Applying for British citizenship for Minor with ILE status
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Applying for British citizenship for Minor with ILE status
Hello,
My minor son and I (UK citizen-by-descent) moved back to the UK once he received his ILE. That was October, 2022.
When can I apply for his British citizenship?
I spoke to a lawyer, who said that under the British Nationality Act 1981, Section 3.1, Registration of Minors, that I could apply for him at any time. However, when I read the Act, I am not sure of this. I understand that there is a Lawful Residence requirement, and the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 states that where you have been granted ILE or ILR, this requirement (3 or 5 years residency) will be considered to have been fulfilled. So, does this mean that my son must be resident in the UK for 12 months before being eligible to apply for British citizenship?
Thank you.
My minor son and I (UK citizen-by-descent) moved back to the UK once he received his ILE. That was October, 2022.
When can I apply for his British citizenship?
I spoke to a lawyer, who said that under the British Nationality Act 1981, Section 3.1, Registration of Minors, that I could apply for him at any time. However, when I read the Act, I am not sure of this. I understand that there is a Lawful Residence requirement, and the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 states that where you have been granted ILE or ILR, this requirement (3 or 5 years residency) will be considered to have been fulfilled. So, does this mean that my son must be resident in the UK for 12 months before being eligible to apply for British citizenship?
Thank you.
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Re: Applying for British citizenship for Minor with ILE status
Hello BiN,
Yes, I do have sole responsibility for my son.
Thanks for the information. Glad I checked this out here. So it would be 3 years from date of arrival on ILE? Not 3 years, plus another 12 months?
Yes, I do have sole responsibility for my son.
Thanks for the information. Glad I checked this out here. So it would be 3 years from date of arrival on ILE? Not 3 years, plus another 12 months?
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No problem then. Just start thinking about how you’ll demonstrate three years residence for him, e.g. school attendance confirmation, NHS letters, etc..
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His school records would be best as mentioned above. Easy to get and incontestable evidence that he’s been resident in the UK.
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Re: Applying for British citizenship for Minor with ILE status
Just a quick query as I am contemplating a trip back to Canada. How many days can my son be out of the UK without losing continuous residence status? It seems that it is six months, but I read somewhere else that it was 200? in the 3 year period.
Thanks for any clarification.
Thanks for any clarification.
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Re: Applying for British citizenship for Minor with ILE status
Just a quick query as I am contemplating a trip back to Canada. How many days can my son be out of the UK without losing continuous residence status? It seems that it is six months, but I read somewhere else that it was 200? in the 3 year period.
Thanks for any clarification.
Thanks for any clarification.
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Re: Applying for British citizenship for Minor with ILE status
Thank you for your rapid reply, BInP. And Happy New Year!
Is there a further requirement that we may not be out of the UK for more than 180 days consecutively?
Is there a further requirement that we may not be out of the UK for more than 180 days consecutively?
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Thank you so much, BInP, for this clarification. You have always given clear and solid information, and for this I thank you. My son says to say Happy New Year to you!
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