Tier 5 to Register for Citizenship

[indigojoy]

Hi,

I'm currently on a Tier 5 Temporary Work Visa that expires in September. I now want to register for Citizenship which I believe I can do as my Dad is British (parents weren't married when I was born in Australia so it did not automatically pass on to me etc etc.).

The processing time on Gov.uk is stated at around 6 months. Do you think it's likely my application will be processed in time? If not is there anyway I can get a bridging visa so I can continue working and living in the UK?

Thanks very much!

[Casa]

How did your father obtain his British citizenship? As you are over the age of 18 I believe you will have submit a UKF application. CR001 knows more about this route and there is currently a thread running on the forum. http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... 91617.html

6 months may be over-optimistic and a Tier-5 visa cannot be extended from within the UK apart from when switching to a spouse settlement visa.
Here's the link to the UKF application info.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... e_2015.pdf

[indigojoy]

He was born in the UK to British parents. I am over 18 so will have to submit a UKF application.
Thanks so much for the link- very helpful!

[Casa]

Come back if you have any questions. Note the requirement to submit evidence of biological father.

[indigojoy]

I just need to submit both of our birth certificates (as he's listed on mine) , correct?

[Casa]

I just need to submit both of our birth certificates (as he's listed on mine) , correct?

Correct.

[CR001]

You should have applied sooner.

Try and get your application submitted as soon as possible. Some are coming back as approved within a couple of months. If you have all the supporting documents ready, apply.

You can also apply for this from your home country, so not a lost cause if you don't have time etc.

[Casa]

You will also need to submit a copy of your father's passport.