Spouse Applying For British Citizenship In Riverside
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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.
Marriage alone doesn't grant residency. Exceptions exist for those who are already British citizens or holding another visa, like a work visa.
Partner Visa UK requirements for US citizens You and your partner must both be over 18; Your marriage must be recognized by the UK government; You must prove that you intend to live together and stay in the UK; Your application must include proof of suitable accommodation;
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
How a paper referee (countersignature) completes an application give their full name, full address, profession and contact details. give their current passport number. give the years they have known the customer. give the date they signed the application. sign inside the box.
