UK FLR(M) - based on spouse visa pre 9 July 2012 rules

[phomthai]

OK I'm confused....my head is spinning just as I thought I'd got my head around it all...and now the UKBA website has changed so the links I had now load different pages...aaarrrgggghhhh!!!!

Mrs Phomthai has sadly not passed her LIUK yet so we're having to apply for FLR rather than ILR.

Problem is I'm confused as to what "pre-9 July 2012 rules" really means....

I get that Mrs P has to pass LIUK and B1 English for ILR.

But do we have to submit all the info required for the "£18,600 financial requirement"?

I'm a director of a "specified limited company" and the information requirements are a lot more than what we submitted for the spouse visa back in October 2011. I'm currently "between roles" so also concerned that we'll not meet the "There must be evidence of...ongoing employment at the date of application"....

So what does the "pre-9 July 2012 rules" mean in simple terms?

[phomthai]

OK just re-read form FLR(M) and good news...

"SECTION 7A - FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT

If you were granted leave to enter or remain as a partner following an application made before the 9th July 2012 you are not required to complete section 7A, Proceed to 7B MAINTENANCE."

Yippee...that's it, copy of last years unaudited accounts, a P60 and last 6 months of bank statements should suffice!

[7by7]

Indeed.

the 'pre 9th July 2012 rules' apply to those who made their initial visa application before that date.

But this is only as far as the financial requirement is concerned.

All applicants for ILR or citizenship now have to pass the LitUK test and satisfy the English speaking and listening requirement.

I agree with the new UKVI website; P.I.A.!

[thomasteve]

Indeed.

the 'pre 9th July 2012 rules' apply to those who made their initial visa application before that date.

But this is only as far as the financial requirement is concerned.

All applicants for ILR or citizenship now have to pass the LitUK test and satisfy the English speaking and listening requirement.

I agree with the new UKVI website; P.I.A.!

Has the English Language requirement changed for FLR(M) applications ?

New website states B2 level but notes to the form state A1 level. Also, are expiry dates on these certificates applicable or can they be disregarded ?

[7by7]

According to this page, the minimum speaking and listening requirement for ILR and citizenship is still B1 or the equivalent.

The minimum speaking and listening requirement for the initial visa and for FLR as a spouse or partner is still A1 or the equivalent; the page you have looked at saying B2 is for a different category.

UKVI have confirmed that an expired A1 certificate is acceptable for FLR as a spouse or partner applications and an expired B1 certificate is acceptable for ILR and citizenship applications; see here.