Naturalisation post 9 July 2012

[Terpe]

Am I right to believe that naturalisation after ILR can be done immediately under the new immigration rules ie: 5 years to settlement only need to be in the UK as a spouse or civil partner for 3 years.

I have noticed before under old rules ie: 2 years to settlement then a further year for naturalisation, as above being resident for 3 years.

Sorry guys if this is confusing just want clarification cheers...

Hi Mark,

For spouses under the old rules (Visa application prior to 9th July 2012) Naturalisation eligibility was 3 years resident in UK. Being free from immigration time restrictions on the day of application (ILR granted ).

Spouses under the new rules (Visa application after 9th July 2012) also need to be free from immigration time restrictions on the day that an application is made.
Which means that spouses need to complete the 5 year probabtionary period and obtain ILR before an application can be made.

Hope that clarifies.

[marksroomspain]

Cheers Peter now I know once ILR is granted then naturalisation can be applied for straight after.

[joebloggs]

Cheers Peter now I know once ILR is granted then naturalisation can be applied for straight after.

it depends how long you been in the UK.
some people could have applied for naturalization straight after getting ILR if they had been in the uk before on other types of visa. for most people that didn't apply to them thou.