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Hello,

I need some advice.

I am in the process of preparing to submit my naturalisation application.

My situation is:-

- in 2004/5 I received a rejection on the renewal of my student visa - my passport had been returned as well
- I submitted further information requesting a reconsideration of my application
- I stayed in the country whilst this was happening, and called the HO regularly for updates. All i got was,
acknowledgement that they had received the information and that they were looking in to it.
- In March 2007, I left the country voluntarily and got married to my fiance
- I returned in 2008 and was granted ILR in 2010.

My question are:-
Will the 10 year ban re the good character requirement apply to me?
Does my overstay come to an end in March 2017 i.e. when I left voluntarily?
Was it an overstay, considering I was waiting a response from the HO?

Thanking you in advance.

Chrissy

as you said you returned to back country in 2007 you have to prove this otherwise they will count from 2008 to 2018 good character requirements . when someone leave country(voluntarily) or application submitted(later leave to remain granted) its little bit tricky for applicant because its not clearly defined in good character law.

Thank you ija8051.

I can prove that I left voluntarily. I am just not sure if this will be accepted as the beginning of the 10 year period.

£1282 is a lot to part with - so just trying to make sure I get it right.

Thanks

Hi Chrissy07. I'm in a similar situation as yourself. Did you apply for citizenship and if yes, what was the outcome?

Nordi wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:35 am

Hi Chrissy07. I'm in a similar situation as yourself. Did you apply for citizenship and if yes, what was the outcome?

Hello Nordi,

Apologies for the delayed response. I only just applied last month.

Have you applied? If so, what was your outcome?