Spouse's eligibility related question

[dikushah82]

Hello,

I came to UK in March, 2006 and my wife in April, 2009. We both got our ILR in May 2011.

I think, I'll be definitely eligible for Naturalisation in May, 2012 (more than 5 years in the UK and 1+ year after ILR) but I'm confused about my wife's eligibility.

In May 2012, my wife will have 1+ year on her ILR but she wouldn't have completed 5 years in UK so , I think, she might not be eligible for Naturalisation, is that correct?

Another thinking is, if I apply for Naturalisation in May 2012 and I get my citizenship in few months time then my wife will be eligible straight away because she will be a spouse of British citizen, more than 3+ years in the UK and more than 1+ year after ILR. In this case, we both need to apply separately and pay individual fees (around £851 each).

Is above understanding correct or there is any rule/alternative which allows both of us to apply together (in May 2012) to save money on fees?

Thank you.

Regards

[geriatrix]

See also routes to eligibility

[Jambo]

There is alternative route although there is no guarantee it will work.

[dikushah82]

See also routes to eligibility

Thank you sushdmehta for your link.

[dikushah82]

There is alternative route although there is no guarantee it will work.

Thank you Jambo for your reply. Link you provided was helpful.