What date should i put in section 3.1 in Citizen Form

[man1976]

Hi,
I would like to know what date should i type in the NATURALISATION AS A BRITISH CITIZEN FORM in SECTION 3: RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS
(3.1. Enter the day you first arrived to settle in the United Kingdom.)

I came to UK in September 2000 as a student.
In Spetember 2001 my company sponsored work permit and and my status was changed to Work permit holder (without going out of the country)

I got ILR last year and now its 1 year so i am eligible to apply for british citizenship


I would like to know what date should i type in the form

September 2000 when i entered the country as a student
or
September 2001 when my work permit started

Hope some one will help
Regards
Man1976

[RobinLondon]

I think page 19 of the guide is pretty clear. It's when you first arrived to settle in the UK.

[man1976]

Many thanks for your answer. So this means Sept 2001 right when i got the work permit cause in 2000 i didnt come to settle here i was a student
I am right ?

[neilroy]

Put the date 2000 as it is the first time you eneterd for your continous stay in UK. I did the same on advice from fellow members in the discussion board and NCS.