Spouse Visa /CP (KOL Req)

[sammy79]

Hi,

Spouse has recently been issued a Spouse Visa with the endorsement KOL req expiring December 2014 ( we have been living together with spouse overseas for more than 4 years).

However, since the immigration rules changed 9th July can someone please advise on the following:

1. Can we immediately apply for ILR after sitting for and passing the Life in UK Test.

2. How long do we need to stay for after the ILR is granted before applying for citizenship.

Any reference links will be appreciated.

Thank you

[harv]

1) Yes, I would suggest you do this asap as there is another date coming in 2013 that would require an English Language knowledge alongside LIUK test for ILR applications.


2) As soon as you have an ILR, you can apply for BC after an year.

[Lucapooka]

1.Yes
2. No, (subject to your partner being British and not an unmarried partnership) you require 3 years of residence and to have ILR.

[harv]

2) I would go with Lucapooka's reply, as mine is totally a guess

[sammy79]

Thanks HARV and LUCAPOOKA for your comments

It is a marriage partnership and with kids with British passport already so in this case does Lucapooka's view holds?[/quote]

[Lucapooka]

Yes, assuming she gets ILR, she may apply for BC on the third anniversary of the date of her arrival in the UK.

[sammy79]

Thank you guys for the advice.

God bless