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Hello,

after an absolute nightmarish process of getting our PR we are now wondering when exactly my hysband can apply for naturalization? (I am German, my husband is Brazilian and it took us 8 months and inumerous complaint letters, calls, faxes and finally a letter from the MP to get our passports and then our documents back, so I can't say I am looking forward at having another go at dealing with the UKBA...).

The letter which came with the passport is dated 5/08/2010 (as is permit in passport), but we will complete 6 years in the UK at the end of December 2010? I know you have to have PR for 1 year to apply for passport, but is it 1 year from the date you receive your passport back or 1 year from the date you actually lawfully resided in the country?

Also, is the naturalization process as horrible as the PR one?

Many thanks!

One year from the date you automatically acquired PR. So if you began residing in the UK in Oct 05 you attain PR in Oct '10 irrespective of when the UKBA confirms it on paper.

So basically you can apply for BC in Dec '10.

Plum70 wrote:One year from the date you automatically acquired PR. So if you began residing in the UK in Oct 05 you attain PR in Oct '10 irrespective of when the UKBA confirms it on paper.

So basically you can apply for BC in Dec '10.

Plum70 still dont get it. is my assumption right based on my case..

May2010:Family Granted leave to remain in uk (5yrs visa)
May 2010: Visa expires . Application for PR using EEA4 sent in May before exp.
Dec 2010: PR granted but stamp says November 25

Family 6yrs stay will be in May.. Based on your reply above, are you saying We can Apply in May or do we have to wait till November to do this. Thank

The day you and your husband began residing in the UK as a married couple is when the residence clock began ticking. It is irrelevant when the UKBA confirmed your PR on paper.

Understand?

Plum70 wrote:The day you and your husband began residing in the UK as a married couple is when the residence clock began ticking. It is irrelevant when the UKBA confirmed your PR on paper.

Understand?

now i do thanks