Hi,
I'm an Australian citizen, and I have been living in the UK for nearly 5 years on a 5 year Ancestry visa.
My visa started on 1 Dec 2007 and I entered the UK on 12 Dec 2007.
I'm trying to work out how to get British Citizenship. It looks like I need to make sure they receive my application on or after 12 Dec 2012 (this year). So this means that I'll need some other kind of visa from the 1 Dec (when my Ancestry visa expires), until my Citizenship comes through.
Will I have to apply for Indefinite leave to remain to cover this time, or is there some other way of doing it? I'm keen to avoid the £991 fee if possible!
My UK born boyfriend and I have been together for over 2 years (and can prove it if need be) but I don't think this helps.
Thanks in advance for any help or advice!!
Clara
I'm an Australian citizen, and I have been living in the UK for nearly 5 years on a 5 year Ancestry visa.
My visa started on 1 Dec 2007 and I entered the UK on 12 Dec 2007.
I'm trying to work out how to get British Citizenship. It looks like I need to make sure they receive my application on or after 12 Dec 2012 (this year). So this means that I'll need some other kind of visa from the 1 Dec (when my Ancestry visa expires), until my Citizenship comes through.
Will I have to apply for Indefinite leave to remain to cover this time, or is there some other way of doing it? I'm keen to avoid the £991 fee if possible!
My UK born boyfriend and I have been together for over 2 years (and can prove it if need be) but I don't think this helps.
Thanks in advance for any help or advice!!
Clara