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FLR(M) - BRP clarification
« on: December 27, 2019, 05:06:32 PM »
Following the receipt of my new BRP after my extension, I noticed the type of permit has changed on my card. My previous BRP listed 'SPOUSE/PARTNER - LEAVE TO ENTER', but my new BRP lists 'SPOUSE/PARTNER - LEAVE TO REMAIN'. Is this correct?

My thought process was my previous visa allowed me to enter the UK and now I'm technically remaining. Was this the same for anyone else? Is there an error that I need to notify the Home Office of?

I just want to make sure there's nothing wrong that would mess up ILR in the future.
01.2014: Met in London
02.2016: Married in UK
21.02.2017: Biometrics completed
25.02.2017: App submitted
25.02.2017: Notified app is being prepared for consideration by an entry clearance officer
25.02.2017: Docs sent
02.03.2017: Marked delivered by DHS
11.05.2017: Decision made email rec’d
15.05.2017: Spousal visa approved/visa rec’d in mail
10.05.2017: BRP issued
01.06.2017: Arrived in UK
20.10.2019: FLR(M) application submitted
04.11.2019: Biometrics submitted
10.12.2019: Extension approved
20.12.2019: BRP rec'd in post


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Re: FLR(M) - BRP clarification
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2019, 05:11:49 PM »
Following the receipt of my new BRP after my extension, I noticed the type of permit has changed on my card. My previous BRP listed 'SPOUSE/PARTNER - LEAVE TO ENTER', but my new BRP lists 'SPOUSE/PARTNER - LEAVE TO REMAIN'. Is this correct?

My thought process was my previous visa allowed me to enter the UK and now I'm technically remaining. Was this the same for anyone else? Is there an error that I need to notify the Home Office of?

I just want to make sure there's nothing wrong that would mess up ILR in the future.

It's correct. You applied and were granted leave to remain this time.


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Re: FLR(M) - BRP clarification
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2019, 05:19:00 PM »
It's correct. You applied and were granted leave to remain this time.

Thanks for clarifying - so this is all on track for ILR?
01.2014: Met in London
02.2016: Married in UK
21.02.2017: Biometrics completed
25.02.2017: App submitted
25.02.2017: Notified app is being prepared for consideration by an entry clearance officer
25.02.2017: Docs sent
02.03.2017: Marked delivered by DHS
11.05.2017: Decision made email rec’d
15.05.2017: Spousal visa approved/visa rec’d in mail
10.05.2017: BRP issued
01.06.2017: Arrived in UK
20.10.2019: FLR(M) application submitted
04.11.2019: Biometrics submitted
10.12.2019: Extension approved
20.12.2019: BRP rec'd in post


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Re: FLR(M) - BRP clarification
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2019, 05:23:39 PM »
Thanks for clarifying - so this is all on track for ILR?

Yes. That's next at the 5 year mark.

Start thinking about your life in the UK test. It's best to get it over with sooner rather than later.


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Re: FLR(M) - BRP clarification
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2019, 07:25:55 PM »
Yes, it's all correct.

Your first visa (spousal visa) was a Limited Leave to Enter visa, which is only granted outside the UK and is an initial visa allowing you to enter the UK to live.

Your second visa is FLR(M) = Further Leave to Remain (Marriage). This is an extension visa only granted inside the UK, allowing to you remain in the UK once you are already living here.

Your third visa will be ILR = Indefinite Leave to Remain. This is also an extension visa only granted inside the UK, allowing you to remain in the UK permanently.


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