British Citizen dependent

[haseebkhan79]

Dear friends

I am currently on my first 2 and half year spouse visa and when I got this visa my wife was on ILR and now she has completed her one year period and applying for naturalization. So my queries are as follows:

1. After my wife naturalization, do I need to reapply for visa as a spouse of British person or my existing visa will be continue.

2. If I have to apply for new visa then is my time clock for 5 years starts again.

Looking forward for the reply

Haseeb

[CR001]

1. Existing visa will continue. Spouse of ILR or Spouse of British Citizen is exactly the same visa.

[haseebkhan79]

1. Existing visa will continue. Spouse of ILR or Spouse of British Citizen is exactly the same visa.

Dear Moderator CROO1
Thanks for the reply , one of my friend ( not a solicitor ) told me that in this case you may need to change the BRP otherwise this may be a conflict when you are a spouse of British national whereas in your BRP it is mention spouse of a indefinite leave to remain when I will apply for an extension. what you think.

With regards

[CR001]

It is the same visa. It does not make a difference and the BRP card DOES NOT have to be changed or visa changed. Goodness, I think HO is aware of the ILR to BC progression of people

[haseebkhan79]

Dear CR001

Thanks a lot for your help. really appreciated

With Regards

[Obie]

A change from ILR to naturalisation I'd not one that Home Office needs notification.

However a change from PBS migrant to ILR long residence is a material change that may require notification or a new application.

CR001 is spot on