when can I apply for citizenship

sudhibabu · Post by **sudhibabu** » Tue Nov 05, 2013 10:15 am

Hi

I have entered the UK on 11/01/2008 for the first time on Hsmp visa.
I got my ILR approved on 14/12/2012.

When can I apply for citizenship?

Thanks in advance.

Post by **vinny** » Tue Nov 05, 2013 10:21 am

Probably after 14/12/2013.

Babajee85 · Post by **Babajee85** » Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:17 pm

Hi Guys,

I came to UK on student Visa on 01st May 2004.Then after Degree got the HSMP. All dates are given below:

HSMP Valid Date from: 06 -Dec-2007 till 05-Dec-2009
Tier 1 General Valid date from: 24-Dec-2009 till 24-Dec-2012
ILR Date of Issue on BRP: 24-Dec-2012 till 13-12-2022

I went to PEO on 13-Dec-2012.But got the passport later by post because thier system was down on that day.

Please can you tell me when can i apply for Citizenship.

and

On which Date should i be present in the UK while i will file my case.

Thanks a lot .

Post by **Amber** » Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:34 pm

From 24-Dec-2013 and you'd have to be physically present in the UK, 5 years prior to the date in which the Home Office receive your AN application, assuming you're not the spouse or civil partner of a British Citizen.

Babajee85 · Post by **Babajee85** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 1:26 pm

D4109125 wrote:From 24-Dec-2013 and you'd have to be physically present in the UK, 5 years prior to the date in which the Home Office receive your AN application, assuming you're not the spouse or civil partner of a British Citizen.

Thanks buddy,

So it means if i apply on 1st Feb 2013 then i should be physically present in the UK on 1st Feb 2008 (Five Years Back)

am i right ?

Post by **Amber** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 1:42 pm

Yes, but note it's not when you apply it's when the Home Office receive the application -5 years +1day. For example, if you apply using the NCS and then send your application on Monday 18th November 2013, the Home Office should receive it on the 19th November and thus, you would have had to be physically present in the UK on 20th November 2008.

orangepillow · Post by **orangepillow** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 3:42 pm

Hi moderator/senior members
I was wondering is there any option apply naturalisation by person?
or only way postal OR NCS?
Thanks

Post by **CR001** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 3:57 pm

orangepillow wrote:Hi moderator/senior members
I was wondering is there any option apply naturalisation by person?
or only way postal OR NCS?
Thanks

There is no in person option.

Only postal (sending originals) and NCS (they copy originals and give them back to you).

Post by **Amber** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 5:38 pm

CR001 can you check your PM inbox, thanks.

orangepillow · Post by **orangepillow** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:21 pm

CR001 wrote:
orangepillow wrote:Hi moderator/senior members
I was wondering is there any option apply naturalisation by person?
or only way postal OR NCS?
Thanks
There is no in person option.

Only postal (sending originals) and NCS (they copy originals and give them back to you).

Thanks for answer

Post by **CR001** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:40 pm

D4109125 wrote:CR001 can you check your PM inbox, thanks.

Thank you Amber, I have replied and just waiting for the message to 'send' and leave my 'outbox'.

Kind regards

Char

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