applying for a citizenhip

[Gavanddal]

Only you who have completed holding the full year of ILR can apply for the Citizenship.

That's not right. According to the IND website, a spouse of a UK citizen can apply when they've been in the UK for three years from the date that the application is received. I'm pleased about that as my wife arrived here in March 2005 we can apply for citizenship in March 2008. Assuming that the waiting time is still running at the average 3 months, we should get her British passport in time for the summer holidays.
Her ILR came through pretty quick but I'm still wincing from paying out £750. (one reason we can't afford a holiday at the moment). Just got to save up another £600+ before March. They must think we're made of money .

So why bother applying for citizenship? Because living in Kent it is so easy for us to travel to Europe. From our house to France in 1.5 hours or less.
I'm used to popping over 2 or 3 times a year and I want it easy for her to come with me. Besides, holidaying in the UK is crap. It's far better over there and cheaper. Bloody rip-off Britain! And Rob, no need to tell me how lovely Wales is, been there, done that, still too expensive and the weather's lousy.

[walesrob]

That's not right. According to the IND website, a spouse of a UK citizen can apply when they've been in the UK for three years from the date that the application is received. I'm pleased about that as my wife arrived here in March 2005 we can apply for citizenship in March 2008. Assuming that the waiting time is still running at the average 3 months, we should get her British passport in time for the summer holidays.
Her ILR came through pretty quick but I'm still wincing from paying out £750. (one reason we can't afford a holiday at the moment). Just got to save up another £600+ before March. They must think we're made of money .

So why bother applying for citizenship? Because living in Kent it is so easy for us to travel to Europe. From our house to France in 1.5 hours or less.
I'm used to popping over 2 or 3 times a year and I want it easy for her to come with me. Besides, holidaying in the UK is crap. It's far better over there and cheaper. Bloody rip-off Britain! And Rob, no need to tell me how lovely Wales is, been there, done that, still too expensive and the weather's lousy.

Hiya Gav,

Nothing compares to Wales - its a unique experience that matters, thats what you pay for

Elsa will be applying for Citizenship in March 2008 as well, and I look forward to being robbed blind AGAIN by our glorious Immigration service Oh well, at least it will be the last time.

[andypaul]

Hiya Gav,

Nothing compares to Wales - its a unique experience that matters, thats what you pay for

Elsa will be applying for Citizenship in March 2008 as well, and I look forward to being robbed blind AGAIN by our glorious Immigration service Oh well, at least it will be the last time.

I can hear the evill laughter coming from an office in westminster as a few unelected cvill servants start work on some scheme to find a way of some how making more money out of us to pay for their final salary pensions.

[joebloggs]

Hiya Gav,

Nothing compares to Wales - its a unique experience that matters, thats what you pay for

Elsa will be applying for Citizenship in March 2008 as well, and I look forward to being robbed blind AGAIN by our glorious Immigration service Oh well, at least it will be the last time.

get your wifes citizenship app in asap rob, who knows what the gov has lined up for april next year, price increases again?, community service ? . i cannot remember if your wife has to take the 'living in the uk test' i think she does , has she started revising for it ?

you missed the increases in april, so bit of luck you'll miss what ever changes there are when the gov annonces its review of the immigration system, just before april, so they can start charging for them in april

[andypaul]

get your wifes citizenship app in asap rob, who knows what the gov has lined up for april next year, price increases again?, community service ? . i cannot remember if your wife has to take the 'living in the uk test' i think she does , has she started revising for it ?

you missed the increases in april, so bit of luck you'll miss what ever changes there are when the gov annonces its review of the immigration system, just before april, so they can start charging for them in april

Maybe worth ensuring the test is booked up nice and early as they maybe a mini rush before march/april if people get wind of any major changes/increases in the visa process.

[Gavanddal]

At least my missus did her life in the UK test this year as part of the new ILR rules so she won't have to do that next year. Unless of course the government bring in another test or something they can charge us a grand for!! Still reckon the test is a joke as most Brits couldn't pass it. Perhaps they should make all school kids pass it before they're allowed to leave school. And Europe, make the Poles and Bulgarians take it before they're allowed in.

[kentish]

Oh well, at least it will be the last time.

Yes last dealings with home office but she has to get back to our glorious Phil. embassy to re acquire her filipino citizenship. It means more money so just get ready however many pockets you have.

Im going to re acquire mine as I still have ties in the motherland.