Citizenship and marriage

global gypsy · Post by **global gypsy** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 4:35 pm

I am currently on ILR and eligible for citizenship early next year.
My question is this:
I am planning to get married over the next 2-3 months. Is it faster to bring my wife here on my current ILR status or should I wait until my citizenship comes thru before I get her application processed?
And how long would either option take, on average?

Thank you for any tips you can provide on this.

keshgrover · Post by **keshgrover** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:19 pm

global gypsy wrote:I am currently on ILR and eligible for citizenship early next year.
My question is this:
I am planning to get married over the next 2-3 months. Is it faster to bring my wife here on my current ILR status or should I wait until my citizenship comes thru before I get her application processed?
And how long would either option take, on average?

Thank you for any tips you can provide on this.

As a ILR holder you will be considered as a settled person in the country. Therefore same rule applies. Does not make any difference. It can take anything between 3 days to 6 months. Depends which country you are applying for and how strong your documentation is?

Good luck.

global gypsy · Post by **global gypsy** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 3:39 pm

keshgrover - thanks for the info.
Can you also point me to the relevant forms and guide to what documentation needs to be included with the application.

I would like to get prepared well in advance.

keshgrover · Post by **keshgrover** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 11:18 pm

global gypsy wrote:keshgrover - thanks for the info.
Can you also point me to the relevant forms and guide to what documentation needs to be included with the application.

I would like to get prepared well in advance.

I repeat I am not a professional but most of the information you need is given in the link below :

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/?requ ... pouse+visa

In additon there is requirement of maintainence funds and appropriate accomodation. You have to show a good amount has left over each month in your account and you have sufficient space to accomodate your wife.

You can seek legal assistance from registered OISC advisor if you need it.

Regards.

Post by **vinny** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 11:34 pm

Guidance - Husbands, wives and partners (INF 4)
Spouses
Maintenance & Accommodation (MAA)

keshgrover · Post by **keshgrover** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 11:47 pm

vinny wrote:Guidance - Husbands, wives and partners (INF 4)
Spouses
Maintenance & Accommodation (MAA)

Vinny I love the way you provide accurate links. Good work. Well done.

global gypsy · Post by **global gypsy** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 2:35 pm

Vinny, Kesh - many thanks.

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