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sky_rise wrote: ↑

Sun Aug 21, 2022 11:07 pm

Dear Members,

Thank you for being so helpful. My partner just obtained her ILR via LR route (we are also married, I am a BC, and she was my dependent for the past 5 years.)

I have a few questions:

1. After she submits online application for naturalisation and provides fingerprints, is she free to travel abroad on her current passport?
Yes.
2. Once naturalisation application is approved, is there a specific timeline ( or time limit) by when does she need to arrange for an in person ceremony?
Review: https://www.gov.uk/citizenship-ceremonies - if arranging a private ceremony (additional fee) can be done normally at short notice.
3. When application is approved, do you get notified via post or email? (might be away)
It seems email only these days, though the council may send ceremony details by post
4. Because she naturalised on the basis of 10 years, but going to apply for naturalisation straight away, do we count back 3 years (as married to a BC) or 5 years back for being in the UK on the same date?
The only route to naturalisation is ILR, irrespective on which path that was gained. As spouse of a Brit citizen she only needs three years.
5. What do we need to submit on behalf of two referees in the application form?
Review the form: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... on_MN1.pdf

thank you!

alterhase58 wrote: ↑

Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:12 am

sky_rise wrote: ↑

Sun Aug 21, 2022 11:07 pm

Dear Members,

Thank you for being so helpful. My partner just obtained her ILR via LR route (we are also married, I am a BC, and she was my dependent for the past 5 years.)

I have a few questions:

1. After she submits online application for naturalisation and provides fingerprints, is she free to travel abroad on her current passport?
Yes.
2. Once naturalisation application is approved, is there a specific timeline ( or time limit) by when does she need to arrange for an in person ceremony?
Review: https://www.gov.uk/citizenship-ceremonies - if arranging a private ceremony (additional fee) can be done normally at short notice.
3. When application is approved, do you get notified via post or email? (might be away)
It seems email only these days, though the council may send ceremony details by post
4. Because she naturalised on the basis of 10 years, but going to apply for naturalisation straight away, do we count back 3 years (as married to a BC) or 5 years back for being in the UK on the same date?
The only route to naturalisation is ILR, irrespective on which path that was gained. As spouse of a Brit citizen she only needs three years.
5. What do we need to submit on behalf of two referees in the application form?
Review the form: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... on_MN1.pdf

thank you!

sky_rise wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 23, 2022 12:40 pm

What company does the delivery of ILR brps nowadays? Used to be DX?

sky_rise wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 30, 2022 11:19 am

Hi, thank you all for the help above. I have another question.

Today we have submitted my wife's naturalisation application, and received an email asking us to wait until it is decided whether she can use IDV App or go to the appointment. It says 7-10 working days waiting period. A few questions:

0. Does it really take that long to decide whether we can use the app or not? I don't think anyone except them can tell... you can only wait
1. Can we just decide to go in person as usual, to avoid any glitches/problems etc., and not wait for them to make a choice? I think you need to wait for their instructions
2. If we are still asked to use an app, can we use it from outside the UK (there is a chance we need to be abroad for some time before we can submit biometrics)? Another user had the same query, but I personally don't know
3. Two referee forms for naturalisation - can they be signed and sent back to us digitally/via pdf? Yes

Thanks!

sky_rise wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 30, 2022 11:19 am

0. Does it really take that long to decide whether we can use the app or not?

1. Can we just decide to go in person as usual, to avoid any glitches/problems etc., and not wait for them to make a choice?

2. If we are still asked to use an app, can we use it from outside the UK (there is a chance we need to be abroad for some time before we can submit biometrics)?

3. Two referee forms for naturalisation - can they be signed and sent back to us digitally/via pdf?

paranoidman wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 03, 2022 9:05 pm

I just applied for citizenship last week and was previously on Tier 1 Entrepreneur, and got the 2-year extension too (although I obtained my ILR through the 10-year route)....I doubt it matters whether you're still running the business or not once you have your ILR (this is just my opinion of course).

paranoidman wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 03, 2022 9:05 pm

I just applied for citizenship last week and was previously on Tier 1 Entrepreneur, and got the 2-year extension too (although I obtained my ILR through the 10-year route)....I doubt it matters whether you're still running the business or not once you have your ILR (this is just my opinion of course).

isla87 wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 03, 2022 10:45 pm

paranoidman wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 03, 2022 9:05 pm

I just applied for citizenship last week and was previously on Tier 1 Entrepreneur, and got the 2-year extension too (although I obtained my ILR through the 10-year route)....I doubt it matters whether you're still running the business or not once you have your ILR (this is just my opinion of course).

Thank you.
Are you still running that business?