possible life in the uk test changes.

[aromulus]

Small question..........

What if someone only needs/wants ILR and does not want citizenship...?

Have I missed something?

I must have...

[walesrob]

Small question..........

What if someone only needs/wants ILR and does not want citizenship...?

Have I missed something?

I must have...

I dont think Citizenship is compulsory, ILR, as the name suggests is indefinite, but still subject to some immigration controls and other conditions (for example you would still need a Schengen Visa to travel in Europe), so Citizenship, although expensive is a good idea in the long run.

[andypaul]

Small question..........

What if someone only needs/wants ILR and does not want citizenship...?

Have I missed something?

I must have...

I think the goverment realised alot of people don't go for citzenship so thought well they have to apply for ILR, so lets move the test to being required before ILR.

[remontado]

Small question..........

What if someone only needs/wants ILR and does not want citizenship...?

Have I missed something?

I must have...

You will still have to apply for the 'Life in the UK Test'

[aromulus]

You will still have to apply for the 'Life in the UK Test'

I am sure that's bks...

There must be another way...

[andypaul]

I think diplomats can get the nod for other halfs, if your wife is over a certain age or has certain disablties you are excused.
You can also take a esol course which also goes though the material and you get a pass letter if i read it right. But for most people its the test like it or lump it.

[remontado]

I am sure that's bks...

There must be another way...

Well,
Yes, if you memorize the book! But I am not that sort of person.
Anyway, I have done a small website to help learning the book while testing, the good thing about it is that it shows you the relevant paragraph from the book if you don't know the answer and this way you read the text and answer the question, then you won't have to learn the book. But I won't mention the name here to avoid advertisement.

[walesrob]

I am sure that's bks...

There must be another way...

So if you already have ILR, and you have no intention of taking Citizenship, you surely cannot be forced to take the Test. UK Immigration are hardly gonna issue a ILR then 1 year down the line insist on a Life in the UK Test.

Be aware that these tests only started in April, so (like Elsa) if you have ILR before then, theres no need to take the test IF citizenship is NOT being applied for. I think this where the confusion might be.

A friend of ours is applying to move to Australia, as part of the application process, they need to take an English language test. Even though they are both British born and bred, they still had to take an English language test, which they passed with flying colours. Seems the Aussies are very strict when it comes to issiung Visas!

[joebloggs]

your right rob,

you don't need to take the test if you already received ILR before april, but you need to, if you want to apply for ILR or naturalization after april. its not that expensive or difficult. my wife and stepson passed first time, and they only started to read the chapters 2 weeks before thier test..

[andypaul]

your right rob,

you don't need to take the test if you already received ILR before april, but you need to, if you want to apply for ILR or naturalization after april. its not that expensive or difficult. my wife and stepson passed first time, and they only started to read the chapters 2 weeks before thier test..

I will agree with that, the exam costs 34 pounds and for my wife was relatively simple but when she took the exam there was a lady who had problems passing. But it appeared she was not getting any help with the test from her hubby.

Chaps help out your ladies, revise with them take the practise exams and see how you can help. Some of the info to put it frankly is umm as its full of govement spin. But there are a lot of facts with the history and culture that are intresting to learn especially if you do it with your Mahal.

Help your Wife with her English and the test. Luckily a lot of Phills have very good basic english compared to say ladies from thailand. Due to the alphabet and form of writing they use in tagalaog and the schooling most get in English as they grow up. But most i notice still have problems with slang and local dialects, which we hubbys can help them with.