BRITISH SITEZENSHIP AFTER VISA SETTLEMENT TO JOIN PARENT

[kva124a33]

Hi,
Please could any one advise me on the procedure and requirements on British citizenship for a child entering the UK on visa to join a parent.
The situation is:

*I am a Brit.sensitize form 2007.

*Visa for my daughter reserved on 19.07.2011 from BE in Moscow.Valid until 2020.Also saying "Indefinite leave to enter the UK".

*Currently, she is a 17.3 year old and will join me this July 2012 using this visa for the first time (in July she will be 17 years and 8 month old).

*I am her sponsor.

My questions are:
How to apply for Brit.citizenship for my daughter?
Does she have to pass the Life in the UK exam and ISOL etc?
How long its take in her situation to become a Brit.National?[/u]

[Jambo]

Was she born in the UK?

If not, then she is likely to need to apply as an adult after living a few years in the UK. Children aged over 13 are expected to have been living in the UK for two years before applying. This mean she will be over 18 and will need to meet the standard requirements for naturalisation (including 5 years residence period)

See details in 9.17.19-9.17.23.

[kva124a33]

Thank you for your reply.
I did not know these facts.
Could you tell me please, does my daughter need to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK when she comes here? This is because her visa says Indefinite Leave to Enter only, which is valid for 10 years. She will be 18 on 30th November 2012.
If YES, when she can do that and what are the requirements ?

[Jambo]

No.

ILE is exactly like ILR except it is issued abroad. The validity is in accordance with the passport validity. She just need to enter the UK before it expires.

[kva124a33]

When my daughter enters the UK and starts life here, would she be able to have access to GP, job market and education? Also, would she be able to open a bank account and have a debit card, which I particularly interested?

In my case, the bank refused to give me a debit card until I become a British National.

[Jambo]

She should have access to all although she will need to pay overseas tuition fees.

With regards to the bank, it would probably depend more on her age and earnings than her immigration status. I suggest you speak with your branch. Might be easier if they already know you (you might need to be a guarantor).