Steps to Become British Citizen

[bbkaran]

Hi all,

Not sure if I should create a new topic. Apologies in case I shouldn't have.

1) We, the parents, and child (three of us in total) have "Indefinite Leave to Remain" stamped on our passports.

2) What are the steps leading to British Citizen and eventually passport? I was told we need to do some test etc. It would be nice if someone lists here. I found this forum always give the latest uptodate info.

Thanks

bbkaran

[geriatrix]

See also routes to eligibility.

[bbkaran]

See also routes to eligibility.

Thanks again.

The link suggests:

"If your English skills are below ESOL Entry 3 level (or Intermediate 1 level in Scotland), you must take this course and obtain a relevant qualification before you apply."

What is ESOL entry 3 level? Could any college assess and provide certificate?

thanks

bbkaran

[geriatrix]

Any accredited college.

[Jambo]

See also routes to eligibility.

Thanks again.

The link suggests:

"If your English skills are below ESOL Entry 3 level (or Intermediate 1 level in Scotland), you must take this course and obtain a relevant qualification before you apply."

What is ESOL entry 3 level? Could any college assess and provide certificate?

thanks

bbkaran

Your level of English, as reflected by being able to read and post on this forum, suggests that you are above this level. So you will need to pass the Life in the UK test which also acts as proof of your English level.

[bbkaran]

Thanks again.

The link suggests:

"If your English skills are below ESOL Entry 3 level (or Intermediate 1 level in Scotland), you must take this course and obtain a relevant qualification before you apply."

What is ESOL entry 3 level? Could any college assess and provide certificate?

thanks

bbkaran

Your level of English, as reflected by being able to read and post on this forum, suggests that you are above this level. So you will need to pass the Life in the UK test which also acts as proof of your English level.

yes. I was wondering about a possible exemption from english test. The border agency site does not provide details of what evidence one needs to provide to get exemption.

It does not make sense for someone who worked in English speaking countries for more than 10 years (NZ and UK) and writes research articles in international journals in English to take this test.

Thanks

bbkaran

[Casa]

"It does not make sense for someone who worked in English speaking countries for more than 10 years (NZ and UK) and writes research articles in international journals in English to take this test."

This won't give you exemption to the Life in the UK test. It isn't a test of your level of the English language. The questions are testing your understanding of life in the UK....law, social and political history, demographics and customs. What is a Quango? When is St George's day? What percentage of children live with both birth parents? ......
Even those from countries where the first language is English, the USA, Australia and New Zealand for example, are required to comply with the KOL regulation, both for ILR and BC.
As John has already advised, your level of English is obviously at or above 'Level 3', which doesn't leave the ESOL option open to you. You will have to sit the KOL test. Exemptions would be due to a severe medical disability or aged under 18 or over 65.

How long have you been resident in the UK and under which category was your ILR granted?

[bbkaran]

"It does not make sense for someone who worked in English speaking countries for more than 10 years (NZ and UK) and writes research articles in international journals in English to take this test."

This won't give you exemption to the Life in the UK test. It isn't a test of your level of the English language. The questions are testing your understanding of life in the UK....law, social and political history, demographics and customs. What is a Quango? When is St George's day? What percentage of children live with both birth parents? ......
Even those from countries where the first language is English, the USA, Australia and New Zealand for example, are required to comply with the KOL regulation, both for ILR and BC.
As John has already advised, your level of English is obviously at or above 'Level 3', which doesn't leave the ESOL option open to you. You will have to sit the KOL test. Exemptions would be due to a severe medical disability or aged under 18 or over 65.

How long have you been resident in the UK and under which category was your ILR granted?

Thanks again.

I misunderstood that I needed to take both English and life in the uk tests. Now I think, If my english level is good, I just need to take life in the uk test. No need to worry about english test. Please correct me if I am wrong.

I came in HSMP visa and obtained ILR in 2009.

[geriatrix]

Life in the UK test - only.