I would vouch for using the NCS if it is convenient - it oly costs about £35 and you get to keep your passports which is very important as you might need to travel unexpectedly, bearing in mind it takes on average 5 months to process the application. I also think it is quicker than normal routes - I...

I don't think it matters whether you have ILR - if you havent got ILR or ILE as previous holders of special vouchers used to get, and haven't completed 5 years stay you can still apply. There is a requirement to show that you haven't got or held another nationality but for people from countries like...

Bonzoman Looks like 2 week turnarounds are the norm nowadays - I am sure you will get your acceptance soon. I only got back the acceptance letter which was combined with a citizenship ceremony invitation - the life in the UK certificate was not returned. I had only sent the minimum documents as spec...

Here is my timeline - the NCS experience was totally painless. Application=NCS (Brent) Date of submission or posting 29/3/2006 CRITERIA - Spouse of UK citizen Date of debit of cheque = 30/3/2006 Date of receipt of acknowledgement = 5/4/2006 (dated 30/3/2006) Date of approval = 18/4/2006 - received s...