> I am no expert, but I read JAJ's post and I think he means (But JAJ
> please correct me if I am wrong) :) , that you won't get a Permanent
> Residency subclass on your visa as you haven't been together long
> enough, (I think it is over 5 years and you get a PR visa, rather than
> the Temp Visa - which after 2 years, you have to fill paper work in
> and apply for a PR one, unless you have children together and then I
> think you will get a PR visa anyway?)
>
> Also, you say you are an Aussie. How r you staying in England? JAJ
> mentioned Naturalisation - I take it this is like citizenship???? It
> may be something for you to consider. (I am an Aussie, but was born in
> England, so therefore have 2 passports).
>
> Anyway, sounds like you have plenty of paperwork proof - good luck
> with the application :)
That's pretty much correct. In general, spouse applicants get a
temporary visa and only become permanent after 2 further years. However
some applicants can get a permanent visa immediately and skip the
temporary stage - if you have been together 5 years, or if you have a
child and have been together 2 years.
Naturalisation is the main way for a non-British citizen to acquire
citizenship (registration is the other way). People with United Kingdom
permanent resident status need to think carefully before abandoning the
UK as they may not be able to return later on.
Becoming a British citizen removes this risk, but naturalisation is not
usually possible once you have left the UK.
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