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Naturalisation with PR letter
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:36 am
by CG21
Hello,
I'd like to apply for British citizenship.
I have a stamped letter with reference number from the Home Office granting me permanent residence from 2002. I don't have a card as I was under 18 at the time.
Can I apply for citizenship with this letter or do I need to get a PR card?
The options for a PR card seem to be to replace a lost copy or to apply on the five year rule but I haven't lost the letter and I already have PR.
Any feedback or experiences from people in a similar position would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Re: Naturalisation with PR letter
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:40 am
by CR001
The letter granting you PR should suffice.
Note that HO might expect you to submit evidence of continuous residence since 2002 to prove you have not lost your PR status by being out of the UK for 2 or more years.
Re: Naturalisation with PR letter
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 11:38 am
by CG21
Thanks for the reply.
I'm gathering study/employer letters at the moment. Hopefully that'll be enough.
Thanks for your help.
Re: Naturalisation with PR letter
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 11:41 am
by CR001
You will likely also need P60s or an HMRC employment history if you don't have P60s.
Re: Naturalisation with PR letter
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 12:08 pm
by CG21
Noted.
I'll make sure I have HMRC employment history to have all bases covered.
Thanks again.
Re: Naturalisation with PR letter
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 2:58 pm
by CG21
Just another question...
My letter says I have 'permanent residence' and I had a 'no time limit' stamp in my then passport.
Does this make it permanent residence or indefinite leave to remain?
Re: Naturalisation with PR letter
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 9:38 pm
by alterhase58
CG21 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 25, 2019 2:58 pm
Just another question...
My letter says I have 'permanent residence' and I had a 'no time limit' stamp in my then passport.
Does this make it permanent residence or indefinite leave to remain?
If this was given to you as an EU citizen it is PR (under EU regulations) - ILR is under UK immigration regulations (for non-EU citizens). Same concept different routes.
Re: Naturalisation with PR letter
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 11:24 pm
by Fathiasfour
CG21 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 25, 2019 12:08 pm
Noted.
I'll make sure I have HMRC employment history to have all bases covered.
Thanks again.
Hi Could you please post the form of employment history from HMRC
many thanks
Re: Naturalisation with PR letter
Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 1:45 am
by secret.simon
CG21 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 25, 2019 2:58 pm
Does this make it permanent residence or indefinite leave to remain?
CG21 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:36 am
I have a stamped letter with reference number from the Home Office granting me permanent residence from 2002.
What was the issue date of the letter?
If dated after 2006, it would be PR under the EEA Regulations. If before that date, it would be ILR under the UK Immigration Rules.