M&M Immigration Lawyers

Extension Of Stay As Same Sex Partner (5 Years Route)

If you are already in the UK on same sex partner visa as a same sex partner of a person present and settled in the UK, you can apply for renewal of your UK same sex partner visa by submitting FLR (M) application to the Home Office, UKBA. Your application for extension of stay as a same sex partner of person present and settled in the UK will be considered by the Home Office, UKBA in accordance with requirements of the Immigration Rules as set out in Appendix FM of the Immigration rules.

For same sex partner visa renewal application to succeed, there are 4 main requirements:

1. The evidence of relationship between the sponsor and the applicant;
2. The documentary evidence to comply with the financial requirement as set out in Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules;
3. The adequate accommodation; and
4. English language requirement.

Additionally, the applicant should also meet the suitability criteria as set out in the Immigration Rules.