British Citizenship – Good Character Requirement FAQs

[Amber]

There is another thing. On my self-assessment I can see this £12000 from yr 2011 during that year I was not self employed but contracted as an employee of a company which offered that scheme for tax efficiency. And I am only been self employed/company director for past 4 years and I requested SA302 assessment from HMRC for last four years and SA302 assessment form shows nothing outstanding. Do I need to just supply HO with SA302 assessment form for the duration covering my Self Employment/ Company directorship ?

Regards

Yes.

[Siraj ud-Daulah]

Hi Amber,
I went to a college that was banned after I left and many students lost their visa and had to go court to prove innocence. In my case Home Office never contacted me. Can they still refuse citizenship for suspicion? Please suggest.

[velcro22]

Thanks Amber, but I didn't plead guilty nor admitted the offence , wondering if that makes a difference?

[Amber]

So you were found guilty then?

[Amber]

Hi Amber,
I went to a college that was banned after I left and many students lost their visa and had to go court to prove innocence. In my case Home Office never contacted me. Can they still refuse citizenship for suspicion? Please suggest.

No, they should not.

[Siraj ud-Daulah]

Hi Amber,
I went to a college that was banned after I left and many students lost their visa and had to go court to prove innocence. In my case Home Office never contacted me. Can they still refuse citizenship for suspicion? Please suggest.

No, they should not.

Thank you so much Amber!! God knows how much longer I've to wait...

[velcro22]

by Amber » Sat Jun 13, 2015 10:47 am
So you were found guilty then?

Yes, I was....

[Amber]

Then put it under conviction.

[jojo351]

I have been reading some cases regarding overstay/breaching immi laws in the forum.


My full case is here,

http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... l#p1201148

The problem was my first in time application was made and forgot to tick criminal section, by the time the incomplete pages was returned to me, I visa expired but it stated I have 28 days to complete the missing info and I did within 28days. However this time Home office demand for more document which they said it was not asked to provide. Eventually new leave to remain was granted. The whole process started 28 Sep 2007 and concluded on 6th Jan 2008.

As a consequence, my ILR application was turned down due to this overstay/gap but ILR was granted after requesting reconsideration under discretion, outcome was successful.

Having hold ILR for 12 month, I have applied my naturalisation.

So far I am worrying about such an overstay record, even it is accepted for ILR, does it looks similar to your case?

Strictly speaking, an overstay/gap that was accepted for ILR with discretion reconsideration has nothing to do with tightened Good character rule since Dec 2014?

I had a look of my solicitor'e letter, he requested discretion based on the ground that it was Home office's unlawful refusal made me an overstayer for under 28days. However, I cannot say, even with this successfully challenged (ILR was granted15 month ago), what would it be considered as in current naturalisation application ?

[tier2_cts]

Hi All,

I am planning to apply for citizenship next month, I was convicted with the driving offence on 16/07/2012.
Is it okay to apply on 16/07/2015 though NCS or should I have to apply on 17/07/2015?

[WeepNotChild]

You're worried about having to wait a day longer?

[Bc4indian]

Hi Amber,

Just wanted to cross check if a declaration is required or nor for my naturalisation.

Back in 2012 i've received a notice from Richmond magistrates court to pay a fine which I was completely unaware of upon inquiry they told me that TfL has pressed the charges agonist me for evading fare and a decision has been reached against me in absence on my old address.

I then challenged them with an statutory declaration requesting them to reopen the case which resulted in TfL withdrew their charges and later in the court sent me a withdrawal of offences notice.

So my question is do I have to still mention this in my naturalisation application when I applied for ILR in 2014 I did not mentioned it.

Any help in this will be appreciated.

Thanks

[rabirabi83]

Hi Amber,

Can you please explain that what is the difference between FPN and Civil Penalty. Does anyone needs to declare FPN on Naturalisation application?

Secondly, Is it a good idea to have CRB report, Credit Report from Experian and check the record with PNC database before apply for Naturalisation?

Third, The people who has done their Master degree from UK universities, would it compulsory for them to do any English language course after 5 November 2015?

Thank You.

[rabirabi83]

In naturalisation application

3.5 Have you received any cautions (simple or conditional), warnings or reprimands in the UK
or any other country?

What is meant by cautions (simple or conditional), warnings or reprimands. Does Fixed Penalty Notice comes under cautions (simple or conditional), warnings or reprimands?

Regards,

[anp]

Guys,

If you are worried / unsure about CCJs, you can check it for yourself at this website.... http://www.trustonline.org.uk It only costs £10 and it is accurate.

No point wasting £1005.

[Caruk]

Hi Amber and all,

I have read through the FAQ and all 51 pages, but am still unsure about whether or not the following information should be included in my application for citizenship. I will be applying toward the end of this week on the basis of spouse of British citizen.

Early 2009 I was visiting my (at the time) girlfriend. This was my 3rd trip to the UK and on arrival at the airport I panicked when questioned by the immigration officer and initially lied about my income. Although I corrected this information it gave the officer reason to doubt my intentions and advised that I return home to apply for a visa. I received a Notice of Refusal of Leave to Enter and a stamp in my passport with an X through it. I returned home and applied for and got a 6 month Visitor Visa. Subsequently applied for and got a 2 year Visitor Visa, then a Spousal Visa, and finally ILR.

I presume the 2009 incident should be included in my Citizenship application. Is this correct?

Thank you,
Caruk

[Caruk]

Apologies for replying to my own post. All my instincts say the above information must be included - just uncertain where it should go on Form AN.

Any help?

[Kiki30]

Hi I made my application for naturalisation last year in July however I was in breach of immigration laws at one point. I would like to know when this rule came into force as it was not stated in the AN BOOKLET from June 2014 I used and I was unaware of it otherwise I would not have applied. When did this law come into force thank you.

[saanju9]

Hi guys

Where are you disclosing the FNPs and Parking Tickets
They don't fit in the 3 options which were given in the application.
Should it be in page 24.. where more information can be given
My FNP is 4 years old. the points are expired in May2015 but not removed as I still need to send it DVLA
There are few Parking Tickets with 2 in the last 12 months

Thanks in Advance

[cs95tdg]

Hi I made my application for naturalisation last year in July however I was in breach of immigration laws at one point. I would like to know when this rule came into force as it was not stated in the AN BOOKLET from June 2014 I used and I was unaware of it otherwise I would not have applied. When did this law come into force thank you.

The good character requirement changes were introduced in December 2014, however they will apply to any pending applications that hadn't been decided, irrespective of when the application was initially made. If your breach in immigration was within the last 10 years, then it is likely that the changes may effect the outcome of your application. However, please also take a look at the following thread to see whether what's mentioned there applies to you. http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... 84190.html

[cool mind]

Hi I made my application for naturalisation last year in July however I was in breach of immigration laws at one point. I would like to know when this rule came into force as it was not stated in the AN BOOKLET from June 2014 I used and I was unaware of it otherwise I would not have applied. When did this law come into force thank you.

What type of breach you committed??

[foufou]

Hi I made my application for naturalisation last year in July however I was in breach of immigration laws at one point. I would like to know when this rule came into force as it was not stated in the AN BOOKLET from June 2014 I used and I was unaware of it otherwise I would not have applied. When did this law come into force thank you.

The good character requirement changes were introduced in December 2014, however they will apply to any pending applications that hadn't been decided, irrespective of when the application was initially made. If your breach in immigration was within the last 10 years, then it is likely that the changes may effect the outcome of your application. However, please also take a look at the following thread to see whether what's mentioned there applies to you. http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... 84190.html

they talking about the good character for breach immigration rules , most of this people are refuge or asylum seeker who they fled them country because of the persecution they face there and came here for protection thinking about the great Britain on human right , why they not apply this good character on the MP's who claim expences scandal using tax payer money like me and you ,this people who should pass the laws and make the rules and present me and you ( ordinary people )

[barzi]

Hi Amber i need you're help.
I have been given a 10 year banned but i haven't been sentenced to prison and I applied for naturalization in early January 2013 and i didn't hear from them after 1 year and some months later and i was convicted of selling illegal cigarettes and i was issued community work order and a fine of 150 pounds then i received a refused Naturalization letter and a banned for 10 years and I paid a immigration lawyer 350 pounds and all they did was sent a letter to home office which was no good and i seek advice from you and I received my indefinite leave to remain after 10 years of being in the uk. so i arrived in uk in the early of 2000 and after waiting 10 years i receive the indefinite leave to remain and last year i was told i have to wait anther 10 years. so i would like to again remind you that i didn't go to prison. i was just sentenced community work order and a fine of 150 pounds. so please could you help me by give me advice on what to do. Thank you and I'm waiting on you're reply i hope to hear from you soon as possible. Thank you.

[cs95tdg]

i received a refused Naturalization letter and a banned for 10 years.

It may help if you can quote the exact refusal reason text, removing any personal details. At a glance the 10 year ban you refer to appears to indicate that you failed to meet the Good character requirement.

[velcro22]

Amber, I cannot put it under conviction as it is NOT a conviction, see my first post....HO should rephrase the question..
''Have you ever been found guilty of a criminal offence?'' would be more appropriate