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shaztait
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MN1 Query

Post by shaztait » Tue Sep 11, 2012 11:58 am

Hi there,

I am trying to register my 2 year old son as a British Citizen using the MN1 form. I have received my Indefinite Leave to Remain in February this year and my husband is a Polish Citizen (without ILR).

My query is this, I tried to book an appointment at one of the NCS centres as I do not want to post off my passport and after asking me loads of questions about my husband they have now said that I need to get confirmation from UKBA that I am eligible to apply??

I keep telling them that I am applying for him under MY IRL status and should have nothing to do with my husband because as far as I am aware only ONE parent needs to be settled?

Can someone please confim that whether I am able to go ahead with the application regardless of my husbands status?

Thank you so much for reading.
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gaurav76.5
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Post by gaurav76.5 » Tue Sep 11, 2012 12:39 pm

Assuming that your child is born here you are eligible to apply for your child registration as a British Citizen...
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shaztait
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Post by shaztait » Tue Sep 11, 2012 12:48 pm

yes he was born here. I will call them back and try to book the appointment again.
Thank you
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gaurav76.5
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Post by gaurav76.5 » Tue Sep 11, 2012 1:10 pm

just dont tell them about your husband immigration status
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Jambo
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Post by Jambo » Tue Sep 11, 2012 1:10 pm

Ask them to call the HO if they are not sure. You can also try another NCS.

Only one parent needs to be settled.
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Post by shaztait » Tue Sep 11, 2012 1:14 pm

Thank you for all your replies, I was sure that only one parent needed to be settled but when the lady was so persistent I thought that I had better check in case I was wrong.
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Post by shaztait » Tue Sep 11, 2012 2:55 pm

I have just tried to make another appointment at the NCS centre and now they are telling me that If I do not apply for my citizenship at the same time I am applying for my sons (which I cant do because I only received ILR in Feb) then his application is discretionary and will not necessarily be succesful.

Is this true? :(
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Post by Jambo » Tue Sep 11, 2012 3:11 pm

This is only true if your child was born abroad (which is not your case). Maybe worth checking another NCS in your area... They don't seem to be very knowledgable.
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Post by shaztait » Tue Sep 11, 2012 3:20 pm

I think that may be the best idea! Thank you for your reply
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