The document is titled "FLR(AF) Guidance Notes (Version 11/2018)" and serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals applying for an extension of stay in the UK using the FLR(AF) form. It is specifically tailored for certain categories related to HM Forces.
The document includes the following sections:
-Contact Information: Provides the main website address for UK Visas and Immigration for further contact and information.
-Application Categories: Lists the specific categories for which this online application must be used, including:
- Limited leave as an HM Forces member on discharge.
- Limited leave as the partner or child of a British or foreign or Commonwealth HM Forces sponsor under Appendix Armed Forces.
- Limited leave as the partner or child whose sponsor was discharged from HM Forces.
- Limited leave under transitional arrangements under Parts 7 and 8 of the Immigration Rules.
-Eligibility Criteria: Outlines the requirements for qualifying for an extension of stay, referencing Appendix Armed Forces and transitional arrangements under Parts 7 and 8 of the Immigration Rules.
-Application Timing: Advises applicants to apply before the end of their permitted stay in the UK and provides specific timing for HM Forces members applying for leave to remain on discharge.
-Status During Application Processing: Explains that applicants' existing immigration status, including permission to work, will continue while their application is being considered.
-Finding Application Forms: Directs applicants to the UK Visas and Immigration website to find the necessary application forms.
-Choosing an Immigration Adviser: Provides information on how to find a regulated immigration adviser through the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) or the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
-Biometric Residence Permits: States that all applicants must apply for a Biometric Residence Permit and provides a link for further information.
-English Language Requirement: Details the ways applicants can meet the English language requirement, including passing an approved test, having a recognized academic qualification, or being exempt due to age, physical or mental condition, or exceptional circumstances.
-Financial Requirement: Explains the financial requirements for applicants, including income thresholds and exemptions for those whose sponsors receive certain UK benefits or allowances. It also provides the specific income amounts required for different family compositions.
-Accommodation Requirement: States that applicants must have adequate accommodation for themselves and their dependants, and provides a link for further information.
