BC through 246a access rights to a child resident in the UK

Hi all,

I wonder if you could help us!

On the 2nd week of April 2008 this friend received his ILR through 246a access rights to a child resident in the UK. He was told that he would be eligible to apply for BC this year. According to the British nationality instructions to be able to apply under the 3 year rule ( 2 years spousal visa+ 1 year ILR) a person has to be married to a British Citizen. the question is: would he still be allowed to apply under this rule, having been separated/ and divorced from his wife or does he need to wait longer?

I appreciate your comments

magata

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magata wrote:Hi all,

I wonder if you could help us!

On the 2nd week of April 2008 this friend received his ILR through 246a access rights to a child resident in the UK. He was told that he would be eligible to apply for BC this year. According to the British nationality instructions to be able to apply under the 3 year rule ( 2 years spousal visa+ 1 year ILR) a person has to be married to a British Citizen. the question is: would he still be allowed to apply under this rule, having been separated/ and divorced from his wife or does he need to wait longer?

I appreciate your comments

magata

Well my understanding is he needs to complete three years of residence in uk for BC..As he has completed 3 years so Yes he can apply for BC now.

Other rule is 5 years of residence but I dont believe he falls under this category.

This is family route not work permit..So Yes he can apply for BC now.

I would check again for you.

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