5-year anniversary question

[Medo4444]

A quick question:

If we apply for ILR 28 days prior to date of entry using the super priority service. Would it be possible to apply for BC immediately after being granted ILR, or would we need to wait until the full 5-year anniversary of the entry into the UK? spouse is a BC for context.

Thank you

[CR001]

You can apply immediately if you are the spouse of a British citizen and meet the 3 year residence requirements.

[Medo4444]

You can apply immediately if you are the spouse of a British citizen and meet the 3 year residence requirements.

Sorry, but are you 100% sure.

Also, does that mean we could have applied for ILR after 3 years, and not 5 years?

[alterhase58]

Note ILR and naturalisation are separate.

Applicant still needs five years to apply for ILR (immigration).
Applicant can apply as spouse of BC on the day ILR is gained (after 5 years).
But only needs to show 3 years residency for naturalisation (nationality).

[Medo4444]

Note ILR and naturalisation are separate.

Applicant still needs five years to apply for ILR (immigration).
Applicant can apply as spouse of BC on the day ILR is gained (after 5 years).
But only needs to show 3 years residency for naturalisation (nationality).

Thanks for the clarification. submitting any application with TLS is going to be a nightmare.