Hello Expert, I am just about to apply for EU settled status before applying for Naturalization and I have a question in regards to CSI requirements please. My spouse is British (used to be an EU citizen) and I hold an EU family member card (PR). What is the best way to avoid issues with CSI requir...

We don't know how timings will pan out of course - you could apply for both BC and Settled (free!) now. Free and quick processing times - what could be better than that?! :D These are all types of ILR which is required for naturalisation. Settled application will not interfere with the other applic...

Processing time can take anywhere between one month and six months, some applicants wait even longer. @alterhase58, thank you so much. Would you say I should apply for BC now and if I won't get it by the beginning of June, I then apply for settlement status before the deadline, is that even possibl...

I will let @ alterhase58 answer it as he has more knowledge about the subject. Also see: https://www.freemovement.org.uk/comprehensive-sickness-insurance-what-is-it-and-who-needs-it/ Thank you CULLINAN, I've read that one too, still not very clear in reagrds to company directors, hopefully alterhas...

You can apply for naturalisation with your PR, you don't need to have Settled for that - though you can still apply for it, just in case. Thank you alterhase58, I got completely confused with everything :roll: Do you mean "just in case" if BC application will take over 6 months? How realistic is it...

https://www.immigrationboards.com/british-citizenship/csi-and-settle-status-big-issues-for-everybody-t301196.html CULLINAN, thank you, now it is much clearer what it is all about, thank you. Can you confirm if I understood it correctly please, there was no need for me to have CSI since I got my PR ...

Hello Expert, I am just about to apply for EU settled status before applying for Naturalization and I have a question in regards to CSI requirements please. My spouse is British (used to be an EU citizen) and I hold an EU family member card (PR). What is the best way to avoid issues with CSI require...

Hello everyone, Just wanted to double check if my thinking is correct. Here is my situation: • 2011 - non EU - married to EU citizen (in July) • 2011 - granted EEA Family member visa (in October, overstayed prior that) • 2013 - my spouse became British • 2017 - got my Permanent Residence (PR) card (...

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sharmao wrote:waiting since then.

Alright, let's hope everything will be fine!

My NCS appointment is on Monday.

I selected the option which says 'limited company director'. That's exactly what my thoughts were. Latest tax return required only for self-employed applicants. But after reading the forum I've found few posts where "directors" (who did take money out from the company) did need to submit SA as well...

secret.simon wrote: PR likely will be.

What thoughts do you have in regards to PR holders after the Brexit?

I've just spoken to my NCS office and explained them the situation. They told me to bring letter confirming registration date of the company and nothing else.

Can someone please confirm if that normally would be enough for the HO or not?

Hello experts, I have an appointment with NCS to apply for naturalization based on marriage to BC (5+ years). I am quite confused about documents I need to provide in regards to my employment. I am director (not self employed) of a limited company which is just over a year old. The company didn't ma...

CR001 wrote:Date of application by HO is the date of receipt +1 day.

I strongly suggest you apply using NCS

Great, thank you so much, will do that!

Best wishes,

S

PR is for those on the EEA/EU route. ILR is for those on the UK immigration route Thank you for clarification. My spouce is BC since 2013 and I got PR card via McCarthy case. This is from last year. Thank you :oops: If you apply through NCS at the council on 5th April, then that is your application...

When you say PR, do you mean ILR??? I meant Permanent Residence card, which used to be called ILR I think. There has been no indication as yet of when/if fees are going up. Looks like the fees are going up on 18th of March. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fees-for-citizenship-application...

Thanks for the help. Why not just apply in the beginning of April. I am trying to avoid new fees. Another thing is, it will be a new financial year and I have to deal with my taxes as I am "self employed", so it will delay everything even more I think. You can apply on the basis of 5 years, but HO m...

Hello Experts, I missed the post office collection yesterday due to work and if I understood correctly, my application must be deliovered by the 4th of March the latest. Here is the situation: I am married to a BC, for 5+ years (since 07/2011), but had my PR card since 01/2017. I am worrying about b...

The document explains how it works. Balance of probabilities. Refer to that. noajthan , thank you. After sleeping on it, I think I'm going to try my luck and apply now. Do you know if I should include any "explanation letter" with my application? To be honest, this is very frustrating, we all know ...

Overstayers do face a ban; good character is assessed based on various factors and a balance of probabilities is weighed up. All overstayers? Or it is matter of luck/case worker's mood? What if I include a letter with explanation about that particular period when i'd been waiting for my COA? I wasn...

You can dig into such vital questions here: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/406368/Chapter_18_Annex_D_v02.pdf 9.7 Evasion of immigration control The decision maker will normally refuse an application if within the 10 years preceding the application the pers...

noajthan wrote:Good character test will apply over your whole immigration history, from date of first entry into UK.

Hi noajthan,

Thank you for the reply.

Can you please advise what options do I have or what shall I do please?

Best regards,

S

Hello everyone, First of all, I would like to say thank you to everybody for all your input and time. I recently got PR card and would like to apply for Naturalisation on the grounds of being married to a BC. Here is my situation: • 2005-2009 – arrived to the UK and stayed on student visa • Before m...

Hello everyone! noajthan , thank you so much for your advice! I've received my PR card! Everything went smooth! Please let us know how your application fares. We don't seem to have any examples of what happens in cases like yours, where the sponsor acquires British nationality after 2012 and before ...