7 year old daughter's British Citizenship

[manjree]

Hi,

I just got ILR couple of days ago and need to apply for my 7 years old daughter's british citizenship who was born in the UK. I left her with my parents since the age of 10 months when I got seperated from my husband in 2005 and came to the UK with my son (now 14 yrs old) to complete my PhD that I was persueing at that time.

Her father is living in India though have no contact with the child. He filed children custody case in 2007 and I got stay order on that at that time and the case is still under saty order from last 4 years.

I need to know if there are any complecations in getting her citizenship because of that even though it is an entitlement.

Thanks for all your help.

[Jambo]

The MN1 form requires a consent from both parents or the parent responsible for the child. In any case, not having consent is not a reason for refusal as this as you mentioned is entitlement under section 1(3).

[manjree]

Thanks for your reply.

I am wondering how important is it to give the reason why you can't provide the consent of the other parent?

I am applying via a solicitor and have been asked by her to provide the details of Indian family law about the situation. Just wondering if It is necessary to explain all this in there.

Thanks...

[geriatrix]

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