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KA941 wrote:Hi Guys,

Just a quick question regarding naturalisation application for my wife, brief background below,

My Wife came to UK in Mar 2011 as Tier 1 General dependent.

She then got ILR in Jan 2015. My question, would she be able to apply for naturaliastion after 12 months of ILR i.e. in Jan 2016? Or would she have to wait until Mar 2016 to meet the 5 year eligibility to have lived in UK for 5 years?

Thanks
KA

2 wrote:(a)that the applicant was in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the period of five years ending with the date of the application, and that the number of days on which he was absent from the United Kingdom in that period does not exceed 450; and

vinny wrote:The 5-year residence naturalisation requirement has been in-force since 1983! The 3-year residence naturalisation requirement is only applicable to the spouse or civil partner of a British citizen.

You may be able to satisfy its requirements.

torikelly91 wrote:She should be okay to use the certificate she had providing you tick the correct box in the AN form.

But

Be prepared they may request she do another
so if I was in your situation Id do another test and submit new one to reduce any delay. Yes it's more cost involved but it's worth every penny if your wife is approved later.

KA941 wrote:

torikelly91 wrote:She should be okay to use the certificate she had providing you tick the correct box in the AN form.

But

Be prepared they may request she do another
so if I was in your situation Id do another test and submit new one to reduce any delay. Yes it's more cost involved but it's worth every penny if your wife is approved later.

Hmmm ... interesting

Even though Question 1.22 - I could choose the option " I met the knowledge of language and life requirement to qualify for settlement on or after 28th Oct 2013 - As her settlement was in Jan 2015.
Furthermore AN Booklet (pg 13) also confirms the above?
And by asking for another test, wouldnt you see this a contradiction to the requirements?

Set aside, if she has to do another test, do you know which test she should do, and how much it costs?
Thanks

KA941 wrote:

torikelly91 wrote:She should be okay to use the certificate she had providing you tick the correct box in the AN form.

But

Be prepared they may request she do another
so if I was in your situation Id do another test and submit new one to reduce any delay. Yes it's more cost involved but it's worth every penny if your wife is approved later.

Hmmm ... interesting

Even though Question 1.22 - I could choose the option " I met the knowledge of language and life requirement to qualify for settlement on or after 28th Oct 2013 - As her settlement was in Jan 2015.
Furthermore AN Booklet (pg 13) also confirms the above?
And by asking for another test, wouldnt you see this a contradiction to the requirements?

Set aside, if she has to do another test, do you know which test she should do, and how much it costs?
Thanks

sushdmehta wrote:See last post of this topic.

KA941 wrote:

sushdmehta wrote:See last post of this topic.

Thanks for this. I remember seeing this list before. So according to post, would you agree that she should be included in exempt category as she got ILR in February 2015 i.e. After October 2013?
Also do you know if there is any maintainence requirement? For how long? And how much? Do we have to send bank statements with naturalisation application?
Thanks

tripping wrote:

KA941 wrote:

sushdmehta wrote:See last post of this topic.

Thanks for this. I remember seeing this list before. So according to post, would you agree that she should be included in exempt category as she got ILR in February 2015 i.e. After October 2013?
Also do you know if there is any maintainence requirement? For how long? And how much? Do we have to send bank statements with naturalisation application?
Thanks

Have you read the guidance and requirements yet? You will see you will find your answer THERE!! Crikey!

tripping wrote:

KA941 wrote:

sushdmehta wrote:See last post of this topic.

Thanks for this. I remember seeing this list before. So according to post, would you agree that she should be included in exempt category as she got ILR in February 2015 i.e. After October 2013?
Also do you know if there is any maintainence requirement? For how long? And how much? Do we have to send bank statements with naturalisation application?
Thanks

Have you read the guidance and requirements yet? You will see you will find your answer THERE!! Crikey!

KA941 wrote:Also do you know if there is any maintainence requirement? For how long? And how much? Do we have to send bank statements with naturalisation application?
Thanks

CR001 wrote:

KA941 wrote:Also do you know if there is any maintainence requirement? For how long? And how much? Do we have to send bank statements with naturalisation application?
Thanks

No to all of your questions. The guidance is clear on what needs to be submitted. If the above are not listed, it is not required. Your wife is not applying for anything as a dependent.