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ILR settlement as a dependent

Post by roopranga » Sun Mar 23, 2014 10:54 am

Hi,
I have been living in UK since June 2007 as a dependent of my wife. At first she was student so I had student dependent status. Later on she switched to PSW and eventually got her ILR (10 yrs) in May 2013. Last time I renewed my visa was two years before when my wife had PSW. My visa will expire in May 2014. I have had my Life in UK test done but not taken English language test. I am very confused in following issues:-

1. Can I apply for ILR settlement directly as it has been 7 years that we married and living together in UK?
2. Do I need to take English Proficiency Test as well?

Could some help me please.

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Re: ILR settlement as a dependent

Post by CR001 » Sun Mar 23, 2014 11:05 am

When your wife applied for ILR on 10 years long residence, you should have applied for FLR(M).

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Re: ILR settlement as a dependent

Post by roopranga » Sun Mar 23, 2014 11:27 am

You are right but its too late already. Do I still need to fill up the FLR(m) form for extension & take English test?
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Re: ILR settlement as a dependent

Post by Amber » Tue Mar 25, 2014 1:10 am

You need to apply for FLR(M) before April 6 otherwise you'll be under the new rules! A1 English required.
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Re: ILR settlement as a dependent

Post by roopranga » Tue Mar 25, 2014 11:33 pm

Thank you Amber. Your suggestion is such a help. do u mean i still need A1 English if applied before April 6? Roops
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Re: ILR settlement as a dependent

Post by Amber » Wed Mar 26, 2014 5:02 pm

Yes.
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Re: ILR settlement as a dependent

Post by roopranga » Wed Mar 26, 2014 11:51 pm

I am still confused as Section 8 (English Language Requirement) in FLR(m) has clearly mentioned-

'From 29 Nov 2010, a person who applies to enter.....'

I applied as a dependent in 2007. It is just that I am renewing every year or twice since then.

Doesn't this mean that people who already applied and living as a spouse before 29 Nov 2010 will not be included in this?

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Re: ILR settlement as a dependent

Post by Amber » Thu Mar 27, 2014 12:55 am

FLR(M) requires A1 English, points on PBS calculator should suffice.
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Re: ILR settlement as a dependent

Post by roopranga » Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:14 am

I have now concluded that its not possible to meet deadline of 6 April as minimum time for English test is 7 days for the certificate. I have to apply after 6 april. Is new rule going to be harsh?
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Re: ILR settlement as a dependent

Post by esmsi » Thu Mar 27, 2014 9:02 am

Take the test now. Send certificate later .Trinity is easy .See youtube video.
roopranga wrote:I have now concluded that its not possible to meet deadline of 6 April as minimum time for English test is 7 days for the certificate. I have to apply after 6 april. Is new rule going to be harsh?
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Re: ILR settlement as a dependent

Post by roopranga » Thu Mar 27, 2014 11:37 am

Hi esmsi, thats a brilliant idea. Can I mention about submitting the certificate later in the section 8 of the FLR (m) form?
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