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ILR BRP and BC Application queries

Post by huqqapani » Fri May 17, 2019 11:25 am

My wife's ILR BRP was received today (under 5 year route). This leave is only valid until 31/12/2024. I thought that ILR used to be issued for 10 years, has something changed recently.

* Can i apply for her BC application today?
* The online application says that cohabitation documents can't include bank statements and utility bills.
Please clarify what documents would be acceptable and how long a duration is required (i have the letters
that i submitted for ILR application, 6 documents over 2.5 years period, can i use the same docs).
* I am making the application online, so is the process similar to ILR application where after payment, you
have to upload the required docs on Sophia Steria web, and attend an appointment?

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Re: ILR BRP and BC Application queries

Post by CR001 » Fri May 17, 2019 11:28 am

My wife's ILR BRP was received today (under 5 year route). This leave is only valid until 31/12/2024. I thought that ILR used to be issued for 5 years, has something changed recently.
2024 is the date the EU has set for all biometric documents to be upgraded with enhanced security features.
Can i apply for her BC application today? The online application says that cohabitation documents can't include bank statements and utility bills. Please clarify what documents would be acceptable and how long a duration is required (i have the letters that i submitted for ILR application, 6 documents over 2.5 years period, can i use the same docs).
Yes she can apply if she meets the 3 years residence requirement that spouse of BC is based on, ie. absence limit and physically present 3 years ago etc.
here is NO cohabitation documentation required for Citizenship. You are likely reading the section for EU citizens (non British).
I've applied online, so is the process similar where after payment, you have to upload the required docs on Sophia Steria web, and attend an appointment?
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Re: ILR BRP and BC Application queries

Post by huqqapani » Fri May 17, 2019 2:27 pm

regarding referees forms, one of the referees signed the page 2 and returned back as an image on the phone , which i merged with page 1 using pdf software? Do the documents need to be physically present at Sophia Steria appointment or just online will be fine?

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Re: ILR BRP and BC Application queries

Post by zimba » Sat May 18, 2019 2:21 am

You should carry the physical copies as they should be signed by referees. Only scans will be used and the originals will be returned to you
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