I think this rule only applies if you want to apply for Long Term Residence, which is something completely different from "Without Condition as to Time Endorsement".Heybabyy wrote:My uncle in INIS told me. Just kidding.
I read it somewhere in the old website of INIS. But I am pretty sure that it exist. The logic is straightforward -
If you applied for naturalisation then wait for its approval and get a passport.
If you haven't applied bcos you are not interested in being naturalised. But want to continue living here, apply for "Without Condition as to Time Endorsement". This saves the hassle from INIS to renew your GNIB cards etc every 2/5 years.
You can always ring/write INIS and clarify what the exact rule is.
Basically, if you apply for Long Term Residence (LTR) and Naturalisation at the same time, they put on hold your LTR application until a decision on your Naturalisation application is reached. If your Naturalisation application is unsuccessful, then they will consider your LTR application.
Remember that LTR also takes 2 years.
I think this is why they introduced "Without Condition as to Time Endorsement". It's a shorter way for people to get leave to remain with a minimum of paperwork, while other applications (LTR or Naturalisation) are being processed.
And I think "without condition as to time endorsement" is quick to process because you have to send your original passport, GNIB card, etc.