New Rules from April 2007 on ILR (Permanent Residency)

[jmlbp]

hello to everyone

my FLR visa will expire next year january 5 so need to apply for ILR by december this year but am bit confused about the one that i heard "knowledge of language"..do i need to take that as well same "life in UK test?
thanks!

[joebloggs]

it looks like you will

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/si...-test-partners

[jmlbp]

but
thanks to you joe and for the link

[joebloggs]

but
thanks to you joe and for the link

the statement is badly written jmlbp, but the word 'initial' could well mean you don't have to take it, it looks like the English language test might not apply to persons already on Spouse visa awaiting ILR, the only requirement is the existing KOL( life in the Uk test)

i would give UKBA a call and check, but i missed the word 'initial' when i had a quick look and its not very clear anyway.

[jmlbp]

hi joe

am here again asking for more ..

just bout my status..
i came here in UK on december year 2007 for fiance visa,after 6 months i got an extension visa for some matter.so another 6 months again til i got my FLR that will expire 5th of jan. next year.
So,will be my 3 years here in UK this coming December.
just want ask if can Apply for ILR anytime? now that i completed the 2-year period. thanks

[macky]

I have taken Life in the UK test last year and passed..But through the misunderstanding of one of our immigration adviser I was given a residency in UK under Surrinder Sigh rule and not need the test result..My residency will go on till 2014 and then I could apply for an ILR..
MY QUESTION IS: Stating on HO that as wong as you have taken the test It doesnt matter how long it takes for you to apply for an ILR or Citisenship..meaning the test haven't got an expiry date as long as uou pass...With this upgraded regulation now..So it means I have to take the test again?

[joebloggs]

if you came to the UK on a family permit.
then you want to apply for Permanent Residence on form EEA4 and not ILR

[macky]

I've got a residence card of a family member of an EEA citizen.(.but a bit confusing since my husband is Brit which practised treaty rights in CZ...) thats why I fall under the category in Surrinder Sing Rule.