Hi, just completing my application for Further leave to remain, there’s one particular question I’m not sure what the right answer is.

I have had ILR under Spouse visa way back but left the UK in 2010 so on relocating I had to start again.

there’s a question: Is this the first time you have applied for a partner route, or an extension, with your current partner. Do I put yes or no? I have tried both answers but the option list is the same, no box to say this is a ‘second time round/start again’. I don’t recall this question 2.5 years ago!

Any help appreciated.

TIA!!

If you arrived on a Spouse visa 2.5 years ago then it’s an extension.

Thanks for response! So I should just answer Yes to that question and then select First extension as a Partner, and the fact that I have actually done this entire process previously can be ignored as that is no longer a relevant visa as the ILR is no longer current?

Yes. It’s not precisely correct because you’ve been through the process before but it’s the answer that they want.

You are amazing - thank you so much!!

You’re very welcome