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naturalisation for spouse of BC
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2023 7:03 pm
by jincyvarghese
Hi all,
I just got my ILR decision via email today. My husband is British Citizen. Can I apply for naturalisation today itself or should I wait for the BRP to come through.
I had been in the U.K. for more than 5 years as a tier 2 dependent. I was just away from the country 3 times to visit my family (in 2017 for 3 weeks, 2019 for 3 weeks and 2022 4 weeks) and the duration for all the 3 occasions was not more than 4weeks. Completed my Life in U.K. and English language test.
Just asking as the price is going up from the 4th October 2023
Re: naturalisation for spouse of BC
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2023 7:26 pm
by alterhase58
jincyvarghese wrote: ↑Mon Oct 02, 2023 7:03 pm
Hi all,
I just got my ILR decision via email today. My husband is British Citizen. Can I apply for naturalisation today itself or should I wait for the BRP to come through.
You could apply today and use your ILR email approval as basis.
I had been in the U.K. for more than 5 years as a tier 2 dependent. I was just away from the country 3 times to visit my family (in 2017 for 3 weeks, 2019 for 3 weeks and 2022 4 weeks) and the duration for all the 3 occasions was not more than 4weeks. Completed my Life in U.K. and English language test.
As spouse of BC your residence period is only 3 years, working back from the application date.
Have you reviewed the govt. guidance for AN? https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... n-guidance
Just asking as the price is going up from the 4th October 2023
Appreciate that but try not to rush and find mistakes later! Have you lined up your referees?
Re: naturalisation for spouse of BC
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:11 pm
by jincyvarghese
Hi,
Thank you for the reply.
So if I am applying today, I have been in the U.K. for the last 3 years from today.
I was on holiday for 4 weeks in 2022 I hope that shouldn’t be an issue I guess.
I have all my referees ready
Re: naturalisation for spouse of BC
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:18 pm
by alterhase58
Looks ok.
Re: naturalisation for spouse of BC
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:54 am
by AmazonianX
jincyvarghese wrote: ↑Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:11 pm
Hi,
Thank you for the reply.
So if I am applying today, I have been in the U.K. for the last 3 years from today.
Physically present in UK 3yrs from date of application requirement met.
I was on holiday for 4 weeks in 2022 I hope that shouldn’t be an issue I guess.
That's less than 90days in last 12months requirement met, no problem.
I have all my referees ready
Re: naturalisation for spouse of BC
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2023 9:55 am
by Ticktack
You would be required to populate your ILR BRP number. Even though you can start filling up the form, you can't get past that stage yet. You need your physical ILR BRP to arrive.
Re: naturalisation for spouse of BC
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2023 10:55 am
by alterhase58
Ticktack wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2023 9:55 am
You would be required to populate your ILR BRP number. Even though you can start filling up the form, you can't get past that stage yet. You need your physical ILR BRP to arrive.
Is it that clear-cut? Is BRP # a mandatory field?
Per the guidance
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... bookmark17 the following is stated in section "7.1 Showing you are free from immigration time restrictions" (amongst other options):
"Your biometric residence permit or any other documents confirming your right to remain permanently in the UK."
So a letter, email or even an old passport vignette should be acceptable?
Re: naturalisation for spouse of BC
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2023 11:38 am
by Ticktack
alterhase58 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2023 10:55 am
Ticktack wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2023 9:55 am
You would be required to populate your ILR BRP number. Even though you can start filling up the form, you can't get past that stage yet. You need your physical ILR BRP to arrive.
Is it that clear-cut? Is BRP # a mandatory field?
Per the guidance
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... bookmark17 the following is stated in section "7.1 Showing you are free from immigration time restrictions" (amongst other options):
"Your biometric residence permit or any other documents confirming your right to remain permanently in the UK."
So a letter, email or even an old passport vignette should be acceptable?
I wouldn't say it's exactly black and white. You would be required to state and show evidence that you're free from restrictions on residing in the UK. The BRP is almost the "irrefutable evidence". Saying I got an email might still fly but I don't trust the delays that might come from that.
In that column, you just quote your ILR Brp number RT1122233UK. Easy for them to check.
If OP has waited for over 5 years (immigration journey), I see no reason why OP can't wait for a week or less more, to dot the "i's" & cross the "t's".
Also, in the Biometric enrolment section, OP would be required to populate the current and valid BRP number, issue date and expiry date. It get's tricky from that point on.
Re: naturalisation for spouse of BC
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2023 11:15 pm
by jincyvarghese
Hi all,
I have filled in the form and submitted it already.
I just received my BRP today, I will upload it as an extra document. Also my previous BRP is valid til March 2024.
I will frame out the exact question they asked me while filling the application.
Re: naturalisation for spouse of BC
Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2023 6:56 pm
by jincyvarghese
Hi,
So the question they ask while filling the form are below.
Are you able to provide BRP card with this application? I selected- I don’t have a BRP for my most recent leave.
Do you have a BRP from your previous stay in the U.K.? I selected- Yes
Can you provide this with the application.? - I selected- Yes
Re: naturalisation for spouse of BC
Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2023 6:59 pm
by CR001
Your previous BRP card would have been cancelled when ILR was granted.
Simply write a short concise cover note and explain. This really is not a big deal.
Re: naturalisation for spouse of BC
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2023 4:53 pm
by jincyvarghese
Hi,
My plan is to attach a letter along with the email confirmation that I received from home office stating I was successful on my application for my ILR.
And also send them my new BRP card