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by ellyell
Wed Oct 14, 2020 11:06 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1929876

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Type: First passport after naturalisation From: UK Method: Online Passport office: HMPO Durham Online Application: 24 Sep 2020 Identity Verified: 24 Sep 2020 Documents Sent: 25 Sep 2020 Documents delivered and signed as per Royal Mail: 28 Sep 2020 Date Documents Received Status: 29 Sep 2020 Applicat...
by ellyell
Fri Oct 02, 2020 8:37 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship with settled status through surinder Singh route
Replies: 5
Views: 762

Re: Citizenship with settled status through surinder Singh route

Answer would be yes

Exercising Surinder Singh route means; British citizen is treated as an EU citizen.

(I answered ‘yes’ on my application form)
by ellyell
Tue May 26, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: July 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 94
Views: 28273

Re: July 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Eligibility criteria: Surinder Singh - Settled Status / Spouse of BC Language/LIUK Criteria: B1 + Life in UK Nationality : Non-EU Method of application: Online Date of application: 27/07/2019 Payment method: Card Date Biometrics enrolled: 02/08/2019 Date on Approval letter: 26/05/2020 (email) Date o...
by ellyell
Wed Jul 17, 2019 1:03 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Physical presence requirement
Replies: 8
Views: 897

Re: Physical presence requirement

joeano353 wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 17, 2019 11:01 am
 Your non EU passport should be stamped showing all your entries and departures. That is sufficient.
No, I have not been getting any stamps on my passport. That is why i raised the question.
by ellyell
Tue Jul 16, 2019 2:48 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Physical presence requirement
Replies: 8
Views: 897

Re: Physical presence requirement

alterhase58 wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 12, 2019 7:44 pm
 There is no specific requirement to prove that date - BUT your residency proof must cover that date, as required by the British Nationality Act.
Thank you
by ellyell
Fri Jul 12, 2019 11:54 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Physical presence requirement
Replies: 8
Views: 897

Physical presence requirement

Hi All, I have recently received my BRC-Settled Status (Surinder Singh case) and now planning to apply for citizenship. Any advice how to prove I was physically present in the UK on the first day of the qualifying period (3 years), what would be the accepted/preferred evidence? I have not been getti...
by ellyell
Wed Jul 10, 2019 7:01 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:
Replies: 793
Views: 114883

Re: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:

Does anyone with no biometric Residence Card have received there pre settlement or settlement under Surinder Singh I have received my BRC (Settled Status) yesterday. (No biometric card before, held sticker type residence card which was issued back in 2014) When HO received your application? 1st of ...
by ellyell
Tue Jul 09, 2019 7:02 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: TIMELINES FOR EU-SETTLEMENT SCHEME 'SURINDER SINGH' PAPER APPLICATIONS
Replies: 11
Views: 2871

Re: TIMELINES FOR EU-SETTLEMENT SCHEME 'SURINDER SINGH' PAPER APPLICATIONS

UPDATE .................. Applied for Settled Status. Application form sent: 30/04/2019 Application form received by HO: 01/05/2019 Biometric Letter received: 18/06/2019 Biometrics completed: 18/06/2019 Confirmation letter (settled status) + all documents returned : 06/07/2019 BRC received (Settled ...
by ellyell
Tue Jul 09, 2019 7:00 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:
Replies: 793
Views: 114883

Re: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:

doury wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 08, 2019 8:50 pm
 Does anyone with no biometric Residence Card have received there pre settlement or settlement under Surinder Singh
I have received my BRC (Settled Status) yesterday. (No biometric card before, held sticker type residence card which was issued back in 2014)
by ellyell
Sat Jul 06, 2019 12:40 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:
Replies: 793
Views: 114883

Re: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:

Albrect wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2019 11:49 am
 BOOM!! Just got confirmation of settled status and all documents returned! Good luck everyone.
Same here !
All documents and confirmation letter have arrived!
Card will arrive in 7 working days. :lol:
Good luck everyone
by ellyell
Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:53 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:
Replies: 793
Views: 114883

Re: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:

Got my biometric letter today dated 14/06. Submit my application on 30/04 and HO recieved on 1/05. Fed up of waitting for decition on my paper application I reapplied onlin using my PR. applied on monday and today I got email confirming my setteled status. only 2 days to process. Good luck to every...
by ellyell
Wed Jul 03, 2019 11:40 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:
Replies: 793
Views: 114883

Re: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:

Got my biometric letter today dated 14/06. Submit my application on 30/04 and HO recieved on 1/05. Fed up of waitting for decition on my paper application I reapplied onlin using my PR. applied on monday and today I got email confirming my setteled status. only 2 days to process. Good luck to every...
by ellyell
Tue Jul 02, 2019 11:03 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:
Replies: 793
Views: 114883

Re: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:

I got all my documents today and a letter stating that I had been granted a pre-settled status. 30 days from start to finish. Although I already had a residence card, it still took them 4 weeks to decide. They didn't bother to send an e-mail, so, those of you who are waiting for an e-mail confirmat...
by ellyell
Tue Jul 02, 2019 7:47 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:
Replies: 793
Views: 114883

Re: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:

doury wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 01, 2019 8:34 pm
 Anyone received a settlement or pre settlement this week I have submitted biometric on Thursday waiting to hear from them now
Still waiting (biometrics done on 18th June)
by ellyell
Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:24 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:
Replies: 793
Views: 114883

Re: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:

Probably one hour later the same guy has called. He's checked my history through my National Insurance number, is satisfied with the result and has granted my wife ILR. He'll send back all the documents we supplied with the application, and another department will be sending out the card, "within t...
by ellyell
Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:20 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:
Replies: 793
Views: 114883

Re: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:

So, we just had a call from UKVI. I was told my wife's proof of residency in the UK for the past 5 years that I had submitted with her application was fine, but I had not enclosed any proof I had been here too. I can't remember seeing anything about this on the form, so I didn't enclose anything. I...
by ellyell
Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:59 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:
Replies: 793
Views: 114883

Re: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:

Has anyone who sent their biometrics received their BRC or settled status yet? Biometrics letter arrived last Tuesday and done same day. Not a peep since although standing by the phone. Impossible to plan any kind of future until received. same here, biometrics done last Tuesday, 18th Jun No decisi...
by ellyell
Thu Jun 20, 2019 11:15 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Registered Traveller?
Replies: 9
Views: 988

Re: Registered Traveller?

Worth keeping in mind that some airports will only allow you to join the EEA citizens queue if you are accompanying your EEA citizen sponsor. If you are travelling on your own, they may direct you towards the All Passports queue. you receive presettled status through the EU settlement scheme Also k...
by ellyell
Wed Jun 19, 2019 1:52 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:
Replies: 793
Views: 114883

Re: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:

zyabrovka wrote: ↑
Wed Jun 19, 2019 1:43 pm
 Are the biometric's given at the post office, or a visa application centre?
Post office
by ellyell
Wed Jun 19, 2019 1:09 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:
Replies: 793
Views: 114883

Re: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:

masoud62 wrote: ↑
Wed Jun 19, 2019 12:52 pm
 Hi
Did you pay for bimotric at post office?
No, I did not.
by ellyell
Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:09 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: TIMELINES FOR EU-SETTLEMENT SCHEME 'SURINDER SINGH' PAPER APPLICATIONS
Replies: 11
Views: 2871

Re: TIMELINES FOR EU-SETTLEMENT SCHEME 'SURINDER SINGH' PAPER APPLICATIONS

ellyell wrote: ↑
Wed May 01, 2019 8:28 am
Applied for settled status.

Application form sent: 30/04/2019
Application form received by HO: 01/05/2019
Biometric Letter received: 18/06/2019
Biometrics completed: 18/06/2019
COA received: Pending
BRC received (Settled Status): Pending
by ellyell
Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:53 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:
Replies: 793
Views: 114883

Re: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:

Hello I’d like to know if documents such as passport are returned with the biometrics letter? Only passports are returned with the letter. Ok, thank you.. We had a delivery today but we missed it...are the letters with the passports sent by signed for? it was special delivery so yes you will need t...
by ellyell
Tue Jun 18, 2019 2:50 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:
Replies: 793
Views: 114883

Re: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:

Surinder wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 18, 2019 1:34 pm
 I have residence card which is valid til 2022.
If I apply do I have to do biometric again?
According to the information on the biometrics letter, yes you will have to do it again.
by ellyell
Tue Jun 18, 2019 2:49 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:
Replies: 793
Views: 114883

Re: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:

mufc69 wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 18, 2019 2:44 pm
 Hello I’d like to know if documents such as passport are returned with the biometrics letter?
Only passports are returned with the letter.
by ellyell
Tue Jun 18, 2019 2:12 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:
Replies: 793
Views: 114883

Re: Surinder Singh Settled Status Paper Application:

I got my residence card today. Glad this is finally over!! :D Now on to applying for citizenship. Also, as a note, my residence permit vignette had "expired" back in January and I didn't provide any info again about our period while in the EU country. I skipped all of those questions and simply pro...

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