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When can I apply for BC after ILR?
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 4:14 pm
by shuttlespy
Dear friends
I applied and got my ILR in July 2013
When is the earliest I can apply for Naturalisation? Can I apply is June'14 or should wait till July'14?
thanks
Re: When can I apply for BC after ILR?
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 5:04 pm
by CR001
July 2014 after you have held ILR for exactly 12 months.
There is no 28 rule for naturalisation.
Re: When can I apply for BC after ILR?
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 5:32 pm
by shuttlespy
CR001 wrote:July 2014 after you have held ILR for exactly 12 months.
There is no 28 rule for naturalisation.
Thanks CR001
Re: When can I apply for BC after ILR?
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:16 pm
by CR001
Just make sure that by the date UKBA receives your application, you were physically present in the UK exactly 5 years before at the start of the qualifying period or 3 years if applying as spouse of BC. Holidays abroad is included in this fundamental requirement.