Preperation for Naturalisation application to become British Citizen

[msx273]

Dear Mods and Experts,

By the grace of almigty ALLAH, I got my ILR settled status through Tier 1 E 200k Route in October 2024.

I want to be prepared with documents and details neccesary to apply

Could please tell us the documents neeed to apply, I was filling the naturalisation application and have few questions in regards to it

My parents names are slightly different in my current passport , do i have to mention the correct name on naturalisation application or can I correct i while i apply for British passport ?

for Trips outside the UK, do I need to mention it since the grant of ILR or I need to mentioned all previous travels ?

Can I add my HO reference from ILR in the naturatlisation application form for caseworker to make his/her work easy ?

For Referee, is there any specific requiements ?

Thanks in advance

[CR001]

I want to be prepared with documents and details neccesary to apply

Obviously you don't qualify to apply yet.

Could please tell us the documents neeed to apply, I was filling the naturalisation application and have few questions in regards to it

Have you taken the time to read the Form AN Guidance Notes??

My parents names are slightly different in my current passport , do i have to mention the correct name on naturalisation application or can I correct i while i apply for British passport ?

Your parents names are irrelevant for naturalisation or passport application. Their names will NOT be in your British passport.

for Trips outside the UK, do I need to mention it since the grant of ILR or I need to mentioned all previous travels ?

Naturalisation is based on the 5 years immediately prior to date of application.

Can I add my HO reference from ILR in the naturatlisation application form for caseworker to make his/her work easy ?

You need to complete the form and put the information it asks for. It has nothing to do with 'making a caseworkers job easier'!! You either meet the requirements or you don't, it is as simple as that!!

For Referee, is there any specific requiements ?

Read the guidance notes!!

[msx273]

Thank yoy CR001,

Can you pleas give me the link of AN Guidance , since I got my ILR in 2024 october, im eligile to apply on November 2025 as long as i dont spend 90 days outside UK right

Thanks

I want to be prepared with documents and details neccesary to apply

Obviously you don't qualify to apply yet.

Could please tell us the documents neeed to apply, I was filling the naturalisation application and have few questions in regards to it

Have you taken the time to read the Form AN Guidance Notes??

My parents names are slightly different in my current passport , do i have to mention the correct name on naturalisation application or can I correct i while i apply for British passport ?

Your parents names are irrelevant for naturalisation or passport application. Their names will NOT be in your British passport.

for Trips outside the UK, do I need to mention it since the grant of ILR or I need to mentioned all previous travels ?

Naturalisation is based on the 5 years immediately prior to date of application.

Can I add my HO reference from ILR in the naturatlisation application form for caseworker to make his/her work easy ?

You need to complete the form and put the information it asks for. It has nothing to do with 'making a caseworkers job easier'!! You either meet the requirements or you don't, it is as simple as that!!

For Referee, is there any specific requiements ?

Read the guidance notes!!

[alterhase58]

Here is the UKVI guidance for naturalisation:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... n-guidance

[msx273]

Thank you so much,

I will apply for fill the application and keep ready now and will submt around end of october 2025 whch I complete my 1 year

Here is the UKVI guidance for naturalisation:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... n-guidance

[msx273]

Dear Mods and Experts,

Does My son under 18 and my wife have to wait for 1 year after getting ILR to apply for British citizenship or can they apply straight away after ILR as a child and spouse of British citizen ( Under me )

What would be correct form for naturalisation for them

Thanks

[alterhase58]

Yes they can apply immediately.

Wife form AN online and
Adds child at the end of her application and system adjusts for form MN1.

[CR001]

Dear Mods and Experts,

Does My son under 18 and my wife have to wait for 1 year after getting ILR to apply for British citizenship or can they apply straight away after ILR as a child and spouse of British citizen ( Under me )

What would be correct form for naturalisation for them

Thanks

You are not British yet and can't even apply until October 2025 so unsure why you are asking this question now when you aren't anywhere near to becoming a British citizen.

[msx273]

For preperation , knowledge and unerstanding the process CR001

Thanks

Dear Mods and Experts,

Does My son under 18 and my wife have to wait for 1 year after getting ILR to apply for British citizenship or can they apply straight away after ILR as a child and spouse of British citizen ( Under me )

What would be correct form for naturalisation for them

Thanks

You are not British yet and can't even apply until October 2025 so unsure why you are asking this question now when you aren't anywhere near to becoming a British citizen.

[CR001]

Depends when your family qualifies for ILR and when you become British and whether your spouse meets the 3 year requirements for citizenship.

Citizenship applications can take up to 6 months, sometimes longer.

[msx273]

We all came ot UK in Sep / Oct 2019 and living her continuously with less time spent outside UK

I was in Tier 1 E visa and my wife and son as my depdent.

Depends when your family qualifies for ILR and when you become British and whether your spouse meets the 3 year requirements for citizenship.

Citizenship applications can take up to 6 months, sometimes longer.

[CR001]

Your route to ilr is completely irrelevant.

She can apply for citizenship without waiting 12 months on ILR if you are British and she meets all the requirements based on 3 years residence.

If they got ilr at the same time as you, then you can all apply for citizenship once you have held ilr for 12 months.

[msx273]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it

Your route to ilr is completely irrelevant.

She can apply for citizenship without waiting 12 months on ILR if you are British and she meets all the requirements based on 3 years residence.

If they got ilr at the same time as you, then you can all apply for citizenship once you have held ilr for 12 months.

[lolo2]

I want to be prepared with documents and details neccesary to apply

Also for citizenship you don't need to submit the bunch of documents that you likely submitted for ILR or previous visas.

Naturalisation is not an immigration application, it's a very straightforward process with an online form that guides with simple and clear instructions. No need to attach a pile of documents or any extraordinary details.

[msx273]

Thank you Lolo, much appreciated.

The important documets for citiezenship i see is referees.

I will use my previos shop landlord for one of the reference whom I know over 3 years and other I will have to find one

Thanks

I want to be prepared with documents and details neccesary to apply

Also for citizenship you don't need to submit the bunch of documents that you likely submitted for ILR or previous visas.

Naturalisation is not an immigration application, it's a very straightforward process with an online form that guides with simple and clear instructions. No need to attach a pile of documents or any extraordinary details.

[msx273]

Dear Mods and Experts,

I breached the immigration law by doing extra hours of work on student visa and got deported 2010, now I have got ILR with all the history clearly explained to HO, will it have any effect on my BC application ??

[contorted_svy]

When did your situation become regular i.e. when did you get a valid visa after this happened?

[msx273]

Deported in 2010

Applied for visit visa on 2017 and 2018 and both got approved

Applied for tier 1 e on 2019 and entered uk in 2019

Got extension in July 2023

Got ILR in Oct 2024

I didn’t hide deportation or previous immigration history at any of my applications

When did your situation become regular i.e. when did you get a valid visa after this happened?

[contorted_svy]

I would wait until 2027 when you obtained a valid visa again to return to the UK as deportation is quite a serious matter.

[msx273]

I would wait until 2027 when you obtained a valid visa again to return to the UK as deportation is quite a serious matter.

[msx273]

I was deported 14 years ago and I never hid my immigration status in any uk applications

I would wait until 2027 when you obtained a valid visa again to return to the UK as deportation is quite a serious matter.

[contorted_svy]

I am not entirely sure about this - however review the guidance https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... racter.pdf

Illegal entry
Where you are not disregarding immigration breaches relating to lawful residence, if
a person has previously entered the UK illegally, it will normally be appropriate to
refuse the application for citizenship if the illegal entry is confirmed as having
occurred during the preceding 10 years. If the date of entry cannot be confirmed, or if
the person subsequently goes to ground, or absconds, the period of 10 years starts
from the date on which the person last brought themselves to or came to the
attention of the Home Office.
Failure to comply with immigration requirements may be evidenced by service of a
notice of liability to administrative removal. The IS151A liability to administrative
removal notice was replaced on 6 April 2015 by a RED.0001 form, or where an application is also being refused at the same time, by a single decision notice which
incorporates a notice of liability to removal. However, given the length of residence
an applicant requires in order to apply for citizenship, IS151As will continue to be
relevant until early 2025. This can show that a person came to notice as someone
who breached the conditions of their leave, remained in the UK unlawfully without
leave, or entered the UK illegally. Relevant Home Office database records such as
Atlas, should be checked to see why the liability notice was served.

I am not entirely sure how to interpret the highlighted part above - to me the safest bet is to wait 10 years since you lawfully re entered but I could be wrong.

Note that most of the guidance specifically on deportation is classified so we don't have much input on how it is considered.

Regardless on when you apply I would make efforts to show that your character has changed - eg through volunteering in the community.

[msx273]

Thank you so much

For now i dont need to arrange for any documents except two British referees right

I am not entirely sure about this - however review the guidance https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... racter.pdf

Illegal entry
Where you are not disregarding immigration breaches relating to lawful residence, if
a person has previously entered the UK illegally, it will normally be appropriate to
refuse the application for citizenship if the illegal entry is confirmed as having
occurred during the preceding 10 years. If the date of entry cannot be confirmed, or if
the person subsequently goes to ground, or absconds, the period of 10 years starts
from the date on which the person last brought themselves to or came to the
attention of the Home Office.
Failure to comply with immigration requirements may be evidenced by service of a
notice of liability to administrative removal. The IS151A liability to administrative
removal notice was replaced on 6 April 2015 by a RED.0001 form, or where an application is also being refused at the same time, by a single decision notice which
incorporates a notice of liability to removal. However, given the length of residence
an applicant requires in order to apply for citizenship, IS151As will continue to be
relevant until early 2025. This can show that a person came to notice as someone
who breached the conditions of their leave, remained in the UK unlawfully without
leave, or entered the UK illegally. Relevant Home Office database records such as
Atlas, should be checked to see why the liability notice was served.

I am not entirely sure how to interpret the highlighted part above - to me the safest bet is to wait 10 years since you lawfully re entered but I could be wrong.

Note that most of the guidance specifically on deportation is classified so we don't have much input on how it is considered.

Regardless on when you apply I would make efforts to show that your character has changed - eg through volunteering in the community.

[contorted_svy]

It depends on when you intend to apply. Referee declarations should be dated in the last month leading to the application.

[msx273]

I got my ILR in October 2024 so Im planning to apply for naturalisation by October 2025 or few months after

So I just need referee declarations ?

It depends on when you intend to apply. Referee declarations should be dated in the last month leading to the application.