hello forum people need helpfull idea..

[darren-b]

At the moment it is looking like the new rules won't be implemented until July 2011. So assuming this is the case what you need to do is take the life in the uk test, and then apply for ILR sometime after the 8th February 2011 and before the 13th April 2011. You won't be able to able to apply for British citizenship until at least march 2012 and it is not certain what the rules will be at that point.

Most people I know just bought the book and learnt the relevant sections to pass the life in the UK. Though if you feel your english could do with improving you could take a course instead.

[pocahontas]

At the moment it is looking like the new rules won't be implemented until July 2011. So assuming this is the case what you need to do is take the life in the uk test, and then apply for ILR sometime after the 8th February 2011 and before the 13th April 2011. You won't be able to able to apply for British citizenship until at least march 2012 and it is not certain what the rules will be at that point.

Most people I know just bought the book and learnt the relevant sections to pass the life in the UK. Though if you feel your english could do with improving you could take a course instead.

hello there darren b. are you filipina or filipino or a partner of filipina..?? hehe let me thank you first for responcing my thread. i just have a questions. when i have to take the life in the uk test?? coz in my understanding correct me if im wrong, that i need to apply ILR before atleast to end my spouse visa is that right? and by the way what is ILR?? so brisitsh citizenship can only apply after you have been here in 3yrs?? is that right?? and last questions darren... were planning to go home next yr in phili. i know that there is limitations period staying for me since that im going to start a life in uk and my question is how long should i stay outside of the uk or staying in philippines??

a very much thank you in advance for all info you will give to me...

[LadyJ]

hello there darren b. are you filipina or filipino or a partner of filipina..?? hehe let me thank you first for responcing my thread. i just have a questions. when i have to take the life in the uk test?? coz in my understanding correct me if im wrong, that i need to apply ILR before atleast to end my spouse visa is that right? and by the way what is ILR?? so brisitsh citizenship can only apply after you have been here in 3yrs?? is that right?? and last questions darren... were planning to go home next yr in phili. i know that there is limitations period staying for me since that im going to start a life in uk and my question is how long should i stay outside of the uk or staying in philippines??

a very much thank you in advance for all info you will give to me...

ILR - Indefinite Leave to Remain... You must apply ILR within 28 days before your spouse visa ends.

Life in the UK test, you can take the test at anytime as there's no expiration on its certificate. Just don't lost the certificate because its one of the important doc to apply ILR, without this your application will be refused, and if you lost the certificate, you'll have to take another test and pay the fee again.

British CItizenship - you can only apply this after 3yrs in UK, means on the whole 3 yrs you mustn't breach any Immigration rules ei. overstay your visa.