Life in the UK Test needed for Naturalization?

[brian76]

Hi,
I received my ILR last year (August 2011). Before my ILR. I was under HSMP (HSMP approved between 03 April 2006, and 7 November 2006) and then switched to Tier 1 before my ILR had been approved.
Because of my HSMP JR, I was not required to have Life in the UK test.
I am now eligible to apply for Naturalization in August 2012. I wanted to check if i need to do the Life in the UK test before applying for Naturalization.

My Wife will only complete 4.5 years in August 2012. I know she needs to stay for 6 years to apply for naturalization or she can apply once i have naturalization (hope i am correct in this). so my query is
Can she apply for naturalization soon after my naturalization is approved or does she need to wait until i get my naturalization certificate?

My Wife also did not have to do the life in the UK test. Does she also need to do the Life in the UK test when she applies for Naturalization?

Your prompt response is appreciated.

[Jambo]

LIUK test is required for naturalisation. If you didn't need to pass it for settlement, you will need to pass it for naturalisation.

As for your wife's eligibility, see Q1 & Q2 in Citizenship FAQs - Common Questions - Read before posting.

[olawest]

LIUK test is required for naturalisation. If you didn't need to pass it for settlement, you will need to pass it for naturalisation.

As for your wife's eligibility, see Q1 & Q2 in Citizenship FAQs - Common Questions - Read before posting.

Seconded!

I did not do Life in the UK test for ILR due to HSMP JR, but I did it for naturalization.