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Applying for naturalisation after 11 yrs on ILR
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 11:57 am
by srini82
Hi,
I had my ILR done in 2011 based on old rules with no Life in UK test necessary. After 11 years, I have now decided to apply for naturalisation. Do I have to pass the English language test along with Life in UK now? Also, what documents do I have to submit now that it has been 11 years since I got my ILR
Any replies much appreciated
Thanks
Srini
Re: Applying for naturalisation after 11 yrs on ILR
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 12:01 pm
by CR001
Do I have to pass the English language test along with Life in UK now?
Yes, both are mandatory.
Re: Applying for naturalisation after 11 yrs on ILR
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 12:20 pm
by kamoe
CR001 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 29, 2022 12:01 pm
Do I have to pass the English language test along with Life in UK now?
Yes, both are mandatory.
English language test not necessary if the OP happens to have a suitable UK degree.
Re: Applying for naturalisation after 11 yrs on ILR
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 9:30 am
by srini82
Thank you for your responses. Now another question is, do I have to provide evidence of stay like address proofs for all the 11 yrs since I am on ILR?
Re: Applying for naturalisation after 11 yrs on ILR
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 1:23 pm
by srini82
I am confused whether submitting continuous residency proofs for the last 5 years would suffice or do I have to prove the continuous residency for the whole of 11 years, as this would be quite difficult as I have got rid of all the old council tax bills and such. Any responses are much appreciated
Re: Applying for naturalisation after 11 yrs on ILR
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 1:35 pm
by vinny
If they are satisfied that your ILR has not
lapsed or been revoked, then you may be okay.
Re: Applying for naturalisation after 11 yrs on ILR
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:29 pm
by srini82
vinny wrote: ↑Wed Mar 30, 2022 1:35 pm
If they are satisfied that your ILR has not
lapsed or been revoked, then you may be okay.
Thank you for your response. I had applied for my BRP card for the first time since ILR in 2018(not aware that I actually need BRP till then). So hoping if I submit the last 5 years residence proof, it would be satisfactory. Will keep you posted as to how it goes. I have just booked my english language and Life in UK tests. So some way to go