Hi,

Me and my GF (French) are planning a civil partnership after living together for almost 2 years in london. We've been living on and off before settling together since last 6 or so months.

The british COA route costs a fortune so we've decided to get a french civil partnership PACS from french embassy in london. I'm a pakistani student living in london since 5 years now. I've got NI number, been paying taxes and all, my study visa is still valid for almost 11 months.

Q.1. Is Flr(M) the right form for me to apply for my visa extension enabling me to get a 2 year stay before i'm eligible to apply for IDLR?

Q.2. Is above option the best long term route for me towards getting a permanent UK residency? How long will i have to wait?

Q.3. My gf is a student in london since 8 months now registered in a 3 years degree course. She has not been settled in uk properly until now, does it matter?

Kindly Advise, Any suggestion or help would be highly appreciated.

Thanks in Advance.

 

Thank you for your reply. It was very helpful. I do have a question though, we are doing a French civil partnership in London and not a marriage. Will I still get a 5 years residence permit?