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by amitfalana
Thu Oct 20, 2022 10:55 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9509
Views: 1924616
India

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Type: First Adult passport after Naturalisation Method: Online Passport Office: HMPO Bootle Application submitted: 03/10/2022 Ask someone to confirm your identity: 03/10/2022 Email sent to the person confirming your identity: 03/10/2022 Identity details received: 03/10/2022 Application received: 03/...
by amitfalana
Mon Oct 03, 2022 2:08 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Which organisations to inform after a successful British citizenship
Replies: 1
Views: 315
India

Which organisations to inform after a successful British citizenship

Dears,
Thanks to this forum, I have sailed through the longgggg process to get my british citizenship this morning.
I wanted to check if I need to inform any particular organisations such as my bank, council, ISA providers, etc. etc. about change of my citizenship status.

Regards,
Amit
by amitfalana
Thu May 05, 2022 8:42 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Incorrect (Old) Partner's Address
Replies: 1
Views: 198
India

Re: Incorrect (Old) Partner's Address

Bumping up!
by amitfalana
Wed May 04, 2022 9:18 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Incorrect (Old) Partner's Address
Replies: 1
Views: 198
India

Incorrect (Old) Partner's Address

Hi, I have submitted my wife's naturalisation application and by mistake have submitted our old house address for the partner (i.e. me) under the "Current partner" section. What shall we do? How can we inform UKVI about this error? Also, I am now preparing my own naturalisation application, shall I ...
by amitfalana
Tue May 03, 2022 11:30 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Foreign Travel during Naturalisation and Referee
Replies: 1
Views: 261
India

Foreign Travel during Naturalisation and Referee

Dears,
I have 2 quick questions:
1. Can I travel outsde UK while my naturalisation application is with the home office?
2. Can NHS doctor qualify as the referee with "professional standing"?

Reg/A
by amitfalana
Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:01 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Travel to India on British passport on an Indian e-visa without Surrendering Indian passport
Replies: 2
Views: 983
India

Travel to India on British passport on an Indian e-visa without Surrendering Indian passport

Dears, My daughter has received her British citizenship (she was born in UK, and her mom received ILR) recently (14/07) and her British passport is on its way (wow!). My wife and I (Indians still) wish to travel to India... For that, can my daughter get an Indian e-visa without surrendering her Indi...
by amitfalana
Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:25 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: MN1 Application since Nov 2020
Replies: 1
Views: 210
India

MN1 Application since Nov 2020

Dears, I have applied for my daughter's British citizen back in Nov 2020. She is UK born and her mom (my wife) received ILR in Oct 2020. We did an online application, submitted all documents online and submitted biometrics at Manchester center on 27th Nov. We haven't received any response from UKVI ...
by amitfalana
Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:08 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR TIMELINES- SET(O) SET(F) SET(M) (not Set(LR) PLS)
Replies: 3732
Views: 1279837
India

Re: ILR TIMELINES- SET(O) SET(F) SET(M) (not Set(LR) PLS)

Applied for ILR Route : Set (O) Tier-2 General Date application sent : 05/09/2020 Type of application : Standard Payment completed : 05/09/2020 Email received for eligibility of IDV app use : 17/09/2020 Documents uploaded to UKVCAS : 05/09/2020 Invitation to use IDV app : 05/09/2020 IDV app selfie/d...
by amitfalana
Sat Sep 26, 2020 4:34 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: IDV App and/or UKVCAS Appointment
Replies: 2
Views: 243
India

IDV App and/or UKVCAS Appointment

Dears,
For my ILR Set(O) application, I have submitted by documents on UKVCAS website, and was invited for IDV App last week. I have submitted my biometrics through the app.
Do I still need to book an appointment with UKVCAS?

Thanks for all your support.

Reg
A
by amitfalana
Mon Aug 17, 2020 3:39 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR :: Can I apply separately - not with the main applicant
Replies: 4
Views: 282
India

Re: ILR :: Can I apply separately - not with the main applicant

Dear Cullinan,
Thanks again. Appreciated! And specially the note towards the end. I have already informed another friend who is applying now about this additional statement about the child.

I have decided to apply my wife's ILR in coming days while mine towards end of October.

Regards,
Amit
by amitfalana
Sun Aug 16, 2020 9:33 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR :: Can I apply separately - not with the main applicant
Replies: 4
Views: 282
India

Re: ILR :: Can I apply separately - not with the main applicant

Thanks Cullinan for prompt response. Below are my comments and a few follow-up questions. She can apply first, you can apply later on. Note, your ILR will only be successful if her ILR application is successful. Q. Do I need to wait for her application to get a decision before I can apply? Or I can ...
by amitfalana
Sun Aug 16, 2020 9:13 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR :: Can I apply separately - not with the main applicant
Replies: 4
Views: 282
India

ILR :: Can I apply separately - not with the main applicant

Hello. I would be applying for ILR in a couple of months and have a few questions to decide the best way forward: Background: My wife is on Tier 2 General and I am on her dependent visa. Her visa was stamped on 30 Sep 2015 and mine on 21 Nov 2015. 1. Can my wife and I apply for ILR separately? Actua...
by amitfalana
Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:51 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: ILR New Rules (since 11 Sep 2018)
Replies: 3
Views: 806
India

Re: ILR New Rules (since 11 Sep 2018)

Thanks CR001... Indeed it was a typo at my end. And thanks for sharing the URL.

Cheers!
by amitfalana
Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:39 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: ILR New Rules (since 11 Sep 2018)
Replies: 3
Views: 806
India

ILR New Rules (since 11 Sep 2018)

Hello. My wife on PBS Tier 2 General since Oct 2015 and we just got our visa extended for 2 years. Although I noticed that there are certain new rules for ILR which came into effect on 11 Sep 2018. Does the new 180 days rule apply to my wife and me? If so, could someone please explain the new 180 da...
by amitfalana
Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:43 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 (General) Visa Extension - Priority Service - No response since 14 days
Replies: 1
Views: 256
India

Re: Tier 2 (General) Visa Extension - Priority Service - No response since 14 days

Any suggestions please?
by amitfalana
Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:23 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 (General) Visa Extension - Priority Service - No response since 14 days
Replies: 1
Views: 256
India

Tier 2 (General) Visa Extension - Priority Service - No response since 14 days

Dears, I had applied for a Tier 2 General extension along with 2 dependents. After submitting biometrics on 24th Aug, we had send the required documents on the same day, which were delivered on 28th Aug (It was a long weekend). Although on 5th Sep I received an email from the case worker in Sheffiel...
by amitfalana
Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:35 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: In-country skilled worker visa application timelines
Replies: 2478
Views: 682576
India

Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Applied for Tier-2 General extension (same employer) Received an email after 5 days that they hadn't received my documents, even though they were delivered a couple of days earlier. Replied to the case worker with the tracking number and no response since then. Today is the 14th day. :( 1. Type of a...
by amitfalana
Thu Aug 23, 2018 3:08 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: IHS Website Down since morning?
Replies: 19
Views: 3563
India

Re: IHS Website Down since morning?

It's up and running now... I just completed my application. Fingers crossed. And good luck!
by amitfalana
Wed Aug 22, 2018 10:11 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: IHS Website Down since morning?
Replies: 19
Views: 3563
India

IHS Website Down since morning?

Hi, I am applying a tier-2 general extension and haven't been able to progress, as the IHS website doesn't load. Q. Is someone else also seeing a broken website with a message - The Immigration Health Surcharge portal is currently unavailable. We are working as quickly as possible to fix this proble...
by amitfalana
Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:54 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Change of Address while on Tier 2 General
Replies: 1
Views: 637
India

Change of Address while on Tier 2 General

Hi All, I had changed my address last year while being on Tier 2 General. Was I supposed to inform the UKBA for the address change? I am about to renew my visa (in Oct) and would this cause any trouble? As a matter of fact my child was born after I moved to the new address and I had applied for all ...
by amitfalana
Tue May 15, 2018 9:35 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 General Visa Extension
Replies: 2
Views: 2786
India

Re: Tier 2 General Visa Extension

Thanks Shahno. I had the same knowledge of not receiving the BRP... But as per few posts I have read on the forum (https://www.immigrationboards.com/uk-tier-2-employer-sponsored-visas/tier-2-general-supporting-documents-returned-incl-brp-and-passport-photos-t245589.html) and talking to a few friends...
by amitfalana
Tue May 15, 2018 8:29 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 General Visa Extension
Replies: 2
Views: 2786
India

Tier 2 General Visa Extension

Hello All, My current Tier 2 General visa expires end of October after a 3 years period. I wish to extend it for another 3 years and have the following questions: 1. How early can I start the renewal process - 3 months, 6 months, etc 2. I have read on a few posts that the passport and old BRP is ret...
by amitfalana
Sat Nov 25, 2017 9:47 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Maximum stay outside the country for ILR Application
Replies: 1
Views: 218
India

Maximum stay outside the country for ILR Application

Hi, My wife has a Tier 2 General visa and we are expecting an ILR in a couple of years. I wish to understand the details around the clause wherein there is a restriction of 180 days of maximum stay outside the UK. 1. Is this clause valid for the main application or for the dependents also? 2. How is...
by amitfalana
Fri Sep 01, 2017 6:23 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Do I voilate any ILR rules (Tier 2 General to ILR) if I...
Replies: 1
Views: 345
India

Do I voilate any ILR rules (Tier 2 General to ILR) if I...

Hi, I am on a Tier 2 General, which would get extended in Oct 2018 for 2 years and eventually get an ILR in Oct 2020. Now I want to buy a property at a strategic area (where I want to live only after 5-7 years - Grammar Schools catchment area) buy not stay in it due to certain travel issues currentl...
by amitfalana
Thu Aug 17, 2017 2:47 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Incorrect Title for Responsible Adult for Tier 2 Dependent
Replies: 4
Views: 369
India

Re: Incorrect Title for Responsible Adult for Tier 2 Depende

Thanks Hassan. Appreciated.
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