Awesome, I read that unpaid bills could be problematic for people applying so I just wanted to check. I guess that only applies to the applicant? Thanks!
Where did you hear that unpaid bills could be problematic for FLR(M)? I've never heard of that before (how would they even know that there are any unpaid bills?).
It would only be an issue for the applicant anyway, and it shouldn't affect FLR(M). It could be a problem for citizenship (for the good character requirement) but that's 5 years away... you have 3 visas to apply for before you can qualify for citizenship (two FLR(M) visas and ILR).
One more question actually - is my husband expected to go to the appointment at the PEO? I only booked it for me. He cannot due to work. Should he write a letter of support?
He is expected to attend. You can only book an appointment for one person - the visa applicant - but the spouse has to attend as well.
If he cannot attend, he MUST write a letter of support, otherwise the visa will be refused.
From the UKBA website (
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutus/contact/applyinginperson/peoservices/):
If you are applying on form SET(M) (to extend your stay or settle in the UK as the spouse or partner of a person who is settled here), both you and your partner must attend your appointment. If your partner cannot come with you, you must bring a letter they have written to say they support your application. They must sign and date the letter and give us a daytime phone number so we can contact them, if necessary. Your spouse or partner who is settled here, must be present in the United Kingdom at the time of the application.
(just ignore the fact that it says SET(M) - it should say both FLR(M) and SET(M), because you can only extend your stay using FLR(M) and you can only settle using SET(M)).
