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Route for citizenship after ILR
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 3:05 pm
by Amnabawa1
Hi. I am confused about the route I should be taking. I was on tier 1 dependent visa and got my ILR six months back. My partner is a British citizen. Which route should I go for citizenship? The 3 year route(spouse of British citizen) or 5 year where I can apply on my own right. I have completed my 5 years in UK, but I want to know if the history of travel and proof of residence should be given for 3 years or 5 years.
Re: Route for citizenship after ILR
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 3:08 pm
by meself2
Amnabawa1 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 3:05 pm
and got my ILR six months back. My partner is a British citizen. Which route should I go for citizenship?
You can't go for a 5 year route even, as it requires you to hold ILR for 12 months before applying for citizenship. I don't even know if you can apply in your own right.
Apply as a spouse.
Re: Route for citizenship after ILR
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 3:28 pm
by Ticktack
meself2 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 3:08 pm
Amnabawa1 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 3:05 pm
and got my ILR six months back. My partner is a British citizen. Which route should I go for citizenship?
You can't go for a 5 year route even, as it requires you to hold ILR for 12 months before applying for citizenship. I don't even know if you can apply in your own right.
You can. You just wouldn't mention that your spouse is British, and don't give any British passport details. Provided your have had ILR for 1 year, it would be treated as such.
Apply as a spouse.
Fastest route as it currently stands.
Re: Route for citizenship after ILR
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 3:52 pm
by meself2
Apologies for the confusion - meant to say OP cannot yet apply on their own, as they dont have a year on ILR. Thanks Ticktack.
Also, I think, there was a discussion about someone applying via 5 year route when married to a Brit and their certificate stated 6(2), still, but I not be up to speed on latest developments
Re: Route for citizenship after ILR
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 4:05 pm
by Amnabawa1
Thank you. So I am okay to apply as spouse yes? I tried to find a similar post to answer my query but couldn’t so posted here
Re: Route for citizenship after ILR
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 4:30 pm
by contorted_svy
You can apply as spouse of British citizen and supply 3 years evidence of residence.