Quote Originally Posted by tone View Post
After the grief of applying too early I am pleased to say we went to Croydon and had the papers submitted for Rina's ILR today.

I just wanted to thank you all that provided advice on all three visas over the last few years - its been a long journey and almost at an end!

I have just read up on the Naturalisation requirements -
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/br...tnerofcitizen/

and I thought we would have to wait a further year before we could apply for British citizenship, but according to the above site it suggests that Rina has to be in the UK for 3 years from the date of arrival.
Could I ask if that means Aug 17th 2014 is the date we can apply for naturalisation?

Thanks!

Tone
Well done Tone and congratulations to you both
Just one hicup but soon over that......

Under 'old rules' as the spouse of a British Citizen and now that Rina holds ILR she may apply for Naturalisation after 3 years of living in UK.
Tone, the actual date is very important. Please make sure that when UKBA receive the application that Rina was physically in UK 3 years.
For example, if UKBA receive the application on 17 August 2014, Rina needs to have been in UK on 18 August 2011. Better play safe on that one.

When did Rina actually land in UK ??
(periods under Fiancee Visa DO count towards the 3 year residency.