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Citizenship invitation for a Minor???? Confused here

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kkseding
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Citizenship invitation for a Minor???? Confused here

Post by kkseding » Fri Dec 23, 2016 1:06 pm

Hello Gurus,
I applied for naturalisation for myself and two children aged 10 and 2 on 7th september using NCS.

My 10 year old daughter was born outside the UK while my 2 year old was born in the UK.

On November 14, I received a letter asking for 5 years proof of residence for my 10year old daughter. I sent school records the next day.

On 15 December I received my 2 year old's registration certificate.
Today 23/12/2016, I have received a citizenship invitation letter for my 10 year old daughter.

The letter states in part:

"This application has been approved and --------- (Child's name)... may attend the citizenship ceremony as part of the family celebration. They do not have to do so, although we hope that they will......."


I am confused here as I havent received anything for my AN application yet. Does it mean I have to ring the council to arrange my daughter's ceremony or was this a mistake and her certificate would be sent at a later date? Kindly advise

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Re: Citizenship invitation for a Minor???? Confused here

Post by secret.simon » Fri Dec 23, 2016 3:34 pm

As the application is a Section 3(1) application for a child born outside the UK, as I understand it, the children's registration is based on your naturalisation. As you will only become a British citizen at the citizenship ceremony, your child's registration certificates will be given to you at the same time as your naturalisation certificate.
kkseding wrote:I am confused here as I havent received anything for my AN application yet.
I am fairly confident, given the explanation above, that your naturalisation application was successful too. I suggest that you contact the council about booking your naturalisation ceremony slot anyway.

NB: I do not speak from personal experience but based on cases on these forums. Search on these forums for more details.
I am not a lawyer or immigration advisor. My statements/comments do not constitute legal advice. E&OE. Please do not PM me for advice.

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Re: Citizenship invitation for a Minor???? Confused here

Post by kkseding » Fri Dec 23, 2016 8:25 pm

Thank you for the enlightenment.

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