New English language testing for partners??

[Meadows]

apologize but am newbie here and have post a question in loose and off topic one good member has answer me though but am creating a new thread to hear some more advice and to those who is in the same situation i came here in the UK on a 2 year spouse visa been here since 20th of May 2010 and hopefully by the year 2012 to be able to apply for ILR and as i came to one thread here about New English language testing for partners..am bit worried if it applied to my situation any advice ..thank you

[Meadows]

oh in addition weve been married in PH since 2006 and only last year that we decide to settle here

[joebloggs]

only those who need to apply for flr or a settlement visa need to take the test
you dont need to, to apply for ilr

[Meadows]

only those who need to apply for flr or a settlement visa need to take the test
you dont need to, to apply for ilr

hmm .i quite dont get that i came here in the UK with a 2 year spouse visa been here since 20th of May 2010 been married to Philippines since 2006 and the said spouse visa will expire next year 2012 so after that i need to apply for ILR IF AM CORRECT but as i go to the thread here about New English language testing for partners
and i was wondering if it applied to my situation do i need to take it as what i know the test in the "life of the UK " is compulsary
any more advice pls..thanks

[joebloggs]

no, you need to take the 'life in uk test' before you apply for ILR, but not the english language test.

[Meadows]

from the bottom of my heart thanks for the replied Joebloggs

[Meadows]

so after i applied ILR and aftera year am i qualified to apply for citizenship on that time frame

[Terpe]

so after i applied ILR and aftera year am i qualified to apply for citizenship on that time frame

If you are considering Naturalisation (British Citizenship) I suggest you take a quick review of the requirements, guidance notes and application form as there is some information that will impact you now.
Take a quick look here:-
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/si...nationality/an

[Meadows]

omg help me whats this all again now new rules again..i may lost hope :( or i may just in the stage of ILR and go home :( to ph..

[Terpe]

omg help me whats this all again now new rules again..i may lost hope :( or i may just in the stage of ILR and go home :( to ph..

Don't panic. I was just being lighthearted
There is no requirement or regulation for Naturalisation (however there is a hefty price )
But seriously, there are restrictions on absences from UK that go back 3 years for a spouse and 5 years for a non-spouse (from application).
So if you would apply in 3 years time then you would need to be aware of these restrictions now.

[Meadows]

Don't panic. I was just being lighthearted
There is no requirement or regulation for Naturalisation (however there is a hefty price )
But seriously, there are restrictions on absences from UK that go back 3 years for a spouse and 5 years for a non-spouse (from application).
So if you would apply in 3 years time then you would need to be aware of these restrictions now.

oh i see now i could breath i ws feeling heart pumping fastly good to know and really thanks for the awareness and yes i will rem that restriction

cheers Terpe