I stand to be corrected but I'm pretty sure it still the same as it always was in that the test can be taken at any time the applicant feels they are ready. There are plenty of free online practice sessions and plenty of books with free CD practice sessions. Everyone has a different way to learn. My wife tried reading the book over and over but that didn't really work. The CD practice tests did work. Very soon she was getting 100% pass marks so that's when I entered her. If you try some of the test samples the multiple choice answers make much better sense.
Spot on. It is a load of nonsense. But there it is, it has to be done. I wouldn't say it's about Life in the UK and my wife takes great delight in telling folks here just the sort of questions she needed to recall the answers to. Practice, practice and practice is the key. I remember the first question my wife shot at me. She asked me to name the UK patron saints and the which dates which they are celebrated.
Out of interest how much does the test cost and is it a one off payment until you pass or do you have to pay for every attempt until you pass?
You pay for each and every test. Just like a driving test. It's £50 a pop Make sure the wives study properly
I gave up after about 5 questions. I knew the first couple, then didn't know anything and quit. It makes me a bit angry really that they are asking questions like that. It should be a general test about the British way of life that people can know plenty about by intigrating properly into society. Not rubbish like that.
The vast majority of questions were on history, I would have thought more up to date matter would be more relevant as they are recent arrivals.
Quite. And far too many about parliament and government. I'm sure that politicians see this a pretty big information in their lives, but most of the population couldn't give a stuff about it.
What if you're not employed at the time of the additional FLR? Then it would be a case of going back home or would they apply discretion in such a case?
If you remember rightly John Ash phoned his friendly immigration department in the IOM and asked that very question, below is the answer he received; Phoned Immigration. The answer was: That they would look at the case on merit. It would not necessarily be the case that the wife would be sent home. If the sponsor could demonstrate that they could still look after the wife then that would be acceptable - that is roof over the head , covering of bills etc
Yes I recall Timmers and we appreciated Johns efforts on that and informing us know but its no harm if we can get it from several sources
It would be good if we could get something set in stone regarding this subject but I doubt we will, it is sounding like the UKVI use their discretion when these cases pop up.
Yes quite probably. Obviously non of us want to be in such a position of course but definitely worth the debate.
There are a number of options open to the applicant and to UKVI These would essentially be 'outside of the rules' It gets a bit complicated and I understand that there were a lot of changes to the guidance and the rules during 2014 I didn't really get updated on those new rules for a number of reasons. Just now it's past my bedtime so I'll post sometime tomorrow (Philippine time) if nobody has offered the options in between time. In principle the most likely outcome at FLR(M) of being unable to meet the immigration rules for leave to remain under the 5-year route would mean being considered for leave to remain under one of the 10-year routes depending on your personal circumstances. If you have time then I'd suggest reviewing Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) together with Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 relating to 'the best interests of the child' None of can know what lies around the corner, but I'd suggest an idea in developing a strategy that in the event of knowing about potential unemployment that an application for FLR(M) be made whist still employed. Might not be much of a strategy but could be a life saver in escaping that long 10-year route. Means having access to the needed funds and meeting other requirements for supporting documents. Food for thought
Don't think for one minute that anyone not meeting the rules for any application under the 5-year route would be given special dispensation or discretion to continue. The application would fall for refusal. The other 'out of rules options' can be called for consideration but under the 10-year route.
Here's some links for review. Let's get some concrete options down in this thread with links Family Life (as a Partner or Parent) and Private Life: 10-Year Routes https://www.gov.uk/government/uploa...ife_-_10-year_routes_guidance_August_2015.pdf EVERY CHILD MATTERS - Issued under section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 https://www.gov.uk/government/uploa...ment_data/file/257876/change-for-children.pdf
