Do I *HAVE* to ILR or can I FLR (Again)?

Pretty straight-forward question.

I currently hold the FLR Visa in my passport and that expires in February 2008. I am curious, with the damn fees having gone up now, is it possible to not go for the ILR and instead just do an FLR again?

I really don't want to pay that much, although if I had to I would of course.

Thanks so much!

for a spousal/marriage FLR- yes, it's possible- you can extend your FLR(M) for as many times as you want as long as you continue to meet the requirements of your visa category (spouse)

Great to know!

Thanks a lot, Andrea! 

One more question in regards to this.

How long before my current FLR expires would I have to file? Also, what form would it be?

One more question in regards to this.

How long before my current FLR expires would I have to file? Also, what form would it be?

If you're applying to extend your FLR and not for the ILR, I believe as long as you get it in the mail before it expires, you're fine. I obviously wouldn't cut it that close personally, but get stuff out about a month before.

Hiya Mort,

Thanks so much for the super quick reply!

Also...

Would I have to fill out FLR(M)?

Thanks in advance, all!

Also...

Would I have to fill out FLR(M)?

Thanks in advance, all!

What kind of visa are you on? Spousal?

Yup. Got visa to come to the UK and marry, got married and applied for the FLR in Feb 2006. I could do the ILR, but I don't have all the paperwork, etc. So I just want to get the FLR again since I was told I could do that for as long as I wanted to.

Yup. Got visa to come to the UK and marry, got married and applied for the FLR in Feb 2006. I could do the ILR, but I don't have all the paperwork, etc. So I just want to get the FLR again since I was told I could do that for as long as I wanted to.

Then yes, FLR(M) is what you're filling out. Good luck.