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Re: Citizenship Application Procedure after ILR SET(M) - Reference Doc
« Reply #210 on: October 08, 2025, 05:24:16 PM »
Thank you mbmoffat for the quick reply. I went to log on to HMRC and because it was so long since I'd done that I had to start over with new passwords etc. Well with all the security checks I also had to download the Gov.uk ID app and after several attempts it did work using my BRP card and face scan picture. Thanks for the clear explanation of how to find the Tax Year Overview, I found them and printed out three years worth. Good suggestion about having the accountant write a letter explaining things.

For the Referee letters, I will get my photo done tomorrow. Then when my friend returns from India I'll get her signature first and drive to get my second referees signature soon after. THEN I'll continue with the online application. I guess that makes sense?
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Re: Citizenship Application Procedure after ILR SET(M) - Reference Doc
« Reply #211 on: October 20, 2025, 04:10:38 PM »
Hi folks, it has been a while since I've been on these forums and I'm very excited to finally be here asking about Citizenship applications!

ILR was granted December 2022, I've dragged my feet a bit about applying for citizenship mainly because of the cost but here we are finally taking the plunge.

A question regarding documents required:
Evidence of being physically present in the UK - I take it to understand this is for the 3 year qualifying period (as I'm married to a UKC). Not evidence of being physically present since the first time I ever entered the UK in 2014? There are no stamps in my passport so I'm unsure how this evidences anything for them.
Do I need to get a letter from my employer confirming I've been present and working over the relevant time period?

Any advice is greatly appreciated!


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Re: Citizenship Application Procedure after ILR SET(M) - Reference Doc
« Reply #212 on: October 24, 2025, 06:04:23 PM »
Hi folks, it has been a while since I've been on these forums and I'm very excited to finally be here asking about Citizenship applications!

ILR was granted December 2022, I've dragged my feet a bit about applying for citizenship mainly because of the cost but here we are finally taking the plunge.

A question regarding documents required:
Evidence of being physically present in the UK - I take it to understand this is for the 3 year qualifying period (as I'm married to a UKC). Not evidence of being physically present since the first time I ever entered the UK in 2014? There are no stamps in my passport so I'm unsure how this evidences anything for them.
Do I need to get a letter from my employer confirming I've been present and working over the relevant time period?

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

I just uploaded a copy of passport.  I believe they may be able to check people's movements electronically.   Try that, if they need more they will ask for it.
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2017
24APR  Applied Spouse Visa
05MAY Biometrics
17AUG  Landed UK

2020
21JAN FLRM Application
06FEB Biometrics + Approval email

2022
22JULY ILR SETM Application - 5 years since landing minus 27 days
18AUG ILR Biometrics
22AUG ILR Approval email
26AUG Citizenship Application
30AUG Citizenship Biometrics (IDV App)
21NOV Citizenship Approval email
20DEC Citizenship Ceremony + British Passport Application
14JAN23 British Passport Delivered

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