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Since Jul 2012 it's five years for spouse of a BC too. How did you apply exactly, as the Spouse of a British Citizen? If so you would need to apply for ILR before BC.....maria41 wrote:Hi, i applied in October for citizenship.
I am french but my application is not based on EU treaty rights, because despite being here since 1997, i spent 15 months in Brazil for my husband work. Came back Oct 2012, exactly three years to my application.
My husband is british citizen. I applied as spouse of BC, thinking i only need to provide 3 years residency.
However, i got a letter today saying that as EU citizen and within EU treaty rights, i need to prove 5 years residency and work as well as HMRc and national insurance documents. I am self employed since oct 2012.
So why can't i apply as spouse of a BC which is based on three years? Why 5 years for me? Is this right or is it a mistake and they are being mistaken?
I phoned and was told it meant my application was refused as i cannot prove last five years employment in the Uk ( as i was in Brazil btw 2011 and 2012).
Should i get a solicitor? Anyone has this issue?
Thanks for any advice. Much appreciated.
You need proof of 3 years residency as spouse of a BC.maria41 wrote:Hi, i applied in October for citizenship.
I am french but my application is not based on EU treaty rights, because despite being here since 1997, i spent 15 months in Brazil for my husband work. Came back Oct 2012, exactly three years to my application.
My husband is british citizen. I applied as spouse of BC, thinking i only need to provide 3 years residency.
However, i got a letter today saying that as EU citizen and within EU treaty rights, i need to prove 5 years residency and work as well as HMRc and national insurance documents. I am self employed since oct 2012.
So why can't i apply as spouse of a BC which is based on three years? Why 5 years for me? Is this right or is it a mistake and they are being mistaken?
I phoned and was told it meant my application was refused as i cannot prove last five years employment in the Uk ( as i was in Brazil btw 2011 and 2012).
Should i get a solicitor? Anyone has this issue?
Thanks for any advice. Much appreciated.
Don't rely on or necessarily believe the HO helpline.maria41 wrote:Vinny thanks you very much. What you say makes me feel better. I was absolutely crushed after my call to the Home Office and being told my application would be refused.
I have contacted HMRC for various docs requested in the letter I receive from HO and I will try to gather as much info and docs as possible. I won't give up without a fight.
Surely they should be able to see, from all my tax and National Insurance contributions, that I have been paying tax and working in this country? Or is this not enought to prove that I was living and working here? It seems insane to me....