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Good afternoon.
Guys please help me with your expert advise.

I came to UK in 2003, and was granted ILR in 2012 and subsequently I took British citizenship in 2019.

I got married in 2010 and my first child was born outside UK in 2011. My wife and my child eventually joined me in UK in 2014 as my dependents.
I have one more child who was born in UK and holds British citizenship.

My wife is now eligible for her ILR on 5 year dependent route. My question is

1. What visa category shall i apply for my child
2. Does my child also need to apply for ILR and wait for 12 months for British citizenship?
3. Can I register my child as British citizen now?
4. Can i register my child as British citizen after my wife gets ILR
5. Are there any exceptions through which I can apply for British citizenship for my child.

khan81047 wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 13, 2019 12:22 am

1. What visa category shall i apply for my child

Same as the mother's

khan81047 wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 13, 2019 12:22 am

2. Does my child also need to apply for ILR and wait for 12 months for British citizenship?

Yes to the ILR. Mother and child can both apply for British citizenship immediatly after getting ILR as you are a British citizen.

khan81047 wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 13, 2019 12:22 am

3. Can I register my child as British citizen now?

Children born outside the UK are expected to hold ILR before registration.

khan81047 wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 13, 2019 12:22 am

4. Can i register my child as British citizen after my wife gets ILR

Yes.

khan81047 wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 13, 2019 12:22 am

5. Are there any exceptions through which I can apply for British citizenship for my child.

That is a question for yourself. Can you think of any exceptional reasons why your child should be treated exceptionally?