Applying after 5 years on spouse visa

[susierolaleverton]

Hello,just want to ask if anyone already done this:I am holding a second spouse visa I will have 5 years by February 2023 may I know what is the next visa I will apply after this?(I am just confused and ILR and Uk citizenship)and anyone can share requirements pls?thank you

[meself2]

You first apply for ILR. If ILR is granted, you can apply for citizenship straight away (if married to British citizen) or after a year with ILR (if not), subject to absence/etc requirements.

[AmazonianX]

Hello,just want to ask if anyone already done this:I am holding a second spouse visa I will have 5 years by February 2023 may I know what is the next visa I will apply after this?(I am just confused and ILR and Uk citizenship)and anyone can share requirements pls?thank you

ILR application via SET (M)

[susierolaleverton]

Thank you for response do I need to take B1 test and life in a Uk test before applying ILR?x

[susierolaleverton]

Can you also ask if what should I apply for ILR is this within 28day before my visa expire I need to apply?x

[susierolaleverton]

Can you also ask if what link should I apply for ILR? is this within 28day before my visa expire have to apply?x

[AmazonianX]

Thank you for response do I need to take B1 test and life in a Uk test before applying ILR?x

Yes, what level of English test do you hold at the moment or used for your last spouse visa extension?

[AmazonianX]

Can you also ask if what should I apply for ILR is this within 28day before my visa expire I need to apply?x

You can apply 28days before completing 5years in the UK countend from you entry into UK on initial spouse visa.

[susierolaleverton]

I’m holding A2 test which I used for my second spouse visa and what about the life in a Uk test?if so how long is the validity if I take life in a Uk 3 months before my visa expires .

[susierolaleverton]

May I also know the link for applying ILR?I just want to make sure I will get the right application x

[meself2]

I’m holding A2 test which I used for my second spouse visa and what about the life in a Uk test?if so how long is the validity if I take life in a Uk 3 months before my visa expires .

Life in the UK test doesn't expire. I'd advise you to take it sooner than later.
For language you need a B1 at least, as mentioned before.

[susierolaleverton]

Thanks alof what about B1 test does it has expiration?

[CR001]

Thanks alof what about B1 test does it has expiration?

The English tests are valid for 2 years.

[susierolaleverton]

Oh that’s great,my visa runs out by feb.2024 planning to apply both test by July.worried about life in a Uk test lol I might fail

[AmazonianX]

Oh that’s great,my visa runs out by feb.2024 planning to apply both test by July.worried about life in a Uk test lol I might fail

Even if expired so far used for a successful application it may still be reusable.

[susierolaleverton]

How much is the ILR cost now?IHS AND citizenship applications?

[CR001]

ILR standard application is £2388. You pay £800 more for super priority. This also excludes the UKCVAS biometric appointment cost.

Citizenship currently is £1330. This excludes the UKCVAS biometric appointment cost.

Costs are usually increased in April.

[AmazonianX]

How much is the ILR cost now?IHS AND citizenship applications?

No IHS payment involved for ILR.

[susierolaleverton]

Thanks for the info.