After the Constitutional Court (TC) ruling, some lawyers are discussing with clients the idea of applying for citizenship before the fifth anniversary of application, relying on Article 15(4) of the current nationality law and the TC commentary. This could be done from now until the date a new nationality law is promulgated next year, which will presumably remove 15(4). Lawyers differ, though, on whether they think this route has a reasonable chance of success.
It may be useful to share thoughts on this here - have you had such advice and are you minded to make an early application.
Just got an email from Prime Legal saying, we are happy to submit citizenship application even if 5 years not completed yet. They think this is one way to get this application in before the new law. Obviously they shared scenarios that are as follow
If someone opts for a postal route, what would be considered by IRN as the date of submission?
The date of posting, the date of receipt by IRN, or some later date of ‘initial opening of the envelope’ by IRN?
I feel for everyone that is so close, less than a year from their 5 years for citizenship. If I were in your shoes, I’d apply early for sure…
But we’ve only been waiting a year. So the 2-3 waiting period for a nationality application will come and go before 5 years are up
So it doesn’t seem like early application is even an option for anyone with less than 3 years already invested in the process. I’ll be talking with our atty of course.
