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by PWong
Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:22 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14912
Views: 4467915
Hong Kong

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: ILR + SPOUSE Language Criteria: CEFR B1.1 + LIUK Nationality : Non-EU Method of application: Sophra Date of application: 10/07/2019 00.13 Payment method: online card payment Date of acknowledgement: 10/7/2019 Date of debit of fees: 09/07/2019 Date Biometrics enrolled: 5/08/19 ...
by PWong
Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:47 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Withdraw/Cancel naturalisation application?
Replies: 14
Views: 2585
Hong Kong

Re: Withdraw/Cancel naturalisation application?

Hello again everyone, 2 months of gone by and I have been approved. Very happy but also still heavy hearted given the circumstance. I have yet to confirm my naturalisation attendance in November with my local council and I believe I can possibly work to change my name in Thai passport to align with ...
by PWong
Fri Aug 16, 2019 10:41 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Withdraw/Cancel naturalisation application?
Replies: 14
Views: 2585
Hong Kong

Re: Withdraw/Cancel naturalisation application?

Was wondering if I should decide to take the chances of loosing my Thai, and if I attend the BC ceremony, would I be able to apply for Certificate of Entitlement on my HK BNO passport? Yes. Of course, remember that you will not get all the visa-free travel benefits of a British passport if you go i...
by PWong
Tue Aug 13, 2019 2:39 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Withdraw/Cancel naturalisation application?
Replies: 14
Views: 2585
Hong Kong

Re: Withdraw/Cancel naturalisation application?

Was wondering if I should decide to take the chances of loosing my Thai, and if I attend the BC ceremony, would I be able to apply for Certificate of Entitlement on my HK BNO passport? I read the eligibility of COE and it seems I may be eligible as although HK BNO is a type of British passport, I do...
by PWong
Mon Aug 12, 2019 2:59 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Withdraw/Cancel naturalisation application?
Replies: 14
Views: 2585
Hong Kong

Re: Withdraw/Cancel naturalisation application?

If by any change you get an approval for citizenship before your withdrawal request is processed, just don't go to the ceremony. Your are British once you go to the ceremony not when you receive the letter. Thanks Zerubbabel. I'm still doing some more research on whether I would lose my Thai or not...
by PWong
Mon Aug 12, 2019 8:35 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Withdraw/Cancel naturalisation application?
Replies: 14
Views: 2585
Hong Kong

Re: Withdraw/Cancel naturalisation application?

Would this cause any issue if when i'm more ready to apply for naturalisation again? No. Thank you secret.simon. One last question: any idea how I can contact HO to apply for withdrawal? Contact link https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk Citizenship.Support@homeoffice.gov.uk nationality...
by PWong
Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:36 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Withdraw/Cancel naturalisation application?
Replies: 14
Views: 2585
Hong Kong

Re: Withdraw/Cancel naturalisation application?

secret.simon wrote:
Sun Aug 11, 2019 6:49 pm
PWong wrote:
Sun Aug 11, 2019 4:34 pm
Would this cause any issue if when i'm more ready to apply for naturalisation again?
No.
Thank you secret.simon. One last question: any idea how I can contact HO to apply for withdrawal?
by PWong
Sun Aug 11, 2019 4:34 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Withdraw/Cancel naturalisation application?
Replies: 14
Views: 2585
Hong Kong

Re: Withdraw/Cancel naturalisation application?

any idea if I can withdraw my application without losing my current ILR? Yes, you can. You lose your ILR if you get British citizenship OR if you are absent from the UK for long periods (about two years). Thank you secret.simon. So I won't lose my ILR. Would this cause any issue if when i'm more re...
by PWong
Sun Aug 11, 2019 4:01 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Withdraw/Cancel naturalisation application?
Replies: 14
Views: 2585
Hong Kong

Re: Withdraw/Cancel naturalisation application?

hi trueblue19 I think dual is ok for Thai born but not naturalised Thai

any idea if I can withdraw my application without losing my current ILR?
by PWong
Sun Aug 11, 2019 2:31 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Withdraw/Cancel naturalisation application?
Replies: 14
Views: 2585
Hong Kong

Withdraw/Cancel naturalisation application?

Hi all Immigrationboards advisors have been very helpful in guiding on my journey from spouse visa to ILR and naturalisation applications. However with current situation I'm in I couldn't find much information in the forum and hopefully someone can help. I had submitted my naturalisation application...
by PWong
Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:24 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14912
Views: 4467915
Hong Kong

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: ILR + SPOUSE Language Criteria: CEFR B1.1 + LIUK Nationality : Non-EU Method of application: Sophra Date of application: 10/07/2019 00.13 Payment method: online card payment Date of acknowledgement: 10/7/2019 Date of debit of fees: 09/07/2019 Date Biometrics enrolled: 5/08/19 U...
by PWong
Thu May 23, 2019 5:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Date of HO received application
Replies: 5
Views: 681
Hong Kong

Re: Date of HO received application

Hi everyone....Need help again....I've just finished filling the online application and came across a couple of questions unsure what it means... Q1: If you do not meet the statutory requirements to become a BC, are there any special circumstances why you think the Home Secretary should still grant ...
by PWong
Thu May 23, 2019 7:27 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Date of HO received application
Replies: 5
Views: 681
Hong Kong

Re: Date of HO received application

Thanks hermanthegerman! The document's list is just so confusing. Listing them as separate points and all one need is just the passport itself. :? By the way, you mentioned "new UKVCAS" service, it is the gov online application route and appointment via Sopra Steria after online payment right? not t...
by PWong
Wed May 22, 2019 9:12 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Date of HO received application
Replies: 5
Views: 681
Hong Kong

Re: Date of HO received application

Thank you CR001! I'm applying via AN form through naturalisation as I just got my ILR through spouse route last September. Some additional questions as I have been filling the online form with regards to the supporting documents. It requires: 1) Passport - got that 2) English Certificate B1 - got th...
by PWong
Wed May 22, 2019 5:40 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Date of HO received application
Replies: 5
Views: 681
Hong Kong

Date of HO received application

Hi Need some clarification. I'm planning to ensure HO receive my application on July 10 2019 and now starting to prepare all the documents required. Regarding the Date of Application to be receive by HO, is it the date I submit my application online or the date of appointment at UKVCAS? Thanks Polly
by PWong
Mon Sep 24, 2018 3:33 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Set (M) Financial
Replies: 9
Views: 554
Hong Kong

Re: Set (M) Financial

Hi Casa, I was also able to print out the below explanation of Offset savers account from Scottish Widows bank and have attached to the statement. Your savings are held in a completely separate account – called an Offset Saver Account. Although you are using your savings to reduce the balance of you...
by PWong
Sun Sep 23, 2018 2:09 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Set (M) Financial
Replies: 9
Views: 554
Hong Kong

Re: Set (M) Financial

yes. we can withdraw or deposit at any time.
by PWong
Sun Sep 23, 2018 12:28 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Set (M) Financial
Replies: 9
Views: 554
Hong Kong

Re: Set (M) Financial

hi Casa

that is the plan as the amount in Offset saver savings have close to £100K

will that be ok?

thanks
by PWong
Fri Sep 21, 2018 5:10 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Set (M) Financial
Replies: 9
Views: 554
Hong Kong

Set (M) Financial

Hi I have my Premium appointment next Thursday. YAY! I have almost all the required documents ,but unsure on the income section. Based on my own salary, it does not meet the minimum £18600. However my husband (Brit) have a Scottish Widows Mortgage Offset saver account, in which the savings in the Of...
by PWong
Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:57 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Set (M) Financial
Replies: 9
Views: 554
Hong Kong

Re: SET(M) ILR

Thanks CR001!
by PWong
Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:48 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Set (M) Financial
Replies: 9
Views: 554
Hong Kong

SET(M) ILR

Hi. I'm in a similar situation to apply for SET (M) . equitydealer wrote: ↑Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:35 am You can apply for ILR 28 days before you complete 5 years in the UK (i.e your entry date into the UK). Can I still apply through Premium service 28 days before visa expires? I have already completed b...
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