Query on Naturalisation

[TinTinTin]

I've got a Query re: naturalisation.

I entered UK on 10-Aug-2002 & got my ILR on 17-July-2007(Under category 5 yr WP in UK). Going thru the 'Residential Requirements' for naturalisation in BIA website, i understand that the application should have been in the UK for at least 5 years.

Does that mean I can apply now for naturalisation?

Its much appreciated if someone can advise me,What is the earliest date I can apply for naturalisation ?, if i can't apply now and alsothe reason why I can't apply now!

thank you
Tin

http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/britis ... w=Standard

Residential requirements
To demonstrate the residential requirements for naturalisation you need to:

Have been resident in the United Kingdom for at least five years (this is known as the residential qualifying period); and
Have been present in the United Kingdom five years before the date of your application; and
Have not spent more than 450 days outside the United Kingdom during the five year period; and
Have not spend more than 90 days outside the United Kingdom in the last 12 months of the five-year period; and
Have not been in breach of the immigration rules at any stage during the five-year period.

[SYH]

No because you need one year of not having a timed visa as you got your ilr in july 2007 then you can apply in july 2008

Read the guidance please

[thirdwave]

I've got a Query re: naturalisation.

I entered UK on 10-Aug-2002 & got my ILR on 17-July-2007(Under category 5 yr WP in UK). Going thru the 'Residential Requirements' for naturalisation in BIA website, i understand that the application should have been in the UK for at least 5 years.

Does that mean I can apply now for naturalisation?

Its much appreciated if someone can advise me,What is the earliest date I can apply for naturalisation ?, if i can't apply now and alsothe reason why I can't apply now!

thank you
Tin




http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/britis ... w=Standard

Residential requirements
To demonstrate the residential requirements for naturalisation you need to:

Have been resident in the United Kingdom for at least five years (this is known as the residential qualifying period); and
Have been present in the United Kingdom five years before the date of your application; and
Have not spent more than 450 days outside the United Kingdom during the five year period; and
Have not spend more than 90 days outside the United Kingdom in the last 12 months of the five-year period; and
Have not been in breach of the immigration rules at any stage during the five-year period.

Hi Tin,

It goes on to say in the same page..

Immigration time restrictions

You must be free from immigration time restrictions when you make your naturalisation application. Unless you are married to or the civil partner of a British citizen, you should have been free from immigration time restrictions during the last 12 months of the residential qualifying period.

There is discretion to allow applications from people who do not meet this requirement. For details of how we apply discretion, you should read the page on discretion to regard immigration time restrictions during the last 12 months.



Therefore the earliest you can apply is in July 2008.

[TinTinTin]

Thanks for spoting this out, I read that para, but couldn't interpret the meaning.

thank you.

[paulp]

In this context, free from immigration restrictions = ILR/PR

[JAJ]

In this context, free from immigration restrictions = ILR/PR

Or Right of Abode.

Or Irish citizenship.

[sonia2]

I have been on workpermit for 5 years and have 1 year ILR. I am applying for Naturalisation soon. I am actually twice divorced. The divorce being unreasonable behaviour of partner. Should that reason be mentioned on the form or any of the specific reasons leading to divorce? And Will it delay the Naturalisation process? Also, when should the referee ideally sign the AN form? Can it be upto two months before the application? Can the family GP sign the form as a professional known for 3 years?

[thirdwave]

I have been on workpermit for 5 years and have 1 year ILR. I am applying for Naturalisation soon. I am actually twice divorced. The divorce being unreasonable behaviour of partner. Should that reason be mentioned on the form or any of the specific reasons leading to divorce? And Will it delay the Naturalisation process? Also, when should the referee ideally sign the AN form? Can it be upto two months before the application? Can the family GP sign the form as a professional known for 3 years?

Your marital history should have no bearing on your application, unless there were criminal/civil convictions involved..

[sonia2]

Thanks for the reply. There were no criminal or civil convictions. It was irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. One cheated on me and the other deserted. So should the cause irreconcilable differences be mentioned on the AN form for divorce reason? And has anyone else used their GP as a referee? would the referee for passport need to be the same person?

[sonia2]

Does one need to have a job or business when applying for naturalisation? I am not currently employed. what should be filled on section 3 for employment details? Does unemployment impact the application?

[JAJ]

Does one need to have a job or business when applying for naturalisation? I am not currently employed. what should be filled on section 3 for employment details? Does unemployment impact the application?

Being employed is not a criterion for naturalisation.

[akhil_1]

Sorry if this question has been asked again and again:
I have received my ILR couple of months back (5 years on WP) and my wife dependant did receive her ILR as well. Now from personal perspective things do not look well and my wife insists on the divorce. If we divorce now will she be able apply for British citizenship or she needs to remain married prior her application as she received her ILR as Work Permit dependant?

Many thanks for your replies!

[paulp]

Sorry if this question has been asked again and again:
I have received my ILR couple of months back (5 years on WP) and my wife dependant did receive her ILR as well. Now from personal perspective things do not look well and my wife insists on the divorce. If we divorce now will she be able apply for British citizenship or she needs to remain married prior her application as she received her ILR as Work Permit dependant?

Many thanks for your replies!

Now that you both have ILR, you can apply for naturalisation separately if you so desire.

[Siggi]

Akhil,
Sorry to hear about your maritail problems, but to answer your question.
Once your wife has ILR she is no longer a dependant of your visa status.
So if she leaves you, but still has her ILR she can apply for Naturalisation.
Good luck and try to patch it up!

[akhil_1]

many thanks!