I am going to send my application tomorrow and wanted to know if I should include a self-addressed Special Delivery envelope for them to send me back my documents.

I am in the UK since 2004 on a work-permit and then in Dec 2006 I applied for FLR (M) while I was in the UK. In Dec 2008 I will apply for ILR based on 2 years of marriage. Can I then immediately apply for citizenship based on 5 years in the UK?

What about proof of accommodation? Also, I was in the UK on a work-permit for 2 years before I applied for FLR(M). Can I apply for British citizenship immediately after I get my ILR? To be specific, I am in the UK since 2004 on a work-permit and then in Dec 2006 I applied for FLR (M) while I was in ...

Ok thanks. Just to summarise, the documents I will submit are - 1. 6 letters in joint names over the 2 years 2. 3 letters in individual names 3. Payslips for both of us over the 2 years 4. My personal and business bank statements for last 6 months Is there any other important document that I am miss...

I work through my own limited company and get payslips every month. My wife is the secretary and we both draw dividends from the company.

Do I need to submit bank statements (personal and business) for the last 6 months?

Please can somebody let me know what documents need to be submitted for proof of earnings? I am an IT contractor (self employed with own limited company) and I draw a salary and take dividends. Should I just submit few payslips for myself and my wife or should I also submit the company and personal ...

Thanks for the reply.

Is it necessary to include a letter stating the conflict in name?

I have a query regarding the 6 letters of proof required for form SET(M). Most of the letters in joint names (from council, British Gas etc) state my wife's name as Mrs. <My Last Name> and the letter from my mortgage company states her name as Miss. <Maiden name> She has not changed her name on her ...

Thanks John.

To clarify, I can apply for SET(M) 28 days before my FLR(M) expires and then apply immediately for Naturalisation (subject to law at that time).

Need to get cracking with the Life in the UK test.

Cheers

I am slightly confused regarding the next steps. Please can somebody clarify. I came to the UK in 2003 on Student visa and then got a Work permit in 2005. Throughout the last 3 years I have been working in the UK. I married a British citizen in Nov 2006 and recived FLR(M) in Dec 2006 for 2 years. Pl...

Thanks for the information Dawie.

I am on a Spouse visa valid until Dec 2008. I also have a Schengen visa issued by French embassy valid until Mar 2008. I am going to Paris for a weekend in December. 1. I am planning to go to Barcelona for a weekend in February. Can I travel to Barcelona on my Schengen visa (which is multiple entry)...

Hello,

I am an Indian citizen and I am here on a Spouse visa (wife is British). I am considering a new permanent job and I am not sure if I am eligible for the Pension scheme?

Please can somebody let me know about this.

THanks

Thanks for the reply.

Apologies if I have posted in the wrong forum.

I am an Indian citizen living and working in the UK on a Spouse visa. Does anybody know if I would need a visa to visit Dublin for a weekend?

Many thanks. I will get an update and post on this site as soon as I can.

Got the answer to my question on UKVisas website...

The duration is 10 years and the visitor cannot stay for more than 6 months during a visit.

Any idea about the multi-year period? Is it for 10 years or less?

I am an Indian citizen and my wife is British. My parents would visit us once in every 1-2 years in the future from India. Do they have to apply for a visa each time they come or is there any type of non-settlement visa for 10 years?

THanks

Antontony, please can you send me the URL of the directive which states that spouses of EU citizens are allowed to travel in the EU without a visa for 3-months.

Thanks

John,

Just so that I am absolutely clear, I meet the 3 year requirement in 12/2008 based on 2 years of FLR(M) and previous 1 year on Work Permit?

Hence, I apply for ILR in 12/2008 after clearing the revised Citizenship test and then immediately for Naturalisation.

Thanks

Cheers John.

Yes, I am married to a British citizen and have a visa for 2 years. Does your reply imply that I can apply for ILR (post Citizenship test) in 12/2008 and immediately apply for a British passport?

Thanks again. Keep up the good work!

I have a simple query regarding my ILR status. Please advise. Dates I have been in the UK. 04/2001 to 09/2001 - Work Permit 08/2003 to 10/2004 - Student visa 10/2004 to 04/2005 - Business visa 05/2005 to 12/2006 - Work Permit 12/2006 onwards - FLR(M) When can I apply for my ILR? Or is that I have to...