Hi my name is Ben and my wife is Apple, we are just about to apply for our first FLR. We have been through the process of fiance visa and was successful, since Apple has arrived we have got married,. We are just about to get started with the FLR. The question we ask is how easy is the process of becoming successful ? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance Ben and Apple. Is there an online application form or would it be best to apply through post.Also would it be best to go in person?
After the Fiancee visa the FLR(M) is quite easy, you just need to update your bank statements, payslips, pay NHS surcharge and submit the marriage certificate and proof of address. You can apply in person at one of the premium service UKVI offices (extra £500 same day decision) or apply by post which will take two or three months. As part of the process you will receive a BRP which your wife can use to obtain a NI number. Google FLR(M) to get the latest form. Good luck.
Thank you Timmers for the boost in confidence on our FLR (M) application. Maybe we are worriers in the unknown, but your words have gave us confidence in obtaining our visa. Kind regards Ben and Apple
its just a formality--plus of course --a way to screw an extra £811 out of every couple who choose to get married here.
Tell your wife that it will be her who is paying for the next one, that's what I've done but I think its fallen on deaf ears
I just read your message out to my wife, she laughed. Then she said "salamat po, our friendship stops here Timmers"
We are a bit confused on our FLR (M) application specifically under section 8.3 which is the English Language qualification. My wife has a Bachelor's Degree in the Philippines. When she had the Fiancee Visa, she didn't ask about the English Test and was able to proceed to the UK. Would she need to do the test for FLR (M) Application? Or is she exempt of this because of her qualification?
The English Test is a requirement for all the settlement visas including the Fiancée visa. Did she get her degree evaluated by UK NARIC and the paperwork that states her degree was taught in English? This is the only way I know of that gives you an exemption from doing the English Test.
No it has not been evaluated by UK NARIC, her qualification is written in her native language also in English. Maybe we get it evaluated by UK NARIC to be safe. Also can I ask, if we were to pay the extra and go in person to have the visa application assessment. Would they do the biometric-residence-permits after a successful application? Or does this have to be done prior to appointment?
If you do avail to the same day service the BRP will be done the same day and you will receive it a week or so later, in addition you will pay the NHS surcharge as part of the online process when you are booking your appointment at the UKVI office. You need to find out what happened with the English Test in the Fiancée visa application, you would never have been granted the visa without it and you will not get the FLR(M) without it. I'm sure there has been a misunderstanding and your good lady has actually done an IELTS English Test.
Thanks for the information regarding the BRP. We will go down the route of the same day service. Here is where we are confused, Apple has assured me she has not done a English Test. She seems to think she did not have to do the test because of her qualification, as that would qualify for her not to take one. In section 8- English Language Requirement. We have just applied online at UK NARIC for a comparison qualification for proof. Fingers crossed.
My wife had her degrees evaluated by NARIC before the application but she didn't get the paperwork from her university to say the degree was taught in English so she did an academic Pearson English Test to submit for the initial Fiancée visa. NARIC offer a service to compare foreign qualifications and they also offer a service to certify your degree was taught in English thus making you exempt from any UKVI English Test now and in the future, note that the two services are separate. If I was you I would avail to both services, it is not overly expensive and having her qualifications compared may help with her job search in the future. Note that a degree gained in the Philippines is not always recognised as being the equivalent to a degree gained in the UK, it is hearsay that you have a better chance if your degree comes from a top Philippine university. https://www.naric.org.uk/naric/ https://www.naric.org.uk/naric/individuals/Compare Qualifications/English Language Assessment.aspx I think @firew0myn @Dav3&Ai5a got the English Test exemption via NARIC, they will hopefully post to clarify.
Hi! I didn't coz I did it the other way around. I think one should have the credentials assessed first to see what the equivalent is in the UK and then check to see after if one can be exempted. I had to take IELTS after.
I submitted IELTS certificate. Good luck on your FLR application @Ben. A. 8. Your wife should have her IELTS or qualifications as being equivalent to a UK degree, whichever she submitted for her fiancée visa-- unless she is exempted to prove knowledge of the English language. https://www.gov.uk/remain-in-uk-family/knowledge-of-english
I'm still very interested to know what Bens young lady submitted to satisfy the UKVI that she has the standard of English to satisfy the visa requirements, as mentioned, you need to first have NARIC evaluate your degree before it can be used as an exemption from the English Test.
I would say that it would be impossible for the visa to be granted without satisfying the knowledge of English requirements. I'm sure there must be a simple explanation
