Bwyllgor Brodori Nantperis
NANTPERIS NATURALISATION CTTEE
“Right now, the earth is full of refugees, human and not, without refuge” Donna Haraway
The new Nantperis Naturalisation Committee, process and citizenship test for aspiring Nantperis residents is entirely modelled on the (divisive) one for becoming a British Citizen. In line with updates to the British process, this is intended to place more emphasis on Nantperis history and achievements, and comes into imaginary force this week as part of The Art of the MOOC*.
The Committee and process have been instigated by Nantperis resident incomer, Lindsey Colbourne. She says "This process will allow people who want to move to Nantperis, or who already live here, to find out if they are suitable for citizenship. Although I wrote the test myself, I was delighted to pass it, and I also think I fulfil the criteria. I now consider myself a Nantperis Citizen, which is nice. Early indications (from neighbours, friends and relations) are that the test will prove challenging to those that didn't write it. However, we are following an established precedent - in line with procedures required for citizenship in Britain. Although all our procedures are not yet in place, our flexible and inclusive approach will mean that all those with positive attitude to key Nantperis wellbeing considerations will be granted citizenship. We are hoping to educate and encourage rather than exclude*".
*Please note, this is a tongue in cheek look at citizenship, based on the UK citizenship/’naturalisation’ process. Coming originally from just the wrong side of the border in that colonising land of England, I am exploring what it means to come here from the privileged position as an aspiring ‘integrationist’. Those applying for refuge in the UK, and Wales, from beyond the UK have to go through this process from a position of having to deal with these processes without the linguistic, financial and personal security that I benefit from. With this work, I hope to explore/expose the bureaucracy that people have to negotiate, at a time when what is arguably a natural process of human movement is being treated more and more as an ‘illegal’ (US - Trump) or un-copable with situation. Instead, I wonder how those moving - especially those moving as life-or-death can feel at home when they move, and the extra/different responsibilities of those moving out of choice/privilege.
See here for Cymuned’s brilliant paper ‘Cymuned against Colonisation’
See here for thoughts about how to support better integration of tourists
TAKE THE TEST
Click here to see have a go at the QUIZ(75% to pass).
Contact us if you have done the quiz and would like to know the answers
(we will send you all the answers and we are almost sure the answers are mostly correct.
We also think that while you complete the quiz, answers will come up in green if you get any wrong).
More about how to become a Nantperis citizen
Following the exact wording of the British Citizenship process, we are instigating different ways to become a Nantperis citizen.
1. The most common is called ‘naturalisation’.
You can apply for Nantperis citizenship by naturalisation if:
◦ you’re 18 or over
◦ you’re of good character, eg you don’t have a serious or recent criminal record, and you haven’t tried to deceive the Nantperis Naturalisation Cttee or been involved in immigration offences in the last 10 years
◦ you’ll continue to live in Nantperis
◦ you have met the knowledge of Welsh (Welsh qualification at B1, B2, C1 or C2 level) and life in Nantperis requirements (take the quiz/apply to take the test)
◦ you meet the residency requirement
And you must usually have:
◦ lived in the Nantperis for at least the 5 years before the date of your application
◦ spent no more than 450 days outside Nantperis during those 5 years
◦ spent no more than 90 days outside the Nantperis in the last 12 months
◦ been granted indefinite leave to stay in the Nantperis (or permanent residence if you’re an EEA national) - this means there’s no specific date that you have to leave
◦ had indefinite leave to stay in Nantperis for the last 12 months (or permanent residence if you’re an EEA national)
◦ not broken any immigration laws while in the UK
There are different requirements if your spouse or civil partner is a Nantperis citizen.
You can’t include any time spent in Nantperis when you’re exempt from immigration control (eg as a diplomat or member of visiting armed forces) as part of the 5 years.
Read the full guidance notes and the requirements booklet before applying.
You may be able to apply to become a Nantperis citizen by ‘registration’ in certain circumstances.
2. If you’re married to, or the civil partner of, a Nantperis citizen, you can apply for citizenship if:
◦ you’re 18 or over
◦ you’re of sound mind, eg you’re able to think and make decisions for yourself
◦ you’re of good character, eg you don’t have a serious or recent criminal record
◦ you have met the knowledge of Welsh (Welsh qualification at B1, B2, C1 or C2 level) and life in Nantperis requirements (take the quiz/apply to take the test)
◦ you’ve been granted indefinite leave to stay in Nantperis (or permanent residence if you’re an EEA national) - this means there’s no specific date that you have to leave
◦ you meet the residency requirement
Unless your spouse or civil partner works abroad either for the government or for an organisation closely linked to government, you must usually also have:
◦ lived in Nantperis for at least the 3 years before your application is received
◦ spent no more than 270 days outside Nantperis in those 3 years
◦ spent no more than 90 days outside the Nantperis in the last 12 months
◦ not broken any immigration laws while in Nantperis
Read the guidance notes and the requirements booklet before applying.
3. Registering as a Nantperis citizen is usually simpler than becoming naturalised, but you must be eligible.
You may be eligible if:
◦ you have another form of Nantperis nationality
◦ you were born before 1 January 1983 to a Nantperis mother
◦ you were born to a Nantperis father, even if he was not married to your mother
◦ you were born in Nantperis on or after 1 January 1983
◦ you’re under 18 and don’t fit into the other categories
◦ you have a connection with Patagonia or Liverpool
◦ you’re stateless
As well as belonging to one of these groups there are other eligibility rules for each category.
The rules are different if you’ve previously renounced your Nantperis citizenship.
Registration fees (Punt Nantperis): Each adult £NP913 Each child £NP749 If child becomes 18 during application process £NP80 each child (for citizenship ceremony)
How to pay
You must pay the fee in full when you send in your application.
Use the payment slip.
In most cases you won’t get a refund if your application is refused. Read the guidance notes carefully before applying.
Biometric information
You must also provide their biometric information (fingerprints and a photo). This costs £19.20.
The Nantperis Naturalisation Cttee will tell you when you need to provide your biometrics. Your biometric information is only held until you’ve attended a citizenship ceremony.