The right time to apply for Naturalisation

[baaghi]

Hi Guys,

I have searched the forum for couple of pages but couldn't find the right information.

My wife has received her ILR (thru PEO) this week and I am due to apply for my ILR in post. However, going through the citizenship rules I am a bit worried now.

Can somebody please clarify:

If I apply my ILR through post and it takes 4 months to come back - Am i supposed to wait 12 months from the date when i receive my ILR = which means I'll be waiting for 4 + 12, eventually 16 months before I apply for naturalisation ???

Sorry if it sounds confusing, just want to know if the processing time of ILR is taken into consideration or I can apply through PEO to cut the whole chase.

Thanks for the help.

[CR001]

It will be 12 months from the date you are granted ILR before you can apply for citizenship. You will obviously get ILR quicker if you apply in person.