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When to apply for naturalization

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 12:30 pm
by becomingukcitizen
Hello all immigration gurus,

I need your assistance on applying for my naturalization.

I came to this country on 15-Sep-2004 and got my ILR on 19-Aug-2009(applied 24 days before 15-Sep-2009 as it is allowed)

Now i want to apply for my naturalization.

My question is can I apply after 19-Aug-2010 or i have to apply after 15-Sep-2010??

Re: When to apply for naturalization

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 1:06 pm
by beeba
becomingukcitizen wrote:Hello all immigration gurus,

I need your assistance on applying for my naturalization.

I came to this country on 15-Sep-2004 and got my ILR on 19-Aug-2009(applied 24 days before 15-Sep-2009 as it is allowed)

Now i want to apply for my naturalization.

My question is can I apply after 19-Aug-2010 or i have to apply after 15-Sep-2010??
On or after 15 sep 2010, if you are not married to a BC.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/briti ... uirements/

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 2:41 pm
by becomingukcitizen
thanks for your response

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 3:58 pm
by mansawant
Hi,

Why to wait until September. The OP has entered UK in September 2004 and got ILT in August 09 and he can apply after one year from his date of receiving ILR as he has already compltered qualifying residence period of 5 years.

Manish

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 7:25 pm
by geriatrix
On/after 19 August 2010, if not applying for naturalisation as spouse of British citizen and if standard requirements are met.



regards

Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:29 pm
by beeba
sushdmehta wrote:On/after 19 August 2010, if not applying for naturalisation as spouse of British citizen and if standard requirements are met.



regards
My apologies thats correct On/after 19 August 2010 as OP has already completed 5 years.

Regards.

Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 7:13 am
by becomingukcitizen
hi all,
thanks a lot for all your responses. i called home office yesterday after calling 0845.... number several times finally i managed to speak to some one. what she said was iam eligible to apply after 19Aug2010, but she is not ready to confirm anything, all she says is "according to what you have told me you are eligible" and when i asked her can I apply then she says its up to you to decide. they are not ready to confirm anything.
but anyways since you guys have confirmed that iam eligible to apply after 19Aug2010 i will call NCS and book an appointment.
i am asssuming OP = Original Post, correct me if i am wrong.

Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 7:19 am
by becomingukcitizen
one quick question.
for the naturalization are the below documents sufficient or anything else are required

1) Passport
2) Life in UK test certificate
3) P60s
and Fees offcourse

Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:49 am
by beeba
becomingukcitizen wrote:one quick question.
for the naturalization are the below documents sufficient or anything else are required

1) Passport
2) Life in UK test certificate
3) P60s
and Fees offcourse

P60s required only if you are applying under European Economic Area and Swiss nationals


Evidence of exercising treaty rights for five years
We require evidence to cover the relevant five-year period. You should provide:

P60 tax certificates; or;
an employer's letter confirming employment; or
a benefits letter confirming job seekers' allowance claimed; or
a benefits letter confirming incapacity benefit claimed; or
documentary evidence confirming pension received.


http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/briti ... documents/

Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 10:12 pm
by becomingukcitizen
thanks for the info. one of my friend said they took P60s from him, hence my question.... anyway i have booked my appointment with the NCS on 19Aug2010

Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 10:17 pm
by beeba
becomingukcitizen wrote:thanks for the info. one of my friend said they took P60s from him, hence my question.... anyway i have booked my appointment with the NCS on 19Aug2010
Good Luck.

Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 5:08 pm
by becomingukcitizen
thank you

Re: When to apply for naturalization

Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 10:51 pm
by rajkumar121
beeba wrote:
becomingukcitizen wrote:Hello all immigration gurus,

I need your assistance on applying for my naturalization.

I came to this country on 15-Sep-2004 and got my ILR on 19-Aug-2009(applied 24 days before 15-Sep-2009 as it is allowed)

Now i want to apply for my naturalization.

My question is can I apply after 19-Aug-2010 or i have to apply after 15-Sep-2010??
On or after 15 sep 2010, if you are not married to a BC.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/briti ... uirements/
my friend got his ILR on June 2010 for 10 year long residency he is married to a BC. is that mean he can apply for BC now ? he dont have to wait till next June ?

Re: When to apply for naturalization

Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 10:18 pm
by f2k
rajkumar121 wrote:
beeba wrote:
becomingukcitizen wrote:Hello all immigration gurus,

I need your assistance on applying for my naturalization.

I came to this country on 15-Sep-2004 and got my ILR on 19-Aug-2009(applied 24 days before 15-Sep-2009 as it is allowed)

Now i want to apply for my naturalization.

My question is can I apply after 19-Aug-2010 or i have to apply after 15-Sep-2010??
On or after 15 sep 2010, if you are not married to a BC.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/briti ... uirements/
my friend got his ILR on June 2010 for 10 year long residency he is married to a BC. is that mean he can apply for BC now ? he dont have to wait till next June ?
Yes he can now apply.

Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 10:22 pm
by becomingukcitizen
i applied for my Citizenship on 19-Aug-2010 and have not recieved any acknowledgment from them, i know it wont be coming this sooner... just to know what are the standard time scales??