We all know that the UKVI helpline cannot be relied on, but would you have any previous experience on the level of advice passed on by the Further Nationality Enquiries email account ?
I emailed them about a case of being in receipt of a DCPR (as an EEA national married to a BC) which has my first and middle names misspelt and inquired as to the possibility of the error being rectified as part of my forthcoming citizenship application (which I’m obviously delaying until I resolve the DCPR mislabelling). A solicitor said that if I applied using the DCPR I have now, the mistake would have been amended by the caseworker handling my naturalisation application, when they would check my passport and all supporting documentation (which obviously has my correct name). I asked the Home Office if they felt that this was sound advice.
Here is the response I received today.
Now the only logical response after receiving such an email is to question either my sanity, that of UKVI’s, or both.
Thank you for your email correspondence of 16 June regarding Residency requirement.
You are not required to satisfy this condition if you are married to a British Citizen. All that is required of you, is evidence that you have been married to your British Spouse and resident in the UK for the last three years.
I hope this information is helpful.
Yours sincerely
AO8 Central Correspondence team
Customer Service Operations
UK Visas and Immigration
www.gov.uk/ukvi
Any help on this matter will be greatly appreciated. I am aware of the kerfuffle in regards to the July update of the AN application and its immediate recall. I have no clue if this is related to the email above.
