linkers wrote:Guys,

I can't find in the FAQ that what is the criteria to become Junior member, member and senior member ?

Can anyone also let me know how many types of memberships are available at this forum and what are the benifits of all.


Cheers,
Farzad

Depends on the number of your posts

fahadz1 wrote:

vinny wrote:She should switch to FLR(M), when you apply for ILR or after you're granted ILR, before her leave expires.

our leave expires same time . she is my tier1 dependant

what should i do ??

Apply together with 2 applications (one SET O and and one FLR M)

Or

try PEO

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Jambo wrote:The main issue is not her absences in the last year but that although a year would pass since her ILR, she will not meet the 5 year residence requirement.

If his wife applies separately after he gets his naturalisation, the residential requirement will be 3 years. May be that will help

rajaiizahir wrote:As far as I know the rule is - you can apply for citizenship after completing 14 years in case of illegal stay. But for any legal stay it is 10 years. So it is 14 years for you.

Wrong advice! You are talking about ILR.

He/She can apply in Oct 2015 (5 years legal residence)

ahmedahmed wrote:Hi,
I m also plan to appaly via NCS Service but my wife at the moment out of country for a month.
may i apply without my wife's original passport.?
regards

You need the original

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See figure 7 here

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