do i qualify for naturalisation
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 6:23 pm
I have lived in the country since 17th the October 2000. Am a hospital doctor and have been employed in NHS since arrival. Initially on Permit free training and since 18th September 2008 under General Tier1- HSMP visa. I would finish 5 years in October 2013. I do not currently hold a ILR or PR.
I am however married to a French national and have 2 children who are French nationals as well and are resident and schooled here.
In the last 8 years, except for 2 maternity leaves( 1 year each) which I spent abroad, I have not been away from the country.
I intend to take the Life in the UK test next week.
As part of the application process for HSMP, my knowledge in English language has been proved.
Do I qualify to apply for naturalisation or do I need to apply for ILR first. And if I do how long do I need to be on ILR before I qualify to apply for naturalisation.
Regards,
I am however married to a French national and have 2 children who are French nationals as well and are resident and schooled here.
In the last 8 years, except for 2 maternity leaves( 1 year each) which I spent abroad, I have not been away from the country.
I intend to take the Life in the UK test next week.
As part of the application process for HSMP, my knowledge in English language has been proved.
Do I qualify to apply for naturalisation or do I need to apply for ILR first. And if I do how long do I need to be on ILR before I qualify to apply for naturalisation.
Regards,