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Discussion in 'Immigration UK' started by Marco 72, Dec 22, 2005.

  1. Marco 72

    Marco 72 New Member

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    I am an Italian citizen with ILR, my wife is a US citizen with a recently obtained 5-year EEA family permit. Under the current circumstances she can apply for ILR in four years' time. If I were to become a British citizen next year, would she able to apply for ILR sooner than in four years?
    Thanks,

    Marco
     
    #1 Marco 72, Dec 22, 2005
  2. Triple H

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    Hi,
    How long have you been in the UK ?
    If 5 years next year you can apply to become UK citizen,which would take additional 6-7 months.So,your wife would have to reapply and I would imagine that would be treated as new application.After period of 2 years she could get ILR.
    So, roughly it would take more than 3 years.Is it worth all the hassle?Iam not so sure.

    Regards

    Triple H
     
    #2 Triple H, Dec 22, 2005
  3. Glauco

    Glauco Well-Known Member

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    If you have ILR:
    - your wife could go to the States and get an Entry Clearance valid fr 2 years (in the UK law, as you have ILR - so you are considered present and settled in the UK).
    - during this 2 year time, you get your british citizenship
    - then after 2 years your wife get ILR as well, and after 1 more year she can apply for British citizenship because she is married to a british citizen.
    Not worth the hassle and the money spent with that, in my opinion!
     
    #3 Glauco, Dec 22, 2005
  4. Triple H

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    She already have 5 year residence/family permit!
     
    #4 Triple H, Dec 23, 2005
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