Can the two referral forms be signed one week before the applicant meets the application conditions

[flintg]

Hi folks,

I am eligible to apply for citizenship this weekend but my referees signed the forms last week. Do you think this will affect my application results?

When applying ILR, there is always a 28 days time window so all the documents can be signed 28 days before submitting the application. Unfortunately, I don't see the similar rule for the citizenship application. It seems that everything (including documents) must be signed/made after the application conditions for the application are met. Can someone please shed some light on this?

Thank you.

Regards,
Flint

[alterhase58]

First of all there is no "28 days early" application - so you must apply on or after the completion of 12 months.
Your referees signing a bit earlier is not an issue - they declare that they know you and there are no issues why you shouldn't naturalise, they are not certifying that you comply with all requirements.

[flintg]

Thank you for the reply and it helps