amna10 wrote:Do I need to write a letter explaining this

No.

Last year when I applied for ILR. The home office never sent my life in the uk certificate back. Stupidly I didn't make a copy. Now accordingtothe form they want to c it for neutralization. Can I get a duplicate? Thanks Just tick the box in the form that says "I passed the Life in the UK test to qu...

Regarding Schengen visa for France this may be of help. "As per the current legislation, visa nationals must provide a travel insurance that also covers eventual costs of medical repatriation and emergency care with a minimum coverage of 30 000 Euros. This insurance must be valid within the entire ...

There's no minimum period, so there is no problem with her coming back.

The only rules/guidance are that visitors should normally spend less than 6 months in the UK within a 12 month period and no visit should be more than 6 months.

South Africans are visa nationals - your friend will require a tourist visa prior to travelling. I believe she may be able to obtain one at the British High Commission in the Netherlands. I am not sure of the actual timescales involved. From the literature, it would appear anything from 5 to 15 wor...

I agree with Wanderer. The application needs to be made as spouse of British National. There are separate rules for family members of EU citizens (here under EU regs, not UK law). Most consulates require proof of Health Insurance. I agree with mrlookforward... The application for a schengen short s...

Your husband's money might help but not really important because you are the sponsor, you need to prove your fitness in sponsoring your husband to the UK. That's not true as they are a couple, so what is his is hers (but not usually the other way round...). I agree with you but the ECO would not be...

I don't think it's usual for them to contact your employer, unless they have an issue with the documentation you provided with regards to your employment.

tbbcuk wrote:oh, i mean Processing Timelines (postal applications)

Thought you could only send it to the one address?

HRY2005 wrote:Your husband's money might help but not really important because you are the sponsor, you need to prove your fitness in sponsoring your husband to the UK.

That's not true as they are a couple, so what is his is hers (but not usually the other way round...).

Your 1 bed flat would be ok if its just you on the flat as your sister would be leaving for Uni. Worth reading this.. http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=6227 Assuming your flat has a living room too which is larger than 50 sq feet then even if your sister is still there it wouldn't be...

No they did not take us to court. I think it may be the interview when you get your passport or get your nationality, not sure. Someone mentioned there was an interview at some stage during the process. There is an identity interview when your husband applies for his passport. At that point he need...

Panic over! my girlfreind has had her fiancee visa accepted and we gonna get married in September, so thanks for everyones help its appreciated. Right, next step.......after we get married, we need apply for Marriage visa. What is the procedure for this, fees and timescale for applying for this, th...

Theyve been together for over 4 years but only married for a year (due to very slow divorce proceedings) When you say additional benefits does this include working tax credits ? This is my confusion ... If she is not allowed to claim anything but he is allowed he would have to make a joint claim in...

With benefits it is fine for the British citizen to claim any benefits they are entitled so, it's additional benefits that they can't claim. So no problems at all in claiming child benefit. How long have they been married? If it's over 4 years it means she can apply for ILE/ILR (residency) as soon a...

Also remember that's it's fine for grandparents to help the parents look after the grandchildren whilst in the UK on a visitor visa because after all that's what grandparents do. It is not though ok for them to look after the children on their own so that both of the parents can work or study. That ...

bear in mind that if you go the spouse visa route your wife will be subject to the new immigration rules when that visa expires. djb123, Pardon my lack of knowledge, but could you point me to somewhere I could read about the new immigration rules? I have no idea what they are. Thanks. Imformation i...

Casa wrote:She needs to have ILR first.

and been in the country for 3 years. The amount of time she has been married (to a british citizen) is irrelevant - she could have got married the day before she applies for naturalisation.

bear in mind that if you go the spouse visa route your wife will be subject to the new immigration rules when that visa expires.

bear in mind also that if you apply for a settlement visa and get refused it could make it harder to get a visitor visa.

You're not understanding my post (Paperpusher has explained what I meant now). If you met the rules now, but was asking for the visa to start in the future then that would be post-dating, but you are not...

Think you are taking a risk as you aren't asking for the visa to be post-dated as such (which would be something normal to ask for). I guess if the eco is in a very happy mood you may get away with it. The risk is they will give your wife a 2 year spouse visa instead, which you might not be happy wi...

Hopefully I have this mixed up somewhere as I'd really love to get my wife naturalised as soon as possible. Frustrating when a couple of my friends who aren't even British yet were able to bring their new wives over to ILR immediately. ILR isn't the same as naturalisation, and your wife can be natu...

Can anyone tell me if we have to be paying council tax to get ILR? Our landlord is paying it for us so we do not have anything under our name. Does the home office do checks to see if you are paying? If you are not convicted for not paying council tax, you are fine. It doesn't matter who pays the c...

i did not change job. i was transferred and i explained that to them at the interview. it appears they were just looking for an excuse cos i gave them details of phone conversations and travel tickets . i was living with my wife when i applied and only got transferred amonth after. Sorry by changin...