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by pterodactylus
Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:23 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion on CSI and Settled Status. Big issues for people on the EEA-Applications Routes
Replies: 493
Views: 81151
Mood:

Re: General discussion on CSI and Settled Status. Big issues for people on the EEA-Applications Routes

Thank you - I doubt this will have a significant impact on the application, but worth asking. Would you write about this in a separate cover letter/document and attach the EHIC card for 2011-2014 or would you not even mention about this until asked? You will be asked about this at your UKVCAS biome...
by pterodactylus
Fri Feb 19, 2021 3:12 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Does a Mandatory Year Abroad Qualify for Discretion
Replies: 13
Views: 1165
Mood:

Re: Does a Mandatory Year Abroad Qualify for Discretion

Sorry for the bump; doesn't anyone have anything to add? :|

@secret.simon, you have been very helpful, do you have any other advice? Thank you!
by pterodactylus
Wed Feb 17, 2021 2:03 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion on CSI and Settled Status. Big issues for people on the EEA-Applications Routes
Replies: 493
Views: 81151
Mood:

Re: General discussion on CSI and Settled Status. Big issues for people on the EEA-Applications Routes

Thank you for the clarification. I hope that a recent applicant would be able to shed some more light on the matter.
by pterodactylus
Wed Feb 17, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion on CSI and Settled Status. Big issues for people on the EEA-Applications Routes
Replies: 493
Views: 81151
Mood:

Re: General discussion on CSI and Settled Status. Big issues for people on the EEA-Applications Routes

Hi 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 ...
by pterodactylus
Wed Feb 17, 2021 12:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion on CSI and Settled Status. Big issues for people on the EEA-Applications Routes
Replies: 493
Views: 81151
Mood:

Re: General discussion on CSI and Settled Status. Big issues for people on the EEA-Applications Routes

@alterhase58, Thank you very much for your response. My question was slightly different; I know that CSI is no longer a requirement (as long as you have pre-settled/settled status), but did this come into effect on the 1st of January 2021 for everyone with pre-settled/settled status or it is differ...
by pterodactylus
Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:51 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Does a Mandatory Year Abroad Qualify for Discretion
Replies: 13
Views: 1165
Mood:

Re: Does a Mandatory Year Abroad Qualify for Discretion

@secret.simon, Sorry for the confusion. Yes, you are right, I can't have acquired pre-settled status in 2016; I did so in February 2020. '(i.e. 2016-2020)' was referring to 'the period prior to obtaining pre-settled status', which, in my case, is late September/October 2016-early February 2020). Con...
by pterodactylus
Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:42 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion on CSI and Settled Status. Big issues for people on the EEA-Applications Routes
Replies: 493
Views: 81151
Mood:

Re: General discussion on CSI and Settled Status. Big issues for people on the EEA-Applications Routes

@alterhase58, Thank you very much for your response. My question was slightly different; I know that CSI is no longer a requirement (as long as you have pre-settled/settled status), but did this come into effect on the 1st of January 2021 for everyone with pre-settled/settled status or it is differe...
by pterodactylus
Wed Feb 17, 2021 8:19 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion on CSI and Settled Status. Big issues for people on the EEA-Applications Routes
Replies: 493
Views: 81151
Mood:

Re: General discussion on CSI and Settled Status. Big issues for people on the EEA-Applications Routes

I will try to be as concise as possible:
Is CSI no longer required for the period beginning from the moment you obtain pre-settled/settled status, i.e. February 2020 in my case, or from 01.01.2021 (assuming that you have PS/SS)?
Thank you!
by pterodactylus
Wed Feb 17, 2021 4:52 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Does a Mandatory Year Abroad Qualify for Discretion
Replies: 13
Views: 1165
Mood:

Re: Does a Mandatory Year Abroad Qualify for Discretion

Sorry for posting twice in a row. Well, it seems that the S041 form should do the job: third party solicitor weblink removed by moderator Page 17 of the AN guide: 'For example, if you needed to have comprehensive sickness insurance (CSI) to be in the UK in line with EEA regulations (for example as a...
by pterodactylus
Wed Feb 17, 2021 3:55 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Does a Mandatory Year Abroad Qualify for Discretion
Replies: 13
Views: 1165
Mood:

Re: Does a Mandatory Year Abroad Qualify for Discretion

@brexitmeansbrexit, thank you very much! Your post helps a lot, but it also raises several questions at the same time... 1. My total absences including the study abroad would add up to way over 480 days (but still within the allowed 900). I am not sure if this changes much, if anything, though. 2. T...
by pterodactylus
Tue Feb 16, 2021 8:20 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Does a Mandatory Year Abroad Qualify for Discretion
Replies: 13
Views: 1165
Mood:

Re: Does a Mandatory Year Abroad Qualify for Discretion

I have a UK degree, but I haven't done the LITUK test. Just for the sake of clarity: I am not currently planning to apply for citizenship (as I am not yet eligible), but I would like to plan my absences in advance (in order to limit my time spent outside of the UK) in case I decide to apply next yea...
by pterodactylus
Tue Feb 16, 2021 7:11 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Does a Mandatory Year Abroad Qualify for Discretion
Replies: 13
Views: 1165
Mood:

Re: Does a Mandatory Year Abroad Qualify for Discretion

I see. Thank you, both. I am an EU citizen, so my passport has never been stamped in Europe, and I have never filed anything when entering/leaving the UK. However, I guess CR001's answer is correct—obviously, UKVI should have access to this kind of data (i.e. when a person has entered/left the count...
by pterodactylus
Tue Feb 16, 2021 6:47 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Does a Mandatory Year Abroad Qualify for Discretion
Replies: 13
Views: 1165
Mood:

Re: Does a Mandatory Year Abroad Qualify for Discretion

Thank you for the swift reply. Yes, I am well aware of the requirement that you mentioned (i.e. being physically present in the UK exactly five years before the date of application). Do you know anyone in my position who has applied for naturalisation (and the respective outcome of their application...
by pterodactylus
Tue Feb 16, 2021 6:20 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Does a Mandatory Year Abroad Qualify for Discretion
Replies: 13
Views: 1165
Mood:

Does a Mandatory Year Abroad Qualify for Discretion

Hello! I know that there are similar topics, but I couldn't find a definitive answer. I am an EU citizen, and I spent about 330 days in China as part of my mandatory year abroad during my BA. Does the year abroad qualify for discretion (up to 900 days). In my opinion, it should as it is 'An unavoida...
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