Surinder Singh route to UK from Ireland...PR to British Cit

[adam caan]

Hi All

I am very grateful to everyone on this Forum for their help. Particularly impressed with Jambo and his knowledge.

I have studied the Surinder Singh route from Ireland to UK and understand all the stages. The one stage I need clarification on is the moment when a person completes 5 years and gets their PR.

I will quote Jambo below from one of his threads -

"After 5 years of residence, an application for Confirmation of PR status using form EEA4 can be applied for. Again, the same evidence from the other member state is required. Once a PR status has been obtained (after 5 years of residence), the non-EEA national can apply for British citizenship as a spouse of BC"

My questions are -

(1) Will the Non EU Spouse who has gained PR have to pass the necessary English Language Tests etc at that time before being given British Nationality or get it without having to pass such tests?

(2) If the Non EU Spouse with PR does not want British Citizenship and remains a citizen of their original Country, what are the downsides if any of remaining in this state long term?

Thanks in advance

Regards

Adam Caan

[vinny]

1. KOLL also required for naturalisation.

2. Once PR is acquired, it's subject to 15(2) and 19(3)(b).

[adam caan]

Thank you so much Vinny.