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by newbie.scott
Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:22 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Shd i inform UKBA after surname change in Indian passport?
Replies: 1
Views: 206

Re: Shd i inform UKBA after surname change in Indian passpor

I called Croydon contact centre on 0300 123 2241 They confirmed my wife suppose to tell UKBA soon after she changed her surname, using Application for a transfer of conditions form: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-transfer-visa-to-biometric-residence-permit-form-toc Since m...
by newbie.scott
Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:22 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Shd i inform UKBA after surname change in Indian passport?
Replies: 2
Views: 301

Re: Shd i inform UKBA after surname change in Indian passpor

Thanks Amber for your reply. I called Croydon contact centre on 0300 123 2241 They confirmed my wife suppose to tell UKBA soon after she changed her surname, using Application for a transfer of conditions form: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-transfer-visa-to-biometric-resi...
by newbie.scott
Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:14 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Change of name after marriage in Indian Passport
Replies: 13
Views: 12799

Re: Change of name after marriage in Indian Passport

OK Here is my experience, may be helpful to someone in similar situation. I booked online appointment through HCI London for passport services, this is in February, now its taken over by VFS. So one should book through this link http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/ since March Once appointment booking is conf...
by newbie.scott
Tue Feb 24, 2015 2:15 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Shd i inform UKBA after surname change in Indian passport?
Replies: 2
Views: 301

Shd i inform UKBA after surname change in Indian passport?

Hi Friends, My wife is currently on spouse visa, she has UK entry clearance sticker on her passport, not Biometric. She is planing to update her surname(after marriage) in Indian passport. Wondering if this should be notified to UKBA immediatly, or can she wait until her next visa renewal? Please co...
by newbie.scott
Tue Feb 24, 2015 9:49 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Shd i inform UKBA after surname change in Indian passport?
Replies: 1
Views: 206

Shd i inform UKBA after surname change in Indian passport?

Hi, My wife is currently on spouse visa, she has UK entry clearance sticker on her passport, not Biometric. She is planing to update her surname(after marriage) in Indian passport. Wondering if this should be notified to UKBA immediatly, or can she wait until her next visa renewal? Please could some...
by newbie.scott
Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:56 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Schengen or EEA family permit for Spouse?
Replies: 2
Views: 258

Re: Schengen or EEA family permit for Spouse?

Thanks Ban.S for your help..
by newbie.scott
Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:56 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Change of name after marriage in Indian Passport
Replies: 13
Views: 12799

Re: Change of name after marriage in Indian Passport

Thanks Rajesh for your help.
by newbie.scott
Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:53 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Change of name after marriage in Indian Passport
Replies: 13
Views: 12799

Change of name after marriage in Indian Passport

Hi Friends My wife who is Indian currently living in UK on spouse deepenety visa, wants to change her surname to my surname, as well as update her Indian passport with my name as spouse. After checking out this link<https://www.hcilondon.in/pages.php?id=35#ch-marriage>, these are the docs I need to ...
by newbie.scott
Fri Feb 20, 2015 10:25 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Schengen or EEA family permit for Spouse?
Replies: 2
Views: 258

Schengen or EEA family permit for Spouse?

Hi Friends I am a naturalised British, my wife is Indian, currently on spouse dependent visa. She will be naturalised after couple of years time. We are planing to go for weekend holidays to different European cities, may be several times during the summer. I think I don't need visa, but for my wife...
by newbie.scott
Thu Dec 04, 2014 1:54 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5612
Views: 1541298

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

I just got printed out yesterday, generate pdf is working for me using firefox. May try with FF/Chrome also disabling any JS/ADblockeres, etc. Although I didnt uploaded photo, as am planing to paste manually. Cheers NS Hi, Not sure If anyone faced this problem. I tried to fill the Online application...
by newbie.scott
Tue Dec 02, 2014 2:01 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Help filling OCI app form Please..
Replies: 2
Views: 252

Re: Help filling OCI app form Please..

Thanks a lot for your reply Ban.S, I will go with your advise. Cheers NS 1. Spouse details in old/surrendered Indian passport has no bearing with OCI application. If you are married at the time of application you should state the same. 1.1 No explanation required. Just include a self attested marrig...
by newbie.scott
Tue Dec 02, 2014 10:33 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Help filling OCI app form Please..
Replies: 2
Views: 252

Help filling OCI app form Please..

Dear Friends, I recently acquired British Citizenship subsequently got Indian passport surrender certificate. I am planing to apply for OCI card, I need help filling the application. My wife's name is not present/included in my recently surrendered Indian passport. In the OCI application there is a ...
by newbie.scott
Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 535
Views: 24525

Good News guys

Good News guys

I received approval today.

Took 3months 9days.
Date of application: 01/07/2014
Date approval posted:02/10/2014
Date approval received:09/10/2014

Good luck for all July applicants..

Cheers
by newbie.scott
Fri Jul 25, 2014 4:13 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Will parking penalty back in 2004 affects my citizenship?
Replies: 2
Views: 202

Re: Will parking penalty back in 2004 affects my citizenship

THANKS AMBER FOR YOUR QUICK RESPONSE.
I take that as nothing would happen, sit calm and wait..
CHEERS
NS
Amber wrote:No.
by newbie.scott
Fri Jul 25, 2014 3:56 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Will parking penalty back in 2004 affects my citizenship?
Replies: 2
Views: 202

Will parking penalty back in 2004 affects my citizenship?

Hi I vaguely remember of paying a parking penalty back in 2004, although I could not remember if it is PCN or FBN. I parked and went to a theatre, after few days I got a letter asking me to pay fine, there was no ticket on my car, so probably issued by camera or patrolling police. Anyway I paid the ...
by newbie.scott
Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Pls advise : AN form - Section 1.22
Replies: 2
Views: 183

Re: Pls advise : AN form - Section 1.22

Wondering what qualifications have you used to claim English Language requirments while applying for ILR? Usually the same qualifications are sufficient for Citizenship + LIUK exam certificate. Sorry not much useful but have you checked if yours/wifes qualifications are listed in points calculator?:...
by newbie.scott
Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:53 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 535
Views: 24525

Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

1) UK Masters is enough, along with a printout from points calculator showing 10points awarded to your degree, this is just to show UK NARIC has your uni and course listed in their database. Strictly speaking you dont even needed this printout, but no harm. + 2) Life in the UK Exam certificate.. The...
by newbie.scott
Tue Jul 01, 2014 11:37 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 535
Views: 24525

Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Date of application: 01/07/2014
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Date of receipt by UKBA:
Date of acknowledgment:
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:
by newbie.scott
Fri Jun 13, 2014 4:02 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Good Character- Is it necessary to have wife's Council Tax?
Replies: 4
Views: 307

Re: Good Character- Is it necessary to have wife's Council T

Your comments reassured my case.. Thanks Shahid.. Cheers S These days systems are computerized, the details are updated there and then. If you have informed the council and they have said that they have added the name to your council tax account and that they will send you an updated bill shortly th...
by newbie.scott
Fri Jun 13, 2014 3:33 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Good Character- Is it necessary to have wife's Council Tax?
Replies: 4
Views: 307

Re: Good Character- Is it necessary to have wife's Council T

Thanks for your reply Shahid I did called the council already, they are still processing, dont know when they are going to send me the updated joint account details.sorry for the confusion about "process".. I hope as long as they update the records before i make an application form, thats fine.other...
by newbie.scott
Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Good Character- Is it necessary to have wife's Council Tax?
Replies: 4
Views: 307

Good Character- Is it necessary to have wife's Council Tax?

Good Character Requirements - Is it necessary to have wife's Council Tax records? Hi Friends I am due to apply for naturalisation in two weeks time though my local council NCS. I have a query regarding "Good Character" requirement. My newly-wed wife who is a non-eu national started living with me re...
by newbie.scott
Tue Jun 10, 2014 12:07 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: FORM-AN - DOCUMENTS CHECK LIST PLEASE
Replies: 3
Views: 1528

Re: FORM-AN - DOCUMENTS CHECK LIST PLEASE

Thank you somuch dear CR001 for the speedy reply, I go with your advise.. Thanks again for your help.. Cheers S Hi Friends Its been more than 14 months since I have been granted with ILR, so am applying for naturalisation next month through Nationality Checking Service. Below are the list of documen...
by newbie.scott
Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:32 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: FORM-AN - DOCUMENTS CHECK LIST PLEASE
Replies: 3
Views: 1528

FORM-AN - DOCUMENTS CHECK LIST PLEASE

Hi Friends Its been more than 14 months since I have been granted with ILR, so am applying for naturalisation next month through Nationality Checking Service. Below are the list of documents I am thinking to provide along with my application form. 1) Could you please check them to confirm that I cov...
by newbie.scott
Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:31 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 590201

Good News

Hi Guys Just want to share the good news that my wife got spouse visa today.. Here are the timelines VFS : Hyderabad High commission: Chennai Application Date : 13 Sep 2013 Process completed date( via mobile sms and vfs online tracking) : 20 Nove 2013 Visa Delivery by Blue Dart : 21 Nov 2013 Visa : ...
by newbie.scott
Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:30 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 590201

VFS TRACK YOUR APPLICATION

IS VFS TRACK YOUR APPLICATION LINK WORKING FOR YOU?
https://www.vfs.org.in/UKG-PassportTrac ... tatus.aspx
Its keep showing me 404-FILE NOT FOUND ERROR?
Cheers
S
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