... there will be some changes after 28th of oct 2013 As far as I am aware the only change is that you will also require an English qualification at B1 level or higher, there is no change to the Life in the UK test: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2013/april/15-settlement...
The test is valid as long as you still have the results certificate to present with your application. I would recommend taking it as soon as possible so you have one less thing to worry about
She will need to pass an approved English language test at B1 level in addition to passing the Life in the UK test From October 2013, all applicants for settlement will be required to pass the Life in the UK test and present an English language speaking and listening qualification at B1 level or abo...
When will you be applying? From October 2013, all applicants for settlement will be required to pass the Life in the UK test and present an English language speaking and listening qualification at B1 level or above , unless they are exempt from the requirement to do so http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov...
So I have been doing some more reading on this. All of the evidence available shows that we will still be considered under the old rules, as confirmed by Lucapooka. So we should have 2 years under FLR(M) and then can apply for ILR as long as my wife has passed the Life in the UK Test and obtained a ...
Hi All, We applied for a Fiancée Visa outside the UK before 9th July 2012 and this was granted in August. We are now looking at the FLR(M) and ILR routes. Am I right in thinking that because we applied for the Fiancée Visa before the new rules came into force that we will be able to apply for ILR af...
If you are in full time employment you are only required to show: - Letter from employer confirming your employment - Last 6 months of payslips I am completing the paperwork for an FLR(M) application now and just wanted to point out that Annex FM 1.7 - Financial requirement states the following is ...
I have just been through this with my Fiancée who is currently here on a Fiancée Visa. She was able to open a savings account with Lloyds TSB using only her Passport. I have been an account holder with them for about 10 years and they were happy for me to complete a form confirming her address Sean :)
I wanted to come back and update this thread for anybody that may be in the same situation. My Fiancée attended her interview in Beijing and met with a very nice Officer who spent about twenty minutes asking questions about the history of our relationship and our plans for the future. It was quite i...
It's not worrying if your circumstances are genuine I keep telling myself that, but it's still very difficult. My Fiancée and I have been separate for the last two months whilst awaiting the result of our application and the thought of rejection at this stage is terrifying. Anyway, I am just feelin...
My Fiancée submitted a Fiancée Visa application in China two months ago so that we can get Married in the UK and begin the settlement process. She received a phone call today asking her to attend an interview, but was not given any specific information about why this has been requested. Can anyone p...
