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by b1234567
Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:10 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Parents in PK - what are my options?
Replies: 9
Views: 1254
Pakistan

Re: Parents in PK - what are my options?

Hi All,

Can someone provide me with a document checklist (or link to one) for a standard visit visa for my parents to visit from Pakistan?

Thank you in advance
by b1234567
Tue Jan 02, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Parents in PK - what are my options?
Replies: 9
Views: 1254
Pakistan

Re: Parents in PK - what are my options?

Thank you @casa and @frontier for your input. I will take onboard the advice from both of you and see if there’s anything that can be done or any other routes which can be followed. They do have grandchildren so yeah I guess that’s one reason to return. If anyone has any other experiences to share o...
by b1234567
Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:42 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Parents in PK - what are my options?
Replies: 9
Views: 1254
Pakistan

Re: Parents in PK - what are my options?

Funding to return is not really a major point. It is all about their ties with their home country. Do they hold property, are there significant family members in the home country to encourage return, is there an income stream in there home country? Thanks Frontier for getting back to me. I note you...
by b1234567
Mon Jan 01, 2024 12:47 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Parents in PK - what are my options?
Replies: 9
Views: 1254
Pakistan

Calling parents as visitors from Pakistan

Hi Everyone, Looking for some guidance from mods and/or users who have had success with visitor applications from Pakistan. Context: British citizen looking to call parents over from Pakistan on a visit visa. To satisfy the HO that the applicants (in this case my parents) will return to their countr...
by b1234567
Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:42 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Parents in PK - what are my options?
Replies: 9
Views: 1254
Pakistan

Re: Parents in PK - what are my options?

Good Morning All, I hope you are well. I’d appreciate any advice regarding my situation and the possible routes I could explore to get my wife’s parents to the UK from Pakistan. My wife and I are both British citizens, her parents currently reside in Pakistan. They are elderly, have some mobility i...
by b1234567
Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Parents in PK - what are my options?
Replies: 9
Views: 1254
Pakistan

Parents in PK - what are my options?

Good Morning All, I hope you are well. I’d appreciate any advice regarding my situation and the possible routes I could explore to get my wife’s parents to the UK from Pakistan. My wife and I are both British citizens, her parents currently reside in Pakistan. They are elderly, have some mobility is...
by b1234567
Tue May 09, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Pakistani ID Card still valid after British Citizenship?
Replies: 0
Views: 890
Pakistan

Pakistani ID Card still valid after British Citizenship?

Hello all, Apologies if this is in the wrong place but I could really do with some clarification. My wife from Pakistan gained her British citizenship and passport in January this year. She currently has a standard Pakistan issued NADRA ID card. Does this now need to be replaced with a NICOP (for ov...
by b1234567
Wed Dec 14, 2022 2:09 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903694
Pakistan

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Type: First Adult passport after Naturalisation Method: Online Passport Office: HMPO Corby Application submitted: 28 Nov 2022 Identity confirmed: 30 Nov 2022 Application received: 30 Nov 2022 Document posted: 01 Dec 2022 Document arrived: 07 Dec 2022 (Strike Delay) Documents received and status upda...
by b1234567
Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:13 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: ILR SET(M) to British Citizenship: Questions
Replies: 13
Views: 1038
Pakistan

Re: Time taken to send confirm identity email for passport?

Hi, Does anyone know how long it takes for the nominated person to receive the confirm identity email when applying for your first British passport after naturalisation? The person I have asked says they haven’t received anything despite it now being three days..? Should I try someone else? should ...
by b1234567
Wed Nov 30, 2022 10:05 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: ILR SET(M) to British Citizenship: Questions
Replies: 13
Views: 1038
Pakistan

Time taken to send confirm identity email for passport?

Hi,

Does anyone know how long it takes for the nominated person to receive the confirm identity email when applying for your first British passport after naturalisation? The person I have asked says they haven’t received anything despite it now being three days..?

Should I try someone else?
by b1234567
Mon Nov 28, 2022 10:07 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14791
Views: 4378924
Pakistan

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility Criteria: ILR + Spouse of BC Language : Life in the UK + IELTs Life Skills B1 Nationality: Pakistani Method of application: Online Date of application: 03/09/2022 Date of email to use IDV app: 13/09/2022 Date of submission using IDV app: 13/09/2022 Date of approval email: 28/11/2022 09:1...
by b1234567
Mon Nov 21, 2022 2:40 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: ILR SET(M) to British Citizenship: Questions
Replies: 13
Views: 1038
Pakistan

Re: Naturalisation Timeline Query and Contact Info

I know the service timeframe says within six months, but does anyone know of a contact email address/phone number where one might be able to ask for an update? Thanks all. UKVI is well-known for NOT giving useful updates to these inquiries. Don't think anyone here knows what system they are working...
by b1234567
Mon Nov 21, 2022 9:53 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: ILR SET(M) to British Citizenship: Questions
Replies: 13
Views: 1038
Pakistan

Naturalisation Timeline Query and Contact Info

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone knew whether naturalisation applications are actually taken on by a caseworker in the order that they are received or whether there was another premise for prioritisation? The reason I ask is because from the naturalisation timeline thread, there’s a real mix of dat...
by b1234567
Fri Sep 02, 2022 10:56 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR SET(M) who should my employer address the letter to?
Replies: 41
Views: 3337
Pakistan

Re: ILR SET(M) Mission Accomplished

By the grace of God, my wife has received her ILR visa - now we move onto Naturisation! A huge thank you to all moderators and users who weighed in on my queries, may Allah bless you all for the work you do. I applied using the super priority service and believe it to be very worthwhile. See my post...
by b1234567
Fri Sep 02, 2022 10:51 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR SET(M) who should my employer address the letter to?
Replies: 41
Views: 3337
Pakistan

Re: ILR SET(M) who should my employer address the letter to?

Hi b1234567 I am planning to apply for my wife's ILR. Same case as your's, came to UK in Sept. Could you please share the list of documents you used to submit your wife's application? Thanks. Hi, See below a list of supporting documents I submitted. This is the list that was generated by the form i...
by b1234567
Fri Sep 02, 2022 10:40 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR TIMELINES- SET(O) SET(F) SET(M) (not Set(LR) PLS)
Replies: 3716
Views: 1267073
Pakistan

Re: ILR TIMELINES- SET(O) SET(F) SET(M) (not Set(LR) PLS)

Applied for ILR Route : SET(M) Application type : Super Priority Date application sent : 11th August 2022 01:01am Date Biometrics Enrolled : Sunday 28th August 2022 12:00pm Approval Received : Tuesday 30th August 2022 9am BRP Received: Friday 2nd September 2022 Super priority worth every penny in my...
by b1234567
Wed Aug 24, 2022 1:01 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: ILR SET(M) to British Citizenship: Questions
Replies: 13
Views: 1038
Pakistan

Re: ILR SET(M) to British Citizenship: Questions

contorted_svy wrote:
Wed Aug 24, 2022 7:40 am
If her passport was stamped every time she entered and left the country, that is the proof you need.
Understood, thank you contorted_svy.
by b1234567
Wed Aug 24, 2022 1:06 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: ILR SET(M) to British Citizenship: Questions
Replies: 13
Views: 1038
Pakistan

Re: ILR SET(M) to British Citizenship: Questions

Hi All, I understand that as I am a British citizen, my wife does not need to wait a year to apply for her citizenship after receiving ILR. I’m a little confused about having to be in the UK exactly ‘x’ amount of years to the day prior to submitting the application. If I’m not mistaken, if you are ...
by b1234567
Wed Aug 24, 2022 12:08 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: ILR SET(M) to British Citizenship: Questions
Replies: 13
Views: 1038
Pakistan

Re: How do I prove that I was here 3years ago?

Hi All, I understand that as I am a British citizen, my wife does not need to wait a year to apply for her citizenship after receiving ILR. I’m a little confused about having to be in the UK exactly ‘x’ amount of years to the day prior to submitting the application. If I’m not mistaken, if you are t...
by b1234567
Mon Aug 22, 2022 10:50 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: ILR SET(M) to British Citizenship: Questions
Replies: 13
Views: 1038
Pakistan

Re: ILR SET(M) to British Citizenship: Questions

alterhase58 wrote:
Mon Aug 22, 2022 10:02 am
A referee could be a friend or neighbour, even the professional one, as long as they meet the requirements. You just state how you know them. You don't need to be involved with them in any kind of professional relationship.
Thank you, alterhase58.
by b1234567
Mon Aug 22, 2022 9:51 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: ILR SET(M) to British Citizenship: Questions
Replies: 13
Views: 1038
Pakistan

ILR SET(M) to British Citizenship: Questions

Hi All, My wife is due to attain her ILR towards the end of the month using the ILR Super Priority Service and god willing, we shouldn’t have any issues there. I’m just getting ahead of the curve and preparing to submit an application for citizenship once she receives her ILR. I’m a little confused ...
by b1234567
Thu Aug 11, 2022 9:09 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR SET(M) who should my employer address the letter to?
Replies: 41
Views: 3337
Pakistan

Re: ILR SET(M) Document Upload Query

Hi All, I have successfully submitted my wife’s ILR Set (M) application using the super priority service. I had already scanned my documents before seeing the requirement about the scans needing to be in greyscale. How strict is this rule? As I feel some documents (especially passport) are not very...
by b1234567
Thu Aug 11, 2022 6:29 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR SET(M) who should my employer address the letter to?
Replies: 41
Views: 3337
Pakistan

Re: ILR SET(M) Document Upload Query

Hi All, I have successfully submitted my wife’s ILR Set (M) application using the super priority service. I had already scanned my documents before seeing the requirement about the scans needing to be in greyscale. How strict is this rule? As I feel some documents (especially passport) are not very ...
by b1234567
Wed Aug 10, 2022 3:28 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR SET(M) who should my employer address the letter to?
Replies: 41
Views: 3337
Pakistan

Re: ILR SET(M) who should my employer address the letter to?

Zimba wrote:
Wed Aug 10, 2022 3:18 pm
There is no need to include the marriage certificate again. From your side, only cohabitation documents are needed
Perfect, okay thank you.
by b1234567
Wed Aug 10, 2022 3:15 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR SET(M) who should my employer address the letter to?
Replies: 41
Views: 3337
Pakistan

Re: ILR SET(M) Marriage Certificate Requirement?

Apologies, another question… There is no mention during the application process or subsequent document checklist of the inclusion of a marriage certificate when applying for SET (M). Is this something I should include anyway or is it already implied that I’m married based on previous home office app...
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