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Spouse not co-operating, what options do I have?

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Spouse not co-operating, what options do I have?

Post by Axolotl » Fri Mar 08, 2013 11:49 am

Hi

I'm in the process of applying for naturalisation as a British citizen. I've been married for 10 years and had ILR for the past 10 years but not applied until now.
My wife and I are seperated and even though she wants a divorce she's not willing to go through with it yet and she's not prepared to let me 'borrow' her passport or birth cirtificate for the application.

What options do I have other than wait and hope she changes her mind in future?

I thought I would be able to apply by meeting the 5 year standard requirements?

Thank you in advance.

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Re: Spouse not co-operating, what options do I have?

Post by vinny » Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:02 pm

Axolotl wrote:I thought I would be able to apply by meeting the 5 year standard requirements?
I agree. Can't you?
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Re: Spouse not co-operating, what options do I have?

Post by Axolotl » Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:05 pm

vinny wrote:
Axolotl wrote:I thought I would be able to apply by meeting the 5 year standard requirements?
I agree. Can't you?
Well I've not tried yet but I've assumed that if I tick the married box, which I technicaly still am, then wouldn't they expect to see a supporting document from her?

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Post by vinny » Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:18 pm

State that you are applying under Section 6(1).
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Post by Jambo » Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:28 pm

Or if spouse was born in the UK, obtain an official copy of her birth certificate from GRO.

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Post by Axolotl » Fri Mar 08, 2013 1:33 pm

Thank you very much for the help, much appreciated.

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