BritishIndia

My spouse’s initial entry clearance BRP expiry date is 26th May this year. I have read conflicting comments across various websites, some saying that the application of FLR (M) must only be submitted within 28 days of expiry of the BRP (which would mean on or after 28th April), while others mentioning that this is not a strictly enforced timeline. I would prefer to submit the application around 20th of April (which is around 36 days in advance), which would give us more time to get the required signed documents from the employer etc., as I think that targeting May would be a bit tight and too close to the BRP expiry date. Can you kindly let me know if it permissible to file an FLR (M) earlier than 28 days from the BRP expiry date?
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BritInParis

You’ll need to gather your documents before you submit your application online. No document should be dated after your submission date.

SanDiegogirl

If you are here on family route (as spouse or unmarried partner), and you entered UK on 33-month visa, then the earliest you can apply to renew your leave on form FLR(M) is on the 30-month anniversary of your UK entry (not from 'valid from' date on your visa, unless you arrived here on the first day of validity), minus 28 days. So for example, if you arrived in UK on your settlement visa on 17th June 2015, you can apply on 17th December 2017 (30-month anniversary), minus 28 days which will be 19th November 2017

BritishIndia

Thank you so much for your kind response. I was also able to find an official document which states this : https://assets.publishing.service.go...cumstances.pdf