Do I have to meet the English language and financial requirement for extension of spouse visa under 10 years route?
No, you do not have to meet the English language requirement and financial requirement for extension of spouse visa under 10 years route.
What form should I use to apply for spouse visa under 10 years route?
You should use application form FLR (FP) to apply for renewal of spouse visa under 10 years route.
Can I renew my souse visa under 10 years route using Super Priority Service?
Yes, you can apply for renewal of your spouse visa under 10 years route through Super Priority Service so that your application is decided by the Home Office UKVI within 24 hours.
Will I get in-country right of appeal against the refusal of my application for extension of spouse of under 10 years route?
You will get in-country right of appeal against the refusal of your spouse visa renewal under 10 years route unless the Home Office UKVI certifies your human rights claim to be manifestly unfounded.
How long the Home Office UKVI will take to process my application for spouse visa renewal under 10 years route through standard service?
An application for spouse visa renewal under 10 years route made through standard service is normally decided by the Home Office UKVI within 3 to 6 months.
What is the difference between spouse visa 5 years route and spouse visa 10 years route?
There are many differences in spouse visa 10 years route and sposue visa 5 years route. The main differences include the following:
Qualifying period for ILR
Under spouse visa 10 years route, applicant can apply for ILR upon completion of 10 years with leave to remain as a spouse. Under spouse visa 5 years route, applicant can apply for ILR after 5 years with leave to remain as a spouse.
Application Form
An application for leave to remain under spouse visa 10 years route is made using application form FLR (FP). An application for leave to remain under spouse visa 5 years route is made using application form FLR (M).
English language requiremet
An application for leave to remain under 10 years route does not require the applicant to meet the Englis language requirement. However, an application for leave to remain under 5 years route requires the applicant to meet the English language requirement.
Financial requirement
An application for leave to remain under 10 years route does not require the applicant to meet the financial requirement. However, an application for leave to remain under 5 years route requires the applicant to meet the financial requirement.
EX1 to Appendix FM
An applicant applying for leave to remain as a spouse under 10 years is required to meet the requirements of EX1 to Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules; but an applicant applying for leave to remain as a spouse under 5 years route is not required to meet the requirements of EX1 to Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules.