Originally Posted by Foffion (Post 12301624)

Hello,
I called the home office and the guy who answered told me that I CAN'T apply 28 days before my husband has completed 30 months in the UK. He said that I can only apply 28 days before the visa expires and that if I apply now the application would be rejected.
I am writing this here so it can be of use to other people who are in the same situation. I don't know which is the truth but I am going to apply 28 days before the visa expires, I can't risk.

My marriage certificate is in Japanese and we officially translated it for the 1st visa, I asked if we can use the same translation (2.5 years old) and he said no problem.

I was hoping to do the visa now and forget about it but I can't. I will apply at the beginning of October so I've got another 2 months of freedom! Hooray!
Thanks for your help!

Originally Posted by feelbritish (Post 12302421)

Thanks for clearing that up as I have to go through this FLR next year! We are also applying via post and not in person as ours in straightforward.

Originally Posted by Foffion (Post 12301021)

Hello everybody,
my name is Vivien.
Unfortunately it is time for my husband to renew his spouse visa and I have to do it for him as his English is not good enough (so isn't mine ah ah).

Originally Posted by BritInParis (Post 12303131)

Does your husband have an exemption from the English language requirement?

Originally Posted by BritInParis (Post 12303131)

Does your husband have an exemption from the English language requirement?

Originally Posted by PaManjang (Post 12303187)

Brit in Paris, can you help me with this home office guidance "if you're a returning UK resident and haven't been away for more than 2years, you're exempted from TB test"
Would a person who overstayed his/her visa (lived in U.K. For 6yrs for example ) & is making an outside UK spouse visa application be exempted from the TB certificate. In other words, would the person be seen as a returning U.K resident in the eyes of the ECO?
Thanks.

Originally Posted by BritInParis (Post 12303640)

A returning resident would be someone who had been settled in the UK before their departure, e.g. held Indefinite Leave to Remain. That would not apply to an overstayer so they would need a TB test if they had returned to their home country and that country requires a TB test.

Originally Posted by Foffion (Post 12301524)

Thanks a lot.
When did you apply? 28 days before the expiry date or 28 days before the 30th month?
Sorry I just read the above message, you have already answered.

I started studying for his visa yesterday and I am already stressed.

Originally Posted by feelbritish (Post 12371585)

Have just read the appendix for October 2017 and under general on page 4 it definitely states "or 28 days before the 30 months" It seems we can apply for FLR when the 30 month period is reached. Perhaps someone could just confirm? As we plan to sell house next year and move I want to get this sorted before the stress of moving. I arrived in UK on the day my visa started and totally was given 33 months leave. 3 months is stated for travel arrangements. I would hate to be knocked back for applying too early?