Yes I believe that I meet the other requirements, recently passed the LIUK test, passed my B1 last year but it would expire by Dec 2016 and only spent 10 days out of the country since I came to the UK.

I suppose I can apply with an expired B1 certificate?

Thanks muchly noajthan, you answered my question before asking

Thanks Casa for your quick reply. So, if I wait for one more year (till July 2017), I would then be eligible?

I wonder if you could please advise me. I was married to a UK citizen before coming to the UK in June 2012 with my spouse visa and has since been divorced due to domestic violence in the UK. I hold indefinite leave to remain status since May 2013 and wishes to apply for British citizenship. I doubt ...