Earliest one can apply for citizenship thru NCS

[saurya_s]

Hi all,
Can somebody help me with this please?

I had ILR on 22 Dec 2009 and I am planning to apply thru NCS.

1. What is the earliest UKBA will accept my application?
2. Considering 1st question, what date should I book the appointment with NCS?

Many thanks,
S

[vinny]

It depends on when you are eligible.

[saurya_s]

It depends on when you are eligible.

So Vinny, which date I will be eligible (date UKBA will accept my application) for citizenship:
1. 21 Dec 2010
2. 22 Dec 2010
3. 23 Dec 2010

Many thanks,
S

[vinny]

You should be eligible on the date of application. The date of application is when the UKBA receives the application.

[tonytee]

A follow up question: Is the day of receipt by NCS regarded as same day of receipt by UKBA?

Many thanks.

Tony

[Casa]

No. It's the day of receipt at UKBA which counts.

[saurya_s]

No. It's the day of receipt at UKBA which counts.

So what day would be earliest for UKBA to accept my application if my ILR was granted on 22 Dec 2009.

1. 21 Dec 2010
2. 22 Dec 2010
3. 23 Dec 2010

Many thanks,
S

[Markie]

you need to make sure that your appli will arrived on 23rd as they make sure that you've spent exactly 5yrs or 3yrs qualifying period - why risk it.

No. It's the day of receipt at UKBA which counts.

So what day would be earliest for UKBA to accept my application if my ILR was granted on 22 Dec 2009.

1. 21 Dec 2010
2. 22 Dec 2010
3. 23 Dec 2010

Many thanks,
S