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Can Retain Right of Residence card holder get British Nationality?

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Can Retain Right of Residence card holder get British Nationality?

Post by warraich4075 » Wed Aug 29, 2018 4:10 am

Hello everyone,
I am divorced after 4 years of marriage with EEA national.
She worked all 4 years and continue working till today..
On the other hand, I'm working from last many years and continue working till today.
She has provided me all supporting documents for my Retain Right of Residence application.
My absolute decree is due in few days.
Now, I am going to apply for Retain Right of Residence.
1. what is the processing time?
2. Can I apply for British Nationality after this? or what is next procedure?

thanks

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Re: Can Retain Right of Residence card holder get British Nationality?

Post by Richard W » Wed Aug 29, 2018 8:44 am

warraich4075 wrote:
Wed Aug 29, 2018 4:10 am
Now, I am going to apply for Retain Right of Residence.
2. Can I apply for British Nationality after this? or what is next procedure?
The next step is to obtain a permanent residence card or to directly apply for "settled status", i.e. ILR under Section EU of the Immigration Rules.

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Re: Can Retain Right of Residence card holder get British Nationality?

Post by warraich4075 » Wed Aug 29, 2018 3:11 pm

Thanks for your reply.
Can I apply for settle status even I'm no longer family member of EEA national (after divorce)

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Re: Can Retain Right of Residence card holder get British Nationality?

Post by Richard W » Wed Aug 29, 2018 9:45 pm

warraich4075 wrote:
Wed Aug 29, 2018 3:11 pm
Can I apply for settle status even I'm no longer family member of EEA national (after divorce)
As the trial rules stand (Appendix EU of the Immigration Rules), yes, even though you are not covered by the withdrawal agreement.

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Re: Can Retain Right of Residence card holder get British Nationality?

Post by warraich4075 » Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:19 pm

What is the best way to get British Nationality after Retain Right of Residence?
1. Should I apply for citizenship and than British Nationality?
Or 2. Permanent residence card and than British Nationality?
What would you suggest?
Thanks

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Re: Can Retain Right of Residence card holder get British Nationality?

Post by alterhase58 » Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:57 pm

warraich4075 wrote:
Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:19 pm
What is the best way to get British Nationality after Retain Right of Residence?
1. Should I apply for citizenship and than British Nationality?
Or 2. Permanent residence card and than British Nationality?
What would you suggest?
Thanks

1. You naturalise - citizenship = nationality (in the UK)
2 You need PR Card
This is just my opinion as a member of this forum and does not constitute immigration advice.
Please do not send me private messages asking for advice.

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Re: Can Retain Right of Residence card holder get British Nationality?

Post by Richard W » Thu Aug 30, 2018 8:34 pm

alterhase58 wrote:
Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:57 pm
2 You need PR Card
Or ILR! The OP is en route to ILR, but the Immigration Rules probably haven't got there yet.

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Re: Can Retain Right of Residence card holder get British Nationality?

Post by warraich4075 » Fri Aug 31, 2018 5:25 pm

What is OP means? @Richard

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Re: Can Retain Right of Residence card holder get British Nationality?

Post by CR001 » Fri Aug 31, 2018 5:28 pm

warraich4075 wrote:
Fri Aug 31, 2018 5:25 pm
What is OP means? @Richard
OP = Original Poster
Char (CR001 not Casa)
In life you cannot press the Backspace button!!
Please DO NOT send me a PM for immigration advice. I reserve the right to ignore the PM and not respond.

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