wallg123:
Good Evening my people...
Please I have a quick question.

I'm about to request a copy of my contract from my employer as well as a reference letter stating my income and to support my application for FLR (M). Just trying to put my house in order ( Avoiding last minute preparations)

Can I apply for these supporting documents from my employer now or should I wait few weeks to when i'm to submit my application?

obabola123:
Hello group,
Just a question- it normal for home Office to return original documents without not requesting Biometric fingerprint yet?

Saying in the letter that electronically stone in database and a decision will be made in due course

Getting to worry now

EZAKY:
Hello house,
please my renewal is due in June, can someone tell me what documents to put together so I can start . And do they have priority service like same day ? Hoping to get response . Thanks guys.

simplymine:
Good morning House,

I need the help or suggestions of the house. My wife has the spouse visa which is to expire towards the last quarter of this year. She works in Nigeria, and because of her work, she has refused to join me in the UK. This has been our issue. She's been visiting the UK and the longest she's stayed in the UK is 4months other times are three weeks, a month, sometimes two weeks. we had our child delivered in the UK, and one on the way. I believe the fear of uncertainty and not been able to get her kinda of job in the UK may be her fears of not wanting to relocate to the UK. Also she seem not to know what she wants as she still wants to renew her spouse visa despite not wanting to live in the UK. As in wanting to eat her cake and have it. Now that we are expecting an addition, I have told her that she may likely have to give birth in Nigeria. She said she wants to deliver in UK. which I may object. From my calculation she may be due to deliver nearer her visa expiration date.
I would like to know if her absence in the UK will affect her visa extension? I am aware that one has to live in the UK for a minimum of 181 days in a year. I don't know if the is application to the spouse visa extension or during the ILR. I do not want to waste my time efforts and money if her absence will affect her visa extension. I know what I went through during the initial stage while she did nothing hence she is not appreciating what she's got. Any advise will be appreciated.

deept:


Hi Carphy,


when before expiry of spouse visa can someone apply for the FLR (M)?

obabola123:
Hello group, I will like to know if I can still use Naric certificates for English requirement to renew my extension stay please. Also how many weeks is the timeframe to get decision and what are the requirements documents needed. Thanks

newbie715:



Hi carphy,

I don't know if HO are dealing with a lot of applications but I am aware of an FLR (M) that I was assisting someone with that was posted August 10, fees taken next working day but acknowledgement didn't come for a while, later came dated August 23. Then no biometrics request letter till September. In the end though, the whole application was still within 8 weeks as the BRP came shortly after the biometrics just that the timeline was a bit out of synch.

My advice is to call HO. I have called them in the past by googling for their details. Try this number 0300 123 2241, I just googled it. If they can't help, they will give you the right number.

I suspect they will say the application is still within its normal timeline, so impress on them the urgency in your case and ask for your case ID or reference number, that is what your employer needs to make the necessary checks with HO. The employer check takes 5 working days I believe.

All the best.

newbie715:


I made photocopies of all documents as that was what was required but all photocopies were returned which was a bit annoying as I had to shred them all over again after the stress of the photocopy.

If I were to apply again, I'd still make copies unless someone tells me they didn't and their application was granted. So I guess it's left for you to decide.

For the BC, since there is no time to get a new one, if I were you I'd write a cover letter explicitly explaining the situation and I'd include the child's passport if there's one and all other documents like NHS letters or letter from GP/Nursery. Also, I'd start the process to get another copy in the event that Home Office writes to request it afterwards. I'd also include a photocopy of the BC if there is one.

newbie715:


You should be filling out form FLR(M). That's the form you need. Do a search on Google and download the right form.

wallg123:

Hi Carphy, Here is the link to the application form .....Goodluck wth your application and keep us posted on the development thanks...
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/719939/FLR_FP_-07-18.pdf

wallg123:

Hi Carphy, Here is the link to the application form .....Goodluck wth your application and keep us posted on the development thanks...
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/719939/FLR_FP_-07-18.pdf

newbie715:


Hi, there is no minimum balance required, just show evidence of meeting the financial requirement: payslips, letter from Employer, bank statements and remember the financial documents should be dated within 28 days of your application. All the best.

teejay231:


Past 12 months earnings even if you are providing just 6 months bank statements and pay slips. You must include a letter from the employer confirming you or partners annual income. If you have been employed by the same employer for more than 12 months then 6 months bank statements and/or pay slips will suffice. If employed for less than 12 months then you have to provide 12 months bank statements.

newbie715:
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 
NARIC certificate for English Language‎

Marriage certificate
Child's birth certificate
Child's passport‎

Proof of Co-habitation
Gas ‎and Electricity bills (the only document in joint name)‎
HRMC Letter
Bank Statement 
Council Tax Bills 
NHS appointment Letters 
EE phone bill‎
Bank Letters 

Proof of Income
I used hubby's income only.‎
His 6 months bank statements (last one within 28 days)
His 6 months pay slips stamped and signed by HR as they are internet print outs(last one within 28 days)
His Letter of Employment
Letter from Employer (within 28 days) confirming date of employment, salary and authenticity of pay slips

Accommodation 
Mortgage Statement‎
Bank statement showing mortgage direct debits‎

Hubby's passport was returned within a week.‎

Aphrodite007:


I swear. I’m very curious about the outcome Cos the explicitly said they don't us touching public funds.

jangolo:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! So happy for you. Did you do the ielts for ukvi? Which of the test type did you submit? Was it life skills or general?


Thank you very much!

newbie715:

Ok...truth is I sent the supporting documents to this address last week Monday which was August 24 and till now it hasn't been received because i have been tracking it. I always track it and all it says is your item has reached its POBOX and its awaiting collection/ delivery. That's the message I have been getting since last week. Pls how long does it take them to pick up the documents from their POBOX? Coz I don't know what to do next. I did my biometrics since and am worried.

Thanks


Hi, see address below wish you all the best:
International Operations and Visas
Home Office, UK Border Agency
P.O. Box 3468, Sheffield
S3 8WA
United Kingdom