person app): N/A
Acknowledgement Received on: Received 15 Feb 18 dated 13 Feb 18
Biometric Letter Received: Received 20 Feb 18 dated 16 Feb 18
Biometrics Enrolled on: 21 Feb 18
Decision of Application: Approved
Date of Decision: 26th March - This is the date on my BRP
Documents Received on: Pending - I included a Special Delivery SAE. I've been tracking the number since last week but nothing yet.
BRP Card Received: 28th March

Time to seat for Life in UK Test
Good Luck to Everyone

phardey:
I included the letter I got when I opened accounts for my kids
I also letters from the bank about change in interest rates too

phardey:
I can't believe how much time has gone since I moved back here in July 2015
So, I applied for FLR M last month and I'm still waiting for their decision.
Feels weird not to have a status and I have to keep waiting.
The wait should be over this week/next week I pray! (Amen) Can I hear a resounding AMEN!

Thought I should share my time, I will come back to update.

Application Type : FLR(M) - 2nd extension
Application Posted on: 10 Feb 18
Postal or In Person Application: Postal
Documents received by HO: 12 Feb 18
Documents signed for: 12 Feb 18
Payment taken: 13 Feb 18
Application deferred for further checks (in person app): N/A
Acknowledgement Received on: Received 15 Feb 18 dated 13 Feb 18
Biometric Letter Received: Received 20 Feb 18 dated 16 Feb 18
Biometrics Enrolled on: 21 Feb 18
Decision of Application: Pending
Date of Decision: Pending
Documents Received on: Pending
BRP Card Received: Pending

blza:
Glad this thread has been setup. We will be doing my husband’s FLR(M) at some point this year.

I have been trying to calculate when that will be. I need help please. We intend to do the face to face submission (priority) .

Please I need advice on:
1; The earliest we can do face to face application
2; The latest we can do face to face application
3; The earliest and we can d postal application
4; The latest we can do postal application.

My husband arrived UK on March 27 2016
His visa is expires 18 Nov 2018.

I want to start early to ensure we get all the stuff needed on time. I also hear the priority appointment can be difficult to get.

Look forward to your responses.

Thank you.

phardey:
Its best you apply in person.
Also start looking for appointment 45 days before you want to apply. I Couldn't find any dates available in Croydon and Solihull and time was running out. I had to send it via post.

Below are the documents.
FLR (m) Paper Application form
Print out of IHS payment.
Applicant passport
Applicant 2x Passport pictures
Sponsors Passport
Sponsor 1x Passport picture


Hi sorry please can you explain the bank letters a bit thanks
BSC Degree from London South Uni

Marriage certificate
Two Children's birth certificates
Two Children's full passport
Letter from our GP and school confirming I attend GP appointments with the kids

Proof of Co-habitation
Gas Statement
Electricity bills
HRMC Letter
Bank Statement
Council Tax Bills
NHS Letters
Talk Talk Bill
Bank Letters

Proof of Income
We used my income only. I earn above the required funds
6 months bank statements (last one within 28 days)
6 months wage slips (last one within 28 days)
Letter Employment
Letter from Employer (within 28 days) confirming I still work there, my salary, My NI, Address and etc

Accommodation
Tenancy Agreement in hubby's name
Letter from Housing association address to hubby
Recent Council tax bill in both names

My hubby's and kids passports were returned within a week.

Benuromi:
I think you don't hv to write another English for UK spouse visa extension. That is if you wrote PTE ( Pearson). I need to confirm this as my friend is going with his wife next week for spouse visa extension and will use her old pte she used to applied the first spouse visa application in Nigeria.

phatbaby1:
Hi guys our application has been successful!

Whoop! Whoop!

I’m going to be popping champagne tonight

Thanks to every single person and the veterans on this thread. If you’re ever in the Birmingham area, feel free to stop by for tea :-)

Standard application
Timeline:
TLS and Biometrics: 21 November 2017
Documents received email: 24 November 2017
Supporting docs sent to Sheffield: 4 December 2017
Decision made email: None
Decision made TLS update: 15 February 2018
Passport returned to center email: 15 February 2018
Passport returned to center update: 15 February
Application picked up: 16 February

Jaydee11:
Lexusgs430 and my good people in the house. I want to say a big big big thank you to you especially Lexusgs430 for your advices and prompt response on my questions. I am the lady that had bn disturbing you with different questions on ds forum. Ds is my testimony,
Online submission for tier 2 visa : my husband as the main applicant and I am a dependent 5th February
Biometrics : 7th Feb it's a standard visa
Decision concluded: 11th Feb,
Collection sms: 11th from vfs office in Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Decision : visa was Granted with vignette effective from 26th February till 28th March but it's a three years visa.
Lexusgs430, thanks so very much for your advices, I was very honest in all my explanations. Low and behold visa was Granted. May God bless nd grant ALL ur heart's desires ds yr in Jesus name.

Embellish:
Good evening all, been following the thread for a while now. Nice job ure doing here Lexusgs430, Justwise,Joygirl etc. Thanks to u all, and to as many that have been so selfless,patient and consistent in answering our numerous questions.
A quick question pls...does it matter who submits the online application?I am the applicant,resident here while hubby's the sponsor in the UK. Someone told me that I'm meant to fill the online application but hubby prefers to do it himself. What's your take pls...

bintalabi:
Hi, I applied for a spouse visa which was denied and I appealed their decision, my passport has been returned to me, can I apply for a short term visit to get a medical treatment.