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Congrats! this is great news and I bet you are relieved...
You're correct on all counts.BGV wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:15 pmHi guys,
Please, correct me, if I am wrong in the following scenario:
• An EU citizen is applying for BC in 12 months after obtaining Settled Status.
• HO will check 4 years (before getting Settled Status ) + 1 year after.
• In some circumstances the candidate must have CSI, but only for the first 4 years.
• The 5th year the applicant is free of immigration control as per possessing Settled Status. Therefore, in
any case, he doesn’t need to have CSI for this year.
Thank you!abc10 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 10, 2020 7:43 pmCongrats! this is great news and I bet you are relieved...
I was about to start my application but I have a 6 month student gap in the middle my last 5 years which makes worry. One day I feel I should submit it, then I read some forums and realise it will be a waste of money.
Since 2013 I have been employed by a UK university full-time except for these 6 months....and of course, I did not have CSI (didn't even heard of this until last April) AND since the UK had sent a EIHC card to me, without even asking for it... I didn't think it would be important to renew my Spanish one... (duh!).
I wondered what paperwork would convince someone to apply common sense for these 6 months where I clearly didnt have CSI... but Frou01, your message kind of encourages me to gather as close to 200 documents as I can (OMG! could you please summarise what were they?)
Also, I downloaded my E104 (a very strange looking document to be honest) but it is not in English, did you have to translate yours or was it already in English?
Thanks and congrats again! I hope more people share their experiences here without CSI and submitting post May guidelines...
I think this is incorrect. I was in the uk as a student in 2013-2014 and didn't have CSI (didn't know about this at that time) however my application was approved based on the 5 years of employment. I don't think they look further in the past, just the 5 qualifying years.AnotherUUID wrote: ↑Mon Aug 10, 2020 7:56 pmYou're correct on all counts.BGV wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:15 pmHi guys,
Please, correct me, if I am wrong in the following scenario:
• An EU citizen is applying for BC in 12 months after obtaining Settled Status.
• HO will check 4 years (before getting Settled Status ) + 1 year after.
• In some circumstances the candidate must have CSI, but only for the first 4 years.
• The 5th year the applicant is free of immigration control as per possessing Settled Status. Therefore, in
any case, he doesn’t need to have CSI for this year.
HO do, however, check the full 10y prior to the application date when they consider the Good Character Requirement. According to the official caseworker guidance, not having had CSI (when required) may have an impact on the GCR which means CSI may be relevant for more than the 4y preceding settled status.
At this point, however, it's unclear how badly it impacts the GCR and the guidance does mention that when it comes to CSI discretion can be exercised. So far it seems that it either doesn't have an impact or HO commonly exercise discretion in favour of the applicant provided there aren't any more significant breaches.
Congratulations - it's been a roller coaster ride since you first posted - but at least the worst (the waiting) is over, or almost over.
Thank you very much.alterhase58 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:22 pmCongratulations - it's been a roller coaster ride since you first posted - but at least the worst (the waiting) is over, or almost over.
Frou01 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:25 amThank you very much.alterhase58 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:22 pmCongratulations - it's been a roller coaster ride since you first posted - but at least the worst (the waiting) is over, or almost over.
Yes, it has been an absolute roller coaster for me. I’m so glad and grateful it turned out with a positive decision and also quite quick.
Your help and patience answering my questions in the beginning were very helpful and appreciated - thank you!
Thank you.beaujam90 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2020 1:51 pmFrou01 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:25 amThank you very much.alterhase58 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:22 pmCongratulations - it's been a roller coaster ride since you first posted - but at least the worst (the waiting) is over, or almost over.
Yes, it has been an absolute roller coaster for me. I’m so glad and grateful it turned out with a positive decision and also quite quick.
Your help and patience answering my questions in the beginning were very helpful and appreciated - thank you!
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Did you need CSI under EEA regulations?arden wrote: ↑Fri Aug 28, 2020 4:23 pmHi everyone!
Does anyone know if it's necessary to have CSI after getting the Settled Status?
I'm already elegible to apply to citizenship, but I was wondering...let's say I apply next year...will I have to show that I had a CSI in the qualifying years before getting the settled status, or even after getting it?
All the best!
Hi there! As you say it is not required for the settled status, which I already have. What I'm unsure about is whether in order to naturalise I need to have the CSI (i.e., that I have to continue paying it even after being granted the settled status). Said differently, once I have the settled status, would I be a lawful resident even if I don't have a CSI (for that period, not the one before getting the settled status)?alterhase58 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 28, 2020 4:30 pmDid you need CSI under EEA regulations?arden wrote: ↑Fri Aug 28, 2020 4:23 pmHi everyone!
Does anyone know if it's necessary to have CSI after getting the Settled Status?
I'm already elegible to apply to citizenship, but I was wondering...let's say I apply next year...will I have to show that I had a CSI in the qualifying years before getting the settled status, or even after getting it?
All the best!
For UK settled status it is not required.
Not sure I'm following you but no CSI after Settled Status, i.e. stop paying for it. It was a requirement under EU regulations, for students or self-sufficient persons.arden wrote: ↑Sun Aug 30, 2020 1:25 pmHi there! As you say it is not required for the settled status, which I already have. What I'm unsure about is whether in order to naturalise I need to have the CSI (i.e., that I have to continue paying it even after being granted the settled status). Said differently, once I have the settled status, would I be a lawful resident even if I don't have a CSI (for that period, not the one before getting the settled status)?alterhase58 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 28, 2020 4:30 pmDid you need CSI under EEA regulations?arden wrote: ↑Fri Aug 28, 2020 4:23 pmHi everyone!
Does anyone know if it's necessary to have CSI after getting the Settled Status?
I'm already elegible to apply to citizenship, but I was wondering...let's say I apply next year...will I have to show that I had a CSI in the qualifying years before getting the settled status, or even after getting it?
All the best!
For UK settled status it is not required.
All the best!
There have been reports by members receiving approval who applied both before and after guidance update - some will probably reply to your post. Here is one who didn't have CSI: https://www.immigrationboards.com/briti ... l#p1922362 . I believe that most applicants didn't have CSI but provided explanations. For yourself it shouldn't be an issue as you have not been asked that question.jnbh2 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 07, 2020 4:13 pmMy understanding is that the internal Home Office guidance changed end of May, and subsequently so did the application form to include a question about CSI coverage for self-sufficient people and students. Has anyone who applied before the rule change been asked to supply evidence of CSI by the Home Office?
I applied before the guidance change and only found out about this after I had enrolled my biometric details and scanned my documents, since proof of CSI was not on my document checklist.
So far there have been no reports by members of being refused on account of missing CSI. Indeed, quite a few applicants without CSI have received their approvals. Should you be asked about CSI clearly you need to answer NO and explain. I very much doubt the four months will have any impact, also as a worker you would not have needed it anyway.Johny d wrote: ↑Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:53 pmSorry if this was answered before.
My question is about CSI and the good character test.
I moved in Sept 2015 and for 4 months I was self sufficient as I was not able to start working and had no CSI.
For the period Jan 2016 until now I have been self employed with no gaps.
I intend to apply for settled status in Jan 2021 (i have pre settled status already) so for the 5 year period I will be lawfully in the UK as a self employed EU national. Then after a year I intend to apply for UK citizenship.
Could it be that they might check the 10 year period before the application and reject it due to failing the good character test as I did not have CSI for the 4 month period (Sept 2015 to Jan 2016)? Would that 4 month period constitute unlawful residence?
Thanks in advance!
