Naturalisation referee gave his office address - is that ok?

Kotiara wrote:I asked my GP to be my referee and sign the naturalisaion form. He signed the form but gave his office address when he filled line 5.6 (Address). He also put his stamp there with his name and address.

2 questions.

1. Is it acceptable for a referee to give his professional address rather than home address? Will that be ok with the Home Office? I would feel a bit uneasy asking my GP to give his home address unless its required by the Home Office.
Its ok for address bec he/she is your GP, HO not mind about address they just want proffesional referee

2. Is it ok that he has put his stamp in 5.6 with his name and full address instead of writing his address by hand? I dont mind going back to him and asking him to write it if it's important for the Home Office.

Kotiara wrote:I asked my GP to be my referee and sign the naturalisaion form. He signed the form but gave his office address when he filled line 5.6 (Address). He also put his stamp there with his name and address.

2 questions.

1. Is it acceptable for a referee to give his professional address rather than home address? Will that be ok with the Home Office? I would feel a bit uneasy asking my GP to give his home address unless its required by the Home Office.

2. Is it ok that he has put his stamp in 5.6 with his name and full address instead of writing his address by hand? I dont mind going back to him and asking him to write it if it's important for the Home Office.

djb123 wrote:The requirements of a referee for a naturalisation application is:

- they have known the applicant personally for more than 3 years;
- they are willing to give full details of their knowledge of the applicant;

(This is different to the requirement of a person who countersigns passport applications)

Now if your relationship with your GP is only of a medical nature, then he is pretty useless as a referee as he will be able to tell the HO nothing if they contact him (which could potentially cause problems with your application). If though you do know your GP on a personal level then there shouldn't be any real problem with getting his home address.

krimith wrote:

djb123 wrote:The requirements of a referee for a naturalisation application is:

- they have known the applicant personally for more than 3 years;
- they are willing to give full details of their knowledge of the applicant;

(This is different to the requirement of a person who countersigns passport applications)

Now if your relationship with your GP is only of a medical nature, then he is pretty useless as a referee as he will be able to tell the HO nothing if they contact him (which could potentially cause problems with your application). If though you do know your GP on a personal level then there shouldn't be any real problem with getting his home address.

djb123, no thats not right bec when i was apply so first one GP and second one my friend they both was my refree so GP is fine for refree

djb123 wrote:

krimith wrote:

djb123 wrote:The requirements of a referee for a naturalisation application is:

- they have known the applicant personally for more than 3 years;
- they are willing to give full details of their knowledge of the applicant;

(This is different to the requirement of a person who countersigns passport applications)

Now if your relationship with your GP is only of a medical nature, then he is pretty useless as a referee as he will be able to tell the HO nothing if they contact him (which could potentially cause problems with your application). If though you do know your GP on a personal level then there shouldn't be any real problem with getting his home address.

djb123, no thats not right bec when i was apply so first one GP and second one my friend they both was my refree so GP is fine for refree

It is right, but in most cases the HO don't contact the referees - I've been a referee for a few citizenship applications and never been contacted. If though they do decide to contact the referee and he can say nothing about the applicant (my GP knows nothing about me apart from my medical history) then it could cause problems with your application. Maybe the HO would insist for example you provide another referee.

Kotiara wrote:I asked my GP to be my referee and sign the naturalisaion form. He signed the form but gave his office address when he filled line 5.6 (Address). He also put his stamp there with his name and address.

2 questions.

1. Is it acceptable for a referee to give his professional address rather than home address? Will that be ok with the Home Office? I would feel a bit uneasy asking my GP to give his home address unless its required by the Home Office.

2. Is it ok that he has put his stamp in 5.6 with his name and full address instead of writing his address by hand? I dont mind going back to him and asking him to write it if it's important for the Home Office.

• For the first Referee, can my other half use someone from her place of birth to be used in the section as shown below?

• Can the GP referee her also? (Has anyone got a list of the acceptable professional people)

5.1 One referee should be a person of any nationality who has professional standing, eg minister
of religion, civil servant, or a member of a professional body e.g. accountant or solicitor (who is not
representing you with this application). The other referee must normally be the holder of a British
citizen passport and either a professional person or over the age of 25.
Both should declare that:
• they are not a relative, solicitor or agent of the applicant;
• they are not employed by the Home Office;
• they have not been convicted of an imprisonable offence (unless that conviction can be
disregarded in line with the table shown on page 17 of the Booklet AN);
• they have known the applicant personally for more than 3 years;
• they are willing to give full details of their knowledge of the applicant;
• they will advise the Home Office of any reason why the applicant should not be naturalised.

mrlookforward wrote:

Kotiara wrote:I asked my GP to be my referee and sign the naturalisaion form. He signed the form but gave his office address when he filled line 5.6 (Address). He also put his stamp there with his name and address.

2 questions.

1. Is it acceptable for a referee to give his professional address rather than home address? Will that be ok with the Home Office? I would feel a bit uneasy asking my GP to give his home address unless its required by the Home Office.

2. Is it ok that he has put his stamp in 5.6 with his name and full address instead of writing his address by hand? I dont mind going back to him and asking him to write it if it's important for the Home Office.

Can I say, dont worry about this too much. What you have done is right. I know dozens of people who got references from GPs just like you. No need for GPs home address in particular. Their practice address is just fine, because its still an address they can be contacted on. I am exactly going to do the same thing when I apply for citizenship in a few months time.

Kotiara wrote:I asked my GP to be my referee and sign the naturalisaion form. He signed the form but gave his office address when he filled line 5.6 (Address). He also put his stamp there with his name and address.

2 questions.

1. Is it acceptable for a referee to give his professional address rather than home address? Will that be ok with the Home Office? I would feel a bit uneasy asking my GP to give his home address unless its required by the Home Office.

2. Is it ok that he has put his stamp in 5.6 with his name and full address instead of writing his address by hand? I dont mind going back to him and asking him to write it if it's important for the Home Office.

6.3.7.9
Those acting in a professional capacity may not wish to provide their personal details. In such cases, we would be content for the person acting as a referee to put his or her business contact details. In addition, if the person does not wish their passport details to be seen by the person applying for citizenship, they can omit this from the form, entering “details available on request”

Iman230 wrote:

mrlookforward wrote:

Kotiara wrote:I asked my GP to be my referee and sign the naturalisaion form. He signed the form but gave his office address when he filled line 5.6 (Address). He also put his stamp there with his name and address.

2 questions.

1. Is it acceptable for a referee to give his professional address rather than home address? Will that be ok with the Home Office? I would feel a bit uneasy asking my GP to give his home address unless its required by the Home Office.

2. Is it ok that he has put his stamp in 5.6 with his name and full address instead of writing his address by hand? I dont mind going back to him and asking him to write it if it's important for the Home Office.

Can I say, dont worry about this too much. What you have done is right. I know dozens of people who got references from GPs just like you. No need for GPs home address in particular. Their practice address is just fine, because its still an address they can be contacted on. I am exactly going to do the same thing when I apply for citizenship in a few months time.

How did you get on #mrlookforward with your application and REFEREE section?

Iman230 wrote:

mrlookforward wrote:

Kotiara wrote:I asked my GP to be my referee and sign the naturalisaion form. He signed the form but gave his office address when he filled line 5.6 (Address). He also put his stamp there with his name and address.

2 questions.

1. Is it acceptable for a referee to give his professional address rather than home address? Will that be ok with the Home Office? I would feel a bit uneasy asking my GP to give his home address unless its required by the Home Office.

2. Is it ok that he has put his stamp in 5.6 with his name and full address instead of writing his address by hand? I dont mind going back to him and asking him to write it if it's important for the Home Office.

Can I say, dont worry about this too much. What you have done is right. I know dozens of people who got references from GPs just like you. No need for GPs home address in particular. Their practice address is just fine, because its still an address they can be contacted on. I am exactly going to do the same thing when I apply for citizenship in a few months time.

How did you get on #mrlookforward with your application and REFEREE section?

Iman230 wrote:Hi all

My Spouse is due to be applying for her Naturalisation but have now stumbled across the following Section (Section 5)

• For the first Referee, can my other half use someone from her place of birth to be used in the section as shown below?

• Can the GP referee her also? (Has anyone got a list of the acceptable professional people)

The problem lies with finding anyone who can referee the wife for someone who she has known for three years. Can anyone provide any help or guidance in this matter?

regards

5.1 One referee should be a person of any nationality who has professional standing, eg minister
of religion, civil servant, or a member of a professional body e.g. accountant or solicitor (who is not
representing you with this application). The other referee must normally be the holder of a British
citizen passport and either a professional person or over the age of 25.
Both should declare that:
• they are not a relative, solicitor or agent of the applicant;
• they are not employed by the Home Office;
• they have not been convicted of an imprisonable offence (unless that conviction can be
disregarded in line with the table shown on page 17 of the Booklet AN);
• they have known the applicant personally for more than 3 years;
• they are willing to give full details of their knowledge of the applicant;
• they will advise the Home Office of any reason why the applicant should not be naturalised.

6.3.7.7
If the applicant is living abroad and does not know a British citizen passport holder who is a professional person or over the age of 25, a Commonwealth citizen or citizen of the country in which he or she is residing may complete and sign the form, provided:
he/she is over 25
or has a professional standing in that country and
has known the applicant for three years, and
the Consul considers his/her signature to be acceptable