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Yes.joolzred wrote:Thank you - the only part of this list that might apply is
"1. met this requirement, on or after 28th October 2013, in order to obtain settlement,"
But this implies having obtained a B1 level qual.?
Thank you.noajthan wrote:Yes.joolzred wrote:Thank you - the only part of this list that might apply is
"1. met this requirement, on or after 28th October 2013, in order to obtain settlement,"
But this implies having obtained a B1 level qual.?
Note rules are changing from November 2015:
https://www.gov.uk/english-language/app ... ifications
Nearest test centre to you appears to be Cardiff of Portsmouth.
Being in limbo with no employment is not a factor as employment is not a requirement for naturalisation.joolzred wrote:Thank you.
I am getting a bit boggled by it all. I think we need to consult the previous law firm as it's getting more complex by the hour.
I think there may also be a question over the 'good character' requirement due to fact that he entered the UK in 2007 without any legal documents although he claimed asylum immediately. He was rejected but was always in touch with the HO - they couldn't do anything with him as a failed applicant as he was from Bhutan (who do not even have an embassy in the UK, do not issue travel docs and refuse to accept returnees if they are ethnic Nepali). He was in limbo living with his UK family (me & my folks) unable to work etc until ILR given in 2010. Will this also be a factor?
We don't want to spend £1K on a failed AN application if all these new rules apply. Getting more and more disheartened.
Thank you for your encouraging words. It's just we thought we might be approaching the summit of the mountain as we were advised (correctly as the rules stood at that time) that he could apply for BCship in summer 2015. It was a pretty tortuous process and uphill from 2007-10 to get his ILR so now just steeling myself for more of the same. Ironic thing is, he is ethnic Nepali with family in the Himalayas!noajthan wrote: Being in limbo with no employment is not a factor as employment is not a requirement for naturalisation.
LITUK & English B1 can be attempted & done individually over time;
both can be studied in own time and/or locally at a FE college or evening class (plus self-study, especially for LITUK).
You would only apply for naturalisation once they were both in the bag.
Agree, advice on 'good character' may be prudent in terms of how HO interprets & applies their own guidelines (not in terms of your husband's character).
Many people face (& overcome) such challenges over immigration and HO rules.
One step at a time, surely that is the mountaineer's way too
- best of luck.
Understood.joolzred wrote:Thank you for your encouraging words. It's just we thought we might be approaching the summit of the mountain as we were advised (correctly as the rules stood at that time) that he could apply for BCship in summer 2015. It was a pretty tortuous process and uphill from 2007-10 to get his ILR so now just steeling myself for more of the same. Ironic thing is, he is ethnic Nepali with family in the Himalayas!
As I have read from the advice and info above it could be Jan 2017 if 10 years' "good character" applies. We have booked LITUK for next week, I must check the validity to see if a LITUK pass is time-limited. And then begins a search for a fairly local B1 level study provider to supplement his home study. I am sure he will not pass before Nov 2015 so that means a trip of 100 miles either way to Portsmouth or Cardiff.
Gotta love the HO!
1. LITUK test result has no expiry. Just keep the certificate in safe custody (keep a photocopy or note down the test number too).joolzred wrote:As I have read from the advice and info above it could be Jan 2017 if 10 years' "good character" applies. We have booked LITUK for next week, I must check the validity to see if a LITUK pass is time-limited. And then begins a search for a fairly local B1 level study provider to supplement his home study. I am sure he will not pass before Nov 2015 so that means a trip of 100 miles either way to Portsmouth or Cardiff.