Thank you all for your comments. secret.simon, I thought so too but then I found this: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/632935/naturalisation-as-a-British-citizen-by-discretion-v1.0.pdf page 26: "Applicants who made an asylum claim whilst in the UK illegally ...

After my initial claim was refused, I lodged a fresh claim which was also refused. I then submitted fresh evidence, based on case law (further submissions) and I know that my case was considered to be one of the so-called 'legacy cases'. I never withdrew my application, even after my marriage. In fa...

[/quote] It's pretty clear that you need to have no immigration breaches (or any other serious violations of UK law) for the 10 years preceding your naturalisation application. To me, that suggests that the date you acquired leave to remain (and therefore ceased to be in violation of UK law) is what...

Thank you bruteforce, but this does not apply to me as I have never been granted a refugee status

Hello, I am hoping there are people on this forum, either professionals or users like myself who'd be able to provide advice. Here's my story: I entered the UK clandestinely in April 2006 I claimed asylum on the same day I arrived in the country My claim was dismissed and appeal refused Further subm...