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Discussion in 'General Chit Chat' started by handai, May 3, 2018.

  1. handai
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    handai Member Trusted Member

    Hi all,

    Just wondering, regarding ILR, because my wife has been living here for five years and she can apply for ILR this August, however we cant afford it at the moment, what happens if we leave it?
    Also her biometric card expires next January..
  2. Anon04576
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    Anon04576 Well-Known Member

    If you leave it she will be going back home!

    If it were me I’d be selling the telly :D
  3. bigmac
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    bigmac Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    does the sponsor need to meet a financial requirement for ilr ?
  4. Maharg
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    Maharg Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    Yes. Same one as flr
  5. bigmac
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    bigmac Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    i'm not sure whether the op means he cant afford the fee--or doesnt meet the requirement.
  6. Sanders
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    Sanders Banned

    Could crowd fund it. :D
  7. handai
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    handai Member Trusted Member

    That is sad if the only option is going back home if we cant afford it, they could atleast extend it..
  8. handai
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    handai Member Trusted Member

    Its just too expensive to keep your loved ones in this country.. Sigh ☹️
  9. handai
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    handai Member Trusted Member

    Its too much to fund it.. but thanks for the idea anyway
  10. Anon04576
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    Anon04576 Well-Known Member

    You can extend, it's called FLR but I guess that's not what you were wanting, seeing as that too costs lots. Sorry to hear you are struggling.
  11. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    I have not read this yet but see if you fit in anywhere https://www.gov.uk/
  12. handai
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    handai Member Trusted Member

    Although the 5yr route is on 29 aug, but the biometric expires next January, can we apply for the iLR before Aug or January?
  13. Maharg
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    Maharg Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    Within 28 days before the brp expires.
  14. handai
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    handai Member Trusted Member

    Thanks kaibigan
  15. handai
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    handai Member Trusted Member

    Hi All,
    Hope you all had great weekends, Just a quick one
    I forgot to ask about the requirement of english test, Although she passed the test when she applied
    to come to Uk, does she need the "Life in the UK" test when she applies for ILR?
    thanks.
  16. Anon04576
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    It needs to be level B1. I understand some used Englush tests that were used in ‘previous applications’ for FLR, as did we. Im not sure if anyone has yet done the same with ILR. We sat a new English test as B1 level was not even on the radar in 2012.
  17. handai
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    handai Member Trusted Member

    I think this is the one:
    E-ILRP.1.6. The applicant must have demonstrated sufficient knowledge of the English language and sufficient knowledge about life in the United Kingdom in accordance with the requirements of Appendix KoLL of these Rules.
  18. handai
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  19. handai
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    handai Member Trusted Member

    However...
    Exemptions if you’re applying to settle
    You don’t need to prove your knowledge of English if you’re applying as:

    • a victim of domestic violence as the partner or spouse of a British citizen or """"someone settled in the UK""""
    • the partner or spouse of a person who has died who was either a British citizen or someone settled in the UK
    Hence only Life in the UK then..:)
    know I feel better..
  20. Maharg
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    Maharg Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    I think you've misread that. I hope so for both your sakes anyway!

    You need B1 English and you need the Life in the UK test.

    And you need to get cracking as it will be January before you know it.
    Last edited: Oct 16, 2018

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