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NATURALISATION WHILST IN AN IVA

Post by icebrick » Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:33 am

Hi all
I got my PR at the beginning of this year and entered into an IVA just a few months ago. My Ex left me broke but that's a not relevant.
I wish to apply for Naturalisation in a few months time as soon as I complete the first year from the date of receiving my PR. Can the Home Office decline my application on the grounds of me being in an IVA? I heard that Bankruptcy is something they are well opposed to but an IVA cannot surely be that bad.
Cheers.
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Post by paulp » Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:39 am

Hi,

You probably mean naturalisation, which is the process to obtain British Citizenship. It has a requirement of the applicant being "of good character". Others would be able to tell you how the IVA reflects on your character.
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Post by icebrick » Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:17 am

So is that saying that a person with an IVA may not be regarded as one with good character? Please be honest as I take no offence.
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Post by vinny » Fri Nov 28, 2008 10:53 am

See also Annex D: The good character requirement > 7.4
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Post by icebrick » Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:19 pm

There's nothing explicitely stated about IVAs but it does mention insolvency to be an issue. Any thoughts?
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Post by paulp » Fri Nov 28, 2008 3:32 pm

It does mention that there shouldn't be a problem if the repayment arrangements are acceptable.

Are all your creditors happy with the IVA?
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