Spouse Applying For British Citizenship In Massachusetts
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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.
If you are a US national and you intend to live with your spouse or partner who currently holds British Citizenship or settled status, you can apply for a Spouse Visa for UK Leave to Remain. The Spouse allows you to stay in the UK for an initial 30-33 months.
Marriage alone doesn't grant residency. Exceptions exist for those who are already British citizens or holding another visa, like a work visa.
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.
If you or your partner are from outside the UK or Ireland You must apply for a visa to come to the UK to give notice, get married or form a civil partnership, unless one of the following is true: you are a British or Irish citizen. you have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
It roughly takes 5 years to get British citizenship, but you must be present in the UK with a valid visa (as a spouse, this is indefinite leave to remain).
Referees play a relatively simple but vital role in the citizenship application. They must confirm that: They know the applicant personally and have known them for at least three years. The information provided by the applicant in their application form is accurate.
Check what you need to apply prove how long you've lived in the UK. pass the Life in the UK Test. prove you understand English. check you're of 'good character' - this means showing you haven't recently broken the law or gone bankrupt. give the names of 2 people who can help prove your identity - these are called 'referees'
For an adult application, one referee should be a person of any nationality who has professional standing, eg minister of religion, civil servant, or a member of a professional body e.g. accountant or solicitor (who is not representing you with this application).
A referee must provide the following information: Their full name. Addresses for the last three years. Date of birth. Profession. Telephone number. Email address. British passport number (if they are a British passport holder) Details about how they know the applicant.
