bigyin

I would go with option A. It won’t be a problem but they don’t like things not being mentioned.

Yes I spent north of that with daughter as well. You actually did well to get one for £85 as they go up as high as £230. Good luck with the process.

Yes this is all perfectly normal and fresh biometrics are required. There are free appointments but that won’t suit you as you have flights booked. Yes they don’t keep any of your documents on the day. The service agreement for citizenship is 6 months and I have not seen anyone get approval in less than 2 months.

That is fine because the stamp will match the absences detailed in the application. They will want the latest passport as well. Have you paid the extra for UKVCAS to upload everything?

If your wife’s passport has entry stamps then that is enough on its own. You can also use forms P60, council tax statements or other official communications. Utility bills and bank statements are not considered proof of residence.

I second everything said by Upnotover. In your situation you will have no problem provided you address the 3 areas outlined by Upnotover.

It is really impossible to comment on the reasons for refusal of an application without all the facts including the rejection letter. Every applicant presumably thinks they have explained everything thoroughly but it isn’t always how it looks to someone else. From rejection letters I have seen they do normally give a clear indication of what they are not happy about.

I assume that you will easily be able to afford to fund the trip so just bank statements to prove this plus a letter of invitation and details about the accommodation. The main problem area is nearly always providing evidence that she will return to Thailand at the end of the trip. This needs to be given a lot of attention with full details and any written evidence in support. For example if she has a job in Thailand then a letter from her employer in English confirming she can have the time off and the job will still be open, This is just an example of one reason to return. Having children in Thailand is not, on its own, considered adequate reason to return.

I have nothing further to offer as I have said what I think.

I doubt that as historically things have not moved that way but as I said personal choice and of course personal opinion. I did my wife’s ILR as soon as I possibly could.

The big benefit for some people is that ILR gives access to benefits and of course with the UK’s pre occupation with immigration it is a safeguard against any possible changes to the rules and regulations. ILR gives security of residence and entitlements but a personal choice, of course.

Then she can apply for indefinite leave to remain anytime after October 2024 ie 28 days before completing 5 years in the UK. She doesn’t have to wait until her visa expires.

That’s correct, anytime up until visa expires.

She can apply 28 days before completing 5 years in the UK, so 9 April 2023. I did this for my wife.

I don’t think they are still on the approved list of providers but that doesn’t matter for citizenship. Level 3 is the required level and I think level 1 is higher so I think it would be ok but best to check the Home Office instructions to be sure.