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Employment for naturalisation
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2024 5:23 pm
by ClaraLondon7
Dear members! I have ILR in UK. Soon after 12 months being on ILR , I am eligible to apply for British citizenship. In the application form there is a field with regards to the employment. Before applying for BC in 2024 I worked only for 6 months. I wanted to run by you a couple of questions:
- Is it a must to have a job before applying for British citizenship?
- If somebody is self-employed what documents do they need to provide?
- If i answer- not employed -can it be the reason for refusal?
My understanding is that the employment, any employment including being self-employed is not the requirement at all and one can choose not to work for some time. Thank you in advance.
Re: Employment details for naturalisation application
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2024 5:28 pm
by alterhase58
Please don't tag onto an existing topic - makes it difficult to moderate. Please continue in this thread.
ClaraLondon7 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2024 5:23 pm
Dear members! I have ILR in UK. Soon after 12 months being on ILR , I am eligible to apply for British citizenship. In the application form there is a field with regards to the employment. Before applying for BC in 2024 I worked only for 6 months. I wanted to run by you a couple of questions:
- Is it a must to have a job before applying for British citizenship?
No
- If somebody is self-employed what documents do they need to provide?
HMRC Self Assessment Accounts SA....
- If i answer- not employed -can it be the reason for refusal?
No. There are specific reasons for refusals, mainly based on statutory requirements. And employment is not a statutory requirement.
My understanding is that the employment, any employment including being self-employed is not the requirement at all and one can choose not to work for some time.
you were correct after all - taking breaks from employment is also not an issue as economic activity is not a requirement. Thank you in advance.
Re: Employment details for naturalisation application
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2024 5:41 pm
by ClaraLondon7
alterhase58 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2024 5:28 pm
Please don't tag onto an existing topic - makes it difficult to moderate. Please continue in this thread.
ClaraLondon7 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2024 5:23 pm
Dear members! I have ILR in UK. Soon after 12 months being on ILR , I am eligible to apply for British citizenship. In the application form there is a field with regards to the employment. Before applying for BC in 2024 I worked only for 6 months. I wanted to run by you a couple of questions:
- Is it a must to have a job before applying for British citizenship?
No
- If somebody is self-employed what documents do they need to provide?
HMRC Self Assessment Accounts SA....
- If i answer- not employed -can it be the reason for refusal?
No. There are specific reasons for refusals, mainly based on statutory requirements. And employment is not a statutory requirement.
My understanding is that the employment, any employment including being self-employed is not the requirement at all and one can choose not to work for some time.
you were correct after all - taking breaks from employment is also not an issue as economic activity is not a requirement. Thank you in advance.
@Alterhase58- Many thanks for your prompt reply, all clear!. I have tried to figure out how to create the new topic of mine but unsuccessfully unfortunately hence tagged the similar one.