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Citizenship application
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 5:37 pm
by newbiepk
Hello everyone,
I arrived in the UK on a spouse visa. I received my ILR in February 2013. I have been separated from my husband since Feb 2011 but we did not apply for legal separation or divorce yet. I am studying full time and expected to graduate in October 2015.
I have been absent from the UK during:
10 Aug 2011 - 10 Sept 2011
27 April 2012 - 10 June 2012
14 June 2013 - 14 May 2014
In total, I have been absent for 408 days.
I came to the UK on 27 Sept 2010.
When can I apply for citizenship?
Re: Citizenship application
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 5:47 pm
by geriatrix
No earlier than the 5th anniversary of date of first entry in the UK, so 27-Sep-15.
Re: Citizenship application
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 5:58 pm
by newbiepk
Do I have to take Life in the UK test again?
I took it in Aug 2012 before applying for ILR.
Re: Citizenship application
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:04 pm
by noajthan
newbiepk wrote:Do I have to take Life in the UK test again?
I took it in Aug 2012 before applying for ILR.
No - LITUK doesn't expire so all good.
Re: Citizenship application
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 2:36 pm
by newbiepk
Thank you for the response. Kindly guide me with the documents that I am enclosing with my application. The documents are:
1) Pakistani passport and ILR
2) LiUK test certificate
3) UK BA (Hons) degree
4) Marriage certificate
My husband who I am still married with but separated for three now is not providing me with his passport. What is the best course of action in this regard?
Shall I state that I am applying on the basis of 5 years in the UK (NOT 3 years)?
Re: Citizenship application
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 4:19 pm
by noajthan
newbiepk wrote:Thank you for the response. Kindly guide me with the documents that I am enclosing with my application. The documents are:
1) Pakistani passport and ILR
2) LiUK test certificate
3) UK BA (Hons) degree
4) Marriage certificate
My husband who I am still married with but separated for three now is not providing me with his passport. What is the best course of action in this regard?
Shall I state that I am applying on the basis of 5 years in the UK (NOT 3 years)?
If applying by post you can send copy of spouse passport.
If applying on own account you won't need spouse passport.
In any case suggest apply visa NCS so your docs & passport won't be tied up for months at HO.
Suggest include a reply-paid self-addressed Special Delivery Royal Mail envelope for return of docs.
Don't forget to include payment form.
Re: Citizenship application
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 4:34 pm
by newbiepk
One of my referees just sent me form by post after signing it however, the UKBA has updated the version of form today, does that mean I will have to refill and submit latest version?