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Timeline for applying for British Citizen

Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2025 6:14 pm
by chykeo
Hi

I got married to my wife before I got my British Citizenship.
She now has Indefinite Leave to Remain ILR and have lived in the UK for 5 years

Does she have to wait for 12 months before applying for British Citizenship as per this rule https://www.gov.uk/apply-citizenship-in ... -to-remain OR can she apply now without waiting for 12 months as she is married to me (a British Citizen) under this rule https://www.gov.uk/apply-citizenship-spouse

Re: Timeline for applying for British Citizen

Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2025 6:34 pm
by CR001
She can apply now if she meets all the requirements.

Re: Timeline for applying for British Citizen

Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2025 7:11 pm
by chykeo
@CR001
I forgot to add that she switched to 5-year partner route visa in the UK before getting ILR so can she still be able to able for British Citizenship now?

Re: Timeline for applying for British Citizen

Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2025 7:28 pm
by contorted_svy
Her route to ILR does not matter. If she has ILR and respects the requirements she can apply.