So any idea how to contact your local MP?. I have tried searching the net and found http://www.writetothem.com/ This suppose to tell you the details about contacting your local MP, but they do not seem to have any updated details. I would appreciate some knowledge on contacting your local MP. Does h...

Thanks f2k, Please advise if its advisable to withdraw passport application and then travel out of UK or we keep it this way and travel outside and come back. This is NOT to dogde the system, but to inquire the legal procedure andn thats the whole purpose of starting this thread. We received a call ...

Thanks mrlookforward & djb123 for sharing experience. I would appreciate if some more information is provided with any references to the official information documentation. I just learnt from another respected member in a private message who is facing the same scenario. Its been 4 months from the da...

Thanks djb123, When we say "problems" what sort of problems do we envisaged here upon arrival at UK airport. Can they refuse entry ? if yes on which basis? Regards Hello djb123, Yes her original nationality allows dual citizenship. I am only worried about her coming back to UK after traveling outsid...

Hello djb123, Yes her original nationality allows dual citizenship. I am only worried about her coming back to UK after traveling outside. Will she have any troubles using her ILR because she is British National now?? Thanks In answer to 2... Did her original nationality allow dual citizenship? If n...

Hello friends, Once again I am here with a query. We applied as family and sent 3 passport applications (2 adults+ 1 child). We received child's passport within 10 days and I received mine 3 days after interview. However, its been 3 weeks now after my wife had her interview and still awaiting passpo...

Many a times the affects of previous citizenship from certain south asian and middle eastern countries have been discussed. It is evident from a number of cases that "IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY EFFECTS ON PROCESSING". I have said this before that information on the application form and PNC checks decide t...

Hello , Its been observed that people put the phone down with the advisor with no update on Friday and yet on Monday they have the news. Please be advised that UKBA works on Saturdays and Sundays too but telephone advisors and desptaching team dont. Regards, Hi Brightest Star I think you are right b...

Eskar is correct in saying this. Call centre is altogether a different and seperate section from the case working unit. They just have access to the progress page of the intranet that reveals very limited information to them. And this is the info that they tell you over the phone. Calling them frequ...

Hello global gypsy, Thanks mate. This really helps. Regards, Spartac & London102: My interview was at 5:30pm, and I visited a friend after that, hence this late posting... I did receive my letter this morning and took it with me to the interview. However, I couldn't find it in my bag when I got to t...

Hi global gypsy,

Thanks very much. I look forward to hearing the information about whether or not the letter is required to be presented at interview.


Regards,

global gypsy wrote:
London102, Spartac has answered your query. The point about whether we need the interview letter in hand I can confirm by tomorrow.

Wonderful.... spartac, you are great. Regards, Once you have applied for your passport, keep calling the main IPS number - 0300 222 0000 - to check the status of your application. Once the confirm the letter has been issued, ask for the reference number. Call the IPS interview appointment number - 0...

I thought I should be more clear on the matter that I am seeking advice on. To summarize the passport application discussion made so far : 1. 0300 222 0000 is the telephone number to call for update after passport application is sent through check & send service. 2. 0300 222 1000 is the number to ca...

spartac & global gypsy, Can you please write a little more details here about how to get early interview as I may be needing this due to business plans. This will help be acquiring passport before I travel, else I will have to come back from trip and then apply. Please advise. Thanks Way ahead of yo...

So once docs are sent thru check & send service, can one call IPS and arrange for an interview? is this what I am reading here ?. Please advise. Thanks Regards, Thank you guys Guys i have one question regarding my supporting documents return when i apply for passport If i choose to send my documents...

Correct in saying, we are the loosers at the end. Keeping this view I went personally and got appointment for 31st of March. Regards, Alas .... No my friend. I am unable to contact my council. Anytime you call the number, its busy ??. I called this morning around 7:00am and then 8:00am and then 9:00...

Thanks John. Regards If your brother is a British Citizen because of Naturalisation, he is a British Citizen other than by descent. Accordingly his children, wherever born in the world, are British from their moment of birth. As said before he needs to look at the website of the British Mission in t...

Thanks John. Sorry for being late in responding. The children do not have the British passports. Because my brother has never applied for. My brother was born outside UK and is a naturalized citizen for 10 years now. For the last almost 7 years he is working in the Middle East where he got married a...

Alas .... No my friend. I am unable to contact my council. Anytime you call the number, its busy ??. I called this morning around 7:00am and then 8:00am and then 9:00am to check if I still get the number busy. Guess what ! You are right, the contact number is intentially made busy. Furious, when I c...

Hello Tim555,

I will update you in a few hours on UKBA acknowledgement letter wording.

Regards

Tim555 wrote: Hi London102,

Oh! one more question, Once you received the payment acknowledgment from HO, what was the narration ( what they wrote in ) of the letter?

Tim

Hello Tim555, I guess they are correct in saying this. I have received only ONE letter from UKBA that mentions the approval and the second paragraph about the The Citizenship Ceremonies Department of XYZ Council with their complete contact details. This para specifically asks to contact the council ...

Hello k4iser, It entirely depends what YOUR intentions are. There are certain acts that apparently look suspecious, nevertheless upon closely observing turn out to be appropriate in overcoming a practical problem. An example would be where you get your signature and photographs notorized by a local ...

Hello Casa, The whole family is planning relocation to UK. His multinational employer has offered him relocation from Middle East to the UK office. The employer is also willing to provide the intention letter too which can be submitted in support of intention to the British Embassy. Hence its a case...

Hello ozone, welcome aboard. With regards to British passport, I guess you need to renounce your Indian citizenship before you apply for British passport ? Regards, Hi guys this is my 1st post in this forum. I have few questions and i hope someone here will help me out. I recently acquired British n...

This has also been observed earlier that after a hectec week (as last week) the following week remain calm in terms of receiving approvals. I am expecting this week to be not that productive. But do not get diappointed and distressed, you may be getting the news soon. Regards, So the homeoffice staf...