u/Diligent_Network9055

My husband has received his spouse visa renewal however it takes us 4 months over the 5 years that we need for him to apply for ILR.

On his visa confirmation email it says that he can’t apply for his next visa until 28 days before his current visa expires. This would take us way over the 5 years and we obviously would want to apply as soon as.

Has anyone else applied a few months before the visa expires because they already hit the 5 years?

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u/Diligent_Network9055 — 19 days ago

Application submitted - 16 March 2026

Biometrics - 27 March September 2026

Approved - Saturday 2 May 2026 (afternoon)

What an incredible relief!

Thinking of you all as you’re submitting or waiting for yours. The wait is very anxiety provoking which is completely normal considering the weight of the decision. This forum is so amazing for advice and support :-)

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u/Diligent_Network9055 — 19 days ago