Naturalization after ILR (How early can you apply)

[mrfaizankhan]

Hi,

Firstly apologies for this question, I have read all the guidance from uk gov.

Question:
I got my ILR on 7th Mach 2024 and I am aware that you need to spend 12 months from the date of the approval of the BRP. My friend has told me that I can apply for the Naturalisation in the 9 month if i can show the strong ties like:
- Mortgage property I have
- My children goes to school
- Cover letter to explain this.

He got the same on this basis, my point is like how is this possible ? Kindly advise as if i follow 9 months than 7 December.

Regards

[CR001]

You need to wait for 12 months on ILR.

[contorted_svy]

Hi,

Firstly apologies for this question, I have read all the guidance from uk gov.

Question:
I got my ILR on 7th Mach 2024 and I am aware that you need to spend 12 months from the date of the approval of the BRP. My friend has told me that I can apply for the Naturalisation in the 9 month if i can show the strong ties like:
- Mortgage property I have
- My children goes to school
- Cover letter to explain this.

He got the same on this basis, my point is like how is this possible ? Kindly advise as if i follow 9 months than 7 December.

Regards

Unless you have extremely strong motivations to obtain citizenship earlier I would advise against this as you will have to collect more documents and build a much stronger case. You will be eligible to apply on the 7 March 2025. Unless of course you are married to a British citizen.

[AmazonianX]

Hi,

Firstly apologies for this question, I have read all the guidance from uk gov.

Question:
I got my ILR on 7th Mach 2024 and I am aware that you need to spend 12 months from the date of the approval of the BRP. My friend has told me that I can apply for the Naturalisation in the 9 month if i can show the strong ties like:
- Mortgage property I have
- My children goes to school
- Cover letter to explain this.

He got the same on this basis, my point is like how is this possible ? Kindly advise as if i follow 9 months than 7 December.

Regards

Are you married to a British Citizen?

[mrfaizankhan]

Hi,

Firstly apologies for this question, I have read all the guidance from uk gov.

Question:
I got my ILR on 7th Mach 2024 and I am aware that you need to spend 12 months from the date of the approval of the BRP. My friend has told me that I can apply for the Naturalisation in the 9 month if i can show the strong ties like:
- Mortgage property I have
- My children goes to school
- Cover letter to explain this.

He got the same on this basis, my point is like how is this possible ? Kindly advise as if i follow 9 months than 7 December.

Regards

Are you married to a British Citizen?

No I am not married to british

[contorted_svy]

Then you need to wait 12 months from your ILR grant to apply.

[mrfaizankhan]

Ok thank you. Wondering why my friend told me that even he is not married to british, strange but Thanks everyone for answering.

[contorted_svy]

It is possible to apply early but it is not advised as you are putting yourself under extra scrutiny and it's not worth it unless you have specific reasons why you need to get citizenship earlier. Best to stick with statutory requirements and avoid raising any eyebrows.

[mrfaizankhan]

It is possible to apply early but it is not advised as you are putting yourself under extra scrutiny and it's not worth it unless you have specific reasons why you need to get citizenship earlier. Best to stick with statutory requirements and avoid raising any eyebrows.

Yes agree, thanks

[YakovD]

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[contorted_svy]

Advise to also read this british-citizenship/discretion-to-waive ... 39372.html

[mrfaizankhan]

Well noted, thanks all. Better to be safe rather than take a risk, a matter of £1,630.