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British Citizenship - refugee but some period of overstay
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2018 5:55 am
by Rimjimrupa
Hi my questions about citizenship application.my status is refugee settlement (indefinite leave to remain) and next year I want to apply for citizenship but the problem is I’m in uk almost 10 years and before my asylum I was overstayed for few days so I wang to know is there any chance they will refuse my application though I was on refugee leave to remain and anyone got citizenship after asylum? Or anyone had similar situation like me but still got citizenship.i need genuine advice pls pls
Re: British Citizenship - refugee but some period of overstay
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2018 6:26 am
by Stnurse
I was in a similar boat as you with worries although my case is slightly different. I entered illegally but I made myself known within 24hrs.
My citizenship application took under a month to get approved. Make sure you include all the evidence from the last 5 years. Good luck.
Re: British Citizenship - refugee but some period of overstay
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:17 pm
by Zeebro44
Hi can u tell me I was overstay just 9 months I explains all situation when I was in court and I apply asylum by my self like I go home office and made asylum and they detain me and they grant me asylum just in 20 days what I do now explained again or just apply with 5 years evidence ??