My baby was born in UK in Sept this year, I have received my ILR this month (Nov). I am applying for online MN1 registration for my baby using this link: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/mn1 to register the baby as a British citizen. My spouse is still on Skilled Worker Dependant visa.
While filling the MN1 application, I have reached the Referees' section. According to the guidance:
My question is:Referees must:
- not be a relative, solicitor or agent of the applicant
- not be related to the other referee
- not be employed by the Home Office
- know or have known the applicant personally for more than 3 years
- they are willing to give full details of their knowledge of the applicant
- advise the Home Office of any reason why the applicant should not be registered
Referees must also not have been convicted of an imprisonable offence. A single non-custodial sentence may be disregarded if:
- it did not occur within the last 12 months
- there is strong evidence showing that the referee is of good character
Give your first referee's details. This referee must be the holder of a British Citizen passport (and either a professional person or over the age of 25)
1. How can the above point of know or have known the applicant personally for more than 3 years be valid when the child is just about 2-3 months old.
Can you please advise how do I comply with the above requirements when submitting my application?Many thanks for your guidance
. However, you'd meet the same requirements for passport application. So just carry on. All the best mate.