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Hello all, help needed I want to apply for British citizenship for my daughter who is 10 years old, she was born here, but I received ILR after she was born. On the guidance notes it states I need to prove she has lived here continously for at least the first 10 years of her life, which she . However I only have proof of her residence through he primary school, from reception age (5 years old) upwards, how can I prove she lived here from birth to five years continously, as she was with me during her baby and toddler years so no formal confirmation available as I have had from her primary school.

The MN1 form clearly states it should not be filled out if child has lived in the UK for at least 10 years, which she has

I managed to get her medical records, which show visits to the GP and her immunisations, but there is a gap between 2002 and 2003 when I have no proof.

will her application for registration be unsuccessful?
any suggestions as to how i can get round this ?

Thank you in advance

If you have ILR, there is no need to go into all this trouble.

Form T is intended for cases that the parents have not obtained ILR (either because of a legal or illegal stay).

What you need to fill in is form MN1. Where does it say it should not be used if the child lived in the UK until the age of 10? The MN1 guide says "If a child lives in the United Kingdom for the first 10 years of his or her life, an application can be made under section 1(4), even if the parents are not settled." This is not your case.

Apply using form MN1. The section you apply under is section 1(3).

The documents required to support the application are her BC birth certificate (with you named as the parent) and your passport with ILR in it. That's all.

Jambo is correct. Form T registration is only used if a parent has not acquired British citizenship or ILR, OR if the child has turned 18 and it's too late to use form MN1.

Section 1(3) registration is much simpler and is preferable if the requirements are met.

Thank you for your replies, but I'm not sure if I can use Form MN1 by what the nationality act 1981 states

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/61

please could anyone read it, because it says if the child has reached 10 years old

Child has a choice.

Hello again, just thought I'd let you know I managed to talk to someone from the NCS and they conformed what you all said MN1 form it is. My appointment is today! Thanks for your advice