It all seems to depend on which date the Home Office register your residency from, which also depends on the documents you submit.Tinkerbell91 wrote:
So, I am still waiting for my PR, however I know that according to the Government's article that came out on 11.07.2016 ( https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stat ... -in-the-uk ) EU nationals who have lived continuously and lawfully in the UK for at least 5 years automatically have a permanent right to reside. Home Office does no longer issue any cards as per this change - a friend of mine recently got back her documents with a letter stating that she has a PR - no card though).
So, I came to the UK in September 2016 and I will have 6 years stay in this country in September. My question is if I get the letter obtaining the PR, can I apply straight for a passport in/around September or I should still need to wait for 1 year after I receive the PR?
For example if you have been here since 26th May 2010 but you only submitted papers for 5 years, then they might only give you residency from 26th May 2011, which means you have to wait until 26th May 2017 to apply. if you did however submit paper from 26th May 2010 and thy note this date down then yes you can apply for citizenship straight.
I think it is best to do a Subject Access Request (SAR) to the Home Office once application is done to double check what date they have registered you as resident from as I rather spend £10 extra instead of risking losing £1236ish by applying too early.
Edited as I just saw this on Free Movements website;
"New premium rate phone lines for status checks (for landlords and employers, presumably) are also to be introduced costing as much as £1.23 per minute."
Perhaps we could call here rather than doing a cumbersome SAR and get a reply straight away? Anyone tried?