Update to the Good Character Requirement in Nationality Applications
Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2023 3:46 pm
Hi Guys,
The update to the good character requirements states:
A person must be refused if they have:
• a custodial sentence of less than 12 months
• a non-custodial sentence or out-of-court disposal recorded on their criminal record
and you are not satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that they are of good
character.
Unfortunately I had a custodial sentence of 8months in October 2013 (served 3months) concurrently for 2 charges of false representation and 3points on my driving license for speeding in August 2023.
Under the old requirements, I would be eligible to apply for naturalisation in June 2024, with the new requirements, I’m not sure when I can apply or if I can apply? I’m hoping someone will be able to advice me on what to do.
Thanks.
The update to the good character requirements states:
A person must be refused if they have:
• a custodial sentence of less than 12 months
• a non-custodial sentence or out-of-court disposal recorded on their criminal record
and you are not satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that they are of good
character.
Unfortunately I had a custodial sentence of 8months in October 2013 (served 3months) concurrently for 2 charges of false representation and 3points on my driving license for speeding in August 2023.
Under the old requirements, I would be eligible to apply for naturalisation in June 2024, with the new requirements, I’m not sure when I can apply or if I can apply? I’m hoping someone will be able to advice me on what to do.
Thanks.
