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  Many overseas nations move to the UK to begin a new life with their UK settled partner.  The UK spouse visa is also known as a UK marriage visa, a spouse visa allows married partners of UK nationals to move  to the UK because they are married to someone who is already  'settled in the UK’. The spouses or partners can definitely go for a spouse visa renewal up to 2.5 years, approximately 30 months if they meet the requirements set by the Home Office. A minimum eligibility requirement includes, both partners or spouses are over 18 years of age, either of the spouse is a  British or Irish citizen or the partner or spouses have ILR or permanent residency- as settled status in the UK. The  Home Office processing time for a UK spouse visa is approximately 3 months, provided you are applying from outside the UK; however, this could  be longer if they request more information. This is why submitting a complete application is mandatory. Read More: UK Spouse ...

 Naturalisation is a legal process wherein a foreign national may seek to acquire citizenship or nationality of the UK. Naturalisation UK is a route to British citizenship in 2 ways unless the foreign nationals have an ancestry route to British citizenship. The process of Naturalisation involves strict compliance with the Home Office. The main difference between Naturalisation after 5 years and 3 years is the shorter residency period since British Citizenship application after marriage is not enough alone to qualify for British citizenship. A Y & J Solicitors have been a bespoke law firm of London and an awardee of the Best immigration law award for their successful visa approvals for their clients. Read More: What is the difference between Naturalisation and citizenship UK?

The surest way to gain entry through the UK citizenship route is to apply through naturalisation. Overseas nationals seek to gain entry to the Uk as full citizens through the process of naturalisation.  The process identifies and addresses the unique case of the visa applicant depending upon their circumstances. The main eligibility requirements are that the individual is above 18 years of age. He/she has cleared the English language proficiency test. Individual to have a ‘Good character’ and no criminal offence in his/her name. The visa applicant intends to reside in the UK for the long term and must pass the Life in the UK test Read More:  T he pathway to British citizenship for European nationals in the UK

  The UK Ancestry visa is a right to abode or British nationals(overseas) visa route. Any overseas national from a commonwealth country can route to the UK to study or work through the ancestry visa route. You can live, work or study in the UK for up to 5 years, and bring your parents or children with you as dependents. A ‘dependant’ can be called if he/she is either a visa applicant’s partner or visa applicant’s child under 18 years of age. A partner could be Someone you are in a civil partnership or marriage which is legal in the UK or someone you have been living together in a relationship for at least 2 years. The cost of a UK Ancestry visa is £516. Read More: What type of visa is an Ancestry visa?