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You can pursue several different routes to pursue British Citizenship. These include applying for citizenship by descent or birth, by marriage, or by using your Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). In each case, you must meet specific requirements to be eligible for UK citizenship.
If you are married to a British national and want to take the marriage route to a UK citizen card, you are at the right place. This page covers the key requirement you must meet when you apply for British citizenship by marriage.
It is generally recommended that you consult a reputable law firm before you apply for British citizenship. The London-based Adam Bernard’s British citizenship solicitors London can help and guide you to ensure you file an error-free application and get a quick decision on it.
You can apply for being a UK national by marriage if you meet the following criteria:
When applying for British nationality as the spouse of a British citizen, you must meet certain residency requirements. These include the following:
Qualified British citizenship solicitors London can offer detailed advice and guidance on how best to meet each of these requirements.
The ‘Good Character’ requirement is an essential component of a British citizenship application. You will need to meet this requirement in order to be eligible for the application process.
Under this requirement, your previous record must not contain:
You must also demonstrate that you abide by the British law and have not committed any other legal violations or immigration breaches since the date of your entry into the UK. British citizenship solicitors London can review your record and advise you on whether any previous records can cause a problem for your application.
To apply for citizenship UK as the spouse of a UK national, you are required to fill out Form AN, also known as Application for Naturalisation as a British Citizen.
This is a long application form comprising 30 pages. You are required to fill in your travel details, residency information, identification data, and more. You must have already passed the Life in the UK Test, met the English language requirements, and have the relevant documentation before you fill out the form.
Once your form is complete, you send it to the Home Office which begins the application process.
It is highly recommended that you consult a British nationality solicitor before filling the form. A qualified solicitor will help you avoid any errors, ensure that your application is complete, and improve your chances of success.
The basic fee to apply for British citizenship as the spouse of a UK national is £1,580. However, you may need to consider other smaller fees as a part of the application process.
For instance, if your documents are not in English or Welsh, you may require professional translation services to have them translated for a fee. You will also need to take an English test if you don’t already have certification to prove that you meet English language requirements.
You will be required to have your biometric details collected at a designated centre.
The Home Office takes up to 6 months to process your application. The actual duration may vary based on whether or not your application is complete and accurate. If the application has errors or the documents are not complete, it may take UKVI longer to process it.
Any changes in your relationship status can also impact the processing time and outcome of your application. For instance, if your relationship breaks down and you divorce your spouse, this can directly affect the application’s outcome. You must get in touch with the UKVI at the earliest in the wake of any such developments.
The right British nationality solicitor will advise you on how best to ensure a speedy processing of your application. Your solicitor will also guide you on whether you have any fast-track options when you apply for British citizenship.
Once your citizenship application is approved, you must send your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) to the Home Office within five days. So it is best to have your BRP ready and at hand as you await the outcome of your application.
After your application is successful, the Home Office will send you an invitation to attend a citizenship ceremony. Attending the ceremony is mandatory for applicants who are aged 18 or above. You must respond to the invitation within 3 months and book your space at a designated ceremony. If you are not sure how to go about it, British citizenship solicitors London can help you.
The ceremony is typically organised by your local council. You have to pay a fee of £80 to attend the event which is typically a group ceremony with other invitees as well. As one of the invitees, you are allowed to take a maximum of two guests with you to the ceremony.
You also have the option of having a private ceremony organised exclusively for you. However, this option costs significantly more.
Being among the best British nationality solicitors in the UK, we offer comprehensive help for applications at every stage of the citizenship application process. Whether you have already applied for citizenship, are about to do so, or want to appeal a refusal, we can help you.
Here at the London-based Adam Bernard’s law offices, we are home to some of the best citizenship solicitors. Our lawyers help you meet the citizenship application requirements, undergo the required tests, bring together the relevant documentation, and speed up the overall process.
You can schedule a free consultation with our citizenship lawyers and discuss your case in detail.
Call now at 0207 100 0505 to book a free consultation session with a British nationality solicitor and see how we can help you.
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