Proving five years of residency in the United Kingdom is a crucial requirement for non-UK citizens applying for British citizenship. It demonstrates the applicant's integration into British society. The first step to prove residency is to gather evidence, including travel documents, bills, pay slips, and school records. The applicant should also check the requirements of UKVI, the United Kingdom Visas and Immigration, regarding the type of evidence it will accept. All the evidence should be organised chronologically and relevant to the five years. The next step is to complete the application form, pay the fee (currently £1,330 for British citizenship and £2,389 for permanent residency), and submit the application. The processing time for a British citizenship application is currently around six months, and eight months for a permanent residency application. A decision is then awaited for the UKVI's end. If applicants have any further questions or concerns about the British Citizenship application process, they can seek advice from a specialist immigration solicitor or the UKVI website. It is recommended to seek assistance from a law firm like A Y & J Solicitors to make the process smoother. Their compelling team of solicitors can help you with this process and let you attain British citizenship without any hurdles.
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