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When can i apply for naturalisation?

Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2011 12:50 pm
by peppekalle
I was given ILR this month after winning my appeal on 14year rule.Can someone please tell me when i can apply for naturalization is it after 1 year or after 3 years ?

Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2011 2:53 pm
by geriatrix
Unless married to a British citizen,
1. After 5 years of "lawful" stay in the UK, and
2. No earlier than 12 months after being granted settlement, unless discretion can be applied to your case.