Thanks AR, but the complete statement says "If you met the requirement to have sufficient knowledge of language and life in the UK when you applied for settlement by having a B1 level test you do not have to demonstrate it again. (People who applied for settlement on or after 28 October 2013 needed ...

Thanks all for your reply, there is now another twist from Home Office by recently introducing new AN guide and booklet and it now does not have the phrase "It doesn’t matter if the B1 level test you took isn’t on the current list of recognised tests. You don’t need to take another test." https://www ...

Hi Noetic, I looked at gov.uk regarding the same and it says https://www.gov.uk/english-language/approved-english-language-qualifications "Applying for citizenship You can use a B1 level qualification that’s run out if you’re applying for citizenship and it was accepted when you settled in the UK. It ...

Thansk haiksuresh and Noetic! I understand from the HO reply posted by haiksuresh that I may not need to get NARIC letter or get a new B1 qualification, but I will wait for some views from senior members. For my wife, I think she can use her ESOL certificate (done in 2014) used for ILR in 2015 if ...

Thanks Noetic!

I do have a pdf copy of the points based calculator and as it's mentioned in the AN Guide can I still use it?

What about my wife's ESOL entery level 3 certificate used in ILR, is it same as B! CEFR, if yes I think I can use it because it was used in getting ILR.

Regards,
RG

Hi All, Apologies for the long post, I was a bit confident until I read experiences on this wonderful forum regarding my and my spouse's English language requirements for naturalization. We both have got our ILR in August-2015, and was thinking we can tick on the option that we've applied for ...

Thanks Kmoosu!

I hope it get approved.

Regards,
RG

Hi Kmoosu, Thanks for your reply, In your case you have a valid reason for your absence, but in my case I am unable to justify 46 days long absence with any reason other than family visit (that too after 10 days of my first entry into the UK). Since that holiday all my trip are less than 23 days a ...

Hi Immigration Gurus,

Any advise on my situation?

Hi All, I am due for ILR in Sep this year and have a tricky situation, where I was granted EC on 02-Oct-2010 and I came to UK on 02-Dec-2010 and went back to my home country on 12-Dec-2010 for 46 days. I do not have any explanations for this period, I am a bit confused by the Home Office guidelines ...

Hi Admins,

Just wondering, if someone can advise me on my query?

Regards,
Rishi

Hi All, Thanks for your replies! I am wondering if my "48 days" absence after "10 days" of my first entry might be considered a break in residency or reflect that I started residing in UK from Jan-2011 rather then Dec-2010? All my documents like tax, bank statements, payslips starts from Jan-2011. I ...

Thanks dk2011 and smartkhan!

Do we have any reference where someone with case a) or b) had successful ILR application?

Hi All, I have a tricky situation regarding calculating my 5 years entry period. Could you please advise on the following two doubts. a) I applied for the EC from India and got it in Aug-2010, the start date on EC was 02-Oct-2010 (as requested in the visa application form). I first entered UK on 02 ...

1. Country of Application - India 2. City of Visa Application Center - Mumbai - North (VFS) 3.Date of application online ::22/02/2013 4. Date Of Submission of Documents - 28/02/2013 5. Online Status (Application in process to BHC) - 01/03/2013 6. Online Status (Delivered to Blue dart) ...... 21/03 ...

Hi Jagankumar,

You need to self attest all the copies. If any piece of document belongs to you and your wife (marriage certificate) you both need to self attest it.

I was in the same situation last week and I called UKBA to check this and they said that you can not apply without passport and need to cancel / reschedule the appointment.

Hi Aju, I am also applying for the dependent visa for my Son from India and just want to check if it is necessary to submit the rent agreement as UKBA guidelines only ask only for Maintainance funds. I do have my payslips and rent agreement but I am bit uncomfortable in giving unnecessary documents ...

I have an appointment for 8th and might get the Indian Citizenship certificate tomorrow.

I can only apply for the passport once I get this certificate.

Hi Sals82, Did you tried without the passport or you applied after you got passport for your newborn? I am in kind of same situation as I need to travel in Feb because of family emergency, My New Born Son's passport application is in progress at Indian High Commission and have secured a PEO ...

Hi All,

We need to apply for Tier-1 (G) for my new born son. Just want to check if I need to maintain £2100 (600*2 + 900) or just 600 for his visa?

Our extension application is currently in-process and we will be applying for his visa once we get a decision on our applications.

Regards,
RG

I have called UKBA and they have checked the records and they have my new address in there records.

I hope they will look at same records before dispatching the documents and BRP.

Regards,
RG

Thanks jagjot,

Do you know which number to call? I tried calling 08706067766 but no one answers the call.

Hi All, My T1-G application is currently in the process and I have moved to a new address. In order to update my address with UKBA, I have filled an online address update form and just want to check if UKBA sends any acknowledgement confirming that they have updated records? If not, is there any way ...

Thanks Deepak,

It was quick, on HCI wesite it says it will take approx 6 to 8 weeks.

Regards,
RG