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I am very sorry of this has been asked before but I could not find the exact answer.
Me and my 2 minors (11 yrs & 9 yrs ) are on ILR since last one week after 5 yrs residence route as T1 dependants. My husband has got his BC 2 days ago while my one minor born in UK was registered as BC after my husband got ILR. I want to ask if;
1. My two minors who have got ILR since last one week with me, can be registered as BC without being on ILR for 12 months?
2. If yes then what documents I need to provide with their applications?
3. Can HO say applicants for BC must spend 12 months on ILR?
4. Would these applications come under the discretion of Home Secretary?
Thanking in advance.

1. Yes.
2. See MN1 form and guidance.
3. Applies to adults naturalising under Section 6(1).
4. Yes.

Thanks a lot vinny! Just one more question please;
Can Me (Dependant Partner of PBS T1 who is British now) on ILR since one week, can be naturalised now like my minors or I have to wait for 12 months on ILR? If yes then which clause/section of BNA?
I would appreciate your kind response. Thanking in advance.

Answered in 1.

Section 3(1).

Hi vinny.
In your answer 1, Do you mean that me (adult dependant partner) can also apply for BC without being on ILR for 12 months? I was thinking this is only for the minors for the adults.

Yes, if the adult is applying under Section 6(2) as the spouse or civil partner of a British citizen.

Unfortunately, they also expect children born outside the UK to wait until at least one parent is eligible to naturalise. This effectively means that these children may have to wait for at least one year on ILR with both non-British parents too.

However, if your spouse is already British, then you may naturalise and your children may register without having to wait for one year on ILR.

Thanks a lot for your quick response. I am a bit concerned about losing BC application fee as there is no appeal option after refusal.
1. Is there any chance of refusal if me or minors have not completed 12 months on ILR under the section 6(2) and 3(1) respectively?
2. should I apply for BC first under 6(2) and then the two minors under 3(1) after getting mine?
3. should minors apply first then me?
4. me and minors at the same time? or
5. Should we all wait for one year to be 12 months on ILR?

Thanking in advance

1. No.

2. Your choice.

3. Makes no difference.

4. Yes you can apply at the same time.

5. No, not if your spouse is British.

Have you click on any of the links that vinny has provided??

Thanks a lot for the prompt answers. Yes I clicked but was confused by the vinny's statement "Unfortunately, they also expect children born outside the UK to wait until at least one parent is eligible to naturalise. This effectively means that these children may have to wait for at least one year on ILR with both non-British parents too."

Many thanks for proper guidance.

Relevant if your spouse is NOT British, which they are per your first post.