After obtaining PR, do we still rely on EEA spouse for BC?

[spike_UK]

Hi guys, just wondering now I have my PR and if something goes wrong and divorce, can I still apply for BC based on my PR or do I still have to involve my EEA spouse for BC? Many thanks.

[Imshzd]

You don't need to involve your EEA national spouse after PR confirmation for BC.

[spike_UK]

You don't need to involve your EEA national spouse after PR confirmation for BC.

Thanks, but can you provide me some evidence please.

[Imshzd]

SECTION 4 Evidence of settlement for applicants from Switzerland or the European Economic Area or their non-EEA direct family members see page 8 – 10 of the Booklet AN
• Your valid passport or valid EEA national identity card as evidence of your nationality; AND
• A document certifying permanent residence or a permanent residence card issued by UKBA
Further information on how to apply for a document certifying permanent residence or a permanent residence card free of charge from UKBA can be found on the UKBA website.

So you are require to sent
1.your passport with PR confirmation.
2:life in the uk/ESOL certificate
OR,
1:driving licence as a proof of ID
2:letter which you received from ukba with your PR,in which ukba confirms your permanent residency.
3:life in the uk/ESOL certificate.

[spike_UK]

SECTION 4 Evidence of settlement for applicants from Switzerland or the European Economic Area or their non-EEA direct family members see page 8 – 10 of the Booklet AN
• Your valid passport or valid EEA national identity card as evidence of your nationality; AND
• A document certifying permanent residence or a permanent residence card issued by UKBA
Further information on how to apply for a document certifying permanent residence or a permanent residence card free of charge from UKBA can be found on the UKBA website.

So you are require to sent
1.your passport with PR confirmation.
2:life in the uk/ESOL certificate
OR,
1:driving licence as a proof of ID
2:letter which you received from ukba with your PR,in which ukba confirms your permanent residency.
3:life in the uk/ESOL certificate.

Thanks brother, you are good. Anyway I have spoken to my lawyer and I'm going to apply for BC based on 6 yrs of relationship with my EEA spouse not PR.
Just to clarify a point, I have ESOL certificate Entry level 3, so I don't have to do life in the UK test? thanks

[Imshzd]

For BC applicants require ESOL level 1,but you done level 3.thats very good.

[Jambo]

Better to ask BC questions in the BC section of the forum.

Unless your ESOL included a section on citizenship (most of them don't) you need to pass Life in the UK test as it is not just a question of level of English but other aspects of British life, culture and history that is required to show knowledge of.

[reda]

Thanks brother, you are good. Anyway I have spoken to my lawyer and I'm going to apply for BC based on 6 yrs of relationship with my EEA spouse not PR.
Just to clarify a point, I have ESOL certificate Entry level 3, so I don't have to do life in the UK test?

from my understanding that you are allowed to pass your esol course with citizenship material if your english is low than level 3.
if your English is entry level 3 than you should pass UK test.

[spike_UK]

Thanks brother, you are good. Anyway I have spoken to my lawyer and I'm going to apply for BC based on 6 yrs of relationship with my EEA spouse not PR.
Just to clarify a point, I have ESOL certificate Entry level 3, so I don't have to do life in the UK test?

from my understanding that you are allowed to pass your esol course with citizenship material if your english is low than level 3.
if your English is entry level 3 than you should pass UK test.

It is in the AN form, you have to tick one of them, either Life in the UK test or ESOL Entry level 3 or above, I check it and also my lawyer told me that.

[spike_UK]

Hi all, I have decided to wait for for next year and then apply for BC, I spoken to my lawyer and she is certain but I rather spend that money on holiday than risk losing it
Do I exactly have to wait 12 months or 4 weeks before the date of issue to apply for BC? many thanks

[Jambo]

Hi all, I have decided to wait for for next year and then apply for BC, I spoken to my lawyer and she is certain but I rather spend that money on holiday than risk losing it
Do I exactly have to wait 12 months or 4 weeks before the date of issue to apply for BC? many thanks

Fair enough. You also don't need a lawyer to apply so you can save that fee.

It's exactly 12 months. There is no "28 days before" rule for BC.

[spike_UK]

Hi all, I have decided to wait for for next year and then apply for BC, I spoken to my lawyer and she is certain but I rather spend that money on holiday than risk losing it
Do I exactly have to wait 12 months or 4 weeks before the date of issue to apply for BC? many thanks

Fair enough. You also don't need a lawyer to apply so you can save that fee.

It's exactly 12 months. There is no "28 days before" rule for BC.

Thanks Jambo, yeh it's less stress and no lawyer fee(£200) I will send it myself(Postoffice) or NCS(£50) but I've just seen it, something new about B1 test + LIUKT.