General discussion after BC and Passport application

vipul1981 · Post by **vipul1981** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 8:05 pm

Thanks 1664. Will keep u posted.

rnr79 · Post by **rnr79** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 7:52 am

what are these extra security checks for the passport applications by the way...reading more are more about this on this forum now

vipul1981 · Post by **vipul1981** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:58 am

Done with the interview. Usual questions asked. I think I answered them correctly. Wasn't too sure about no of credit cards I have. But told them 4 major ones I use mostly. He seemed to be happy with the replies. Now the final wait begins.

They have told me it should take 4 working days for passport to arrive.

1664 · Post by **1664** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 9:17 am

vipul1981 wrote:Done with the interview. Usual questions asked. I think I answered them correctly. Wasn't too sure about no of credit cards I have. But told them 4 major ones I use mostly. He seemed to be happy with the replies. Now the final wait begins.

They have told me it should take 4 working days for passport to arrive.

Good stuff mate.
Good luck.

vipul1981 · Post by **vipul1981** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 9:18 am

Thanks and good luck to u for ur interview

Erun · Post by **Erun** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 9:57 am

Good to hear vipul.

I have my interview tomorrow!

shs213 · Post by **shs213** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:01 am

vipul1981 wrote:They have told me it should take 4 working days for passport to arrive.

cum next week, world is your Oyster!

vipul1981 · Post by **vipul1981** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:42 am

good luck Erun.

Thats true SHS123, hopefully there wont be any problem and I can go on business with ease

1664 · Post by **1664** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:59 pm

vipul1981 wrote:Thanks and good luck to u for ur interview

Vipul - Thanks man.

So can you tell us what the procedure is for the interview? From the point you get in to the questions asked..etc

I sort of know - but will be good to hear your side of events.

vipul1981 · Post by **vipul1981** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:02 pm

Hi Mate,

reached Crawley office at 9.25. My appointment was 9.45. The guy at reception took the letter and asked me to confirm my name and address. Then he asked me to remove my glasses and I think he matched it with my photograph (passport photo I sent was without glasses). Then he gave me a token number and asked me to wait. There was only 1 other person waiting before me.

They called the other guy after about 5 minutes at around 9.30 and called me straight after that. He went into one office and I was called at cubicle next to that office.

The guy who took my interview, told me its a very basic interview and main aim of this is to prevent identity theft. Then started the questions

Pls see list of questions below

What is your full name? Spell it.
What is your full address including post code? When did you move in?
Are you registered to vote at this address?
Does anyone else over the age of 16 live in your house? Who?
Have you been known by other names?
Are you married, divorced, single etc?
Do you have children ? If so how many?
Does your wife / children live with you in same address?
Your previous address, post code.
What is your date of birth? Where were you born?
When did you take your naturalisation ceremeny? Where? public /private?
Your mother's name and date of birth? Place / Country of birth?
Your father's date of birth? Place / Country of birth?
How manay bank accounts do you have and which ones
How many credit card and store cards do you have? Which cards and stores
Do you have a morgage? with what bank?
Mobiles contarcts? which company
Who signed your form? his age, profession and how do i know that person and for how long I have known that person. Where does that person works? name and address of the company?
Have you received your documents back?
What docs u sent with ur passport application? Have i got them back all right?
thats it I think

after that asked me to sign on the electronic pad.

Then he said they need to do further checks and I should receive the passport in 4 working days and if I dont receive within 10 days, to call the helpline number.

1664 · Post by **1664** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:06 pm

Thanks a lot Vipul mate - was very helpful indeed.

rnr79 · Post by **rnr79** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:14 pm

cool Vipul1981 thanks...i am sure by early next week..you will have that red thingy in your possesion

Cranberry · Post by **Cranberry** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:14 pm

If you applied using the post office check & send service, how do you know when the IPS receive your application?

vipul1981 · Post by **vipul1981** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:19 pm

rnr79 wrote:cool Vipul1981 thanks...i am sure by early next week..you will have that red thingy in your possesion

I hope so too mate

Nazia88 · Post by **Nazia88** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:58 pm

Cranberry wrote:If you applied using the post office check & send service, how do you know when the IPS receive your application?

https://forms.direct.gov.uk/forms/form/ ... pplication

Cranberry · Post by **Cranberry** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 6:27 pm

Nazia88 wrote:
Cranberry wrote:If you applied using the post office check & send service, how do you know when the IPS receive your application?
https://forms.direct.gov.uk/forms/form/ ... pplication

Thanks Nazia.

Nazia88 · Post by **Nazia88** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 7:41 pm

Cranberry wrote:
Nazia88 wrote:
Cranberry wrote:If you applied using the post office check & send service, how do you know when the IPS receive your application?
https://forms.direct.gov.uk/forms/form/ ... pplication
Thanks Nazia.

you are welcome and let me know by posting here about the outcome of your application goodluck.

vipul1981 · Post by **vipul1981** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:07 am

any updates guys?

1664 · Post by **1664** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:20 am

vipul1981 wrote:any updates guys?

had a letter come through from TheDX for my documents... hassle - had to rearrange it!

Have you got your docs back vipul?

vipul1981 · Post by **vipul1981** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:24 am

yes mate. got my docs back on Tuesday. Luckily someone had some relatives who came over at home that day. I m sure u can rearrange for work address or for Saturday.

I got my 2 letters also same day. One from IPS asking me to book the interview and 2nd one confirming the interview at chosen passport office.

1664 · Post by **1664** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:36 am

vipul1981 wrote:yes mate. got my docs back on Tuesday. Luckily someone had some relatives who came over at home that day. I m sure u can rearrange for work address or for Saturday.

I got my 2 letters also same day. One from IPS asking me to book the interview and 2nd one confirming the interview at chosen passport office.

Good stuff..

Hopefully you should get your pp by this saturday

I have rearranged it for tomorrow.

vipul1981 · Post by **vipul1981** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:46 am

ya if not Saturday, it should arrive by Tuesday

vipul1981 · Post by **vipul1981** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 11:52 am

just enquired reg passport. They have confirmed that all checks have been done and are satisfactory and the passport was printed yesterday and awaiting pick up by courier.

I reckon I should get it on Saturday.

rnr79 · Post by **rnr79** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 12:28 pm

vipul1981 wrote:just enquired reg passport. They have confirmed that all checks have been done and are satisfactory and the passport was printed yesterday and awaiting pick up by courier.

I reckon I should get it on Saturday.

wow...well done for successfully completing the difficult interview

so for you everything is going to be finished in less than 3 weeks...cool

Erun · Post by **Erun** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 12:28 pm

I had my interview in Reading today. Really nice office and people. They saw me early and the interview only took about 5 minutes. So now the final wait begins. Can't wait for it all to be over!

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