Leave to Remain/ FLR(ied)

You can only apply on an FLR(IED) if you are applying for an extension of stay (limited leave to remain) in the UK in one of the following immigration categories:

• Work Permit arrangements (WP);
• Seasonal Agricultural Workers’ Scheme (SAWS);
• Sectors-Based Scheme (SBS);
• Home Office Approved Training or Work Experience (TWES).

Applications for an extension of stay (limited leave to remain) can only be approved for applicants already in the UK who satisfy the requirements of the immigration rules and who are in the UK within one of the following immigration categories. For group applications approved under the Sports and Entertainment criteria of the work permit arrangements, each individual member of the group should apply for their own leave to remain on a separate FLR(IED) form with the fee for each application made, unless the applicant is exempt.

 For individuals applying under the Work Permit arrangements you should be in the UK as:

• a work permit holder (both for extensions to stay with an existing employer or the change of employment applications);
• a student who has successfully obtained a degree level qualification at a UK higher
• further educational establishment;
• a student nurse, overseas qualified nurse, midwife, postgraduate doctor or postgraduate
• dentist who has a valid in-country work permit approval for employment as a nurse, doctor or
• dentist;
• a participant on the Science and Engineering Graduate Scheme;
• a working holidaymaker who has spent more than 12 months in total in the UK in this capacity and who holds a valid in-country work permit approval for employment in an occupation listed on the Work Permits (UK)
• Shortage Occupations List, a highly skilled migrant, an innovator, a person undertaking the PLAB test.

Dependents

Form FLR(IED) can also be used to apply for an extension of stay (limited leave to remain) in the UK for the following dependants if they are applying at the same time as you, and you are applying in the WP or TWES categories:

• a spouse,
• civil partner,
• unmarried partner,
• same-sex partner, or
• child under the age of 18.

If they apply separately to you, they will need to apply on an FLR(O) form and pay the appropriate fee. Dependent children aged 18 or over wishing to remain in the UK as your dependants need to make a separate application.