PBS Dependant One Year Rule on ILR - (Main Sponsor Naturalized)

[shaniuk]

Hi there,
I will be applying for naturalization after completing one year on ILR in October 2019. My wife is working on her ILR application for September 2019 submission; her current PBS dependant visa is valid for another year.

I am wondering, after my successful naturalization application (ie., getting the British Passport), my wife can directly apply for her naturalization OR does she needs to spend one year on ILR.

Is there any difference if my wife applies for her ILR before or after my naturalization.

- Shani

[CR001]

It makes no difference when she applies for ILR.

If she holds ILR and you are British at that point, i.e. have attended your ceremony, then she can apply for citizenship immediately if she meets the 3 year residence requirement to apply as spouse of British citizen.

[shaniuk]

Many thanks @CR001