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Re: British Citizenship – Good Character Requirement FAQs

Post by secret.simon » Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:52 pm

shanny77 wrote:
Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:36 pm
the visa expired in April 2009 and I got married Dec 2009 to an EEA
You were illegally in the UK for the period listed above. So, I would suggest that any naturalisation application for you be made after December 2019 at the earliest.
I am not a lawyer or immigration advisor. My statements/comments do not constitute legal advice. E&OE. Please do not PM me for advice.

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Re: British Citizenship – Good Character Requirement FAQs

Post by redsaintt » Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:28 pm

Hi
My wife accused me for beating her I got charged found not guilty shall I declare I have a letter from my solicitor explaining what happened in court.
Thanks

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Re: British Citizenship – Good Character Requirement FAQs

Post by Hstepper07 » Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:52 pm

redsaintt wrote:
Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:28 pm
Hi
My wife accused me for beating her I got charged found not guilty shall I declare I have a letter from my solicitor explaining what happened in court.
Thanks
You should. Add the letter too.

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Re: British Citizenship – Good Character Requirement FAQs

Post by redsaintt » Tue Apr 10, 2018 2:56 pm

secret.simon wrote:
Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:52 pm
shanny77 wrote:
Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:36 pm
the visa expired in April 2009 and I got married Dec 2009 to an EEA
You were illegally in the UK for the period listed above. So, I would suggest that any naturalisation application for you be made after December 2019 at the earliest.
Sorry my bad I got married 15 Dec 2009 and my visa expires 23 Dec 2009, I applied for RC in March only 2 month gap. Any idea

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Re: British Citizenship – Good Character Requirement FAQs

Post by Hstepper07 » Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:38 pm

redsaintt wrote:
Tue Apr 10, 2018 2:56 pm
secret.simon wrote:
Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:52 pm
shanny77 wrote:
Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:36 pm
the visa expired in April 2009 and I got married Dec 2009 to an EEA
You were illegally in the UK for the period listed above. So, I would suggest that any naturalisation application for you be made after December 2019 at the earliest.
Sorry my bad I got married 15 Dec 2009 and my visa expires 23 Dec 2009, I applied for RC in March only 2 month gap. Any idea
I believe this question has been answered to you many times. It does not matter. You got married to EEA national bf your visa expired. RC is not compulsory.

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Re: British Citizenship – Good Character Requirement FAQs

Post by redsaintt » Fri Apr 20, 2018 4:37 am

secret.simon wrote:
Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:52 pm
shanny77 wrote:
Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:36 pm
the visa expired in April 2009 and I got married Dec 2009 to an EEA
You were illegally in the UK for the period listed above. So, I would suggest that any naturalisation application for you be made after December 2019 at the earliest.
Hi
Sir i was filling the application form there was a question choose your status single married, divorced, legally separated. I want to know what is legally separate and how can i prove that I am legally separated?

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Re: British Citizenship – Good Character Requirement FAQs

Post by CR001 » Fri Apr 20, 2018 5:45 am

redsaintt wrote:
Fri Apr 20, 2018 4:37 am
Hi
Sir i was filling the application form there was a question choose your status single married, divorced, legally separated. I want to know what is legally separate and how can i prove that I am legally separated?
Why do you persist in posting questions in this topic which is ONLY for Good Character Requirement FAQs???

Please start your own new topic with all your questions you keep tagging onto this topic and many other members topics.

Legally separated is a process issued by a court.
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Re: British Citizenship – Good Character Requirement FAQs

Post by mhsadique » Mon May 07, 2018 9:57 pm

Can moderator please guide me
My intention wasn't hide simple caution was on end of the year of 2009. After follow this page realize I've simple caution as well. I did ask qualified and successful immigration barrister" as per his experience is not make any difference if not mention it's remove. But I'm not fully satisfied.

I did apply naturelizatipn end March 2018.

Caution: Less information about yearly paid car insurance.
If declare this silly mistake and apologise now
Is that in issue? Still they thought I'm trying to hide.
How I can deal with this situation?
Any body have previous experience?

Simple Caution was just a letter no penalty or fine.

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Post by mhsadique » Tue May 08, 2018 10:09 pm

british-citizenship/naturalization-appl ... 23013.html

is that correct? Over 3 years old caution don't need to mention?

mhsadique wrote:
Mon May 07, 2018 9:57 pm
Can moderator please guide me
My intention wasn't hide simple caution was on end of the year of 2009. After follow this page realize I've simple caution as well. I did ask qualified and successful immigration barrister" as per his experience is not make any difference if not mention it's remove. But I'm not fully satisfied.

I did apply naturelizatipn end March 2018.

Caution: Less information about yearly paid car insurance.
If declare this silly mistake and apologise now
Is that in issue? Still they thought I'm trying to hide.
How I can deal with this situation?
Any body have previous experience?

Simple Caution was just a letter no penalty or fine.

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Re: British Citizenship – Good Character Requirement FAQs

Post by skhan18 » Sat May 12, 2018 11:44 am

Hi I would like to inquiry regarding Naturalisation application good character requirements. I read out this forum few times. I came uk in May 2007 as a student and till March 2013 was PSW visa. Then I applied in time application for business entrepreneurs visa which was refused and I appealed. The appeal was exhausted in February 2015. After exhausting the appeal(according to old rules) within 28 days,I applied Tier 2 and tier 2 approved. In April 2017 ILR was granted long residence route in same day service. I haven't breach the immigration rules past 10 years or more.

Now I am worried after reading some articles from immigration boards regarding naturalisation is being rejected for being not good character. I have no convictions at all, no debt. just only I applied fresh application within 28 days (February 20/2105-March 10/2015= 20 days).

I just applied naturalisation application through NCS End of April 2018.

Does28 days grace period count as overstayer that can lead my application rejection ?

Anyone success who was same situation like me....please I am stressing out a bit.

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Post by Natbay » Sat May 12, 2018 6:12 pm

Hi there,
I have had good guidance in this platform previously for my settlement (ILR) application. I would be appreciated if you could advise me now for my naturalisation application.
I came to UK as a student in 1997. I then had extensions on my student visa at most times by the end of 2007-althoguh I was refused a number of times, I won my case against the HO and was finally granted. I then applied for ILR in 2017 on the basis of 10 year lwaful residency. However, I was refused for settlement as claimed that I had over 28 days overstay between my two applications in 1999, as claimed by the HO. I then appealed the HO decision of refusal my ILR application. I lost all my appeals, including the final appeal at the High Court. It took around 1 years all of these appeal processes. Before the High Court's decision, I made additional application to the HO on the basis of my postgraduation study for work permit. I did not hear from the HO regarding the decision of the High Court and work permit application two more years. I worked pt/ (20 hours maxiumum as I had right to work as student) during these years. I completed 14 years in 2011 and without waiting response to my existing application, I applied for settlement on the basis of 14 years long residence. I was then granted ILR in the same year. My solictor advised me to apply for naturalisation after one year without waiting for 5 years. I did but then I was refused claimed as I was in breach of immigration between 2007 and 2011. Now, I have completed 7 years since I was granted ILR. I now would like to apply for naturalisation again, but need your advice on the basis of good character. My soilicitor said that we should explain your immigration history in details, but I could still be refused. What would your advice be? In short, I allways made my applications on time within the past 10 years; I logged another application before the High Court's decision; I did not have another refusal after the High Court decision; I did not ether hear to my variation application for work permit-altough I had a confirming letter saying my application was passed on the caseworker.
Many thanks

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Re: British Citizenship – Good Character Requirement FAQs

Post by Hstepper07 » Sat May 12, 2018 8:34 pm

Natbay wrote:
Sat May 12, 2018 6:12 pm
Hi there,
I have had good guidance in this platform previously for my settlement (ILR) application. I would be appreciated if you could advise me now for my naturalisation application.
I came to UK as a student in 1997. I then had extensions on my student visa at most times by the end of 2007-althoguh I was refused a number of times, I won my case against the HO and was finally granted. I then applied for ILR in 2017 on the basis of 10 year lwaful residency. However, I was refused for settlement as claimed that I had over 28 days overstay between my two applications in 1999, as claimed by the HO. I then appealed the HO decision of refusal my ILR application. I lost all my appeals, including the final appeal at the High Court. It took around 1 years all of these appeal processes. Before the High Court's decision, I made additional application to the HO on the basis of my postgraduation study for work permit. I did not hear from the HO regarding the decision of the High Court and work permit application two more years. I worked pt/ (20 hours maxiumum as I had right to work as student) during these years. I completed 14 years in 2011 and without waiting response to my existing application, I applied for settlement on the basis of 14 years long residence. I was then granted ILR in the same year. My solictor advised me to apply for naturalisation after one year without waiting for 5 years. I did but then I was refused claimed as I was in breach of immigration between 2007 and 2011. Now, I have completed 7 years since I was granted ILR. I now would like to apply for naturalisation again, but need your advice on the basis of good character. My soilicitor said that we should explain your immigration history in details, but I could still be refused. What would your advice be? In short, I allways made my applications on time within the past 10 years; I logged another application before the High Court's decision; I did not have another refusal after the High Court decision; I did not ether hear to my variation application for work permit-altough I had a confirming letter saying my application was passed on the caseworker.
Many thanks
If they refused your application for naturalization because you were in breach of immigration rule between 2007 - 2011, they will most likely refuse you again as you have not completed 10 yrs since you got your ILR in 2011. You did not need to have a legal status to apply under the 14yr rule.
If you made an in time application when you applied for ILR in 2007, you should have been covered by sec 3c which will be extended if you also made subsequent in time appeals. Where you given right to work throughout this period? if your period of application and appeals were covered under sec 3c, maybe you have to prove this to HO. If not, wait till 2021 bf you apply.

By the way, the info you have provided is quite confusing. You said you were granted ILR in 2011 under 14yr rule. You then applied for ILR in 2017 on the basis of 10 yr lawful residence. I take it that you meant 2007?

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Post by llcozac90 » Wed May 16, 2018 1:28 pm

hi all,
i have a question regards good character req
i got this letter which attached, what impact this have on my BC application?
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Post by llcozac90 » Thu May 17, 2018 11:54 am

I called them they say this is regards my car tax 3 years back which i never get any letters.
Is that barred me from putting BC application for three years? Is it pcn or fpn please if any one have clue do let me know thanks

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Post by silverchloride » Thu May 17, 2018 4:11 pm

llcozac90 wrote:
Wed May 16, 2018 1:28 pm
hi all,
i have a question regards good character req
i got this letter which attached, what impact this have on my BC application?
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Is this a private debt collecting agency or a government department?

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Post by llcozac90 » Thu May 17, 2018 10:01 pm

Dvla road tax issue

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Re: British Citizenship – Good Character Requirement FAQs

Post by Qwerty123456789 » Tue May 22, 2018 10:01 am

hello
I have received residence permit January 2016 as a family member of EU citizen.
we got married November 2009 ,I applied for visa in December 2009 , received it in may 2010.
prior to it I did not have a visa. due to good character requirements when is the earliest I can apply for naturalisation November 2019, December 2019, May 2020?
thank you

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Post by Hstepper07 » Tue May 22, 2018 10:08 am

Qwerty123456789 wrote:
Tue May 22, 2018 10:01 am
hello
I have received residence permit January 2016 as a family member of EU citizen.
we got married November 2009 ,I applied for visa in December 2009 , received it in may 2010.
prior to it I did not have a visa. due to good character requirements when is the earliest I can apply for naturalisation November 2019, December 2019, May 2020?
thank you
Your 10 years will be completed in November 2019 so you can apply from December 2019. It depends on the day in the month though. If 10yrs falls on 19th November then you can apply from 20th November

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Post by Qwerty123456789 » Tue May 22, 2018 10:43 am

thanks

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FPN and PCN

Post by Sam1140 » Tue May 22, 2018 4:03 pm

Hi all,

I am going to apply for BC next month and was wondering if we need to enclose all the FPNs we received regardless of the outcome of the council challenge?

I received an FPN for littering early this year and challenged the council by providing the CCTV footage, council apologised and rescind the penalty charge notice,

My question is Do I still need to declare this FPN?

Thanks
S

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Post by Hstepper07 » Tue May 22, 2018 4:25 pm

No you do not need to declare it.

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Post by Sam1140 » Wed May 23, 2018 8:38 pm

thanks for your reply, Hstepper

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Post by Mikky99 » Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:10 am

Good day everyone.

I was stopped by the Police

After some days. Was sent a letter of conditional

Offer of fixed penalty for

Leaving my front fog lamps on.

Payment made already £50 through on line system

Would this have any bearing on me

When applying for Citizenship.

This is not a protest mail. All I need is advice

Concerning my BC which I am applying for.

Thanks

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Post by Hstepper07 » Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:31 am

It should have no bearing on your good character unless you have received numerous FPN's.

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Post by Natbay » Sun Jun 03, 2018 7:16 pm

Hstepper07 wrote:
Sat May 12, 2018 8:34 pm
Natbay wrote:
Sat May 12, 2018 6:12 pm
Hi there,
I have had good guidance in this platform previously for my settlement (ILR) application. I would be appreciated if you could advise me now for my naturalisation application.
I came to UK as a student in 1997. I then had extensions on my student visa at most times by the end of 2007-althoguh I was refused a number of times, I won my case against the HO and was finally granted. I then applied for ILR in 2017 on the basis of 10 year lwaful residency. However, I was refused for settlement as claimed that I had over 28 days overstay between my two applications in 1999, as claimed by the HO. I then appealed the HO decision of refusal my ILR application. I lost all my appeals, including the final appeal at the High Court. It took around 1 years all of these appeal processes. Before the High Court's decision, I made additional application to the HO on the basis of my postgraduation study for work permit. I did not hear from the HO regarding the decision of the High Court and work permit application two more years. I worked pt/ (20 hours maxiumum as I had right to work as student) during these years. I completed 14 years in 2011 and without waiting response to my existing application, I applied for settlement on the basis of 14 years long residence. I was then granted ILR in the same year. My solictor advised me to apply for naturalisation after one year without waiting for 5 years. I did but then I was refused claimed as I was in breach of immigration between 2007 and 2011. Now, I have completed 7 years since I was granted ILR. I now would like to apply for naturalisation again, but need your advice on the basis of good character. My soilicitor said that we should explain your immigration history in details, but I could still be refused. What would your advice be? In short, I allways made my applications on time within the past 10 years; I logged another application before the High Court's decision; I did not have another refusal after the High Court decision; I did not ether hear to my variation application for work permit-altough I had a confirming letter saying my application was passed on the caseworker.
Many thanks
If they refused your application for naturalization because you were in breach of immigration rule between 2007 - 2011, they will most likely refuse you again as you have not completed 10 yrs since you got your ILR in 2011. You did not need to have a legal status to apply under the 14yr rule.
If you made an in time application when you applied for ILR in 2007, you should have been covered by sec 3c which will be extended if you also made subsequent in time appeals. Where you given right to work throughout this period? if your period of application and appeals were covered under sec 3c, maybe you have to prove this to HO. If not, wait till 2021 bf you apply.

By the way, the info you have provided is quite confusing. You said you were granted ILR in 2011 under 14yr rule. You then applied for ILR in 2017 on the basis of 10 yr lawful residence. I take it that you meant 2007?
Hi again,
Many thanks for your reply. Yes, I made in time application in 2017. I also made subsequent application whilst my appeal to high court was being considered prior to the High Court refusal. Sorry, I meant 2007, not 2017. I applied for a teaching job in the begining of 2008, while my ILR application was being considred by the HO. The college I applied to teach at wrote to the HO asking If I had right to work. I was told by the college a week later that they heard from the HO, and HO approved that I could be employed. Therefore, I was employed by the College. I worked part-time at the College for a year, and then did different works. They were all part-time. However, I do not have any document from HO confirming their approval my work right. I always worked less than 20 hours a week (as a student I had this right to work) until I was granted ILR in 2011.

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