Can spouses apply at same time for naturalization

[farzey]

We as a family(3) were granted ILR in April 2010. I am hoping to apply for naturalization after the one year period. I was wondering if my husband also will be eligible to apply at the same time or does he have to wait till OCT 2011?.

He was on a student visa from Aug 2006-Oct 2008- married Dec 2006
and on a dependent HSMP and Tier one visa since October 2008- Apr2010(issued ILR).

I figured student visa's would not count (correct me on that!!)Will the 3 year qualifing period be till October 2011- that will be 3 years. or can he apply with me.

[geriatrix]

Your spouse may apply for naturalisation through either of the following routes:
Route 1 - Complete 5 years in the UK and upon fulfilling standard requirements apply for naturalisation.
Route 2 - After you are granted British citizenship (naturalisation certificate), your spouse may then apply for naturalisation as spouse of British citizen as and when requirements for spouse /civil partners are met.

Time spent in the UK in under any legal immigration status may be included in the qualifying residential period for naturalisation.


regards

[farzey]

Thank you for that..I had read that from one of your previous posts..From that 2nd point what I get is...He then cannot apply unless I have got british citizenship first. Am I right in thinking this?

thanks for the reply

[vinny]

Apply together 5 years after his initial arrival (August 2011?). i.e. When you both satisfy the standard requirements.