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Naturalisation - qualifying period and when can I apply
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 5:09 pm
by mdakram
Forum Members,
I have a question for the immigration experts here.
I received my indefinite leave to remain in Mar 2010. In July 2010, I left the UK as I had a job opportunity in Middle East. I came back to UK in Sep 2011. I have been informed that I lost my qualifying period.
Depart from UK Arrive into UK Days outside
22-Jul-10 30-Sep-11 428
05-Oct-12 13-Nov-12 38
26-Dec-13 31-Jan-14 35
20-Sep-14 19-Oct-14 29
Please, Can someone provide the expert advise?
Regards,
Akram
Re: Qualifying period and when can I apply
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 5:21 pm
by geriatrix
mdakram wrote:I have been informed that I lost my qualifying period.
What do you mean "lost your qualifying period"? What does the letter / communication state exactly?
Re: Qualifying period and when can I apply
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 6:36 pm
by HarryJones
probably means that there is a gap of more than 180 days
Re: Qualifying period and when can I apply
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 6:44 pm
by geriatrix
HarryJones wrote:probably means that there is a gap of more than 180 days
mdakram wrote:I received my indefinite leave to remain in Mar 2010.
Either way, OP needs to explain what his post means and what his query really is about!
Re: Qualifying period and when can I apply
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 7:44 pm
by HarryJones
his explanation will make it more clear to us
Re: Qualifying period and when can I apply
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 8:31 pm
by mdakram
Apologies to the forum. My bad. I should have clarified what my question is.
In 2012, I prepared all the necessary paper work to apply for naturalisation and went to the nationality checking service. They said that I have lost my qualifying period because i was outside the country for over a year.
When earliest would I be eligible to apply is my question to the forum here?
I have been told 2016 September is the earliest, but I wanted to get some expert advise.
In the Form AN it says under "Check if you can apply"
* lived in the UK for at least the 5 years before the date of your application
* spent no more than 450 days outside the UK during those 5 years
* spent no more than 90 days outside the UK in the last 12 months
* and more....
Re: Qualifying period and when can I apply
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 8:37 pm
by CR001
I have been told 2016 September
This would be correct. One of the most important requirements too is that you were physically present in the UK on exactly the same date 5 years ago to the date that HO receives your application. If you were not, you will be refused and lose your fee.
The 5 years residence is counted backwards from the date of application.
Re: Qualifying period and when can I apply
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 10:03 pm
by mdakram
Thank you all for the replies.