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Further leave to remain concerns an additional period of permission. It is different from settlement, and the requirements depend on the route and circumstances at that stage.
A previous grant is useful history, not a guarantee that another application will succeed. Changes in family, work or personal circumstances may matter to the next review.
Timing is part of protecting continuity in your plans. The expiry date and current conditions need attention, but the appropriate application cannot be selected from the word extension alone.
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