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dnicky wrote:Going by the dates you mentioned it's only a couple of months to go before you can apply for naturalisation.
Any particular reason why you want to apply earlier than the stipulated period thus remaining at descretion of UKBA?
Two thoughts:mahin1110 wrote:I will be going abroad for about 6 months. If I don't get citizenship before that it will be difficult for me to complete the process e.g. attending the ceremony.
Many thanks
When are you leaving?UKBA website waiting times for citizenship applications
Someone who applied in June 2008 should not expect to here [sic] from us before the end of December 2008.
whirly wrote:Two thoughts:mahin1110 wrote:I will be going abroad for about 6 months. If I don't get citizenship before that it will be difficult for me to complete the process e.g. attending the ceremony.
Many thanks
1. Sorry to be a pessimist, but even if you manage to apply before November, you might still be waiting for an invitation to attend the ceremony when you go abroad. The HO waiting times are averaging around 6 months these days.
When are you leaving?UKBA website waiting times for citizenship applications
Someone who applied in June 2008 should not expect to here [sic] from us before the end of December 2008.
2. Could you apply for citizenship abroad? I was under the impression that most British embassies offer the service. Maybe something to look into?
See also Chapter 6: General Information > Chapter 6 (6.3.1.2).mahin1110 wrote:Thanks. I am not sure whether I can apply from abroad. Anybody got any previous experience regarding home secretary's discretion in this regard?
even though you are leaving for awhile, there is no reason why you can't apply and leave. However someone must be able to receive the letter should they require you to attend the ceremony within a certain amt of time.mahin1110 wrote:Hi!
My naturalization is due on 7th November, 2008 based on my ILR granted on 7th Nov., 2007. I am not the spouse of any British Citizen. Home office guideline says they apply discretion (upto 3 months) regarding waiving immigration time restriction at the start of the 1 year ILR period if :
.....
1. "the period of limited leave was between 10 and 90 days at the beginning of the 12 month period, if other statutory requirements, including the other residence requirements, are met and the applicant has demonstrated established links through the presence here of home, family and a substantial part of estate"
Can someone help me explaining:
1. what is it mean by established home ? (I did not buy any home yet)
2. How often they apply the discretion?
Did anybody experience similar situation?
Many thanks