You can apply 28 days before the anniversary of the 2 year completion period. If your spouse arrived in the UK on 7 August 2012, this would mean you can apply from 10 July 2014.

LIUK and English B1 required.

badratio wrote:10 minute test? You wish.

Did you click the link above, it states it on the Trinity College website 10 minute 1-2-1 test

It does not make any diff even if the test change because I pass 2nd edition test in dec 2012 .apply for ILR in feb 2014 and attach the old life in uk test got ILR without any problem and even I confirm from ho that if anyone pass any life in uk test it remains valid for whole life I think you misr...

You only need to satisfy the Speaking and Listening elements.

Reading and Writing is not required and will not be considered.

You can use either the postal application or PEO appointment, the choice is yours.

With PEO, decision is usually given same day but comes at an additional price of £400.

I assume you have English Level B1 & LIUK as you don't make mention of this.

Can you not book the test any sooner or failing that, an alternative test such as ESOL Entry Level 3. You only need to satisfy the Speaking and Listening elements but with IELTS you do all four elements as that is how the exams are structured. Take something like ESOL where you only need to sit Spea...

The requirement is to show a minimum of 6 documents from at least 3 sources spread over 2 years. So one document in joint names (or one document in each name) for every 4 months from 3 sources. You do not need to submit documents for every month. Every quarterly will do fine from at least 3 differen...

Thanks Amber_ & WR1 :) I would love to apply for ILR, unfortunately she has failed it already and i'm trying to bring her up to scratch. So to clarify, once I've applied for FLR(M) and later satisfied B1 and LITUK I can apply at any given time? knowing my luck they'll probably bring out a LitUK...

I very much doubt you even need to show title deeds at all. Have your parents write a letter confirming your residence in their house and welcoming your spouse when she arrives in the UK. Any details of any contributions to the residence should also be included. What you will need is some form of a ...

You will need to wait until your divorce is finalised, i.e. be in possession of the decree absolute before you can re-marry again.

If you married before your divorce is final, then the spouse visa will most likely be refused.

If you have used your IELTS in a previous application before then it should be fine to use again.

You should apply for FLR(M) before the current leave expires, leave should be granted under Part 8 of the immigration rules, for 2 years. Once B1 English and LIUK is satisfied s(he) can apply to settle. If she's got a few months yet, get the LIUK test done! This. If your partner had the visa grante...

Well we are advising here on immigration issues to the member and not here if the member needs a licenae or not. The advice is purely for the fine which the member received couple of years back not if he/she needs a tv license or not. Lol My post is very much relevant to the topic and there's nothi...

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Have you used the IELTS in an previous application, If so, you should be fine.

IELTS is usually assessed by Cambridge English so they would be on the Ofqual register.

Check your certificate and see if there is an expiry date nor not.

Usually, ESOL doesn't have a expiry date.

Yes, you can use it for naturalisation as long as it meets level B1 of the CEFR. This would be for example ESOL Entry level 3 as a minimum requirement. Life in the UK also required.

Hello Forum, I have ILR leave remain and as per my understanding if I stay more than 2 years outside UK at a stretch then will lose the permanent residency status . Suppose I stay for few years outside UK for professional reason then how many days I need to stay in UK to reset the clock back to 2 y...

Manually filling the form using black pen in block capitals is always best practise. However, I have used Adobe Acrobat pro (paid version) which has the ability to fill in PDF forms and used this for the Spouse Visa form 2 years ago without an issue. Main reason being its easier to read than a hand ...

This is the reply I received: Dear (name withheld) Thank you for your letter dated 6 January 2014 regarding acceptable evidence of the English language element of the Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK requirement. As you are aware, all applicants for the settlement and naturalisation are now ...

Yes, the appointment can be made on any day up to 28 days prior to the 2 year qualifying period.

Which Country???

Just the previous 6 months statements for FLR (M)

With the strict rules governing the requirements for photos, even though a photo booth is acceptable, I'd get them done professionally. Such rules include looking straight into the camera, no smiling, no hair covering face etc etc... (as is in the link above) For the sake of a couple of pounds extra...

Mine consisted of 2 pages. The first page was printed on the estate agent's letterhead titled "Re: Application for the United Kingdom for Entry Clearance" and specified information under the terms of the Housing Act 1985 relating to the permitted X units so that there is no overcrowding (w...