T2G to ILR and now applying for Citizenship

cracker1234 wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 31, 2021 12:06 pm

Hi All,

I have got my ILR from 5 years T2G route and now applying for citizenship.

Can you assist me in clarifying the following queries please ?

1. Did you meet the knowledge of English requirement as part of an indefinite leave application made on or after 28 October 2013?
- Yes (am I correct) Correct

2. Do you have a degree that was taught in English?
Yes.
Does your degree meet the English language requirement for this visa?
- First question, I answered 'Yes'
But I have query for the second question - I have got my NARIC letter citing that my degree is equivalent to C1 level after submitting degree certificate and a letter from University but my degree certificate alone doesn't meet English language requirement. Can you suggest if I put Yes/No ? Yes and submit the degree and NARIC both. The form will ask the country degree was obtained. It will generate NARIC in the checklist accordingly. You would have submitted the same for ILR also

3. In immigration details, can I enter the BRP number as my reference number for the following question ?
Enter your reference number if known ?
Yes

4. My dependants are not applying with me, Can I keep this option (Additional applicant) unfilled and continue ?
The online form asks do you have any dependents who are not applying with you. Select yes and proceed. It asks a couple questions about dependents then.

5. I have filled the absence details for the below question. Do I need to submit any absence letter ?
Details of your trips outside the UK :
No

6. About Document checklist, which documents do I need to submit ?
I am submitting the following documents. Are they sufficient ?
a. Passport
b. BRP
c. NARIC and degree certificate
d. Life in UK letter.
2 Referee declarations

For this question - Two referee declarations, will I get a format once I submit the application or we need to write our own ?
You will input referee details in the online form before submission. So you will get details from your referee. Then they will sign the declaration form and you will scan/upload.

https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... on_MN1.pdf




For proof of living in UK for 5 years, Is passport sufficient or any other documents ?
Passport stamps covering 5 years yes

I will be honestly grateful if someone can please response to these queries. TA.

cracker1234 wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 31, 2021 2:34 pm

Thanks Cullinan for your response.

Still want to clarify the following queries :
4. It did ask about my dependants. I entered all the info about my spouse but no question were asked about my child (less than 10 years old).
After completing my application, it ask to 'Add Additional applicant'.
Can I leave this option unfilled and continue ?
Leave it unfilled. Your dependents are not applying with you. Its N/A in your case. You can proceed to next step

6. Is the checklist fine or do I need to submit anymore documents ?
Follow the checklist is fine

I have filled two referee details in the online form.

Can the referee sign this form (https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... on_MN1.pdf) and send a scan copy to me.
Later, I will print that copy and glue my photo before uploading the newly scanned one..
They live far away and I am avoiding travelling at this moment but can travel if required to get the sign first as the rule has changed.
Ideally wet signature is best. Send via post to avoid travel. Some members have used digital signatures also and were successful. However, I will advise wet signature.

Please let me know. TA

Suggestion for booking biometrics appointments, might be helpful to new users:

You have 45 working days to book an appointment (excluding Sat/Sun) after online submission. These days biometrics appointments are running at a 28 days lag i.e. you get an appointment for the 28th day unless you get to find an earlier cancellation.

My suggestion:
1) Login UKVCAS booking system 12 AM midnight GMT (1am BST) to look for appointments.

2) Look for different centres and locations if you are willing to travel.

3) Look continuously for 3/4 days regularly (after submission and before booking a slot) to find an earlier cancellation or free appointments during the day/after midnight. For free appointments look especially between 6am-9am in the morning. Free options are offered by Core Centres only (week days).

4) If you fail and can not find any earlier cancellations or free appointments for next 3/4 days after submission, book one logging in at 12 AM midnight GMT. You will get one for the 28th day (has to be a week day for better availability). If the 28th day is a Sat/Sun, availability will be almost nil.

I would suggest you try your luck for 3/4 days before you book one. Once you book an appointment, you will not be able to see any more availability.
Cullinan

cracker1234 wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 10, 2021 12:15 am

Thanks Cullinan for providing detailed info.
As you suggested, I logged in at 1 AM BST. I can see a lot of slots available but could not find any free slots. Will keep trying for next few days. One thing I observed is after 8 am, all slots are chargeable. Thanks again for your helpful tips.

cracker1234 wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 13, 2021 1:29 pm

Many thanks again Cullinan.
I will keep checking for this whole week and if I can't find any free, then will go for a paid one. I still have time until 12th June.