Calculating ILR qualification period

[1273]

I received my first work permit visa stamp in my passport on August 20, 2005 and entered the UK September 30, 2005. I want to make sure of the time I would be qualified to apply for ILR.

Do I calculate from the date of the Stamp in my passport or the date of entry in UK?

Can either be one of the two: roughly ;;<

a) July 20, 2009 b) August 30 2009

Can you also tell me : When would I be able to apply for naturalization?

Can you help me please...
Thanks

[geriatrix]

ILR (settlement) and naturalisation are two different things!

You may apply for ILR no earlier than 28 days before the 5th anniversery of date of entry in the UK (i.e. - 30-Sep-05). You may apply for naturalisation after 12 months of being granted settlement (ILR).


regards

[1273]

I thought after you completed 5 years and have ILR then you can apply for naturalization.

Do I have to spend 6 years in the UK before I can be naturalised?

[geriatrix]

Yes.

You must be free from immigration time restrictions when you apply for naturalisation. Unless you are married to or the civil partner of a British citizen, you should have been free from immigration time restrictions during the last 12 months of the residential qualifying period.

regards