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Becoming a permanent resident

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Becoming a permanent resident, often called settlement, or becoming a British citizen, involves meeting several conditions. First, you must agree to respect the laws, values and traditions of the UK. Settling here is treated as a commitment to the country and the shared values that underpin its way of life.

There are also two practical requirements that most applicants must meet. You usually need to show a good enough knowledge of the English language, because being able to use English helps you take a full part in work and everyday life. You also normally have to pass the Life in the UK Test, which checks your understanding of British traditions, history and everyday life.

Settlement is not granted simply because you were born somewhere, own property or belong to a particular group. Being born in the UK, owning a house in London or running a business are not the requirements. The key things to remember are respecting UK values, meeting the English requirement and passing the Life in the UK Test.

Memory tip: To settle: respect UK values + pass the English requirement + pass the Life in the UK Test.

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What must applicants usually do to become a permanent resident or citizen?

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  1. 1. What must applicants usually do to become a permanent resident or citizen?

    • Join a political party
    • Own a house in London
    • Pass the Life in the UK Test and meet the English language requirement
    • Be born in the UK

    Correct answer: Pass the Life in the UK Test and meet the English language requirement

    Applicants must usually pass the Life in the UK Test and prove their English.

  2. 2. To settle permanently, you must agree to respect the laws, values and what else of the UK?

    • weather
    • traditions
    • newspapers
    • football teams

    Correct answer: traditions

    Applicants agree to respect the laws, values and traditions of the UK.

  3. 3. Select TWO things people usually need to do to become a permanent resident or citizen.

    • Pass the Life in the UK Test
    • Meet the English language requirement
    • Be born in the UK
    • Own a business

    Correct answer: Pass the Life in the UK Test and Meet the English language requirement

    Applicants usually must pass the Life in the UK Test and meet the English language requirement.

  4. 4. Applicants for settlement are expected to respect the laws and values of the UK.

    • True
    • False

    Correct answer: True

    True. Agreeing to respect UK laws, values and traditions is part of settling here.

  5. 5. Which statement is true?

    • To settle, you must own a house in London
    • To settle, you must usually pass the Life in the UK Test and meet the English language requirement

    Correct answer: To settle, you must usually pass the Life in the UK Test and meet the English language requirement

    Applicants usually must pass the Life in the UK Test and meet the English language requirement.

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