ncs - being in coutry when applying

[pieterkley83]

hi

apologies if already asked but cant find an answer. earliest we can apply for naturilastion is 25/03/2013. partner has to go to auz on 20/03/2013.

can we go to ncs say 19th and ask them to only forward applying to HO on say 25th?
trying to avoid increased fees.

regards

[Jambo]

Possible. See "Q2: Can I travel after applying for naturalisation?" in Citizenship FAQs - Common Questions - Read before posting.

[pieterkley83]

hi

so does ncs send of the application or could i send it off myself after they done all their checks and confirmations?


looking at the below as an example, when does one have to be present in the country 5 years back?


Date of application: 08/02/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/02/13
Date of acknowledgement : 13/02/2013 recieved 18/02/2013 one letter for both applications.
Date of debit of fees: 13/02/2013
Date of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

[Jambo]

NCS send it on your behalf but you can ask them to postpone the post until you are eligible.

In the example you gave the applicant needs to have been present in the UK on 12/02/2008 (5 years before the HO receives the application).