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Naturalization after ILR, Husband got nationality 3 month ago ,rules

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Naturalization after ILR, Husband got nationality 3 month ago ,rules

Post by sye1 » Sun Sep 14, 2025 7:45 pm

Hi,
Husband received british nationality in June 2025.
And the family (wife and 2 kids under 18) got ILR in 1st week of September 2025 ( after 5 years).
Do they have to wait 1 year before applying for the naturalization or they can apply straightaway as the husband is now a British Citizen?
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Re: Naturalization after ILR, Husband got nationality 3 month ago ,rules

Post by secret.simon » Sun Sep 14, 2025 7:52 pm

They can apply now, if the wife meets the requirements for the spouse of a British citizen and the children meet the requirements for registration as a British citizen.
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Re: Naturalization after ILR, Husband got nationality 3 month ago ,rules

Post by sye1 » Mon Sep 15, 2025 1:00 pm

Thanks for the reply.
Any more suggestions.

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Re: Naturalization after ILR, Husband got nationality 3 month ago ,rules

Post by CR001 » Mon Sep 15, 2025 1:16 pm

What other suggestion are you expecting? You have been given advice already.
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Re: Naturalization after ILR, Husband got nationality 3 month ago ,rules

Post by contorted_svy » Mon Sep 15, 2025 3:01 pm

Consult the guidance to know what are the requirements - that is really what it comes down to.
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Re: Naturalization after ILR, Husband got nationality 3 month ago ,rules

Post by sye1 » Tue Sep 16, 2025 7:54 am

Yes the requirements are met. The confusion is, the husband wasn't British at the time of marriage, just became 3 months ago. Usually rules are to wait for 12 months after getting ILR. But can she apply as a wife of the British spouse?

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Re: Naturalization after ILR, Husband got nationality 3 month ago ,rules

Post by CR001 » Tue Sep 16, 2025 8:05 am

It doesnt matter when he became British there is no rule that it must be since married.

He only needs to be British at the time she qualifies to apply without waiting 12 months.
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