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Yes, a colour copy ideally that is clear.So I do not need his passport, just a copy?
They don't contact a spouse. the requirement is only that you are MARRIED to a British Citizen at the time of application.I thought if we aren't together any longer, then I need to mention it, in case if ukba contacts him for any reason... ?
Pikapika wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 1:12 pmHi guys, unfortunately my old topic was locked, so Ill ask here to avoid creating another one.
I have a few questions re application. Ive download both, the guidelines and the application form, so far everything seems to be clear.
Note applications from within the UK are now online only.
I was granted with ILR last September (premium, granted within 2 days), shortly after(a couple of months or so) my British partner and I split and he moved out.
I am not sure on what basis I should apply, “married to Brit citizen” or “6 year route (12 months after being granted with ILR)”. If I do apply basing on the latter one, how do I state it in the application form? By not adding another person? (my husband)
You could apply on either basis. For “married to Brit citizen” you would need a copy of his passport but the residency requirement is only 3 years, and you can apply now. Otherwise wait 12 months and apply on 5 years residency basis. You don't specifically state it on the online form but caseworkers will know what basis you are applying on.
Second question is what do I do about stating his address? He moved out and now lives with his parents.
Just state his address as you have it. They won't contact him. And note that he would not have to give his consent. The application is personal to you.
By all means, he moved out after I was granted with ILR, so technically that is absolutely fine and no rules were breached. But would’t this raise further questions like “why did you break up shortly after granted with ILR?”, “why am I applying shortly after 12 months from ILR” etc?
When you receive ILR you are "free from immigration restrictions" and you don't have to account for your marital arrangements. Naturalisation is based on Nationality Law not immigration regulations.
Thanks in advance for any help
No. If you apply in your own right i.e. wait 12 months on your settled status, you do not need his passport copy.
Pikapika wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 10:26 pmDear CULLINAN
thanks for your reply.
May I ask what exactly do you mean by saying “5 years of residence on your own”? Do you mean 5 years as a spouse + 12 months after granted with ILR ?
It means you have to prove residency for five years back from the application date, or for three years if applying as spouse. All you need is to provide your passport(s) covering the period.
It already has been 12 months since I was granted with ILR.
Last question, as it looks like opinions have divided.. when I start the application, the system offers to choose your status. I am still legally married, so I tick married. What do I do about the spouse details then? Do I leave it blank? (i cant really if I tick “married” (plus I can’t go further without filling them).. If I fill his details, the system will automatically generate spouse passport copy and marriage certificate (6.2)... so here we are, still going with route 6.2
The question is not optional so you need to answer, i.e. married and address. What you then do is to provide your five year residency proof but not his passport/marriage cert.
I mean how do married people who are separated go with section 6.1 when filling the application
Good question - I applied as 6.1 (not knowing at the time what that was), ticked married to British wife, but didn't include her passport/marriage certificate. My nat. certificate came marked as 6.2! But at that stage it doesn't really matter.
Sorry if this sounds silly :/
Yes. Does your husband have dual nationality? Just to keep things simple, mention his other nationality only in the online form so the checklist generated is accurate. Mention his British Citizenship in the cover letter.Last question, as it looks like opinions have divided.. when I start the application, the system offers to choose your status. I am still legally married, so I tick married. What do I do about the spouse details then? Do I leave it blank? (i cant really if I tick “married” (plus I can’t go further without filling them).. If I fill his details, the system will automatically generate spouse passport copy and marriage certificate (6.2)... so here we are, still going with route 6.2
I mean how do married people who are separated go with section 6.1 when filling the application
No need to give your life story. Just mention that you would like your application to be considered via Section 6(1) and you meet all the requirements in your own right. Also mention that marriage certificate and husband’s passport copy is not needed for Section 6(1) and the checklist generated is only due to the fact that your husband is British (and your married) so the online form automatically considers that you are applying via Section 6(2) which you are not.Pikapika wrote: ↑Thu Oct 01, 2020 10:47 amDear Alterhase58 and CULLINAN,
Thanks a lot for the detailed reply.
So far, I will just tick married, include his address and won’t attach passport copy/marriage cert.
I believe in the cover letter I do not need to give them my life story and just mention that I would like my application to be considered according to 6.2 rules. Do I mention that we are separated?
Thanks a lot for all your attention, also if possible please do not lock this topic at the moment please as I might have another question
It is NO to this question if you came on a spouse visa and got ilr. This question is only for those who came on the EU (non British) family route under the EU regulations.Pikapika wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:46 amHi guys,
I am having another little problem with application form. In the step EEA NATIONAL
The question is “are you either:”
*An EEA national who has been issued with a permanent residence document
*A family member of an EEA national who has been issued with a permanent residence card
Answer options are yes/no
I believe I tick yes as anyway, despite that I am applying with 6.1...?
Thank you