Citizenship Queries

[mss9025]

Hi all,

Hope this finds you well!

I've recently been granted ILR (SET-M) on the 4th of July 2025. I have been claiming IHS refunds on the basis of working in healthcare and my final 6 month period for a refund is 1st Feb 2025 to 31st July 2025. Can I please check that I can still submit for this refund although I now have ILR? I had paid IHS on my previous visa until the 10th of August 2025 (previous visa expiry date).

If I do submit this IHS refund request, can I apply for my citizenship while this is being processed in the background? I'm assuming this will be fine to do?

Any input will be highly appreciated!

Thanks!

[contorted_svy]

This query would be best placed in the ILR forum. If you are entitled to the refund there should be no issue with applying for citizenship but I do not know what are the terms of eligibility based on visa/ILR processes.