mrplat47

Hi all,

I haven't been able to find anything relating to this specifically. It was my understanding from the eligibility requirement of the FLR (M) Visa that you had to prove whether you were married/in a civil partnership OR prove 2 years cohabitation.

Why then, since I'm in a civil partnership with my partner, does it still require me to select that we will provide 2 years' worth of correspondence?

(My partner will be transferring from Tier 5 YM Visa for reference and we're applying online).

Thanks for your help!

BritInParis

Because FLR(M) applications are usually made by those who have been living in the UK for 2.5 years on a spouse visa. The Home Office want to see evidence that the spouse visa holder has been cohabiting with the sponsor to ensure it’s not a marriage of convenience.

mrplat47

The FLR(M) is the spouse visa so presumably the people applying to extend will have at one point applied for their initial one...?

We have been living together but will be short of 2 years. The civil partnership should therefore override this?

BritInParis

Correct.

Yes.

mrplat47

Thanks