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When do I apply?
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 4:33 pm
by SHANKARK
Hi There,
I got indefinite leave last year on 28th March 2012. Am I safe to book an appointment for naturalisation at my council NCS on 29th March 2013?
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 4:54 pm
by CR001
Yes, provided you meet the 5 residence (or 3 years if married to a BC) qualifying requirement and are within the absence allowances and as long as you have been physically present in the UK exactly 5 years before the UKBA receives your application.
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 6:09 pm
by SHANKARK
Yes, I came into the UK under HSMP on 21st April 2007 and well within the absences during HSMP and Tier-1 (got indefinite leave satisfying this) and no absences so far after getting indefinite leave.