Naturalization eligibility period for home owner

[akodalikar]

Hi All,

Posting on behalf of a friend:

"I have entered in UK in June 2009 and got ILR in June 2014 along with dependents. I am also a home owner in UK and I heard that home owner can apply for Naturalization 9 months after ILR instead of waiting for 1 years, is it true? Could not find any link on gov.uk

All other requirements are met. The only doubt is if a home owner in UK need to wait for 9 months or 1 year post ILR for Naturalization. Please advise."

[Casa]

Not true I'm afraid. Unless the applicant is married to a British Citizen they can't apply until they have completed 12 months after receiving ILR. If they are married to a BC they would qualify after 3 years of legal residence, assuming they have been granted ILR.

[fwd079]

Related question.

I am eligible on Oct 10th, 2014 for naturalisation, can I apply 20 days before that, or how 'early' can I apply before that date please?

For me every day counts as need to buy tickets for family trip. Thanks for advice.

Regards.

[milan69]

The earliest you should be applying is October 9th as Home Office will probably receive your application the day after and that is the day your application period starts.