late WRS - permanent residence/ nauralisation

[gorza]

HI there,

I'm hoping someone can advise on the issue of late WRS registration when applying for PR/ naturalisation.

I arrived to the UK in 2006 and worked part time in a pub. first time I registered for WRS was in 2008 and I've worked for the same employer for over 4 years, during which the registration stopped being compulsory. After leaving this employer I have worked most of the time with around 3 weeks looking for work.

will there be any complications due to my late WRS registration? when Is the 5 year period counted from - date of the arrival/ or working backwards from today's date?

Your help is greatly appreciated.

BR

[vinny]

Your lawful employment would have started from the date when your WRS was issued. Your qualifying 5-year period may start from then.

[gorza]

Thank you for your reply. Should I enclose my proof of employment prior to WRS with the application? Will there be any consequences of not having the registration?

[badratio]

There's no need as it won't be counted towards the qualifying period.