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JP121212212 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 09, 2024 5:26 pmDear Users,
I have a few queries which I am hoping you will be able to help me with.
I was granted ILR in December 2022 and the card expires in December 2024.
1. my current passport expires on 30 June 2024. Initially I intended to apply for the naturalisation on 23 June 2024. Can I apply for the naturalisation or do i have to first get my passport renewed for the application?
No issue if a valid passport expires after the application date, just apply when you planned to.
2. I have read the guidance on the GOV.UK and there is something that is confusing me regarding the absence periods. below is pasted from the table in the guidance.
Absences from the UK during your residential qualifying period will be considered in the
following way:
6(1) application
5-year qualifying period
6(2) application
Normal permitted
absences in qualifying
period = 450 days
Total number of absences
normally disregarded. = 480 days
Please advise what does the highlighted bit mean?
As the guidance states, the normal permitted total is 450 days, if your total is up to 480 days that is "normally disregarded", as long as there are no other issues in your application. You could add a brief explanation as to why your total is higher. Alternatively you could wait a month or so until you are down to 450 days.
kind regards.
How many absences in total do you have in the qualifying period? more than 450/480 days?JP121212212 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 11, 2024 2:21 pmIf i select then what explanation is required of me, considering I have already explained in detail regarding the absences?
What is the exact number of your absences? The reason doesn't matter at this stage - if less than 480 you can just say that according to the guidance up to that number is normally disregarded. If more than that, you may need to attach further documents. In any case, you have to make sure that your absences in the last 12 months are below 90 days.JP121212212 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 11, 2024 2:21 pmThank you for your response. I have another query regarding the application.
There are a couple of questions in the Residence Requirements Section:
Are there any reasons why you cannot meet the requirements to become a British citizen (for example, you have had too many absences from the UK)?
to which I have responded Yes, and then provided details as the reason for my absences (in detail as Medical Reasons.)
however, the second question is
If you do not meet the statutory requirements to become a British citizen, are there any special circumstances why you think the Home Secretary should still grant your application?
What should I select? Yes or No?
If i select then what explanation is required of me, considering I have already explained in detail regarding the absences?