Naturalisation - proof of residency help.

[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

[Jambo]

Have you checked the form AN for the evidence needed? For naturalisation application, a passport is enough as evidence of lawful residence.

[ppp333]

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.

[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?

[ppp333]

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

[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