[1][2][3] The Executive Council of the Falkland Islands considers applications for status four times a year in January, April, July and October and advises the Governor as to whether or not they may be granted.
[2] According to the 2012 census, a majority of those with Falkland Islands status are British citizens, with 11% coming from 58 other countries (including 18 Argentine nationals).
[4] Before the current Falkland Islands Constitution came into force on 1 January 2009, Falkland Islands Status was defined by the 1985 Constitution, under which a person was eligible for Falkland Islands Status if they were:[2] Under section 22(5) of the current Falkland Islands Constitution, a person is entitled to Falkland Islands status if they are:[5] Since 2007, all new applicants for Falkland Islands Status, if their application is successful, must attend a status ceremony and make a pledge to the Falkland Islands, as follows:[1] I [name] pledge my loyalty to the Falkland Islands and will respect its rights and freedoms.
I will obey its laws and fulfil my duties and obligations under its Constitution.
[3]Ceremonies, which are presided over by the Governor of the Falkland Islands, normally take place within one month of approval of an application.