discretion over 12 months indefinit leave stay

[M.Ham]

Hello,

One of the requirement to apply for British citizenship by naturalisation is" had indefinite leave to stay in the UK for the last 12 months"

Questions:
1 - May discretion be exercised over this requirement? E.g. being stateless, work requires travel, etc?
2- What is the earliest date I can submit the naturalisation application? I was told by someone that I can apply 90 days before I complete 12 months staying with the indefinite leave. Is that correct?

Many thanks in advance.

[CR001]

You will have to wait the full 12 months on ILR (unless you are married to a British Citizen).

Also, there is no 'early grace' period for Naturalization like there is for ILR.

[M.Ham]

Many thanks for the quick response and the information.

Best wishes