TfL prosecution?

[paulS]

Hello,
I was recently prosecuted by TfL regarding fare evasion. I am planning to plea guilty. This will lead to a criminal conviction but not recorded in police system since it should be a minor offence. I'm currently holding ILR. Could you please advise how would this affect my citizenship application? Would this also affect my ILR status? Thank you very much!

[contorted_svy]

won't affect your ILR. You will need to pay what you owe (I assume the most likely outcome will be you need to pay a fine) and declare it when you apply for citizenship. Do you have anything else against your good character?

[paulS]

Thank you for your reply.
No, I dont have anything else against my good character.
I find somewhere else says you need to wait for 36 months after the conviction, is that true?

[contorted_svy]

Where does it say this? Have you read the good character guidance?

Clearly a recent offence doesn't look great. But this is not a.serious offence. I suggest you take up some volunteering in the community as a mitigating factor, to show you don't want to offend again and are committed to improving the community.

[paulS]

Thank you @contorted_svy
I saw the 36 month rule from some bbs discussions but cannot find it anymore. I read the good character guidance. Thank you so much for the information!