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2 hours ago, 7by7 said:

 

 

 

In the past, the link I have saved to the FLR form and guidance has always taken me to the latest version; which is currently 4/2017.

 

But check again before completing it to be sure.

 

They have recently introduced an online application for FLR, but not for ILR. I haven't come across anyone who has used it yet, so do not know what you do with the required documents; I assume that somewhere in the online process it will tell you. 

 

But applicants still have the option of applying by post or in person if they wish.

 

Postal applications usually take up to 8 weeks, I assume online is about the same. Unless you have extremely urgent reasons for needing your passport back the same day, I see no point in paying the extra £590, taking the time of work and travelling to your nearest PEO just to get a same day decision.

Thanks 7by7, I'll send by post as I've already printed and started to fill it out. 

I definitely won't be paying for a same day decision as I would have to pay twice, even though it's all on the same form. 

1 hour ago, rasg said:

I found her online.

 

Supapan Lane (AKA - Kruu Jiab)

[email protected]

 

Very efficient. I scanned the birth certificate, emailed it and paid and it arrived a few days later.

 

I thought that they'd changed the FLR now to an online system.

 

 

Can someone confirm that 04/2017 is the latest version and it can be printed and submitted by post? Or does it have to be done online? 

Im getting confused with this now. 7by7? thanks, James 

1 hour ago, rasg said:

I found her online.

 

Supapan Lane (AKA - Kruu Jiab)

[email protected]

 

Very efficient. I scanned the birth certificate, emailed it and paid and it arrived a few days later.

 

I thought that they'd changed the FLR now to an online system.

 

 

Thanks rasg

7 hours ago, rasg said:

My wife had to get her son's birth certificate sent from her family in Thailand from FLR last year plus £30 for a translation here in the UK even though he wasn't coming with her.

 

I doubt that the rules have changed since then. I wouldn't definitely send the original of your marriage certificate.

Thanks rasg, where did you get your translation done? 

5 hours ago, KNJ said:

Don't forget you need to pay for the NHS 500 GBP upfront, you will need that number if I recall correctly ( can be done online )

Thanks, I did that already. Yes,£500 each

5 hours ago, KNJ said:

Make sure you have the latest version of the form, I printed ours out a couple of months before, and it had a couple of minor amendments, thus had to be completely redone

I've got the 04/2017 version, hopefully this is the latest version. I'll double check before it gets submitted 

5 hours ago, 7by7 said:

As rasg says; they want original documents, so I recommend getting them translated again. You may need them for other purposes as well.

 

What happened to the original translations? 

Thanks, I thought I might need to get them done again. I didn't get the original translations back from when we did the first settlement visa, they give me back the photocopys instead of the originals. Another £60 on top of the 3000 already 

17 hours ago, 7by7 said:

1) There is no real need for a sponsor's letter; but if you wish to include one make it brief.

 

2) Copies are not required.

Thanks 7by7, 1 more question, I have all the original documents but I don't have the original translations for the marriage certificate and my step sons birth certificate, we only have the photocopys. Will they accept them or should I get them translated again? Thanks, James. 

17 hours ago, 7by7 said:

1) There is no real need for a sponsor's letter; but if you wish to include one make it brief.

 

2) Copies are not required.

Thanks 7by7, 1 more question, I have all the original documents but I don't have the original translations for the marriage certificate and my step sons birth certificate, we only have the photocopys. Will they accept them or should I get them translated again? Thanks, James. 

Hi,

I'm nearly ready to send the application off but just need a little more advice please.

1. Do I need to go in to detail with the cover letter like I did for the original spouse visa?
Or can I keep it brief and simple?

2. Do I need to send copies of all original documents including bank statements ect ?

Thanks, James

Thanks 7by7

Thanks rasg, so with the council tax statement and the joint bank account letter in joint names plus another 4 letters addressed to each of us individually, spread over the last 2 1/2 years, that will be enough?

Hi,

My wife and stepson have their FLR (5 yr route) application due in august and I need a bit of help and advise please.

1: my wife passed her English test at A2 level by doing the KET in 2014, can we still use this for FLR?

2: I'm self-employed, do I need all the same documentation as when we applied for the original spouse visa?

3: my wife works part time at a restaurant, is there any paperwork she will need from her employer? (I meet the financial requirements through my earnings alone)

4: I'm struggling to find bills addressed to us both, all I have so far is council tax bills, can I use last years and this years to count for 2 of the 6 needed?

We just opened up a joint bank account so should receive letters to us together. We have lots of other bills etc. addressed to us individually, can we use these as well?

5: do I need to send all birth and marriage certificates etc. as before? Is there a list or a link for all documents that are required please?

Thanks for reading, hopefully someone can help as this is giving me a headache already!

James.