Question Re Biometric Residence Permit; Uk

[has876]

Hi,

My wife has just received her BRP card and it is valid until 31.07.2014. We applied on 31.07.12. My question is that as we applied for a Fiance visa in March 2012 is the 2 year FLR effectively 18 month extension. Is the expiry date incorrect on the card?

Thanks

[7by7]

Having checked your previous posts I see that you are in the UK, so have edited the topic title to include the country.

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE POSTING.

Having entered on a fiance visa and then married you apply for FLR, this is valid for 24 months. You also apply for a BRP, which is valid for the length of the FLR.

You say your wife applied for FLR on 31/7/12 and her BRP is valid until 31/7/14. That's 24 months.

Where did you get 18 months from?

Once her FLR expires she applies for Indefinite Leave to Remain, and another BRP; neither of which will have an expiry date as they are indefinite.

[has876]

Thanks again 7by7 for clearing that up!

[bobrussell]

The biometric card for ILR holders does have an expiry date on it (similar to a drivers licence). It is the card that expires (and needs to be renewed) not the ILR.

[7by7]

Thanks for the update.