After being victimised in the last three years (out my almost 17 years) I have decided that I will never ever apply for British citizenship. I will apply for PR, if I am granted it, fine, if not, tough! If I get the PR and eventually I'll be kicked out of this country, fine. I speak 4 languages and...

Who said that the ROI was part of the Commonwealth? Can you point out where I specifically said that? I was simply pointing out my right, as an Irish citizen, to vote in UK elections. I am very well aware of where the rights derive from. Chaoclive being a citizen of the Republic of Ireland I am int...

Who said that the ROI was part of the Commonwealth? Can you point out where I specifically said that? I was simply pointing out my right, as an Irish citizen, to vote in UK elections. I am very well aware of where the rights derive from.[/quote] Chaoclive being a citizen of the Republic of Ireland I...

My entire immigration journey (as a single person) to ILR cost me about £5000, with each LR renewal costing above £1000 each and the last two coming to about £1800 each. While people who have been here under the EEA route quibble about the £65 that they are charged. That is absolutely savage. I've ...

I guess that's how the system works, sometimes it works in our favour and sometimes it doesn't Well, think of it this way. My entire immigration journey (as a single person) to ILR cost me about £5000, with each LR renewal costing above £1000 each and the last two coming to about £1800 each. While ...

Absolutely! That will be essential. I highly doubt I'll be a British citizen in time for the referendum so I won't be able to vote (but my British friends who have been living permanently in Ireland for the last 6 years will :roll:), but I think people need to have some detailed information laid ou...

Please can we keep this thread strictly on-topic. UK EU IN OUT REFRENDUM CONFIRMED SUMMER 2016!!!! Apologies casa. But to be fair my original post was 100% relating to the eu referendum. The subsequent conversation naturally followed to talking about citizenship. Back to topic then. Anyone have any...

@ OHara You are looking for Page 22 of the internal guidance linked to below. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/476706/Free_movement_rights_V14_0_EXT.pdf Good effort, I spent all day looking for that and couldn't find the bugger anywhere. It is important to n...

@ OHara You are looking for Page 22 of the internal guidance linked to below. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/476706/Free_movement_rights_V14_0_EXT.pdf @ alvarez0306 Obie and I do not necessarily see eye-to-eye (just read this thread), but I respect his kno...

Date application sent: 20/11/2015 (Royal Mail Special Delivery)
Date application received: 23/11/2015
Payment taken: 25/11/2015
Confirmation email from UKVI: 14/12/15

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/changes-to-biometric-collection-categories "Changes are being made to the way in which biometric information, including fingerprints and facial images, are being managed from 6 April 2015. The new rules will mean that anyone registering or naturalising as a B...

Hi, I have become quite exasperated trying to fill in the form AN for naturalisation and trying to navigate through all the various guides! I would be very grateful for any help on a few points. By way of introduction, I have been in the UK for over 20 years having come over from Spain when I was 2...

I don't see the changes as suggesting that your PR commences from the day your card was issued. It simply says, that evidence of settlement can be evidence by the issue of a permanent Registration certificate. Obie I appreciate what your saying and I've read a few of your comments on this forum you...

You should have PR no problem. My point is that you should not have to wait 12 months after receiving your PR document before applying for naturalisation. You will hit 12 months of holding PR in February 2016, so give it a couple of weeks as safety buffer, then bang in your application. Make no bon...

http://www.housing-rights.info/EEA-children-in-education.php Also, have a look at the latest version of AN Booklet. It includes the following paragraphs: If you are a national of a country which is a member state of the EEA or Switzerland, or the family member of such a person, you will automatical...

I am now required to apply for permanent residency first, wait one year after receiving the permanent residence certificate, and then apply for British citizenship. Basically the earliest I am able to officially apply for British citizenship will be may 2017 You have almost certainly acquired perma...

I am not expecting an answer to my query/worry just really your thoughts and opinions on this. I am a Spanish national, however I have lived in the UK since I was 4. I am now 27 years of age and I am employed as a police officer. I have been a police officer since February 2010 so almost six years n...

ohara wrote:I won't need to apply for citizenship if I am a citizen

I should be able to go straight ahead and apply for a passport.

Ah yes good point. Hopefully your able to do that then! Good luck let us know how you get on

Sounds like an episode of eastenders lol but yeah I think you would be able to apply straight for British citizenship if you had the relevant proof. I'm not entirely sure on that though I'm sure other people on here would be better placed to offer advice on that. May be just easier applying for PR a...

Hm OK, great idea. I will write a covering letter to the same effect. I am going to send 7 years of P60's (I know only 6 are required) for good measure. Thanks again for your help, I'm keen to find out how you get on and will let you know likewise. All sent off this morning, 6 p60s covering the fiv...

Thanks for the reply alvarez, it's nice to know there are others in the same boat! What did you end up doing for section 9, did you fill in the educational history bit or leave it blank and explain in the further information box / covering letter? I completed it to the best of my ability, I complet...

Your situation is almost identical to mine so I know exactly how you feel. I was born in Spain came over to the uk when I was 4. I have been raised here since a 4 year old child, gone through the education system, primary school high school sixth form uni etc and now due to the uncertainty surroundi...

Ah that makes sense now. At first I was worried that my application would be rejected as I didn't have csi when I was a student even though I've worked here full time since Feb 2010! Many thanks for your help much appreciated

I noticed that yeah. So would you advise me to put down in the table all activities since I entered the uk, but then only complete the employment section details after that? Appreciate you replying and answering by the way :) Table 9.4 (1) in Section 9 seems to be a high-level summary. You will als...

I noticed that yeah. So would you advise me to put down in the table all activities since I entered the uk, but then only complete the employment section details after that? Appreciate you replying and answering by the way