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Life in the UK test exemption
Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 12:36 pm
by underdog
Hi,
I am hoping someone can help me. I am planning to apply for British Citizenship and was wondering what are my chances of getting an exemption for the life in the uk test. The reason for claiming exemption is mental illness and specifically psychosis.
Thank you.
Re: Life in the UK test exemption
Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:28 pm
by Djsuccess
underdog wrote: ↑Sat Feb 29, 2020 12:36 pm
Hi,
I am hoping someone can help me. I am planning to apply for British Citizenship and was wondering what are my chances of getting an exemption for the life in the uk test. The reason for claiming exemption is mental illness and specifically psychosis.
Thank you.
You can fill the waiver form available here
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... _KOLL_.pdf
You will need to prove how your medical condition affects your daily life and how it stops you from learning English and writing a test.
Re: Life in the UK test exemption
Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:43 pm
by Tottenham1
I will suggest you get a good advice from a good solicitor as it’s very threshold requirement however one of our beloved members on this forum CR001 has a good reply (her personal option) to similar topic which it’s can be found on this form
indefinite-leave-to-remain/waiver-koll- ... 89919.html
You may have seen, and gives a bit relief as I understand you how stressful it’s is, but what can we do this are the rules.
Wish you good luck in 2020 and keep us updated as it helps a little
Re: Life in the UK test exemption
Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:54 pm
by Djsuccess
Tottenham1 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:43 pm
I will suggest you get a good advice from a good solicitor as it’s very threshold requirement however one of our beloved members on this forum CR001 has a good reply (her personal option) to similar topic which it’s can be found on this form
indefinite-leave-to-remain/waiver-koll- ... 89919.html
You may have seen, and gives a bit relief as I understand you how stressful it’s is, but what can we do this are the rules.
Wish you good luck in 2020 and keep us updated as it helps a little
My advice to the OP would be that he/she should manage to do the test. it's not as hard as many people think. But because I don't understand the severity of their mental illness, I thought I will be better to not assume.
Re: Life in the UK test exemption
Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 9:04 pm
by Zerubbabel
My advice to the OP would be that he/she should manage to do the test. it's not as hard as many people think. But because I don't understand the severity of their mental illness, I thought I will be better to not assume
Agreed. There are Apps for iPad/idiot-phone and they help you train the questions. If you can watch a rubbish or read this online, you are able to go through these questions. It may take longer for people with impairments, but eventually most people can do it.
Re: Life in the UK test exemption
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:32 pm
by underdog
Thanks everyone. I ended up taking the test.
Re: Life in the UK test exemption
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:40 pm
by Djsuccess
underdog wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:32 pm
Thanks everyone. I ended up taking the test.
Nice