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Naturalisation - proof of residency help.
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 8:09 am
by ppp333
Hi,
I gained ILR just over a year and I am now looking to apply for naturalisation.
The problem I have is that I do not have the 5 yrs worth of required letters to prove 5 yr residency, I only have 2 yrs at best.
Is it still possible to apply with missing paperwork?.
Your thoughts and feedback would be much appreciated.
Many thanks - ppp333
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:18 am
by Jambo
Have you checked the form AN for the evidence needed? For naturalisation application, a passport is enough as evidence of lawful residence.
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:46 am
by ppp333
Jambo wrote:Have you checked the form AN for the evidence needed? For naturalisation application, a passport is enough as evidence of lawful residence.
Thanks for reply,
Yes the form states the following:
'SECTION 3: Evidence of lawful residence during the 5 (or, if the applicant is married or in civil partnership to a British
citizen, 3) years before the date of the application: required for applications made on the basis of residence in the
United Kingdom: required for all applicants
• Your passports OR
• Letters from employers, educational establishments or other Government Departments indicating presence
in UK.'
But I have never held a passport and again do not have 5 yrs worth of letters.
Thanks again.
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:54 am
by Jambo
Could you please provide more background on your immigration history in the UK?
On what basis were you granted ILR? How did you prove your identity?
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:21 am
by ppp333
Jambo wrote:Could you please provide more background on your immigration history in the UK?
On what basis were you granted ILR? How did you prove your identity?
Thanks Jambo,
I came to the UK in 1995 when I was 11 yrs old, with my mother as a minor in her passport. I applied for ILR in 2002, based on the 7 year Child Concession, to be considered outside the immigration rules. My ILR was granted and sent in November 2010 as an Immigration Status Document as I did/do not have a passport.
I hope this helps and thanks once again.
ppp333
what documents did you use in the end???...
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:39 pm
by bumble-beeeee
hi there,
i have the same case as you. can you tell me if you have submitted your application through to Home office yet?
what sort of documents did you submit?
i dont have a passport either, no job and havent been studying so its so hard to prove that i havent left the country in the last 5 years.
many thanks