Spouse Applying For British Citizenship In Clark
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At the moment, British and American citizens are qualified for dual citizenship without having to lose their nationality. To know if you are eligible for British-American dual citizenship and how to apply, call us at +1 844 290 6312 or contact us online.
You will usually get a decision on your application for British citizenship by marriage within 6 months, although some applications can take longer. In the event that your application is successful you will have 90 days in which to attend a Home Office citizenship ceremony.
If you're a British citizen If you have close family members who aren't British citizens, they can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme in some situations. Close family members are your: husband, wife, civil partner or long-term partner.
Documentation required for marriage and civil partnerships details of the final venue for your ceremony. a valid passport or UK birth certificate (if you were born before 1 January 1983) proof of your home address. proof of any name changes, for example, a copy of a deed poll.
To become a British citizen, you must show that you have been in the UK for at least three years or five years on Indefinite Leave to Remain or EU Settled Status, and that you have never infringed UK law, including immigration violations.
If you are married to a UK citizen who is ordinarily resident in the UK, you are eligible to settle in the UK. If your spouse is not resident in the UK, you cannot apply to live here. You also cannot apply to live here based on an expired Tier 4 visa.
No, marriage to a British national does not automatically guarantee UK residency. The spouse of a British citizen must still apply for a UK spouse visa to reside in the UK. This visa requires satisfying specific eligibility criteria, including knowledge of English, financial stability, and a genuine relationship.
Eligibility. You must have permission to stay ('leave to remain'). You must also have been in the UK legally for 10 years without gaps (known as your 'continuous residence'). This can include time on most immigration categories, or a combination of different immigration categories.
Adults. An adult may be able to apply to naturalise as a British citizen if they have lived in the UK lawfully for five years and have been settled in the UK for at least one year. The spouse or civil partner of a British citizen may be able to apply after three years of residence if they are settled in the UK.
