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Hi,
I got my British Citizenship in Feb 2016 following the Tier-1 (General) Migrant route. I was told that my wife, being my dependent and currently on ILR (for more than 2 years), needs to complete her stay of 5 years with me (and/or British Citizen) before applying for British Citizenship. So I wanted to know if this really is the case or can I apply for her Citizenship right now. Just to clear out (some questions you might have in mind), here is a little detail related to her case,

• UK Entry (as visitor): Dec 2010
• UK Entry (as Dependent): May 2012
• ILR Status: Oct 2014

So based on the information above, is she eligible to apply for Citizenship or does she have to wait till May 2017 for her 5 years to complete?

Looking forward to your replies, thank you in advance for any help

Regards

She could have applied as soon as you attended your ceremony and became British as spouse of BC and 3 years residence.

If wife has ILR she may may apply as soon as all requirements have been/can be met, as per Section 6(2) of BNA.
No need to hang about.

noajthan wrote:If wife has ILR she may may apply as soon as all requirements have been/can be met, as per Section 6(2) of BNA.
No need to hang about.

Thank you folks, just one question still bothering me ... doesn't Section 6(2) refers to "Spouses/civil partners of British citizens in Crown or designated service (Section 6(2) cases only)" according to Immigration Law Residence Requirements?

Since I'm not in any way involved in any Crown/Designated service, how would this apply here ... Can you please clarify.

Thank you and awaiting your replies

mobeenkhan wrote:Thank you folks, just one question still bothering me ... doesn't Section 6(2) refers to "Spouses/civil partners of British citizens in Crown or designated service (Section 6(2) cases only)" according to Immigration Law Residence Requirements?

Where did you get that incorrect idea from?

6 wrote:(2) If, on an application for naturalisation as a British citizen made by a person of full age and capacity who on the date of the application is married to a British citizen, [F1or is the civil partner of a British citizen] the Secretary of State is satisfied that the applicant fulfils the requirements of Schedule 1 for naturalisation as such a citizen under this subsection, he may, if he thinks fit, grant to him a certificate of naturalisation as such a citizen.