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Hello all,
I got my indefinite leave to remain last week and since I am married to a british citizen I believe I can apply straight away for my citizen.

Last week I hired a car and saw a speed camera flashing (not sure if it was for me or not). Can you please help me with the following:
Since I am on the 3 years route :
I travelled outside the UK on 2018 and again 2020 (1month) less than the required time. Does that count on 3 years prior the application
I had a fine charge cancelled (driving on the residential street restrictions) I didn't mention it during my ILR application do I need to mention it now ???
Incase I got the fine for the speed camera would it affect my application?
Can I travel outside the UK when the application is pending?
I am extremely anxious about this and I would sincerely appreciate your help.

Thank you

Lilly1 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 23, 2022 3:54 pm

I travelled outside the UK on 2018 and again 2020 (1month) less than the required time. Does that count on 3 years prior the application

Your absences count back from the application date, say you apply on 1/9/2022, it's your absences since 1/9/2019, i.e. three years (not calendar years.

I had a fine charge cancelled (driving on the residential street restrictions) I didn't mention it during my ILR application do I need to mention it now ???

If the ticket was cancelled it was cancelled, doesn't exist.

Incase I got the fine for the speed camera would it affect my application?

Well, you'll have to wait and see. You may be offered a speed awareness course which wouldn't have to be declared.
However, if you are given a fixed penalty ticket or fine then it must be declared. Refer to page 17 of the good character guidance: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... gov-uk.pdf
Not sure about the three year rule that's mentioned in the guidance .... but you have to wait and see what happens.
To be refused for driving violations you'd have to be a serial offender, not paying fines, taken to court/found guilty, etc

Can I travel outside the UK when the application is pending?

Yes.

I am extremely anxious about this and I would sincerely appreciate your help.

We've all been there ... please post further queries in this thread which has been moved to the British Citizenship forum.

Thanks for your reply. I really appreciate it. I wanted to ask a solicitor but it's very expensive (£100 for half an hour )

Thanks for your reply. I really appreciate it. I wanted to ask a solicitor but it's very expensive (£100 for half an hour )

Lilly1 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 23, 2022 7:15 pm

Thanks for your reply. I really appreciate it. I wanted to ask a solicitor but it's very expensive (£100 for half an hour )

Most people here don't use solicitors - the application is relatively straightforward albeit an expensive one (after all the preceding immigration applications). Best to stay organised, don't rush, get everything as correct as you can. That's half the battle won.

Yes you are right I am unemployed at the moment can utility bills/council tax/Gp letters be used as resideny documents????

Lilly1 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 23, 2022 9:02 pm

Yes you are right I am unemployed at the moment can utility bills/council tax/Gp letters be used as resideny documents????

As a UK ILR holder all you need for residency is the stamped passport(s) covering the 3 years period. If you have no stamps in your passport Council Tax bills (with your name on) will be sufficient.
In addition:
- BRP card
- English Test
- LITUK Test
- 2 referee declarations
Please also review the AN guidance (if not done already): https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... n-guidance

Thanks for your reply.
For the British referee does he needs to be in the uk for 3 years as well. My friend is a british doctor but he just moved to the UK 1 year ago.
Can he still be my referee?

Lilly1 wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 24, 2022 8:21 pm

Thanks for your reply.
For the British referee does he needs to be in the uk for 3 years as well. My friend is a british doctor but he just moved to the UK 1 year ago.
Can he still be my referee?

No they do not. The referee must have known you for at least 3 years though.

Can one of my referee be an unemployed and asylum seeker??? Or do I need to find another person
I have 1 british referee but the other is none british

One of the referees must be British and over 25, the other one needs to be a professional but no need to be British, read page 17 here https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... Guide_.pdf

Lilly1 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 25, 2022 1:52 pm

Can one of my referee be an unemployed and asylum seeker??? Or do I need to find another person
I have 1 british referee but the other is none british

Unemployed yes - I don't think asylum seeker can be a referee, essentially they don't have status in the UK until approved (unless I'm wrong).

However, the form guidance states for second referee:

"For all applications, the second referee must normally be the holder of a British
citizen passport and either a professional person or over the age of 25."

Source: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... on_MN1.pdf

contorted_svy wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 25, 2022 2:00 pm

One of the referees must be British and over 25, the other one needs to be a professional but no need to be British, read page 17 here https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... Guide_.pdf

OP already has a professional referee.

The British referee got a job but the second one isn't working and on asylum

Would this still work????

Lilly1 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 25, 2022 2:20 pm

The British referee got a job but the second one isn't working and on asylum

Would this still work????

You nee ONE referee who is British and 25 years or older.

You need a SECOND referee of ANY nationality who is a professional on the approved list.

I am not sure someone who is currently an asylum seeker, not working and neither settled or British would meet the requirement.

Lilly1 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 25, 2022 2:20 pm

The British referee got a job but the second one isn't working and on asylum

Would this still work????

Instead of making the application complicated/delayed why not look for another individual to be second referee and avoid all hassles?

Agree but I've asked a lot of people and they came up with excuses

Unfortunately it's not easy to find referees

You said you have one referee who is in employment, is their job on the approved list published by the Home Office? If so, you need to find another British citizen over 25 to be your other referee, and this can be anyone that you know, it can be a family friend. Usually the "professional" referee is the hardest one to find.

I've asked a lot of people but they gave me excuses. I have a lot of my family who are professional and British and wouldn't mind doing but unfortunately they aren't accepted

Lilly1 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 25, 2022 6:54 pm

I've asked a lot of people but they gave me excuses. I have a lot of my family who are professional and British and wouldn't mind doing but unfortunately they aren't accepted

Why not ask your colleagues at work? That's where the infusion into the British society comes in. It might even be a neighbour you're close to.

Thankfully I found 2 referees. Does the referee form need to be signed before the application or after ???? 1 of them is going on a holiday so she signed it before I submitted my application.

Also, if I used the IDV app for my ILR application do you think I will use it again or there is a change of attending a biometric appointment?

Thank you

Congrats on finding referees!

Lilly1 wrote: ↑

Mon Aug 29, 2022 12:36 pm

Thankfully I found 2 referees. Does the referee form need to be signed before the application or after ???? 1 of them is going on a holiday so she signed it before I submitted my application. I would say better to sign before the application date.

Also, if I used the IDV app for my ILR application do you think I will use it again or there is a change of attending a biometric appointment? almost impossible to predict, everyone is having different experiences with being called for a biometric appointment!

Thank you

Thanks for your reply! I really appreciate all of you help .

Regarding the referees experience it made understand how some people can be hypocrite and fake friends. But it also identify reliable ones

Hi all,

The HO invited me to use the IDV app. Considering the consent forms
I signed part 1 (as the applicant)
My husband signed part 2 (joint utility bills)

Does he need to sign part 3 as well? Or no

Thanks

Part 3 I believe is to do with sponsors/finances.
Citizenship doesn't have sponsors or financial requirements so not needed.