When can I apply

[immirams]

Hello,

I am planning my holidays for early next year. I am wondering about the exact date I can apply and the time frame (aprox) it takes to process my naturalisation application.

Arrived into the UK on Work permit - 04.11.2008

Applied for same day ILR - 08.10.2013 (28 days earlier)

Please let me know whether my calculation is correct. I can apply for my naturalisation on 09.10.2014 . That gives me 5 years residency in the UK and held ILR for one year or more.

I am planning for a trip mid of February. Will it give enough time to know the result before I leave on my break. I want to be here when I get a date for my ceremony (hopefully). If I miss one would it be easy to request for another one without waiting for months.

Thanks in advance for your replies.

[go2khurram]

I think you are OK as long as you fulfill other requirement along with

The residence requirements:
1. You must have been physically present in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern
Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands on the day 5 years before the
application is received by the Home Office

[milan69]

Assuming you have received your ILR on 08.10.2013. yoy can apply for naturalization on 09.10.2014.

[CR001]

am planning for a trip mid of February. Will it give enough time to know the result before I leave on my break. I want to be here when I get a date for my ceremony (hopefully). If I miss one would it be easy to request for another one without waiting for months.

You have to contact your council to book your ceremony once you receive approval and ceremony invitation letter or the combined 2 in 1 letter. If you are allocated a date which is not suitable, contact the council to change it or book a private ceremony.

You have approximately 2 weeks (maybe 3, I can't remember) to book the ceremony once you received the letter and you have to attend the ceremony within 90 days of the approval letter.

[immirams]

Thanks all for useful information

[nm]

1. You must have been physically present in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern
Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands on the day 5 years before the
application is received by the Home Office

This mean i should be within the country in 2009 August 1st consider i will submit my application on 1st of August 2014 ? My first entry in the country is on September 2008

[go2khurram]

1. You must have been physically present in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern
Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands on the day 5 years before the
application is received by the Home Office

This mean i should be within the country in 2009 August 1st consider i will submit my application on 1st of August 2014 ? My first entry in the country is on September 2008

True.