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Citizenship - Apply and Absences

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 8:19 pm
by asimshah
Hi Guys
Need help please confused Need some urgent help please
I got ILR In January 2015 so I can apply for naturalization in January 2016?
I can spent maximum 90 days outside UK in first 12 Months after getting ILR?
My concern is when I apply Naturalization in January 2016 can i spent more time outside UK before getting the naturalization( While HO is deciding the application) the limit for 90 Days is only for first 12 Months?
Due to my business I need to travel a lot outside UK I am suffering a lot due to this 90 Days Limit?
Please guide me will highly appreciate your prompt replies
Regards

Re: Citizenship - Apply and Absences

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 8:31 pm
by CR001
The absence limit in the 12 months before applying for ILR is calculated up to the date of application.

If you travel AFTER you have applied, these will not be counted in the absence limit of 90 days in last 12 months.

Re: Citizenship - Apply and Absences

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:09 pm
by asimshah
CR001 wrote:The absence limit in the 12 months before applying for ILR is calculated up to the date of application.

If you travel AFTER you have applied, these will not be counted in the absence limit of 90 days in last 12 months.
Thanks a lot for your prompt reply A
is there any time limit like when we applied for ILR we can apply 28 days in advance is it with Citizenship as well

Re: Citizenship - Apply and Absences

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:54 pm
by CR001
No, there is no '28 days before' concession for citizenship. You need to have ILR for a full 12 months before you can apply. The only time you do not need to wait 12 months is if you are married to a British citizen and have 3 years legal residence which includes any length of ILR.