Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline

Oooo okay i think we were all under the assumption that UKVI had assigned you a date in November without you knowing about. I think that's why we were all confused.

Should a new thread be started for months post May? I sent off my application last week and don't know where to go

Should a new thread be started for months post May? I sent off my application last week and don't know where to go

If you do, I would suggest just titling it "Non Priority Spousal Visa Timeline".

There are fewer of us than the priority side, and it might just be easier to make it just a non priority timeline as opposed to a non priority "month" timeline.

Or you could just stay here with us. We aren't gonna kick you out.

If you do, I would suggest just titling it "Non Priority Spousal Visa Timeline".

There are fewer of us than the priority side, and it might just be easier to make it just a non priority timeline as opposed to a non priority "month" timeline.

Or you could just stay here with us. We aren't gonna kick you out.

Could the name of this thread be changed?

Could the name of this thread be changed?

Unfortunately, I do not believe so. I just went back to try to change the name of one of my old topics and was not able to do so.

Unfortunately, I do not believe so. I just went back to try to change the name of one of my old topics and was not able to do so.

A moderator may be able to change it for you.

OH, ALMIGHTY MODERATORS!

PLEASE HELP US!

We would like to change the thread topic name to Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline (or some variation of such) so all months may be included!

Thank you

OH, ALMIGHTY MODERATORS!

PLEASE HELP US!

We would like to change the thread topic name to Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline (or some variation of such) so all months may be included!

I've reported the request so it should be taken care of. 

Hello Mitch-9, we're on about the same timetable!

I put up a thread of my own because I couldn't see one for non-priority post-May, but I'd far rather camp out here with these friendly people if they'll have us. I'm sure the Moderators can wield their god-like powers and make it happen.

Oooo okay i think we were all under the assumption that UKVI had assigned you a date in November without you knowing about. I think that's why we were all confused.

So does this mean they're now being flexible on the rule about not applying more than three months before intended travel? It's such a dysfunctional system, cannot apply more than three months before in process that takes 3-5 months from beginning of application, then given less than one month for people to up and leave jobs, accommodation, family, pack up and ship stuff etc which all need notice, planning, preparation.

OH, ALMIGHTY MODERATORS!

PLEASE HELP US!

We would like to change the thread topic name to Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline (or some variation of such) so all months may be included!

Thank you
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How about:
"Permanent NON-PRIORITY SPOUSE VISA timeline, questions and log." for consistency? 

So does this mean they're now being flexible on the rule about not applying more than three months before intended travel?

I think this is the first time in over 10 years, I've seen anyone be granted a visa that starts more than 3 months in advance. But who knows.

It's such a dysfunctional system, cannot apply more than three months before in process that takes 3-5 months from beginning of application, then given less than one month for people to up and leave jobs, accommodation, family, pack up and ship stuff etc which all need notice, planning, preparation.

It does keep changing.

Back when I first joined the forum (when spousal visas were valid for 2 years only and you applied for ILR at the end of the 2 years), the spousal visa sticker was valid for 24 months and while you could enter the UK at any time in the 24 months, if you left it more than 28 days from the valid from date, your visa would expire before you could qualify for ILR, which meant you had to apply for an FLR(M) extension to bridge the gap.

Then they changed it so that the spousal visa sticker was valid for 27 months, giving you a leeway of 3 months and 28 days to enter the UK and still qualify for ILR before the visa expired.

When the new rules came in in 2012, and it was changed to 5 years for ILR (30 months on the spousal visa, 30 months on FLR(M)), you were issued with a 33-month spousal visa sticker, and you had 3 months and 28 days to enter the UK and still be okay for FLR(M) and ILR.

Then in May 2015 they changed it again so that the 33-month spousal visa was issued as a BRP collected in the UK, and your visa sticker for entry into the UK was valid only 30 days.

I think this is the first time in over 10 years, I've seen anyone be granted a visa that starts more than 3 months in advance. But who knows.

Does that mean laurensdiagonal is now not able to enter the UK at all until November? Or could she enter as a visitor and then again later on her visa?

It does keep changing.

There was a post not too long ago when someone mentioned that the online system allows you to choose dates way past the three month time frame. Maybe you can chose from any of the dates it gives you now? I had a look online at the time but I couldn't find and information one way or the other.

Does that mean laurensdiagonal is now not able to enter the UK at all until November? Or could she enter as a visitor and then again later on her visa?

Hmm, I think technically she could try to enter the UK as a visitor, but she would have to be able to show she will return to her life in the US. Some people have tried it before, and I think some have been successful, but it's could be tricky trying to convince the immigration officer you're a genuine visitor, if you have a settlement visa that hasn't started yet.

There was a post not too long ago when someone mentioned that the online system allows you to choose dates way past the three month time frame. Maybe you can chose from any of the dates it gives you now? I had a look online at the time but I couldn't find and information one way or the other.

Yeah, I saw that too - I know the system used to limit you to no more than 3 months ahead, but it's obviously been changed. I assumed they still wouldn't make it valid more than 3 months ahead though... this is the first time I've actually seen them issue it for further out.

I wonder if it could just have been a mistake and it was issued by someone who didn't notice that it was more than 3 months out.

OH, ALMIGHTY MODERATORS!

PLEASE HELP US!

We would like to change the thread topic name to Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline (or some variation of such) so all months may be included!

Thank you

Hello visa-awaiters.

Your request has been heard and wish granted.

I've changed the first and last post to 'Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline'. I'm not going change all 53 pages of posts  but any replies to a post with the correct topic name should be correct. If not, you can always change the topic yourself in your reply (just keep it consistent and on-topic, please, so it doesn't get confusing).

I'll expect your sacrifice on the next full moon.