Hi All, Sorry if I have posted it on a wrong headings...need some help.. I am about to apply for BC and need to complete an english language assessment.. Will you be able to advise me on what route to take, shall I go for NARIC or take the B1 exam. If you are to advise me to take the B1 exam, will ...

nm wrote:Thanks for your reply Mate, its very useful, I will now plan for my application . its makes me clear that we both can't apply and my wife needs to wait for me to get the citizenship and then apply for her.

You are welcome mate.

Could not resist the temptation to call HO.. :).. Called yesterday, connected immediately.. and was promptly informed that they are implementing a new software and they are not in a position to give out updates immediately.. They took my details and somebody from service desk called me today and in...

Eligibility criteria: Spouse 3yrs Residency. Language Criteria: UK Degree. Current Nationality: Nigerian. Method of Application: NCS (Lambeth council). Date of Application: 10-0614. Payment method: Debit card. Date received by UKBA: 11-06-14. Date of Acknowledgement : waiting. Date of debit clearan...

Hi, I am a bit confused after going through the eligiblity criteria in https://www.gov.uk/becoming-a-british-citizen My wife have been here from June 2011 as tier 1 dependant and then got ILR on August 2013. We both planning to apply for citizenship this August . After going through the above link ...

Hi Can you please guide me about my ILR, I have ILR appointment tomorrow, the only thing i got problem is cohabitation documents. i have some letters which are on my name and my wife name , but some of them are only her name alone. she is a house wife and she changed her bank statement to online ar...

Jaeger wrote:I hope one day they will switch to interactive PDF forms

Hope so what it will be on cost of applicants fee

Not necessarily referee need to engaged PROFESSIONALLY with the applicant.

You can ask childminder, GP or any professional... I have learner on members experience that home office not strict on referee particularly for minor applicants.

Just found that a new version of form AN and form MN1 are available asking the confirmation email address to update the progress of application to the applicant.... Look like UKVI struggling hard to improve their system

You will be fine

BTW, There is no difference between old version and new version of the form apart from the date on front page. Apart from, they add the confirmation email address field to send you the progress of your application.

Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 + 1 year ILR Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Expired IELTS (used for HSMP) + LIUK Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Redbridge Date of application: 03/04/2014 Payment me...

Your case you can select the option " the qualification was taught or researched in the UK or a majority English speaking country (other than Canada);" and have to provide the certificate of your degree. For your wife she need a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher un...

Either section is for your Knowledge of Language ( English test).

Yes, The ILR Bio metric card will be fine

Please refer to FAQ Section. You will get your answers.

Under EEA regulations, Permanent Residence status is obtained automatically after 5 years of exercising treaty rights. It has nothing to do with the employment date. For date you can choose either of the option but better put date 5 years after the you enter in UK for more reference you should read ...

You have to fill the details of "Applicant" here.

Thanks for the post, this is very helpful.

There are many good examples here in this forum, use the search utility to get your answer.

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You just need to send education and life in UK certificates.

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Hi all, Need some advise from people who maybe are facing the same situation as myself. I am currently an ILR Visa holder (granted in Aug 2012) which expires in 2022. My wife is on a dependent visa (not ILR). Since at the time of my wife's application, we did not complete the 2 years probationary p...

Dear All, I have some basic questions. I was HSMP, Tier 1 and got my ILR on 19 Jul 2013. When is the earliest time I can apply for BC? Can I apply 18 Jul 2014? If I want to apply through NCS, can I just pop in or I need to book an appointment? How long before the day, do I need to call for appointm...

Thanks for info. My current nationality is Indian and India don't offer dual citizenship. Can I keep british citizenship as Naturalisation and keep my Indian passport instead of British passport for travel purpose. Regds BS The answer is in your question itself. How do you intend to keep Indian pas...

Passport is a travel document, if you are planning to go abroad for the rest of your life or you have a dual nationality and don't want to use British passport for your travel... you don't need to apply for it