Child Rules for BC application

[aa927]

Hi,

Chid 1: 12 years old, born abroad, lived in UK since 2.5 years old. Has ILR.
Child 2: 8 years old, born in UK, has ILR, born before parents got ILR
Child 3: 3 years old, born abroad, has ILR, born after parents got ILR
Child 4: not yet born but will be born in UK, parents have ILR

So for child 4 I can apply for BC directly, correct?
For Child 2, who was born in the UK and we got ILR after, then I need to apply via MN1?

What about the other two kids? Child 3 we already had ILR but he was born abroad. Child 1 was born abroad before we relocated to the UK.

Thanks in advance for your help and clarification..

[vinny]

Child 1. May register, subject to discretion, at the same time or after parent's naturalisation.
Child 2. Entitled to register, after a parent is granted ILR.
Child 3. Same as child 1.
Child 4. Automatically British.

[aa927]

Thanks so much for your reply.

So:

Child 1. May register, subject to discretion, at the same time or after parent's naturalisation. Apply when parents apply for british citizenship?
Child 2. Entitled to register after a parent is granted ILR. Use this? https://www.gov.uk/get-a-child-passport/who-can-apply
Child 3. Same as child 1.
Child 4. Automatically British. Use this? https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... n-form-mn1

[vinny]

Child 1. Yes.
Child 2. No. Child is not yet British and, therefore, may not apply for a British passport until granted registration.
Child 4. No. Child may apply for British passport directly.

[aa927]

Oh sorry I think I confused the links. You use form MN1 to register a child right?

[vinny]

Yes.

[aa927]

When you are applying for British citizenship as parents you use form AN, right? So when you need to apply for kids not born in the UK for british citizenship, do you include them with you on form AN or are they separate?

Does each member of the family require their own application, or is it one for everyone?

Thanks for clarifying!

[CR001]

When you are applying for British citizenship as parents you use form AN, right? So when you need to apply for kids not born in the UK for british citizenship, do you include them with you on form AN or are they separate? There is no 'dependent' aspect to citizenship. Form AN for adults and form MN1 for children under 18 years of age.

Does each member of the family require their own application, or is it one for everyone? Each person applying must complete their own form and pay a fee. Each person applying must meet all the requirements individually on their own.

Thanks for clarifying!

[aa927]

Hi,

I'm sorry I still don't understand how to apply for my kids who were not born in the UK. I did my daughters application MN1 under section 1(3) because she was born in the UK and we both have ILR. But then my eldest child was born before we moved to the UK and I don't know what section he would be under because neither of us has citizenship. His ILR expires in May 2017 so I really want to get his application in. And then I have my youngest who was born abroad but we already had ILR. Don't know what section he would be under either?

[aa927]

What are the residency requirements for a minor under MN1?

[secret.simon]

What is the UK immigration status of the other parent?

[CR001]

by aa927 » Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:37 pm
What are the residency requirements for a minor under MN1?

There aren't any. If born abroad, they must hold ILR. If over the age of 13, they require 2 years residence. If this question relates to your 12 year old child, you can apply now with your application. The application will be a Section 3(1) application.

Also please keep ALL your questions in this topic. It is not necessary to start a new topic with each question you have.

[CR001]

What is the UK immigration status of the other parent?

Whole family hold ILR.

[aa927]

Ok thanks, will keep questions to this topic.

So eldest will be under section 3(1), also youngest? We all currently have ILR, have had it since 2012. Eldest's ILR is expiring in May of this year.

[secret.simon]

By definition, ILR does not expire. It is indefinite.

All children born outside the UK will have to apply under Section 3(1), with at least one parent applying for naturalisation or already having British citizenship. CR001 has pointed out the other requirements. Children over 10 years of age also need to meet the good character requirements.

[vinny]

Although the ILE entry clearance or BRP may expire, the Indefinite Leave status doesn't, unless the holder has been absent from the UK for over two years..

[CR001]

So eldest will be under section 3(1), also youngest? We all currently have ILR, have had it since 2012. Eldest's ILR is expiring in May of this year.

Child 1. May register, subject to discretion, at the same time or after parent's naturalisation.
Child 2. Entitled to register, after a parent is granted ILR.
Child 3. Same as child 1.
Child 4. Automatically British.

Do click on the links that vinny already provided.

[aa927]

By definition, ILR does not expire. It is indefinite.

All children born outside the UK will have to apply under Section 3(1), with at least one parent applying for naturalisation or already having British citizenship. CR001 has pointed out the other requirements. Children over 10 years of age also need to meet the good character requirements.

All of our cards have a valid until dates. Two of the kids ones expire in May 2017. The adults are until 2022. But they also say:

Type of permit
settlement

Remarks
Indefinite Leave to Remain

[aa927]

Would a three year old require the two referrals?

[CR001]

All applicants for citizenship require the referees.

[aa927]

Although the ILE entry clearance or BRP may expire, the Indefinite Leave status doesn't, unless the holder has been absent from the UK for over two years..

So when you reach the valid to dates on your residence card are you supposed to apply for a replacement? https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... rmit-brprc

Does owning a home in the UK help towards the two year rule for ILR? And if you own a home but return for short visits is that acceptable under the ILR rules?

[secret.simon]

See similar thread on ILR and how staying outside the UK can affect it.

[aa927]

Thanks.

Still not clear on what I'm supposed to do when the valid until date is reached on the BRP card?

[aa927]

For children applying under section 3(1), do you have to provide proof of residence in the Uk? Also, what qualifies as that proof for a child?

Other documents required would be:

- British Passport photo
-Child's birth certificate
-Child's passport
-parent's marriage certificate

Is that everything?

[CR001]

For children applying under section 3(1), do you have to provide proof of residence in the Uk? Also, what qualifies as that proof for a child? No, passports are sufficient.

Other documents required would be:

- British Passport photo
-Child's birth certificate
-Child's passport
-parent's marriage certificate

Is that everything?