Citizenship application

[newbiepk]

Hello everyone,

I arrived in the UK on a spouse visa. I received my ILR in February 2013. I have been separated from my husband since Feb 2011 but we did not apply for legal separation or divorce yet. I am studying full time and expected to graduate in October 2015.

I have been absent from the UK during:
10 Aug 2011 - 10 Sept 2011
27 April 2012 - 10 June 2012
14 June 2013 - 14 May 2014

In total, I have been absent for 408 days.

I came to the UK on 27 Sept 2010.

When can I apply for citizenship?

[geriatrix]

No earlier than the 5th anniversary of date of first entry in the UK, so 27-Sep-15.

[newbiepk]

Do I have to take Life in the UK test again?

I took it in Aug 2012 before applying for ILR.

[noajthan]

Do I have to take Life in the UK test again?

I took it in Aug 2012 before applying for ILR.

No - LITUK doesn't expire so all good.

[newbiepk]

Thank you for the response. Kindly guide me with the documents that I am enclosing with my application. The documents are:
1) Pakistani passport and ILR
2) LiUK test certificate
3) UK BA (Hons) degree
4) Marriage certificate

My husband who I am still married with but separated for three now is not providing me with his passport. What is the best course of action in this regard?

Shall I state that I am applying on the basis of 5 years in the UK (NOT 3 years)?

[noajthan]

Thank you for the response. Kindly guide me with the documents that I am enclosing with my application. The documents are:
1) Pakistani passport and ILR
2) LiUK test certificate
3) UK BA (Hons) degree
4) Marriage certificate

My husband who I am still married with but separated for three now is not providing me with his passport. What is the best course of action in this regard?

Shall I state that I am applying on the basis of 5 years in the UK (NOT 3 years)?

If applying by post you can send copy of spouse passport.

If applying on own account you won't need spouse passport.

In any case suggest apply visa NCS so your docs & passport won't be tied up for months at HO.

Suggest include a reply-paid self-addressed Special Delivery Royal Mail envelope for return of docs.

Don't forget to include payment form.

[newbiepk]

One of my referees just sent me form by post after signing it however, the UKBA has updated the version of form today, does that mean I will have to refill and submit latest version?