student visa/residential qualifying period

[RatMonkey]

Hello I have just obtained ILR and have a quick question. I spent 2 years on unmarried partner visa and 2 years before that on a student visa. I know I need to hold ILR for one year before applying for citizenship.
Does the 2 years spent on the student visa counts towards the residential qualifying period?

Thank you for your time.

[Lucapooka]

Yes. However, if you are not married to a British citizen (unmarried partner is, clearly, not married), you have to make five years of residence and have been free from immigration control for at least 12 months.

[RatMonkey]

Ah so next year August I will have 2 years student visa plus 2 years unmarried partner plus 1 year on ILR. That means I then have the 5 years and could apply? Thanks

[Malik39]

I entered in the UK in 2007 as a student, married with a British Citizen in 2010. Spouse visa was granted & now BRP card is issued on 14-08-2012.
I have been living in the UK for the last 5 years (i.e. from 2007).
Let me advise Please:
1. Does the 3 years spent on the student visa counts towards the residential qualifying period?
2. What the LAW says i.e. Can I apply straightaway for the UK naturalization?

[linkers]

Malik39: when you say "Let me advise Please:" do you mean you need advice on these questions ?

Normally "Let me advise Please:" means you want to give your advice on something. Please can you clarify ?

[Malik39]

Malik39: when you say "Let me advise Please:" do you mean you need advice on these questions ?

Normally "Let me advise Please:" means you want to give your advice on something. Please can you clarify ?

Sorry for my grammar mistake. I want advice
whether period spent on the student visa counts towards the residential qualifying period?

[linkers]

Yes.