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Naturalisation with ILR under Global Talent route
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:38 am
by androb
Hi,
I have been granted ILR under the Global Talent route after living and working in the UK for 3 years.
Can I apply for naturalisation once I have lived in the UK for 5 years? Or, do I need to spend an extra 12 months?
Re: Naturalisation with ILR under Global Talent route
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:42 am
by CR001
Your need only 5 years residence which must include 12 months on ilr if you are not married to a british citizen.
Re: Naturalisation with ILR under Global Talent route
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:52 am
by androb
Thanks
British Citizenship application for an ILR holder
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2024 4:40 pm
by androb
Hi,
Does an applicant for British Citizenship as an ILR holder need to be in the UK at the time of submitting the application? If so, can the applicant travel outside the UK one day after the application submitted?
Re: British Citizenship application for an ILR holder
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2024 4:56 pm
by contorted_svy
Yes, you need to be in the UK at time of application. You can travel straight after, you need to attend the biometrics appointment within 45 working days of submitting though so I would advise booking that straight away suitably with your travel plans. You will also need to attend the citizenship ceremony in person once you receive the outcome.
Re: British Citizenship application for an ILR holder
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2024 5:00 pm
by androb
Thanks.
Can we chose the date of the ceremony?
Is there priority service for processing citizenship applications?
Re: British Citizenship application for an ILR holder
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2024 5:08 pm
by CR001
Can we chose the date of the ceremony?
It depends on your council. Some let you book, others choose for you. Private ceremonies cost extra.
Is there priority service for processing citizenship applications?
No.
You should also ask your questions nearer the time of applying, in two years.
Re: British Citizenship application for an ILR holder
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2024 5:11 pm
by contorted_svy
androb wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 5:00 pm
Thanks.
Can we chose the date of the ceremony?
Is there priority service for processing citizenship applications?
Not possible to speed up an application. Current processing times are 6 months but it can take longer. I don't advise making plans that hinge on a guess about when you will be approved.
Re: British Citizenship application for an ILR holder
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2024 5:18 pm
by androb
CR001,
How did you conclude that I need to wait 2 years?!!!
Re: British Citizenship application for an ILR holder
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2024 5:28 pm
by meself2
androb wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 5:18 pm
How did you conclude that I need to wait 2 years?!!!
androb wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:38 am
I have been granted ILR under the Global Talent route after living and working in the UK for 3 years.
So you need 2 more years before you can apply for citizenship, as you can apply for citizenship after 5 years in UK (unless you have a British citizen spouse).
Re: British Citizenship application for an ILR holder
Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2024 5:39 pm
by contorted_svy
androb wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 5:18 pm
CR001,
How did you conclude that I need to wait 2 years?!!!
Naturalisation under Section 6(1) requires 5 years of residence in the UK on top of ILR (and waiting for 12 months after ILR has been granted). Naturalisation under Section 6(2) requires 3 years of residence in the UK on top of ILR and to be married to a British citizen.