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separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2023 9:39 pm
by ladydear
Hello everyone im new in this forum, just to let you know im in the process of applying for British Citizenship but i have some concerns to address ..i am separated since 2019 with my british citizen husband by naturalisation but we are technically married so just asking for some advice what answer shall i put on my relationship status? One thing more shall i used the 5 years route with ILR or 3 yrs rule if u are married to a british citizen?Any answer would be helpful . Thanks ! Cheers1
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2023 9:49 pm
by alterhase58
ladydear wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2023 9:39 pm
Hello everyone im new in this forum, just to let you know im in the process of applying for British Citizenship but i have some concerns to address ..i am separated since 2019 with my british citizen husband by naturalisation but we are technically married so just asking for some advice what answer shall i put on my relationship status?
Married - it's not a technical status, you are legally married.One thing more shall i used the 5 years route with ILR or 3 yrs rule if u are married to a british citizen?
You could use either, for the three years you need your husband's passport scan and the marriage certificate.Any answer would be helpful . Thanks ! Cheers1
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:23 pm
by ladydear
Thanks altehase58, so atm i already filled up that 5 Years route or shall i change it to 3 yrs route? are they on the different separate form? So what you saying its fine to put im married eventhough we are no longer together?
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2023 6:02 am
by AmazonianX
ladydear wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:23 pm
Thanks altehase58, so atm i already filled up that 5 Years route or shall i change it to 3 yrs route?
You can change it to 3yrs route if you can provide his passport scan for upload if not its 5yrs route
are they on the different separate form? So what you saying its fine to put im married eventhough we are no longer together?
Yes
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2023 12:17 pm
by ladydear
Hello everyone again i apologize for being repetitive in seeking for advice.Can someone give me a clear answer on this, as i am currently married, still live in the same house but no longer together as married couple and remain as friends since 2019. My question is as i used the 5 years route form for British citizenship application and finished filling it .is it ok as i known i can use the 3 yrs route because i am married to a British Citizenship by naturalisation? Will there be a problem in the Home Office because i used 5yrs. route? Thanks and Cheers!
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2023 1:22 pm
by alterhase58
ladydear wrote: ↑Sun Apr 09, 2023 12:17 pm
Hello everyone again i apologize for being repetitive in seeking for advice.Can someone give me a clear answer on this, as i am currently married, still live in the same house but no longer together as married couple and remain as friends since 2019. My question is as i used the 5 years route form for British citizenship application and finished filling it .is it ok as i known i can use the 3 yrs route because i am married to a British Citizenship by naturalisation? Will there be a problem in the Home Office because i used 5yrs. route? Thanks and Cheers!
There is no issue with that - it's not an absolute rule, you can choose.
Everyone's application/circumstances are different, but personally I applied via five years when I could have done three years, no issue. That has been around for years.
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2023 2:58 pm
by ladydear
Thank you alterhase58 , may i know aside from the documents they required what other supporting documents shall i gather ?
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2023 3:26 pm
by alterhase58
You need your passport(s) covering the residency period, BRP, English and LITUK tests and referee declarations.
Bills, statements or employment documents not required - for UK ILR holders not needed.
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 12:48 pm
by ladydear
Hello again everyone can someone answer me if i need to get GP Registration Letter to support my British Citizenship application.Is it necessary because doctors are charging £18 for that small.piece of paper when it was free before.Thanks!
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 12:51 pm
by alterhase58
What is that letter for??
Not in the guidance so not necessary.
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 2:51 pm
by ladydear
Thank you alterhase..just thought about it for supporting documents. Could u tell me.more what else.and what sort of documents shall i provide apart from the main requirement thats been mentioned.on the guidance.Your a great help ..Thanks very much
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 3:37 pm
by CR001
You submit what is requirement only. Do not t submit what you think is also necessary.
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 5:20 pm
by ladydear
Thank u CR001..i know but it says there bring as many as u can..just dont understand what does it mean?
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 5:27 pm
by alterhase58
ladydear wrote: ↑Tue Apr 18, 2023 5:20 pm
Thank u CR001..i know but it says there bring as many as u can..just dont understand what does it mean?
Which source are you referring to?
The application requires a minimum of documents - in your case your passport is all that is required. There are people who advise to bombard caseworkers with documents but that's not necessary.
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:52 pm
by ladydear
Great thanks to both of u.. is it possible if u can.kindly.list down the other supportinh i wll bring.apart from.passports,ILR proof, english test 2 referees ? Pleas
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:05 pm
by alterhase58
For the appointment you only bring your passport and BRP. Unless you have paid extra for document scanning. Upload everything before the appointment. Note UKVCAS are not UKVI caseworkers .
Documents you should load:
- passport
- BRP
- English Test
- lit uk test
- Referee Declarations
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Thu May 04, 2023 9:26 pm
by ladydear
hi again , can someone explain to me what is the future intentions in the AN Guidance , Do i need to make a letter or what sort of documents it requires? I am applying online and how can i prove my future intentions when it was not ask on the questionaires? Thanks very much.
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Sat May 06, 2023 7:54 pm
by AmazonianX
ladydear wrote: ↑Thu May 04, 2023 9:26 pm
hi again , can someone explain to me what is the future intentions in the AN Guidance , Do i need to make a letter or what sort of documents it requires? I am applying online and how can i prove my future intentions when it was not ask on the questionaires? Thanks very much.
Future intentions can not be proved, you state it which in this case will be your plans to settle and remain in UK after getting your citizenship.
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 8:59 pm
by ladydear
thanks amazonian , another thing, can someone advice me if its better to apply online or what they called NCS? what is it then? , as my purpose is to get the naturalisation certificate and passport at the same time.
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 9:13 pm
by ladydear
thanks amazonian , another thing, can someone advice me if its better to apply online or what they called NCS? what is it then? , as my purpose is to get the naturalisation certificate and passport at the same time.
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 9:48 pm
by CR001
ladydear wrote: ↑Wed May 10, 2023 9:13 pm
thanks amazonian , another thing, can someone advice me if its better to apply online or what they called NCS? what is it then? , as my purpose is to get the naturalisation certificate and passport at the same time.
You can only apply online. There is no longer an NCS service. You cannot apply for naturalisation and the passport at the same time anymore. The NCS services was discontinued in November 2018.
You can only apply for the passport after you have attended your ceremony if your citizenship is approved.
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 10:02 pm
by ladydear
Thanks CR001..i appreciates your help and very informative.Can i ask u also what proof of residence i can show to HO? And i do have an english test B1 test i used when i applied for my ILR in 2018 so i will not get one again ? Is that correct? Thanks
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 10:17 pm
by alterhase58
ladydear wrote: ↑Wed May 10, 2023 10:02 pm
Thanks CR001..i appreciates your help and very informative.Can i ask u also what proof of residence i can show to HO? And i do have an english test B1 test i used when i applied for my ILR in 2018 so i will not get one again ? Is that correct? Thanks
Please refer to my previous answer - ILR holders' proof of residence is their passport(s) covering the residency period:
british-citizenship/separate-but-still- ... l#p2111208.
Test done for ILR can be re-used.
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 10:25 pm
by ladydear
alterhase58 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:05 pm
For the appointment you only bring your passport and BRP. Unless you have paid extra for document scanning. Upload everything before the appointment. Note UKVCAS are not UKVI caseworkers .
Documents you should load:
- passport
- BRP
- English Test
- lit uk test
- Referee Declarations
Thanks alterhase,, what do u mean by upload? where can i upload all this documents? I have made them photocopied ready for submission after i submit my application? Can u make clear on this one please?
Re: separate but still legally married what relationship status for British Citizenship application
Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 10:30 pm
by alterhase58
When you have completed/submitted/paid your online application you then will be able to upload scans of your documents onto the application system. No originals required. There's the option to book chargeable document scanning at the biometrics appointment. Note UKVCAS are not caseworkers, your documents will not be reviewed.
Separate fee for biometrics is payable, unless you are lucky to find a free appoint