Past overstaying

[gab3x]

Has anyone here who overstayed in the past and submitted their application after 1st of May been given a decision?

[contorted_svy]

Is overstaying the only factor against your good character? Why asking about applications submitted after th 1st May? the guidance wasn't updated lately on this aspect.

[gab3x]

The new guidelines count breaches of immigration rules such as overstaying or illegal working as not having a time limit since May 2025 where previously a 10 year rule existed

[secret.simon]

Can you provide a link to the new guidelines that you are referring to?

I can't seem to find anything newer than the February 2025 guidance.

[contorted_svy]

You didn't answer my previous question regarding other factors against your good character. As secret.simon also said, there hasn't been a change in guidance for citizenship since last February.

[gab3x]

Hi Simon, I was away.. yes, you are right, no update since February.. my error

[contorted_svy]

Can you elaborate more on your situation? When was your overstay, and do you have any other adverse factors against your good character?

[gab3x]

I overstayed for 10 years following unsuccessful asylum application-from 1998 to 2008. I was just a young man and didn’t know better. I left on my own accord. A year after leaving I wanted to come for a wedding but was refused entry. I later came legally via EU route in 2018, have settled status. Should be just that.

[contorted_svy]

As you left of your own accord more than 10 years ago, it should be fine. Just explain that you regret your past mistakes and that your current history is clean.