I am planning to apply for British citizenship. I have been in the UK since January 2010. I moved here with my then boyfriend who is a British born citizen. We have two children together born in 2010 and 2015 who are both British citizen and passport holders. We married in February 2015 and have been living together for about 10 years. I have been in continuous employment since 2011 and meet all other requirements. I received my permanent residence card in June this year (2019) and due to the uncertainty with Brexit I am keen to get British Citizenship.
Now, unfortunately my husband and I have separated earlier this year. We are still legally married but are living apart. We have the decree nici and a financial consent order but we have not yet applied (and are not having plans for this any time soon) for a decree absolute that would end our marriage legally.
I only received my permanent residence card in June. If I am not married to a British citizen I would have to wait 12 months before I can apply for British citizenship. If I am married to a British citizen, which I am legally, then I can apply straight away.
As Brexit will happen this month, and there is uncertainty around my ability to retain my German citizenship as a dual citizenship after Brexit, I am keen to get my application in before Brexit happens. I’ve reviewed documents online, including https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... .0-ext.pdf and it said nothing about separated couples. In all the guidance documents I read I need to be legally married – which I am – but I am also conscious that this marriage is very likely coming to an end some time next year.
Before I pay – and potentially lose - £1349.20, I would like to be sure that a future divorce wouldn’t be held against me. Appreciate if you can point me either at the right documentation, or help me with an answer.
Thank you!!!
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