From 16 June 2008, both the main applicant and any dependents applying for an extension of stay (further leave to remain) in the United Kingdom using application forms for students FLR(S) will also need to complete the new section (7) of the application form which covers biometric immigration documents. Biometric immigration document is the legal term for identity cards for foreign nationals.
The requirement to complete this section of the two forms was introduced for the main applicant from 28 April 2008, and extends to dependents applying from 16 June 2008.
Postal applications
If you are applying by post you will only need to apply for a biometric immigration document if you live at an address within the following London postcode areas:
- E1 – 18
- EC1 – 4
- N1 – 22
- NW1 – 11
- SE1 – 28
- SW1 – 20
- W1 – 14
- WC1 – 2.
If you post your application on or before 25 July 2008, when UK Border Agency receive your postal application for your extension they will send you a letter asking you to make an appointment at our public enquiry office in Croydon to enrol your biometrics (have your fingerprints recorded and photograph taken). If you do not book an appointment, they may not accept your application as valid and they will return any fee you have paid. If you book an appointment and fail to attend or refuse to provide your biometrics, your application may be refused.
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