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applying british citizenship

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 2:44 pm
by evaldouk
hello friends!
I am A brazilian living in the since 2004, I overstay my visa, became illegal and got married to a Eu citizen in 2011,got the 5 year visa and 2017 i got the PERMAMENT RECIDENCE, I am divorce now.i want to apply for the citizenship, as i have completed the 10 year rule character. my question is can i apply my citizenship, or have to apply for the ILR before?.
thank you

Re: applying british citizenship

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:08 pm
by alterhase58
Have you applied and received Settled Status?
The old EU Permanent Residency card is no longer valid for naturalisation.
You need to have held full Settled Status for 12 months before you can apply.
If you haven't applied for Settled Status you need to do it NOW - as you are well past the deadline - late applications are still allowed but with an explanation as to why you are late.