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by bubbly123
Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:51 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528618

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

[quote=handyring post_id=2101535 time=<a href="tel:1673870827">1673870827</a> user_id=245618] Hi friends, anybody has any recent timeline for their OCI application ? I applied in Birmingham on 30th November 22, it’s still under process. Have you got any updates yet? I have applied on 19th Dec and s...
by bubbly123
Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528618

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Just checked and got an update saying it is processed.
Applied: 30/12/2022 London Goswell road.
Original documents received: 5th of Jan
Application printing processed and printed:24th of January 2023 updated online on the 26/01/2023.
by bubbly123
Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:03 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528618

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Applied on the 30th of December in London Goswell road. No updates yet.
by bubbly123
Sun Jan 15, 2023 6:04 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1528618

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Recently applied for Oci! Documents you must upload mandatory Don’t forget your appointment printout if 3 application take 3 appointment printout they will not let you inn if your forget to take it. Copy of application with 2x2 photo pasted and 1 photo has to be given during the appointment. 1. Surr...
by bubbly123
Fri Nov 18, 2022 3:29 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1904681

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

First Adult Passport after Naturalisation Method of application: Online Date of application: 07/11/2022 Date identity confirmed: 07/11/2022 Identity details received: 07/11/2022 Application received: 07/11/2022 Documents posted: 08/11/2022 Documents received: 10/11/2022 Application approved: 17/11/2...
by bubbly123
Tue Nov 01, 2022 7:50 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14793
Views: 4381130

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: T1/5yrs plus 2 years ILR Method of application: online Date of receipt by UKBA: 25 July 22 Date of debit of fees: 25 July 22 Date of Biometric: 12 sep 2022 Date of receipt of approval: 31/10/22 07:14 am in the Morning. Thank you so much for the support from this board. Once aga...
by bubbly123
Fri Oct 07, 2022 4:22 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British passport application after child registration - Place of Issue?
Replies: 28
Views: 1761

Re: After submitting application for British passport, can a minor travel to India on their current Indian passport?

It worked out very well in my case. My kids was born in the UK. The first birth certificate for my kid is UK birth certificate and then we took Indian birth certificate and Indian passport. It’s a grey area where no body knows anything in detail. I will attach the letter that Indian embassy confirme...
by bubbly123
Fri Oct 07, 2022 2:55 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British passport application after child registration - Place of Issue?
Replies: 28
Views: 1761

Re: After submitting application for British passport, can a minor travel to India on their current Indian passport?

Hi you can apply for the Mn1 and travel to India with your kid. After getting MN1 when you apply for First British passport there is a question 1: Does you kid got any other country passport? On that section you have to answer no. So you do not have to send your kids Indian passport. Indian kids can...
by bubbly123
Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:48 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: IDV
Replies: 6
Views: 999

Re: IDV

Sorry for the delayed reply! IDV app biometric didn’t work for me in India so I came back to UK and did my my biometric in person!
by bubbly123
Mon Aug 29, 2022 11:53 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: IDV
Replies: 6
Views: 999

Re: IDV

Gurus please help. Please give me your suggestion.
Thank you so much
by bubbly123
Sun Aug 28, 2022 10:51 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: IDV
Replies: 6
Views: 999

Re: IDV

Thank you so much for the reply. I am eligible to use IDV app. My question is can I give biometric using the IDV app outside UK. I am currently away from UK for a short period.
Thank you
by bubbly123
Sun Aug 28, 2022 6:57 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: IDV
Replies: 6
Views: 999

IDV

Dear Gurus,

I have applied for the naturalisation in UK. Fees paid. UKVI asked me to give the biometric via IDV. Can I give my biometric through IDV app if I am outside UK. Please guide me.

Thanks in advance
by bubbly123
Tue Jan 04, 2022 10:26 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Exit permit for British citizen children born in India
Replies: 4
Views: 1489

Re: Exit permit for British citizen children born in India

If your kids acquired Indian passport first and British passport they are eligible for Dual citizenship until they turn 18. If is that the case go to FRRO office and and ask them to send you an email that your kids can hold dual citizenship. It's easy and simple. Get the confirmation email from FRRO...
by bubbly123
Sat Nov 13, 2021 7:59 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Time out of UK after MN1 application and applying for citizenship from outside UK
Replies: 17
Views: 1784

Re: Time out of UK after MN1 application and applying for citizenship from outside UK

Birth certificate, MN1 is the main documents to be sent. DX courier will deliver the passports and they don't do any physical contact and no signature.
Hope this help.
by bubbly123
Fri Nov 12, 2021 12:44 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Time out of UK after MN1 application and applying for citizenship from outside UK
Replies: 17
Views: 1784

Re: Time out of UK after MN1 application and applying for citizenship from outside UK

Once you get your child MN1 apply for the British passport in the UK and take to your home country. If you apply for the first British passport from Pakistan expect delays. It would take upto 1 year to get the British passport. On my personal experience I applied for the my kids British passport in ...
by bubbly123
Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:16 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: 179 days absence in last 12 months because of Covid-19
Replies: 8
Views: 889

Re: 179 days absence in last 12 months because of Covid-19

Thank you so much for your reply.
I was out of the country from 15/02/2021 to 15/08/2021. Can I apply around June 2022. Please let me know.
Kind Regards
by bubbly123
Tue Oct 26, 2021 8:53 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: 179 days absence in last 12 months because of Covid-19
Replies: 8
Views: 889

Re: 179 days absence in last 12 months because of Covid-19

@secret.simon thank you very much for your reply. I will complete 3 months on the 15th of November can I apply after that? Because the absence allowed is 90 days in last 12 months. How can I apply waiting for 3 months. Please explain.
Thank you
by bubbly123
Tue Sep 14, 2021 1:14 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: 179 days absence in last 12 months because of Covid-19
Replies: 8
Views: 889

Re: 179 days absence in last 12 months because of Covid-19

@cr001,@secret.simon any suggestion please. I was away 179 days in the last 12 months. I live in the UK for the past 11 years and own a property, and kids in school and into full time employment. Is there any chance I can proceed with my application.
Please kindly advice.
Regards.
by bubbly123
Mon Sep 13, 2021 4:22 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Was stuck in India for the last 351 days - need advise on application to citizenship
Replies: 3
Views: 564

Re: Was stuck in India for the last 351 days - need advise on application to citizenship

I am also in the similar situation. But not really getting much information of it. When reading the guidelines it look likes it's entirely depend on the case worker to apply dicreation. But we really need to prove the establishment in the UK. it would be great help if other moderators and senior mem...
by bubbly123
Sat Sep 11, 2021 5:04 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: 179 days absence in last 12 months because of Covid-19
Replies: 8
Views: 889

Re: 179 days absence in last 12 months because of Covid-19

@magicsign Thank you so much for suggestion.
Is there any other member gone through the same situation. Please shed some lights.
Kind Regards
by bubbly123
Fri Sep 10, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: 179 days absence in last 12 months because of Covid-19
Replies: 8
Views: 889

179 days absence in last 12 months because of Covid-19

Dear Gurus, I am eligible to apply for Naturalisation but I, was away from UK for 179 days. I, got stuck in India because of Covid-19 pandemic and I have evidence. Will I get discretion for my absence. I have strong ties in UK with property, kids born in UK and going to school. I have full time empl...
by bubbly123
Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:03 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: First British passport for child
Replies: 19
Views: 1728

Re: First British passport for child

I submitted MN1 and child birth certificate.
Hmpo asked me to submit only Mn1 but I sent my kids birth certificate aswell. My kids passports was delivered to India by my family member. Hope this help.
All the best
by bubbly123
Wed Jul 28, 2021 5:41 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: First British passport for child
Replies: 19
Views: 1728

Re: First British passport for child

Before applying I spoke to HMPO! Do you live in the UK? answer is yes! Because I was in India temporarily. Do you hold any other passport? answer is no as I am surendering my kids passport in India after MN1. After a long research I applied from UK and received my kids passport! There is lots of que...
by bubbly123
Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:43 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: First British passport for child
Replies: 19
Views: 1728

Re: First British passport for child

Applied from UK and received the kids British passport within a week. If you are present in the UK you can go for fast track service aswell.
All the best
by bubbly123
Sat May 29, 2021 9:46 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: First British passport for child
Replies: 19
Views: 1728

Re: First British passport for child

Please guide me with my questions
@cullinan, @senior members please.
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