united-kingdom immigration visa
How best to extend UK Partner Visa from U.S.?
<p>I have a UK partner Visa that is expiring on June 13, 2019. I am a U.S. citizen currently living in NYC. My partner is British and we have a 2.5 year old son. </p>

<p>What is the best (easiest and most cost effective) way to renew my Partner Visa? I have not worked in the UK since February 2017. A job might be opening up there and I've indicated that I do not require sponsorship. </p>

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  <p>When you can apply to extend or switch
  You can extend or switch at any time before your current permission to stay in the UK expires.</p>
  
  <p>You must live in the UK for a certain amount of time before you’re eligible for settlement (‘indefinite leave to remain’) - check how much time you need before you extend your visa.</p>
  
  <p>If you’re extending to stay with the same family member, you’ll only get up to 28 days left on your current stay added to your new visa. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa</a></p>
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<p>You can fill out the paperwork, but it looks like they do not usually extend the period very far if you are outside the UK. </p>
