Naturalisation questions

[sky_rise]

Dear Members,

Thank you for being so helpful. My partner just obtained her ILR via LR route (we are also married, I am a BC, and she was my dependent for the past 5 years.)

I have a few questions:

1. After she submits online application for naturalisation and provides fingerprints, is she free to travel abroad on her current passport?
2. Once naturalisation application is approved, is there a specific timeline ( or time limit) by when does she need to arrange for an in person ceremony?
3. When application is approved, do you get notified via post or email? (might be away)
4. Because she naturalised on the basis of 10 years, but going to apply for naturalisation straight away, do we count back 3 years (as married to a BC) or 5 years back for being in the UK on the same date?
5. What do we need to submit on behalf of two referees in the application form?

thank you!

[alterhase58]

Dear Members,

Thank you for being so helpful. My partner just obtained her ILR via LR route (we are also married, I am a BC, and she was my dependent for the past 5 years.)

I have a few questions:

1. After she submits online application for naturalisation and provides fingerprints, is she free to travel abroad on her current passport?
Yes.
2. Once naturalisation application is approved, is there a specific timeline ( or time limit) by when does she need to arrange for an in person ceremony?
Review: https://www.gov.uk/citizenship-ceremonies - if arranging a private ceremony (additional fee) can be done normally at short notice.
3. When application is approved, do you get notified via post or email? (might be away)
It seems email only these days, though the council may send ceremony details by post
4. Because she naturalised on the basis of 10 years, but going to apply for naturalisation straight away, do we count back 3 years (as married to a BC) or 5 years back for being in the UK on the same date?
The only route to naturalisation is ILR, irrespective on which path that was gained. As spouse of a Brit citizen she only needs three years.
5. What do we need to submit on behalf of two referees in the application form?
Review the form: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... on_MN1.pdf

thank you!

[sky_rise]

Dear Members,

Thank you for being so helpful. My partner just obtained her ILR via LR route (we are also married, I am a BC, and she was my dependent for the past 5 years.)

I have a few questions:

1. After she submits online application for naturalisation and provides fingerprints, is she free to travel abroad on her current passport?
Yes.
2. Once naturalisation application is approved, is there a specific timeline ( or time limit) by when does she need to arrange for an in person ceremony?
Review: https://www.gov.uk/citizenship-ceremonies - if arranging a private ceremony (additional fee) can be done normally at short notice.
3. When application is approved, do you get notified via post or email? (might be away)
It seems email only these days, though the council may send ceremony details by post
4. Because she naturalised on the basis of 10 years, but going to apply for naturalisation straight away, do we count back 3 years (as married to a BC) or 5 years back for being in the UK on the same date?
The only route to naturalisation is ILR, irrespective on which path that was gained. As spouse of a Brit citizen she only needs three years.
5. What do we need to submit on behalf of two referees in the application form?
Review the form: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... on_MN1.pdf

thank you!

thank you!

[sky_rise]

What company does the delivery of ILR brps nowadays? Used to be DX?

[CR001]

What company does the delivery of ILR brps nowadays? Used to be DX?

TNT

[sky_rise]

Hi, thank you all for the help above. I have another question.

Today we have submitted my wife's naturalisation application, and received an email asking us to wait until it is decided whether she can use IDV App or go to the appointment. It says 7-10 working days waiting period. A few questions:

0. Does it really take that long to decide whether we can use the app or not?
1. Can we just decide to go in person as usual, to avoid any glitches/problems etc., and not wait for them to make a choice?
2. If we are still asked to use an app, can we use it from outside the UK (there is a chance we need to be abroad for some time before we can submit biometrics)?
3. Two referee forms for naturalisation - can they be signed and sent back to us digitally/via pdf?

Thanks!

[contorted_svy]

Hi, thank you all for the help above. I have another question.

Today we have submitted my wife's naturalisation application, and received an email asking us to wait until it is decided whether she can use IDV App or go to the appointment. It says 7-10 working days waiting period. A few questions:

0. Does it really take that long to decide whether we can use the app or not? I don't think anyone except them can tell... you can only wait
1. Can we just decide to go in person as usual, to avoid any glitches/problems etc., and not wait for them to make a choice? I think you need to wait for their instructions
2. If we are still asked to use an app, can we use it from outside the UK (there is a chance we need to be abroad for some time before we can submit biometrics)? Another user had the same query, but I personally don't know
3. Two referee forms for naturalisation - can they be signed and sent back to us digitally/via pdf? Yes

Thanks!

[kamoe]

0. Does it really take that long to decide whether we can use the app or not?

7-10 working days is not that long. Mine took 7 calendar days. Not a big deal in the great scheme of things.

1. Can we just decide to go in person as usual, to avoid any glitches/problems etc., and not wait for them to make a choice?

No. Just follow the instructions; do not convolute your process unnecessarily. Trying to take shortcuts might backfire.

2. If we are still asked to use an app, can we use it from outside the UK (there is a chance we need to be abroad for some time before we can submit biometrics)?

There is only one way to know, isn't it. It's up to you to risk it. You might want to prioritise finishing your application/doing biometrics before traveling abroad.

3. Two referee forms for naturalisation - can they be signed and sent back to us digitally/via pdf?

Yes. See this post.

[sky_rise]

thank you all. waiting to hear from the UKVI on their decision for biometrics.

[isla87]

Hi, wondering if you could help, please.
You were previously on tier 1 entrepreneur right? Were you still running a business when you applied for citizenship? Thank you

[paranoidman]

I just applied for citizenship last week and was previously on Tier 1 Entrepreneur, and got the 2-year extension too (although I obtained my ILR through the 10-year route)....I doubt it matters whether you're still running the business or not once you have your ILR (this is just my opinion of course).

[alterhase58]

I just applied for citizenship last week and was previously on Tier 1 Entrepreneur, and got the 2-year extension too (although I obtained my ILR through the 10-year route)....I doubt it matters whether you're still running the business or not once you have your ILR (this is just my opinion of course).

Correct - once you are on ILR (or EU Settled Status ILR) you are "free from immigration time restrictions", your route to ILR is not relevant in the context.

[isla87]

I just applied for citizenship last week and was previously on Tier 1 Entrepreneur, and got the 2-year extension too (although I obtained my ILR through the 10-year route)....I doubt it matters whether you're still running the business or not once you have your ILR (this is just my opinion of course).

Thank you.
Are you still running that business?

[CR001]

I just applied for citizenship last week and was previously on Tier 1 Entrepreneur, and got the 2-year extension too (although I obtained my ILR through the 10-year route)....I doubt it matters whether you're still running the business or not once you have your ILR (this is just my opinion of course).

Thank you.
Are you still running that business?

This is irrelevant to citizenship applications. Unsure why you persist in asking and tagging onto other topics