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Hi there,

I am trying to register my 2 year old son as a British Citizen using the MN1 form. I have received my Indefinite Leave to Remain in February this year and my husband is a Polish Citizen (without ILR).

My query is this, I tried to book an appointment at one of the NCS centres as I do not want to post off my passport and after asking me loads of questions about my husband they have now said that I need to get confirmation from UKBA that I am eligible to apply??

I keep telling them that I am applying for him under MY IRL status and should have nothing to do with my husband because as far as I am aware only ONE parent needs to be settled?

Can someone please confim that whether I am able to go ahead with the application regardless of my husbands status?

Thank you so much for reading.

Assuming that your child is born here you are eligible to apply for your child registration as a British Citizen...

yes he was born here. I will call them back and try to book the appointment again.
Thank you

just dont tell them about your husband immigration status

Ask them to call the HO if they are not sure. You can also try another NCS.

Only one parent needs to be settled.

Thank you for all your replies, I was sure that only one parent needed to be settled but when the lady was so persistent I thought that I had better check in case I was wrong.

I have just tried to make another appointment at the NCS centre and now they are telling me that If I do not apply for my citizenship at the same time I am applying for my sons (which I cant do because I only received ILR in Feb) then his application is discretionary and will not necessarily be succesful.

Is this true?

This is only true if your child was born abroad (which is not your case). Maybe worth checking another NCS in your area... They don't seem to be very knowledgable.

I think that may be the best idea! Thank you for your reply