With regards to
applying for citizenship with a previous history of overstaying, I am copying some helpful comments from this other thread
https://www.immigrationboards.com/viewt ... y#p2175941
If all three factors below apply:
"The person is applying for naturalisation as a British citizen, or registration as a British citizen under s.4(2), Section 6(1) or 6(2) of the BNA 1981 after 28 June 2022
that person holds indefinite leave to enter or remain (ILE or ILR, also known as settlement) in the UK
no concerns (for example, regarding the person’s character) have arisen since the grant of settlement which might cast doubt on the decision"
then they may disregard the overstay periods when assessing good character during the 10- year period prior to the application."
However, when these three factors do not apply, then:
"Therefore, applications where it remains appropriate to consider immigration breaches relating to lawful residence, alongside other good character factors, may include but are not limited to:
where historic information has come to light which, had it been known at the time of granting settlement, may have led to refusal
where something occurred after the grant of settlement to indicate revocation of that status may be appropriate
applications to naturalise as a British overseas territory citizen
Immigration breaches that do not relate to lawful residence (for example working in breach of conditions, hiring illegal workers, or failure to observe reporting requirements) must still be considered."
See naturalisation as British citizen by discretion (page 51)
This seems to indicate that an overstayer in the last 10 years would not receive citizenship if there is another factor to cast doubt on their character. However if there is no other factor to doubt their character then they may be granted citizenship.
