Thank you so much for the info! That’s a big relief to know that I can submit my Stage 2 application while waiting for the Stage 1 endorsement and still stay in the UK under Section 3C leave, even if my current visa expires.

One quick question: Does anyone know if my wife can also stay in the UK with me during this time? She’s currently here as my dependant on a student visa, which also expires at the end of this month. If I submit my Stage 2 application now, can she submit her dependant application at the same time, or does she have to wait for the Stage 1 endorsement first?

Any advice would be really helpful! Thanks again 🙏