ILR for minor born before father's naturalization

[Raj1976]

Hi Guys,

I am a naturalized British National, naturalization on 2012.

My child born on 2005, in India, and stated in india till 2015 with her mother. Joined father in 2015 as dependent of British national.

So my wife and kid joined me on 2015 under Dependent of British national (spouse dependent), my question is - will my kid need to wait for 5 years before applying ILR?

I understand my wife will have to wait for 5 years before she can apply for ILR. As i am naturalized citizen, can my kid apply for ILR before 5 years (kid was born before i was settled).

Help will be appreciated.

Cheers
Raj

[vinny]

Unfortunately, kid should follow same path as mother. They expect both mother and child to hold ILR prior to registration.

[secret.simon]

Children born abroad follow the immigration status of the less-privileged parent. As Vinny has advised, the child will need to be a dependent on all your wife's applications and apply for ILR before registration as a British citizen.

Children born in the UK can follow the immigration path of the more-privileged parent.