https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... racter.pdf pag 48
To align with changes to the qualifying period, immigration breaches relating to
lawful residence may be disregarded when assessing good character during the 10-
year period prior to the application where all of the following factors apply:
• the person is applying for naturalisation as a British citizen, or registration as a
British citizen under s.4(2), 6(1) or 6(2) of the BNA 1981 after 28 June 2022
• that person holds indefinite leave to enter or remain (ILE or ILR, also known as
settlement) in the UK
• no concerns (for example, regarding the person’s character) have arisen since the
grant of settlement which might cast doubt on the decision
Therefore, applications where it remains appropriate to consider immigration
breaches relating to lawful residence, alongside other good character factors, may
include but are not limited to:
• where historic information has come to light which, had it been known at the time
of granting settlement, may have led to refusal
• where something occurred after the grant of settlement to indicate revocation of
that status may be appropriate
• applications to naturalise as a British overseas territory citizen
• Immigration breaches that do not relate to lawful residence (for example working in
breach of conditions, hiring illegal workers, or failure to observe reporting
requirements) must still be considered.
Question: did you attempt to make your stay regular in 2013 or did you make any other immigration applications? You will need to declare all the immigration applications in your citizenship application.
Read the parts highlighted: if the first one applies to you you should be able to apply now. If during your overstay you did any of the things in the second text highlighted you need to wait until Feb 2024 (it's not that long left to wait anyway).
All advice comes from personal research and experience and should not be regarded as professional opinion.
