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British Citizenship - Applying Spouse as a dependent
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:26 pm
by s.ahmadabbas
I am unable to find the answer to this hence raising as a new post here.
Me and my wife applied and got the ILR in different years, as and when we become eligible. Now we are both eligible for Naturalisation, can I apply her as dependent on my Naturalisation application or should we apply in separate applications?
Re: British Citizenship - Applying Spouse as a dependent
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:31 pm
by alterhase58
s.ahmadabbas wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:26 pm
I am unable to find the answer to this hence raising as a new post here.
Me and my wife applied and got the ILR in different years, as and when we become eligible. Now we are both eligible for Naturalisation, can I apply her as dependent on my Naturalisation application or should we apply in separate applications?
There's no dependents concept for naturalisation (you will be British citzens with equal rights) - all applications are individually assessed - you can add your wife to your application but she has to comply with all requirements just like yourself. Or you can apply separately, even at separate times.
Re: British Citizenship - Applying Spouse as a dependent
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 2:26 pm
by s.ahmadabbas
Thanks @alterhase58 for a quick response.
Re: British Citizenship - Applying Spouse as a dependent
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 5:49 am
by abbott25
You both qualified so why would you apply for your wife as dependent? First there is no such a thing and secondly what exactly you want to achieve? How does it benefit your wife? You can both apply at the same time since you both qualify