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Citizenship

Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:28 pm
by Wangui
Hi
I have been reading regarding good character from this forum but i didnt know where my case lies
The following is my situation.

1. Came to uk 2006 vist visa and overstayed

2 cought driving with no licence sep 2009 and fined and home office was involved. And started reporting

3 decided to go back to jamaica 2011 jan

4 managed to co back feb 2012 with spouse visa

5 2014 got leave to remain.

My question is can i apply for naturalisation now or when shoul i apply

Re: Citizenship

Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:15 pm
by Zerubbabel
Hello

What happened between 2012 and 2014. You came in 2012 with a spouse visa. Did you hold a legal status all the time between 2012 and 2014?

If yes, you may apply in 2022.

Re: Citizenship

Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2020 10:52 pm
by Wangui
Do i have to wait 10 year from 2012 before applying british passport. Or 10 years count from when ileft voluntary 2011