"I have never welcomed the weakening of family ties by politics or pressure" - Nelson Mandela. "He who travels for love finds a thousand miles no longer than one" - Japanese proverb. "Everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence." - Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. "When people's love is divided by law, it is the law that needs to change". - David Cameron.
Sonel, "Generally you need to be a permanent resident for one year before applying for citizenship", applies to family members of non-British EEA-nationals; according to the regulations, non-EEA family members of Brits who have completed the SS route can apply for citizenship immediately after becoming permanent residents.
Hi John, sorry just saw this comment. Yes agree where married to a British citizen don't usually have to hold PR/ILR for a year after applying. There are some exceptions though ==> I will clarify in the next newsletter.
Sonel, "Generally you need to be a permanent resident for one year before applying for citizenship", applies to family members of non-British EEA-nationals; according to the regulations, non-EEA family members of Brits who have completed the SS route can apply for citizenship immediately after becoming permanent residents.
ReplyDeleteHi John, sorry just saw this comment. Yes agree where married to a British citizen don't usually have to hold PR/ILR for a year after applying. There are some exceptions though ==> I will clarify in the next newsletter.
DeleteHi John! Nice to see you here. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Steven. I've been a subscriber & reader for a while - a lurker :)
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