My spouse and I are both Australian Nationals, and both of us:
- Have been in the UK for the past six years
- Originally entered the UK on Tier 2 (General) visas
- Have Indefinite Leave to Remain
- Got married 1 year ago in the UK
In terms of our ILR status:
- Myself: have held ILR for 12 months
- Spouse: have held ILR for 9 months
Given my spouse has not held ILR for twelve months yet, but she is married to me and has been in the country for the last six years, would we be able to apply for naturalisation together on the same application form, or do the spousal rules only apply if I had already been a British citizen (and as such I can apply now, but she should wait until 12 months has elapsed on ILR)?
Many thanks in advance if anyone has any guidance on this!