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Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2023 11:53 am
by susierolaleverton
Hello,just want to ask if anyone already done this:I am holding a second spouse visa I will have 5 years by February 2023 may I know what is the next visa I will apply after this?(I am just confused and ILR and Uk citizenship)and anyone can share requirements pls?thank you
Re: Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2023 12:07 pm
by meself2
You first apply for ILR. If ILR is granted, you can apply for citizenship straight away (if married to British citizen) or after a year with ILR (if not), subject to absence/etc requirements.
Re: Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2023 11:13 pm
by AmazonianX
susierolaleverton wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 11:53 am
Hello,just want to ask if anyone already done this:I am holding a second spouse visa I will have 5 years by February 2023 may I know what is the next visa I will apply after this?(I am just confused and ILR and Uk citizenship)and anyone can share requirements pls?thank you
ILR application via SET (M)
Re: Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:45 am
by susierolaleverton
Thank you for response do I need to take B1 test and life in a Uk test before applying ILR?x
Re: Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:48 am
by susierolaleverton
Can you also ask if what should I apply for ILR is this within 28day before my visa expire I need to apply?x
Re: Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:49 am
by susierolaleverton
Can you also ask if what link should I apply for ILR? is this within 28day before my visa expire have to apply?x
Re: Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:53 am
by AmazonianX
susierolaleverton wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:45 am
Thank you for response do I need to take B1 test and life in a Uk test before applying ILR?x
Yes, what level of English test do you hold at the moment or used for your last spouse visa extension?
Re: Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:54 am
by AmazonianX
susierolaleverton wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:48 am
Can you also ask if what should I apply for ILR is this within 28day before my visa expire I need to apply?x
You can apply 28days before completing 5years in the UK countend from you entry into UK on initial spouse visa.
Re: Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:10 am
by susierolaleverton
I’m holding A2 test which I used for my second spouse visa and what about the life in a Uk test?if so how long is the validity if I take life in a Uk 3 months before my visa expires .
Re: Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:12 am
by susierolaleverton
May I also know the link for applying ILR?I just want to make sure I will get the right application x
Re: Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:14 am
by meself2
susierolaleverton wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:10 am
I’m holding A2 test which I used for my second spouse visa and what about the life in a Uk test?if so how long is the validity if I take life in a Uk 3 months before my visa expires .
Life in the UK test doesn't expire. I'd advise you to take it sooner than later.
For language you need a B1 at least, as mentioned before.
Re: Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:20 am
by susierolaleverton
Thanks alof what about B1 test does it has expiration?
Re: Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:25 am
by CR001
susierolaleverton wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:20 am
Thanks alof what about B1 test does it has expiration?
The English tests are valid for 2 years.
Re: Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:27 am
by susierolaleverton
Oh that’s great,my visa runs out by feb.2024 planning to apply both test by July.worried about life in a Uk test lol
I might fail
Re: Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:45 am
by AmazonianX
susierolaleverton wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:27 am
Oh that’s great,my visa runs out by feb.2024 planning to apply both test by July.worried about life in a Uk test lol
I might fail
Even if expired so far used for a successful application it may still be reusable.
Re: Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:31 pm
by susierolaleverton
How much is the ILR cost now?IHS AND citizenship applications?
Re: Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:33 pm
by CR001
ILR standard application is £2388. You pay £800 more for super priority. This also excludes the UKCVAS biometric appointment cost.
Citizenship currently is £1330. This excludes the UKCVAS biometric appointment cost.
Costs are usually increased in April.
Re: Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 6:29 pm
by AmazonianX
susierolaleverton wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:31 pm
How much is the ILR cost now?IHS AND citizenship applications?
No IHS payment involved for ILR.
Re: Applying after 5 years on spouse visa
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:57 pm
by susierolaleverton
Thanks for the info.
I might fail