Citizenship Queries

Hi all,

Hope this finds you well!

I've recently been granted ILR (SET-M) on the 4th of July 2025. I have been claiming IHS refunds on the basis of working in healthcare and my final 6 month period for a refund is 1st Feb 2025 to 31st July 2025. Can I please check that I can still submit for this refund although I now have ILR? I had paid IHS on my previous visa until the 10th of August 2025 (previous visa expiry date).

If I do submit this IHS refund request, can I apply for my citizenship while this is being processed in the background? I'm assuming this will be fine to do?

Any input will be highly appreciated!

Thanks!

This query would be best placed in the ILR forum. If you are entitled to the refund there should be no issue with applying for citizenship but I do not know what are the terms of eligibility based on visa/ILR processes.