Applying within the UK for (FLR) M

sorry, thinking of questions as they pop up. how do i get my biometrics done in the UK? IF i have to send by post.

A couple of weeks after you have mailed it, you will receive a letter in the post inviting you to give biometrics at a local Post Office.

This costs about £20 and you have to take the invitation letter with you to the appointment. Once you have done the biometrics they will be transmitted electronically to UKVI and then they will start processing your application.

See here:
https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits/personal-data
And
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/539328/In-Country_information_leaflet_-_July_2016.pdf (page 5)

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Thank you again. seems there isn't any problems with the website on booking appointments. They actually really don't have anything which is hard to believe. thought 2 weeks would give me enough time to book. one question with paying for the visa do i do that online or it ask you for payment on the forms? thanks again!!

It used to be that all the appointments were completely booked up 6 weeks in advance and if you wanted to get one you had to book at midnight exactly 42 days before you wanted the appointment. However, it turned out this was due to third party agents booking all the slots and then selling the appointments on for a much higher amount. UKVI put a stop to this and so for the last couple of years, appointments have been easy to get.

However, two weeks was probably pushing it at this time of year as people often try to apply in early April to get in before any visa fee increases and immigration changes that might be being brought in.

In terms of paying it depends how you apply - there's a new online application option where you pay online and then have to mail your documents within 15 days (I think) or you can just print the paper application and fill out the payment information on there, then they will charge the fee once they have received the application.

Personally, I'd go with the paper application option since the questions on the online form are a bit different to the paper questions and also the website can be a bit glitchy.


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HELP

I am waiting to hear if my application for permission to remain with family (spouse of 25 years who is British), has been approved. I mailed it and it was received prior to my regular 6 month allowed stay (return flight date), which ended on Feb. 2017. My application asking to remain was received by immigration on the 1st of Jan. this year. I was notified on that date with a reference number for my application. I'm still waiting to hear back. Just passed the 12 week time frame.
Since the date I 'should' have returned to USA if I weren't applying to remain with my wife has passed that I could legally be here from the USA, does that mean I'm an overstay? Site stated that application had to be received prior to the date I normally would have to return home, which it was. Waited as long as I did because I first had to apply for biometrics, then had to send that in with passport, application and NHS fees.
I'm worried now!

HELP

I am waiting to hear if my application for permission to remain with family (spouse of 25 years who is British), has been approved. I mailed it and it was received prior to my regular 6 month allowed stay (return flight date), which ended on Feb. 2017. My application asking to remain was received by immigration on the 1st of Jan. this year. I was notified on that date with a reference number for my application. I'm still waiting to hear back. Just passed the 12 week time frame.
Since the date I 'should' have returned to USA if I weren't applying to remain with my wife has passed that I could legally be here from the USA, does that mean I'm an overstay? Site stated that application had to be received prior to the date I normally would have to return home, which it was. Waited as long as I did because I first had to apply for biometrics, then had to send that in with passport, application and NHS fees.
I'm worried now!

Okay, now I'm thinking you have tried to apply as a visitor.  Unfortunately the visa will be refused.  You MUST apply for entry clearance from the USA.  You cannot apply to remain from within the UK.  Best thing to do would be to contact UKVI, withdrawal your application, and return home.  Unfortunately you will lose your visa fee but you will receive the IHS fee back.  Try to do this quickly as we are approaching summer and the backlog will get thick and heavy fast.  Currently priority processing is taking about 4-5 weeks and it's only going to get longer.  Non-priority will take significantly longer than that...

Yes, as you were not eligible to apply from within the UK, you risk being an illegal overstayer if you stay past your current visitor visa permission.

A couple of weeks after you have mailed it, you will receive a letter in the post inviting you to give biometrics at a local Post Office.

This costs about £20 and you have to take the invitation letter with you to the appointment. Once you have done the biometrics they will be transmitted electronically to UKVI and then they will start processing your application.

See here:
https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits/personal-data
And
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/539328/In-Country_information_leaflet_-_July_2016.pdf (page 5)

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Only some post offices can do biometrics. If they only offer passports and IDs, they can't help you. You need the other one with a slightly weird name. Something Services...

Update! I happened, to take a peek one more time to see if the bookings were still all gone and one appeared!! I zapped that up quickly. I am booked in now for the 13th of April. 4 days before my visa expires >.>  Thank you for all the help! i really do appreciate it wish us luck! xxx

Update! I happened, to take a peek one more time to see if the bookings were still all gone and one appeared!! I zapped that up quickly. I am booked in now for the 13th of April. 4 days before my visa expires >.>  Thank you for all the help! i really do appreciate it wish us luck! xxx

That's great news . Glad you managed to get one after all .

Thank You  Just thought... since i booked an appointment does the 28 day rule still apply for certain documents?

Yes, the documents must be dated within 28 days of your appointment date


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I have a question from back on page 1 from ksand24 response

Once I have my fiance visa and we marry in the UK, I will then apply for the FLR (M) visa and go in person using the premium service (correct me if wrong).  I've looked at the application and am confused about this statement:

- relationship evidence in the form of 6 pieces of mail addressed to both of you at the same address (see application form for details and what to do if you don't have enough mail yet)

If I get my fiance visa at the end of April, we get married in the beginning of June and want to switch to the FLR (M) (also June right after we marry), how am I/we expected to have 6 pieces of mail?   I didn't see that in the application or the guide.  What am I missing?

FWIW - My fiance owns her flat and we are relying on the cash savings route. 

Thanks in advance for your help.

You aren't necessarily - if you read through the application form it says that if you cannot provide 6 items then you must explain why not.

Basically, as soon as you arrive in the UK, get your name added to as many bills etc. as you can, register with the NHS, try to open a bank account (though you will need proof of UK address for this) etc. and save everything you receive in the mail.

Then, just provide as much as you can for the FLR(M) application and if you don't have 6 items in each name, you can explain why not.

Also, you will need proof of UK address in order to give notice to marry, so you'll likely have to wait until you have some mail in your name before you can give notice and then you will need to wait at least 28 days before you can marry (potentially up to 70 days if they refer your case to UKVI. though if you have a fiancé visa you shouldn't have to wait that long)


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Also, you will need proof of UK address in order to give notice to marry, so you'll likely have to wait until you have some mail in your name before you can give notice and then you will need to wait at least 28 days before you can marry (potentially up to 70 days if they refer your case to UKVI. though if you have a fiancé visa you shouldn't have to wait that long)


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In Scotland, I only needed proof of my US address. But also, the Scots have the privilege of not having to have both parties present to give notice. My fiance was able to file my paperwork for me and get everything approved through the local registrar and Edinburgh and I haven't even moved yet. I'm leaving the US on April 4 and we are getting married on May 13. When I get in next week,  the registrar just needs me to drop off a passport photos and to give them an original document they accepted a copy of.

Getting married in Scotland seems to be so much easier than in England.

In Scotland, I only needed proof of my US address. But also, the Scots have the privilege of not having to have both parties present to give notice. My fiance was able to file my paperwork for me and get everything approved through the local registrar and Edinburgh and I haven't even moved yet. I'm leaving the US on April 4 and we are getting married on May 13. When I get in next week,  the registrar just needs me to drop off a passport photos and to give them an original document they accepted a copy of.

Getting married in Scotland seems to be so much easier than in England.

You used proof of your US address because you were living in the US when you gave notice. If you are living in the UK you need proof of your UK address.

ETA:
Scotland has the same notice period and other requirements. What makes it easier is that both parties don't have to be present to give notice.