Naturalisation advice needed - Good character requirement

[Chrissy07]

Hello,

I need some advice.

I am in the process of preparing to submit my naturalisation application.

My situation is:-

- in 2004/5 I received a rejection on the renewal of my student visa - my passport had been returned as well
- I submitted further information requesting a reconsideration of my application
- I stayed in the country whilst this was happening, and called the HO regularly for updates. All i got was,
acknowledgement that they had received the information and that they were looking in to it.
- In March 2007, I left the country voluntarily and got married to my fiance
- I returned in 2008 and was granted ILR in 2010.

My question are:-
Will the 10 year ban re the good character requirement apply to me?
Does my overstay come to an end in March 2017 i.e. when I left voluntarily?
Was it an overstay, considering I was waiting a response from the HO?

Thanking you in advance.

Chrissy

[ija8051]

as you said you returned to back country in 2007 you have to prove this otherwise they will count from 2008 to 2018 good character requirements . when someone leave country(voluntarily) or application submitted(later leave to remain granted) its little bit tricky for applicant because its not clearly defined in good character law.

[Chrissy07]

Thank you ija8051.

I can prove that I left voluntarily. I am just not sure if this will be accepted as the beginning of the 10 year period.

£1282 is a lot to part with - so just trying to make sure I get it right.

Thanks

[Nordi]

Hi Chrissy07. I'm in a similar situation as yourself. Did you apply for citizenship and if yes, what was the outcome?

[Chrissy07]

Hi Chrissy07. I'm in a similar situation as yourself. Did you apply for citizenship and if yes, what was the outcome?

Hello Nordi,

Apologies for the delayed response. I only just applied last month.

Have you applied? If so, what was your outcome?