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klimov wrote:Can somebody advice please.
Question is: When can I apply for a citizenship? Is it now, 1 year into marriage or 3 years.
I have arrived in the UK in 95 aged 17,on a tourist visa, claimed asylum 1wk later in 96.
in July 96- refusal, appeals and so on... last one in 04 I think...all together about 6-8 refusals, but nobody said that I was an illegal entrant.
in July 09 got granted ILR through legacy case resolution programme.
September 09 got married to a British citizen.
I was told by somebody in HO,that I can apply after a year, but my lawyer thinks that I can apply today on the basis that I am married to a British and have an ILR stamped in passport.
I can prove that I paid all taxes , no criminal record, good referees(Lots), credit file is messy though.
Just want another opinion cos I dont want to lose money.
PS. my asylum case paperwork is somewhat messy and bits and bobs missing.
That's right. This rule, which was only recently brought in (the last bullet point in 8.10) is specifically designed to help Legacy applicants. As you can see, the font type is different (indicating it is a new rule).malli wrote:thanks guys, so if what liberal says is right then that rule that HO posted would go for everyone who granted ILR outside the rules whether they are married to british citizen or not they can apply for NAT after a year then?