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What would be the earliest date to apply naturlisation?
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2016 8:39 pm
by JAH
This query is about my mrs naturalisation application when she can apply?
1st Arrival in UK as Tier1 General dependent: 05-11-2011
Got ILR on: 20-12-2014
So when she can apply for naturalisation?
Re: What would be the earliest date to apply naturlisation?
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2016 8:39 pm
by noajthan
Dec 2015 to be free of immigration time restriction.
But presence in UK 5 years earlier (from date of application) is also required.
So wait until Nov 2016.
That is, unless you are a BC, then presence in UK only goes back 3 years from application date.
So wife could apply now (ie any time after Dec 2014)
Also assumes all other requirements have been/can be met.
Re: What would be the earliest date to apply naturlisation?
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 1:44 pm
by JAH
Thank you for your quick reply.
NOV 16 is right time to apply.
Re: What would be the earliest date to apply naturlisation?
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 2:39 pm
by secret.simon
Remember that she must prove that she was in the UK exactly five years to the day before the date of the application. That is non-negotiable and no discretion can be applied to that requirement.
I take it that you are not a British citizen.
Re: What would be the earliest date to apply naturlisation?
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 3:22 pm
by JAH
Yeah I am not.... I have recently applied for naturalisation.
Thanks for your advice.