FLR(M) ABSENT PARENT QUESTION/TIMING QUESTION

Hello all -

I am not due to apply for my FLR till Sept. 2022 but I am still nervous and currently processing all the necessary paperwork and documentation to make it easier when the time comes.

2 questions for you -
1. I filled out a "dummy" application online and one part asks about children.  I have none of my own and my husband has a 14 year old daughter who lives with us.  He has sole custody - his ex-wife is a loser who hasn't seen or spoken  his daughter in years.  He has no contact with her whatsoever.
The problem is even I though I check off that my partner has sole custody, they still want "Evidence of where Miss XXX other parent lives - such as utility bills" .  There is NO way I will be able to provide that .  Any suggestions how I can get around this problem?

2. Any suggestions on when I should apply if my BRP runs out Sept 2022?  I'd like to wait as long as possible so I can time it with my ILR minimum requirement and not fall short needed another visa.
Would early August 2022 be reasonable to you?

Thanks in advance for your help.

My situation was similar. Basically my partner has two kids that live with the other parent. The other parent wouldn't provide any of the requested info. We just used a cover letter to explain the situation and used the space in the application to explain as well. It should be fine.

When you can apply for FLR(M) will depend on what date you arrived in the U.K. on your spousal visa.

You can apply for FLR up to 28 days before you reach 30 months in the U.K.

I see from your previous posts that you arrived at the end of December 2019. Therefore you will reach 30 months at the end of June 2022.

So, in that case the earliest you can apply for FLR(M) is early June 2022.

The latest you can apply is your visa expire date in September 2022.


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