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And do note that to make this application for ILR, you do not need to have passed the Life in the UK Citizenship test. (Although, assuming the ILR is granted, if you later intend to apply for Naturalisation as British, you will need to pass that test before you apply for Naturalisation.)You should submit your application as soon as is practicably possible after the marriage has broken down as a result of domestic violence. You should not wait until your current permission to stay expires. It is in your best interest to apply as early as possible so that we can deal with contemporary evidence.
My gf whom I live with (for six years now) is on a PSW visa - if I beat her up she doesn't get to stay. Unfair? Maybe, maybe not cos she's not here to settle on the face of it but we decided this way so we are sure of each other when we are ready to marry.Obie wrote:Unfortunately, you will be unable to avail yourself of the Premium Service.
If you are currently unemployed or destitute, and in possession of a document attesting to this, you will be exempted from the fee, which is pretty high, last time i checked it was around 800-900 odd pounds.
I personally think the fee should be abolished completely, given the circumstance and trauma, the victim of this horrendous act would have endured.
It is unethical and immoral, that they have to pay a fee.
I know DV occurs in every circles, but I stand by what I said, I feel the onus is on the couple concerned to make sure they know each other thoroughly before committing, even if costs ££££££ in flights and visas, it's the only way to play the game. IMHO too many jump into marriage, and not just internationally, and it's Mr UK Tax Payer who foots the bill.Obie wrote:I beg to disagree with you on some aspect of your statement.
I don't think Domestic violence is confined to ethnicity or arranged marriage cases. In happens in all ethnicity. I will try and dig up the figure for your information. You will be surprised that some area in Britain with minimal ethnic Minority population, has a high incidence of Domestic Violence. It is more to do with one's upbringing and Socio-economic background than the colour of their skin or immigration status.
Some men and few women, are very unpleasant indeed (nasty piece of work). They start off being all romantic and kind, and when the woman get into a relationship with them, their attitude changes. They suddenly develop this violent tendency, and try to capitalise on the vulnerable predicament of their spouse.
Hopefully you will not be like one of them. If your partner, varies her leave by virtue of you r durable relationship, she will be able to avail herself of the rule, in the unlikely event of you becoming violent towards her. So i don't think there is anything unfair about it.
The rule was rightly made to ensure that people, with a clear route to settlement, do not continue to endure this appauling treatment for fear of being removed.
Not everyone benefits from it. Only people who would have been entitled to ILR had the relationship been flawless.