I got residence permit of uk,how does it take long for my citizenship?

Question

I got residence permit of uk,how does it take long for my citizenship?

Answer 1

it depends if you are married to a UK national or if you obtained it some other way. If you are married then you can apply after 3 years and if you obtained ILR some other way then you can apply after 5 years. In both cases you need to have spent at least 1 year here with ILR. You will also need to show proficiency in English and that you do not have criminal convictions or debts. the grant of citizenship is not automatic and is not a right. you also need 2 referees with British nationality. It is discretionary and you must meet the criteria. The fees for the application are now also a problem as they were increased last week to £680 for an adult application. I am an immigration solicitor.

Answer 2

here are a fews answers for you on citizenship :

Naturalisation

Foreign nationals may apply for certificates of naturalisation. This also applies to Commonwealth citizens and Irish citizens.

Applicants must:

#have lived legally in the United Kingdom for five years (the last year should have been free of any time limit); #

be 18 or over

not be of unsound mind;

be of good character;

have sufficient knowledge of English, Welsh or Scottish Gaelic (depending on their age and physical and mental condition); and

stay closely connected with the United Kingdom.

here is the UK official home page for naturalisation :

http://www.uknationality.gov.uk/

look under subject :naturalisation