BC Application via EEA - ILR

[Ch3loo19]

Hello,

I am thinking of applying for British Citizenship, and I was wondering whether someone could please clarify for me a couple of questions.

Background:
I am a EU national living in the UK. I received ILR 1 year ago under the EU Settlement Scheme (an online letter from the Home Office with instructions on how I can check my settled status online. Nothing else). I can prove my level of English and I have passed the Life in UK test. I have also been in the UK for the required amount of time with fewer than 450 days outside the UK in the last 5 years.

Question 1:
Do I need a permanent residence card to apply?

Looking at the gov guidance (https://www.gov.uk/apply-citizenship-in ... -to-remain) and on page 15 of Form AN for naturalisation guide (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... uly_20.pdf), I believe that I should not need this document when applying.

However, after filling in my online citizenship application, I am forwarded to the supporting documents section, which asks for a permanent residence card (as evidence of freedom from immigration time restrictions).

I'm confused now as the ILR should be sufficient to prove that. I am wondering whether this is a mistake in the form, as it may not have been updated once the ILR under the EU Settlement scheme was implemented.

Note: I have checked my application again, and made sure I selected that the basis on which I'm applying for British Citizenship was ILR, and not BRP.


Question(s) 2:
I know I need to prove I have lived in the UK for the 5 years prior to my application being submitted, but I don't know how many documents to submit.

i) Specifically, do I need to provide monthly payslips?
ii) Would a P60 'prove' a full year up to the P60 date?
iii) Alternatively would a written letter from an employer claiming that I worked for them over the past 5 years at X location be sufficient?


I would appreciate any insights that people can provide.

[alterhase58]

Hello,

I am thinking of applying for British Citizenship, and I was wondering whether someone could please clarify for me a couple of questions.

Background:
I am a EU national living in the UK. I received ILR 1 year ago under the EU Settlement Scheme (an online letter from the Home Office with instructions on how I can check my settled status online. Nothing else). I can prove my level of English and I have passed the Life in UK test. I have also been in the UK for the required amount of time with fewer than 450 days outside the UK in the last 5 years.

Question 1:
Do I need a permanent residence card to apply? NO

Looking at the gov guidance (https://www.gov.uk/apply-citizenship-in ... -to-remain) and on page 15 of Form AN for naturalisation guide (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... uly_20.pdf), I believe that I should not need this document when applying. Correct

However, after filling in my online citizenship application, I am forwarded to the supporting documents section, which asks for a permanent residence card (as evidence of freedom from immigration time restrictions). Did you select the option "EU Citizen with Permanent Residence Document? You should have selected NO, and then ILR option, where Settled Status resides.

I'm confused now as the ILR should be sufficient to prove that. I am wondering whether this is a mistake in the form, as it may not have been updated once the ILR under the EU Settlement scheme was implemented. ILR is correct - Settled Status IS UK ILR, despite the name containing EU. Go back to the relevant screen and correct. If not possible just attach an explanatory note confirming you have settled status.

Note: I have checked my application again, and made sure I selected that the basis on which I'm applying for British Citizenship was ILR, and not BRP.


Question(s) 2:
I know I need to prove I have lived in the UK for the 5 years prior to my application being submitted, but I don't know how many documents to submit.

i) Specifically, do I need to provide monthly payslips? NO
ii) Would a P60 'prove' a full year up to the P60 date? YES
iii) Alternatively would a written letter from an employer claiming that I worked for them over the past 5 years at X location be sufficient? YES, especially if you worked for them the whole period.


I would appreciate any insights that people can provide.

[Ch3loo19]

Hello,

I am thinking of applying for British Citizenship, and I was wondering whether someone could please clarify for me a couple of questions.

Background:
I am a EU national living in the UK. I received ILR 1 year ago under the EU Settlement Scheme (an online letter from the Home Office with instructions on how I can check my settled status online. Nothing else). I can prove my level of English and I have passed the Life in UK test. I have also been in the UK for the required amount of time with fewer than 450 days outside the UK in the last 5 years.

Question 1:
Do I need a permanent residence card to apply? NO

Looking at the gov guidance (https://www.gov.uk/apply-citizenship-in ... -to-remain) and on page 15 of Form AN for naturalisation guide (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... uly_20.pdf), I believe that I should not need this document when applying. Correct

However, after filling in my online citizenship application, I am forwarded to the supporting documents section, which asks for a permanent residence card (as evidence of freedom from immigration time restrictions). Did you select the option "EU Citizen with Permanent Residence Document? You should have selected NO, and then ILR option, where Settled Status resides.

I'm confused now as the ILR should be sufficient to prove that. I am wondering whether this is a mistake in the form, as it may not have been updated once the ILR under the EU Settlement scheme was implemented. ILR is correct - Settled Status IS UK ILR, despite the name containing EU. Go back to the relevant screen and correct. If not possible just attach an explanatory note confirming you have settled status.

Note: I have checked my application again, and made sure I selected that the basis on which I'm applying for British Citizenship was ILR, and not BRP.


Question(s) 2:
I know I need to prove I have lived in the UK for the 5 years prior to my application being submitted, but I don't know how many documents to submit.

i) Specifically, do I need to provide monthly payslips? NO
ii) Would a P60 'prove' a full year up to the P60 date? YES
iii) Alternatively would a written letter from an employer claiming that I worked for them over the past 5 years at X location be sufficient? YES, especially if you worked for them the whole period.


I would appreciate any insights that people can provide.

Thank you!