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Applying for citizenship immediately after ILR
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:54 am
by Jayneel1981
Hi - my wife just had successful ILR on 10th Feb 2018 ( awaiting Biometric Card) . I am british citizen since 2014, Can I apply for her citizenship immediately once I receive the Bio metric Card as she is married to a British citizenship. She meets all the other requirements regarding absences etc.
Pls advise?
Re: Applying for citizenship immediately after ILR
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:05 am
by CR001
Yes she can apply immediately if she meets the requirements, including physically present exactly 3 years ago on the date she applies.
Re: Applying for citizenship immediately after ILR
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:00 am
by Jayneel1981
Thanks CR001
Re: Applying for citizenship immediately after ILR
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:33 pm
by Jayneel1981
Hello - I am applying online for BC, my question is do I also have to post the 2 forms for referees with the photo and signs along with my documents which i am providing as per the document check list?
Re: Applying for citizenship immediately after ILR
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:42 pm
by CR001
Jayneel1981 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:33 pm
Hello - I am applying online for BC, my question is do I also have to post the 2 forms for referees with the photo and signs along with my documents which i am providing as per the document check list?
Yes, you must send the signed referee pages.
Re: Applying for citizenship immediately after ILR
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:19 pm
by Jayneel1981
Thanks CR001
Also on the document check list I have to provide document as "Proof of living in the UK" which documents I can provide in that category?
Re: Applying for citizenship immediately after ILR
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:26 pm
by CR001
All passports covering the period should suffice if a Non EU citizen.
Re: Applying for citizenship immediately after ILR
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:19 am
by Jayneel1981
I have submitted all originals documents today I have 2 questions
1- Do I get my originals back within few days? if so any time frame?
2- Also I dont need any original ID document when I go for BRP enrolement at post office, as all my documents are with HO
Pls advise.
Thanks
Re: Applying for citizenship immediately after ILR
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:21 am
by CR001
What method did you apply, online/postal/NCS???
Re: Applying for citizenship immediately after ILR
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:26 am
by Jayneel1981
Hi CR001 - I applied online/Paid online just posted original as required per the document checklist.
Re: Applying for citizenship immediately after ILR
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:46 am
by CR001
Did you opt for the NDRS service at the Council??
Re: Applying for citizenship immediately after ILR
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:58 am
by Jayneel1981
No
Re: Applying for citizenship immediately after ILR
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:16 pm
by CR001
Likely a couple/few weeks before you get your documents back.
Online applications seem to be approved relatively quickly.
2- Also I dont need any original ID document when I go for BRP enrolement at post office, as all my documents are with HO
No, you only need the letter. Presumably you had an option to download the biometric letter during the online process?
Re: Applying for citizenship immediately after ILR
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 12:26 pm
by Jayneel1981
Thanks
Yes I have the BM enrolment letter printed when I submitted my application online.