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Indefinite leave to enter child

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:01 pm
by yangchendol3
I recently arrived in UK as a indefinite leave to enter through my dad. Entered UK on 22nd dec 2018.How long we have wait to apply British citizen. I am 17years now. Will be 18 yrs this November 2019..help will be much appreciated.

Re: Indefinite leave to enter child

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:52 pm
by CR001
You will need 5 years residence to qualify for citizenship and meet all the citizenship requirements including life in the UK test and English B1.

There is no shortcut or quick route given you are almost 18.

Re: Indefinite leave to enter child

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:57 pm
by yangchendol3
Thanks for your rapid response and clear information

Re: Indefinite leave to enter child

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 3:40 pm
by secret.simon
What is the UK immigration status of your other parent? How did your father acquire his British citizenship?

Re: Indefinite leave to enter child

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:47 pm
by yangchendol3
my step mom was on tier 2 visa,he was on dependant visa. they both have now have bristish citizen. around three years ago.

Re: Indefinite leave to enter child

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:56 pm
by secret.simon
What about your other parent (own mother)?

You could try registering as a British citizen under Section 3(1) about two-three months before your 18th birthday. It is by no means guaranteed, as it is generally expected that you have lived in the Uk for at least two years. However, if you can prove that your entire family is now resident in the UK and that your future home is in the UK, you may succeed.

See page 27 onwards of the Registration as a British citizen - children guidance, with especial attention to Pages 29-30.

Re: Indefinite leave to enter child

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 3:57 pm
by yangchendol3
Hi,
My biological mother is in India. I lived with my biological father and step mother who both hold british citizen. my intention is to live here in UK with my dad.

Thank you for all your responce.