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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by kylelondonuk » Sat Jun 15, 2019 6:41 am

hereorthere wrote:
Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:48 am
Ok thank you for the advice. However you would think that they would make it possible not to have to lie on the form!!
Hi there,

We are in exactly the same position as you - it just feels risky to say No to all of these degree/English questions where the truthful answer is Yes in some cases, and there's no guidance on the page to mention exempt countries (even though we are clearly exempt from the main gov.uk pages).

Have you submitted your application and/or been approved yet?

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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by RK3285 » Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:50 pm

Hi,
When can you start your citizenship application? Its been 11 months as I have been granted ILR.

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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by alterhase58 » Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:56 pm

RK3285 wrote:
Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:50 pm
Hi,
When can you start your citizenship application? Its been 11 months as I have been granted ILR.
Once you have completed 12 months on ILR - if married to a BC you could have applied straight after getting ILR.
This is just my opinion as a member of this forum and does not constitute immigration advice.
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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by RK3285 » Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:18 pm

alterhase58 wrote:
Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:56 pm
RK3285 wrote:
Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:50 pm
Hi,
When can you start your citizenship application? Its been 11 months as I have been granted ILR.
Once you have completed 12 months on ILR - if married to a BC you could have applied straight after getting ILR.

But can I start my application earlier and submitted after when I have completed 12 months.

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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by alterhase58 » Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:55 am

RK3285 wrote:
Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:18 pm
alterhase58 wrote:
Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:56 pm
RK3285 wrote:
Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:50 pm
Hi,
When can you start your citizenship application? Its been 11 months as I have been granted ILR.
Once you have completed 12 months on ILR - if married to a BC you could have applied straight after getting ILR.

But can I start my application earlier and submitted after when I have completed 12 months.
Yes you can start the application, but do not submit and pay before completing 12 months.
This is just my opinion as a member of this forum and does not constitute immigration advice.
Please do not send me private messages asking for advice.

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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by RK3285 » Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:32 pm

alterhase58 wrote:
Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:55 am
RK3285 wrote:
Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:18 pm
alterhase58 wrote:
Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:56 pm
RK3285 wrote:
Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:50 pm
Hi,
When can you start your citizenship application? Its been 11 months as I have been granted ILR.
Once you have completed 12 months on ILR - if married to a BC you could have applied straight after getting ILR.

But can I start my application earlier and submitted after when I have completed 12 months.
Yes you can start the application, but do not submit and pay before completing 12 months.
Ok Thanks, but you know which website I can start the application because there isnt proper government website that I can find.

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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by CR001 » Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:38 pm

RK3285 wrote:
Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:32 pm
alterhase58 wrote:
Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:55 am
RK3285 wrote:
Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:18 pm
alterhase58 wrote:
Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:56 pm


Once you have completed 12 months on ILR - if married to a BC you could have applied straight after getting ILR.

But can I start my application earlier and submitted after when I have completed 12 months.
Yes you can start the application, but do not submit and pay before completing 12 months.
Ok Thanks, but you know which website I can start the application because there isnt proper government website that I can find.
Really??

https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... onality-an
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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by RK3285 » Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:52 pm

CR001 wrote:
Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:38 pm
RK3285 wrote:
Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:32 pm
alterhase58 wrote:
Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:55 am
RK3285 wrote:
Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:18 pm



But can I start my application earlier and submitted after when I have completed 12 months.
Yes you can start the application, but do not submit and pay before completing 12 months.
Ok Thanks, but you know which website I can start the application because there isnt proper government website that I can find.
Really??

https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... onality-an

Thanks CR001. To be honest it wasnt coming up in the search engine.

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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by Hamada1981 » Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:36 pm

Hello guys
I need your help with completing the online form for naturalisation [long residence + ILR obtained 3 years ago].
Actually, I had 6 previous UK immigration applications and I can give the dates of the start and expire of each visa. However, I cannot give the dates of submission, biometrics taken or the reference number of some of these applications which the forms mainly asks for. How could this be sorted out? Am I allowed to write approximate dates in this case?

If my total absences in the last 5 years are more than 450 days but less than 480, what should be the answer to the following questions?
(1) Do you meet these residence requirements? Yes/No
(2) Are there any reasons why you cannot meet the requirements to become a British citizen (for example, you have had too many absences from the UK)? Yes/No

(3) If you do not meet the statutory requirements to become a British citizen, are there any special circumstances why you think the Home Secretary should still grant your application? Yes/No

And if the answer to Q2 or Q3 is No. Where can I write about the links that I have with the UK and explain how the UK is my Home now? Do I need to answer Yes to Q3 or can I write a cover letter and scan it with the documents?

Thank you for your help.

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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by Hamada1981 » Sat Jun 29, 2019 2:40 pm

I was wondering if anyone has answers to my questions in the above-mentioned post.
I'd be grateful if you could help.

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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by october2013 » Sun Jun 30, 2019 7:34 pm

Apologies if this question has been asked before - cant find it though

A friend is applying for BC and initially started an online application but paused as she didnt have details of her referees.
She then proceeded to print off the hard copy, completed the relevant sections and also for her referees to sign the referee bits of the hard copy paper.

She has now had a change of heart and wants to complete the online app instead of posting her docs.

Her question is this - can she submit the online application and scan the hard copy references into it for submissions or is she required to get her referees to complete the online app referee forms as i understand they are in different formats pls.

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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by Aragon1 » Wed Jul 03, 2019 4:24 pm

Hello,

I have sort of a unique problem and hope someone can shed some light in to it.

I'm a Non EEA citizen with ILR. In thee AN form, there is a section for entering the parents name. My current passport had both parents' given names but no surnames! It's been like that since my first passport many years ago and continued through renewals.

Will this cause any problems with my naturalization application?

Should I fill only the given names (as in my current passport) in the AN form or should I give full names including surnames?

Would I need to submit any additional documentation if I enter the full names?

Many thanks in advance.

Ta, A

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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by alterhase58 » Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:30 am

Aragon1 wrote:
Wed Jul 03, 2019 4:24 pm
Hello,

I have sort of a unique problem and hope someone can shed some light in to it.

I'm a Non EEA citizen with ILR. In thee AN form, there is a section for entering the parents name. My current passport had both parents' given names but no surnames! It's been like that since my first passport many years ago and continued through renewals.

Will this cause any problems with my naturalization application?

Should I fill only the given names (as in my current passport) in the AN form or should I give full names including surnames?

Would I need to submit any additional documentation if I enter the full names?

Many thanks in advance.

Ta, A
Just give the full names as they are known officially / shown in their/your passport - you don't need to provide additional documents showing your parents' names. The names are requested in case applicants are already British due to their parents (it does happen sometimes!).
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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by Aragon1 » Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:40 am

alterhase58 wrote:
Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:30 am
Aragon1 wrote:
Wed Jul 03, 2019 4:24 pm
Hello,

I have sort of a unique problem and hope someone can shed some light in to it.

I'm a Non EEA citizen with ILR. In thee AN form, there is a section for entering the parents name. My current passport had both parents' given names but no surnames! It's been like that since my first passport many years ago and continued through renewals.

Will this cause any problems with my naturalization application?

Should I fill only the given names (as in my current passport) in the AN form or should I give full names including surnames?

Would I need to submit any additional documentation if I enter the full names?

Many thanks in advance.

Ta, A
Just give the full names as they are known officially / shown in their/your passport - you don't need to provide additional documents showing your parents' names. The names are requested in case applicants are already British due to their parents (it does happen sometimes!).
Thanks alterhase58. I will enter the full names of my parents as advised.

I was a bit concerned because my dad's & mom's surnames are different and my surname is yet another one. Typical for Asian countries but would appear strange in the West. To make matters worse my parents don't have passports and I don't have any official documentation with their full names. It'd be curious when I apply for my British passport and if they will just allow the full names of my parents without any proof. :?

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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by CR001 » Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:42 am

Aragon1 wrote:
Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:40 am
alterhase58 wrote:
Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:30 am
Aragon1 wrote:
Wed Jul 03, 2019 4:24 pm
Hello,

I have sort of a unique problem and hope someone can shed some light in to it.

I'm a Non EEA citizen with ILR. In thee AN form, there is a section for entering the parents name. My current passport had both parents' given names but no surnames! It's been like that since my first passport many years ago and continued through renewals.

Will this cause any problems with my naturalization application?

Should I fill only the given names (as in my current passport) in the AN form or should I give full names including surnames?

Would I need to submit any additional documentation if I enter the full names?

Many thanks in advance.

Ta, A
Just give the full names as they are known officially / shown in their/your passport - you don't need to provide additional documents showing your parents' names. The names are requested in case applicants are already British due to their parents (it does happen sometimes!).
Thanks alterhase58. I will enter the full names of my parents as advised.

I was a bit concerned because my dad's & mom's surnames are different and my surname is yet another one. Typical for Asian countries but would appear strange in the West. To make matters worse my parents don't have passports and I don't have any official documentation with their full names. It'd be curious when I apply for my British passport and if they will just allow the full names of my parents without any proof. :?
You are overthinking this process. Your British passport and naturalisation cert will be issued in the name of YOUR passport. Parents names are also NOT included in British passports.
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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by Aragon1 » Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:55 am

CR001 wrote:
Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:42 am
You are overthinking this process. Your British passport and naturalisation cert will be issued in the name of YOUR passport. Parents names are also NOT included in British passports.
Thank you. You're right, I am over-thinking; years of dealing with the HO made it difficult not to worry about the details. :)

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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by RK3285 » Thu Jul 18, 2019 8:12 pm

Hi,
Can anyonr help me please.
can you check appointment availability before submitting your application. If YES. How?


Thanks

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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by CR001 » Thu Jul 18, 2019 8:31 pm

RK3285 wrote:
Thu Jul 18, 2019 8:12 pm
Hi,
Can anyonr help me please.
can you check appointment availability before submitting your application. If YES. How?


Thanks
No you can't. The appointment booking is part of the process at the end of the application.
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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by dnz34 » Mon Jul 22, 2019 3:55 pm

Hi All,

i have IRL fro 2 years, imgoing to apply for bc just a quick question,

i came uk 2008 and between 2010 to 2017 i was a self-employer, last 2 years im not working as i got married and looking after my baby,
when i filling the form do i need to put all my self employent work ?
and is is a problem to being unemployed

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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by alterhase58 » Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:11 pm

dnz34 wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2019 3:55 pm
Hi All,

i have IRL fro 2 years, imgoing to apply for bc just a quick question,

i came uk 2008 and between 2010 to 2017 i was a self-employer, last 2 years im not working as i got married and looking after my baby,
when i filling the form do i need to put all my self employent work ?
and is is a problem to being unemployed
Unemployment is not an issue for naturalisation - this is all about residency - you will need to list your self-employment and need to provide the appropriate documents (i.e. tax returns). For the period of unemployment you need to provide alternative proof of residency, such as council tax bills, HMRC correspondence, Pension, Child Benefit, etc.
This is just my opinion as a member of this forum and does not constitute immigration advice.
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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by dnz34 » Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:20 pm

alterhase58 wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:11 pm
dnz34 wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2019 3:55 pm
Hi All,

i have IRL fro 2 years, imgoing to apply for bc just a quick question,

i came uk 2008 and between 2010 to 2017 i was a self-employer, last 2 years im not working as i got married and looking after my baby,
when i filling the form do i need to put all my self employent work ?
and is is a problem to being unemployed
Unemployment is not an issue for naturalisation - this is all about residency - you will need to list your self-employment and need to provide the appropriate documents (i.e. tax returns). For the period of unemployment you need to provide alternative proof of residency, such as council tax bills, HMRC correspondence, Pension, Child Benefit, etc.
unfortunately i dont have an documents for previously my self employment. i have a new accountand and she is traying to sorth my problem out with hmrc :(

i owe some tax to hmrc, is that be a problem ? ( hopefully very soon ill start to pay in instalment

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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by alterhase58 » Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:32 pm

dnz34 wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:20 pm
alterhase58 wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:11 pm
dnz34 wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2019 3:55 pm
Hi All,

i have IRL fro 2 years, imgoing to apply for bc just a quick question,

i came uk 2008 and between 2010 to 2017 i was a self-employer, last 2 years im not working as i got married and looking after my baby,
when i filling the form do i need to put all my self employent work ?
and is is a problem to being unemployed
Unemployment is not an issue for naturalisation - this is all about residency - you will need to list your self-employment and need to provide the appropriate documents (i.e. tax returns). For the period of unemployment you need to provide alternative proof of residency, such as council tax bills, HMRC correspondence, Pension, Child Benefit, etc.
unfortunately i dont have an documents for previously my self employment. i have a new accountand and she is traying to sorth my problem out with hmrc :(

i owe some tax to hmrc, is that be a problem ? ( hopefully very soon ill start to pay in instalment
Outstanding taxes are not an issue as long as you comply with all arrangements, such as payment plans. If you can't document periods of your self-employment you can still use alternative documents as already mentioned.
This is just my opinion as a member of this forum and does not constitute immigration advice.
Please do not send me private messages asking for advice.

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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by dnz34 » Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:35 pm

alterhase58 wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:32 pm
dnz34 wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:20 pm
alterhase58 wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:11 pm
dnz34 wrote:
Mon Jul 22, 2019 3:55 pm
Hi All,

i have IRL fro 2 years, imgoing to apply for bc just a quick question,

i came uk 2008 and between 2010 to 2017 i was a self-employer, last 2 years im not working as i got married and looking after my baby,
when i filling the form do i need to put all my self employent work ?
and is is a problem to being unemployed
Unemployment is not an issue for naturalisation - this is all about residency - you will need to list your self-employment and need to provide the appropriate documents (i.e. tax returns). For the period of unemployment you need to provide alternative proof of residency, such as council tax bills, HMRC correspondence, Pension, Child Benefit, etc.
unfortunately i dont have an documents for previously my self employment. i have a new accountand and she is traying to sorth my problem out with hmrc :(

i owe some tax to hmrc, is that be a problem ? ( hopefully very soon ill start to pay in instalment
Outstanding taxes are not an issue as long as you comply with all arrangements, such as payment plans. If you can't document periods of your self-employment you can still use alternative documents as already mentioned.
thank you very much for you quick respond.. hopefully i will have it in the end.

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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by dnz34 » Tue Jul 23, 2019 5:13 pm

can someone please help me to understand the absences ?

for 5 year period = 12 months not more than 90 days
and no more than 450 days in total 5 years.

does it have to be no more than 90 days in each years ?

july 2018- july 2019 = 7 days
2017 ive been away 384 days for give a birth and funeral one of my family member.

384 days in 2017 is a peoblem ?

thank you

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Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Post by CR001 » Tue Jul 23, 2019 10:37 pm

dnz34 wrote:
Tue Jul 23, 2019 5:13 pm
can someone please help me to understand the absences ?

for 5 year period = 12 months not more than 90 days
and no more than 450 days in total 5 years.

does it have to be no more than 90 days in each years ? NO

july 2018- july 2019 = 7 days
2017 ive been away 384 days for give a birth and funeral one of my family member.

384 days in 2017 is a peoblem ? NO

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