Asking for friends. Have searched back through posts with no joy (and can't search on 3 letters, i.e. ILR), and have tried the immigration office's website without much joy so far.

Friend's wife's 2 years spouse visa in UK will expire soon hence must apply for ILR. How long before expiry of 2 years can she apply, or how long after? Must do in person, or possible by post? Is it a lengthy process - just one day.

Any advice welcome.

Thanks in advance.

Normally, his friend's wife should make an application using the SET(M) application form before her settlement spouse visa expiries.

See also Flr Then Ilr, 2 x £335 for 7 days??? Help and Settlement Visa Success, further questions.

OK, have trawled a bit more through previous posts. My understanding is she can apply up to 28 days before her 2 year spouse vise expires, by post if she wants? True?

But anymore info is still appreciated.

Thanks

Robin.

Thanks Vinny, didn't see your post before I replied to myself.

It also depends on when she arrived in the UK on her spouse visa. She may apply using the SET(M) around [24 months-28 days] after arrival, but before her visa expires.

However, if she had arrived late (more than one month after her visa's start date) then she may have to apply for FLR(M) before SET(M).