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As she has ILR and is living in the U.K. I see no reason why she couldn't be registered under section 3(1) of the Act now.craig_m67 wrote: We've been in the UK two years.
We're not married, although have successfully proved twice now 2+2yrs (visa then ILR) as cohabiting as married partners.
I want to confirm if we can register her for naturalisation (citizenship then passport) on form MN1 now, or if we have to wait another year (making three years residency) as I'm ‘only’ British by descent.
Five years.And while I have your attention, does my (unmarried opposite gender) partner/spouse have to wait five years – or can she apply after three like married and civil partnered types.
Section 3(1) is for a whole variety of cases, not just the one you mention. As a general rule, if a child is eligible for British citizenship except for father not being married to the mother, then child can normally be registered under section 3(1).craig_m67 wrote: I don't think we can use Section 3(1) as this is for children whose parents are applying for British Citizenship.
Obviously it should never be the sole reason to get married, but if you are committed to a shared life together, maybe there's no better time than now to make it official?Her mother will not be able to apply for BC for another three years (unless we marry).
I don't know where you get the idea thaty being married would help your partner keep her ILR. There is really only one safe way to keep open options to return to the U.K. and that is for her to become a British citizen.So I'm left with section 3(2) or 3(5). Will it make any difference (to her application) that i'm BC by descent??
We have no immediate plan to marry. However, we're not against the idea as it would mean freedom to settle in the EU or return to Aust. if required (older parents, family etc) without losing ILR.
Why do you ask, does this have an impact on my daughters BC ??