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BC spouse divorce in progress

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 9:33 pm
by Colours990
Hello everyone,

I am awaiting for the outcome of my British Citizenship of the following criteria;

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Spouse of BC + 1 month ILR
Nationality: (Non-EU)
Method of application: Online

Applied for citizenship through the 3-year route after ILR.

Sadly, my relationship has broken-down and a divorce is in progress, currently at decree nisi stage

For the sake clarity:

1. Will divorce in progress have an impact on my pending British Citizenship application?
2. If decree absolute reached while the application is pending, should I notify the HO?


Thanks

Re: BC spouse divorce in progress

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 11:37 pm
by te23
Sorry to hear about your divorce.

How long ago did you apply?

Re: BC spouse divorce in progress

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:31 am
by Colours990
Thanks, about a month ago on 16th July

Re: BC spouse divorce in progress

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 12:09 pm
by Ticktack
Colours990 wrote:
Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:31 am
Thanks, about a month ago on 16th July
The requirements is that you're married to BC when you apply. In my opinion, you're still officially married to a BC until otherwise. You should be fine.