ILR/citizenship

I recently applied for and was approved for my extension (FLRM) in December.

Now some family issues have come up, which leave me having to decide whether or not to move back to the states. Ideally, I’d rather not as I can apply for ILR just before June 2022.

When trying to weigh the pros and the cons, I was wondering how long exactly do I have to wait after getting ILR to apply for citizenship. I’ve heard various places that I need to have had ILR for 12 months before applying.

I recently applied for and was approved for my extension (FLRM) in December.

Now some family issues have come up, which leave me having to decide whether or not to move back to the states. Ideally, I’d rather not as I can apply for ILR just before June 2022.

When trying to weigh the pros and the cons, I was wondering how long exactly do I have to wait after getting ILR to apply for citizenship. I’ve heard various places that I need to have had ILR for 12 months before applying.

If you are married to a UKC, you can apply immediately after you are granted ILR. If you are not married to a UKC, you must wait one year before you can apply.

If you are married to a UK citizen, you can apply for citizenship as soon as you get your ILR - you don't have to wait at all.

If you are NOT married to a UK citizen, you must hold ILR for 12 months before you can apply for citizenship.