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Can I apply BC right after ILR

Posted: Tue May 09, 2023 2:44 pm
by bhatti_pk
Hi,

My wife got ILR in May 2023, she was in 5 years route to get ILR.

We got married in May 2017 I was in ILR at that time and In Feb 2018 - I got British Citizenship.

Now Does she have to wait one year in ILR status before apply BC or she can apply right after ILR?

Please guide

Re: Can I apply BC right after ILR

Posted: Tue May 09, 2023 2:46 pm
by alterhase58
Yes, she can apply now as spouse of BC.
As per the guidance, recommend you & wife review: https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... n-guidance

Re: Can I apply BC right after ILR

Posted: Tue May 09, 2023 5:47 pm
by bhatti_pk
Thanks for the update.

While applying for Naturalization - she can travel out of UK on ILR visa?

Re: Can I apply BC right after ILR

Posted: Tue May 09, 2023 6:09 pm
by CR001
bhatti_pk wrote:
Tue May 09, 2023 5:47 pm
Thanks for the update.

While applying for Naturalization - she can travel out of UK on ILR visa?
Free to travel.

Re: Can I apply BC right after ILR

Posted: Tue May 09, 2023 8:36 pm
by bhatti_pk
Thanks!