Overview (Top)
A Further Leave to Remain (FLR) application is the process of extending your stay in the UK for a certain period granting you
Limited Leave to remain in the UK.
A person upon his /her first entrance to the UK will initially be granted an entry clearance from the British Diplomatic Post
in their home country for a certain period. To change the visa or extend the visa the applicant will have to make an application
for Further Leave to Remain (FLR)
There are different types of leave to remain such as student, work permit holder, highly skilled migrant, spouse and dependent.
The different forms for different categories of people to extend their further leave application are:
- Further Leave to Remain (HSMP/Tier 1 Visa extension)
- Further Leave application (BUS)
- Further Leave application (BID)
- Further Leave application (O)
- Further Leave application (M)
- Further Leave application (IED)
An applicant cannot overstay, the application for further leave to remain should be made before their visa expires. An FLR
application can be made either by post or in person; an appointment should be taken for applications that are submitted in person.
Furthermore, foreign nationals require an identity card.
There are specific rules to change the Limited Leave to Remain from one category to another. We will advice on you the right
visa application, visa extension and settling down in the UK.
To find out if you are eligible to apply for Further Leave to Remain, please click here or contact us at
consult@y-axis.com
Highly Skilled Worker Visa / Tier 1 Extension(Top)
An applicant who is already in the United Kingdom under Tier 1 (General) / HSMP must apply for extension of their visa by
lodging this visa application. This is known as Further Leave to Remain in UK (FLR)
The applicant needs to score 95/100 points, similar to the criteria when making their initial application.
Eligibility(Top)
1. Age
Points granted for age differ for applicants extending their Tier1 HSW visa and those switching from the HSMP.
a. If the applicant is under Tier 1 visa (Rules after 5th April 2010)
| Under 32 |
20 |
| 32 to 36 |
10 |
| 37 to 41 |
5 |
b. If the applicant is under Tier 1 visa (Rules before 6th April 2010)
| Under 31 |
20 |
| 31 or 32 |
10 |
| 33 or 34 |
5 |
c. If the applicant is under HSMP visa
Age: If the applicant is under HSMP visa
| Under 30 |
20 |
| 30 or 31 |
10 |
| 32 or 33 |
5 |
2.Education
The points system remains the for education (rules in place before 31st March 2009)
| Phd |
50 |
| Masters Degree * |
35 |
| Bachelors degree |
30 |
The points system remains the for education (rules in place between 31st March 2009 & 5th April 2010)
| Phd |
50 |
| Masters Degree * |
35 |
The points system remains the for education (rules in place after 5th April 2010)
| Phd |
45 |
| Masters Degree * |
35 |
| Bachelors degree |
30 |
Points for education will only be granted if the following requirements are met:
- the applicant is currently in the United Kingdom under Tier 1 (General) or the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme;
- the applicant is applying on the same qualification for which points were previously awarded in this area;
- the applicant’s qualification was proved equivalent to a higher level of qualification in an assessment done earlier, than is now shown by the points based calculator; and
- there is no evidence that the applicant used deception to obtain the earlier decision.
Applicants do not need to send evidence of their qualification again, if they were granted permission to stay in the United
Kingdom under Tier 1 (General) or the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme, and previously scored points for the same qualification for which points are claimed in the current application.
3. Past Earnings
Earnings are calculated on any consecutive 12 month period within the previous 15 months that you worked in the UK before
applying for an extension.
Extension applications- Applications for leave to remain where the applicant has, or last had, leave as a Highly Skilled
Migrant, as a Writer, Composer or Artist, Self-employed Lawyer, or as a Tier 1 (General) Migrant under the rules in place before
31 March 2009
| Earnings |
Points available |
| £16,000-£17,999 |
5 points |
| £18,000-£19,999 |
10 points |
| £20,000-£22,999 |
15 points |
| £23,000-£25,999 |
20 points |
| £26,000-£28,999 |
25 points |
| £29,000-£31,999 |
30 points |
| £32,000-£34,999 |
35 points |
| £35,000-£39,999 |
40 points |
| £40,000 or more |
45 points |
Extension applications- Applications for leave to remain where the applicant has, or last had, leave as a Tier 1 (General)
Migrant under the rules in place between 31 March 2009 and 05 April 2010.
| Earnings |
Points available |
| £20,000-£22,999 |
15 points |
| £23,000-£25,999 |
20 points |
| £26,000-£28,999 |
25 points |
| £29,000-£31,999 |
30 points |
| £32,000-£34,999 |
35 points |
| £35,000-£39,999 |
40 points |
| £40,000 or more |
45 points |
Extension applications- Applications for leave to remain where the applicant has, or last had, leave as a Tier 1 (General)
Migrant under the rules in place after 5 April 2010 and including the rules in place after 19 July 2010.
| Earnings |
Points available |
| £25,000-£29,999 |
5 points |
| £30,000-£34,999 |
15 points |
| £35,000-£39,999 |
20 points |
| £40,000-£49,999 |
25 points |
| £50,000-£54,999 |
30 points |
| £55,000-£64,999 |
35 points |
| £65,000-£74,999 |
40 points |
| £75,000-£149,999 |
45 points |
| £150,000 or more |
80 points |
4. UK Experience
Applicants can also claim 5 points for UK Experience. To do so, however, the applicant should be able to claim points for
Previous Earnings and have 16,000 GBP or GBP 25,000 of those earnings made in the UK during that period.
5. English Language
Applicants will need to demonstrate their proficiency in English through an English language test or documentary evidence of
having completed their Bachelor‘s degree in English.
6. Maintenance Funds
Applicants in the United Kingdom seeking further leave to remain must have at least £800 (for the principal applicant) of
personal savings which must have been held for at least three months prior to the date of application. Additional funds of GBP
533 per dependent should be shown, if the principal applicant has been in the UK for more than 12 months or GBP 1600 per
dependent should be shown, if the principal has been in the UK for less than 12 months.
Further Leave to Remain Process(Top)
Fees (Top)
The application fee for applying for an extension of the Tier1 visa or switching from the HSMP
- Per applicant by post £ 850
- In person £ 1050 (including premium services)
If dependent’s are making a separate application
- Per applicant by post £ 500
- per applicant applied in person £ 800
For those signing up for our Full Service, details of all fees / forms & processes are provided along with step by step
consulting & documentation services.
Evaluation(Top)
Before Y-Axis accepts your case for processing, we must be certain that you earn enough points and are able to provide
documentary evidence to make a successful application. Before you apply for it, you must be certain you actually qualify.
Our Processing Team does a detailed review of your profile & assesses your education, your institution, & personal finances to
determine if you are eligible apply for the visa. . If you score the necessary points your application is accepted for Full
Service & Processing. Read more about Y-Axis Technical Evaluation
Click here to sign up for an evaluation
Y-Axis Full Service & Processing(Top)
Use our professional services to apply for an extension of your Tier 1 visa or HSMP. We have the experience of having processed
cases from all over the world. No other consultant in the market has processes more PBS/Tier 1 applications than us. You can count
on our experience and success.
Our terms & conditions are clear along with a transparent system & clear policies. We only accept applications that we are
confident will be a success. You have to first sign up for an evaluation & score 95/100 points before we accept your case.
Our Full Service & Processing Includes:
- Starter Kit issuance
- Complete Application Processing
- Forms, Documentation & Petition Filing
- Updates & Follow up with the Consulate
- Airport Pickup*
- Accommodation Assistance*
- Relocation Orientation
- Job Search Assistance*
* These services are provided at an additional cost.
Price List, Fee Schedule & Refund Policy (Top)
Y-Axis Service fee is Competitive & among the best you will find in the industry. At any given time, our state of the art
Processing Center is processing over 5000 active cases from across the world. Our processes are standard & Process Consultants
are the best in the world.
Our Prices are standard across all our offices. We guarantee that other than company offers & promotions, you will not be
quoted a higher price & eventually pay a lower price. Prices are determined by the company & set for all clients, all offices &
all cases. You know you are paying the right price – the same as all our 10000+ clients around the world.
Please refer to our Price List & Fee Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions(Top)
- What is an FLR?
The application made to extend your stay in the UK for a further period of time by obtaining
new stamp on your passport.
- Which visa categories qualify for further leave to remain?
Applicants can apply for further leave to remain
in one of the qualifying categories -
Further Leave to Remain (HSMP/Tier 1 Visa extension)
- Further Leave application (BUS)
- Further Leave application (BID)
- Further Leave application (O)
- Further Leave application (M)
- Further Leave application (IED)
- When do I organize my further leave to remain (FLR)?
You must apply for your further leave to remain before
your existing leave expires. Overstay in the UK after expiry of your initial limited leave to remain will result in a serious
offence and impact your future application to live in the UK permanently.
- When can I switch my limited leave to remain from one visa category to another?
You can switch from visa
category to another only when you have met with the requirements of particular category as per immigration rules set by the
consulate.
- What happens if I am not eligible to switch from one category to another?
If your particular circumstances do
not allow you to switch categories, you will need to leave the UK and make a fresh application for entry clearance from your
home country under the new immigration category.
- What are the points an applicant needs to score apply for an extension of his Tier 1 or HSMP?
The applicant
needs to score 95/100 points, similar to the criteria when making their original application of age, qualifications, UK
experience, earnings, English language ability and maintenance funds.
- What are the maintenance funds an applicant needs to show?
Applicants in the United Kingdom seeking further
leave to remain must have at least £800 (for the principal applicant) of personal savings which must have been held for at
least three months prior to the date of application. Additional funds of GBP 533 per dependent should be shown, if the
principal applicant has been in the UK for more than 12 months or GBP 1600 per dependent should be shown, if the principal
has been in the UK for less than 12 months.
- What is the application fee for the Tier 1 visa?
The fee for applicants applying from inside the UK is £ 850
(post/courier) and £ 1050 (if applying in person)
- When I apply for an FLR, what will be my immigration status?
The existing immigration status will continue
until your application is decided, if the application was made before your authorized stay ends. You can continue to work in
the UK, if your present visa status allows you to work.
- How can I find out if I am eligible to apply for the FLR? How can I apply for the visa?
Our Processing Team does a detailed review of your profile & assesses your education, work experience, previous earnings &
personal finances to determine if you are eligible apply for the HSW visa (Tier 1). To find out if you are eligible,
click here or send an email to consult@y-axis.com
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