Application Naturalisation

[pankajchhura]

I got ILR Visa Since Aug'09 now I have to apply for Naturalisation.

Could you please let me know What is the procedure and Fees.

Do I have to contact to Solicitor OR I can do myself. ?
What is the fees for Application. ?
My son is 6 year old which form do i have to use ?

How long it will take time?

Thanks in advance waiting for your reply.

[geriatrix]

What was your immigration status before being granted ILR?
When did you first arrive in the UK and since when have you been resident in the UK?
When and where was your child born?
What is the immigration status of your spouse?

Whether you need to engage a solicitor or may do it on your own may depend on your previous immigration history, offences, your confidence and your ability.

[pankajchhura]

First of all thanks for your reply.

I had HSMP Visa Status (1+4) I came in uk on 7-8-05. After Four Year I got ILR with Family. My Son and Wife got Same ILR Visa. My son was born in India(Backhome).

After ILR My one year completed in Aug'10.


Please check it.

[geriatrix]

Self
You may apply for naturalisation as and when you fulfil the standard requirements. If you already do (meet the requirements), you may apply any day.

Spouse
Your spouse may apply for naturalisation through either of the following routes:
Route 1 - Complete 5 years in the UK and upon fulfilling standard requirements apply for naturalisation.
Route 2 - After you are granted British citizenship (naturalisation certificate), your spouse may then apply for naturalisation as spouse of British citizen as and when requirements for spouse /civil partners are met.

Born-abroad child
For born-abroad child(ren) under 18, application for registration as British citizen may be submitted either at the same time as either parent's naturalisation application or after either parent has naturalised (see also 9.17.9). Registration at discretion under section 3(1) of BNA 1981.

UK-Born child
For a child born in the UK before either parent has settled status, the child is entitled to be registered as British citizen under section 1(3) of BNA 1981. Apply using form MN1.