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by underfire222
Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:27 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Child British passport application
Replies: 2
Views: 707

Child British passport application

Hello, I'm a British citizen by naturalisation and had a new born baby 2 weeks ago , born in the UK. I was got my British citizenship before he was born. I would like to apply for a British passport for my baby, online. We registered his birth and received a full UK birth certificate. I understand t...
by underfire222
Fri Dec 31, 2021 8:32 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14862
Views: 4438214

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: ILR + 1year Nationality: Non-EU Method of application: Online Date of application: 13/7/2021 Date Biometrics enrolled: 9/8/2021 Date on Approval /Email: 20/12/21 Date of invitation ceremony : 24/12/21 (letter dated 18/12/21 Citizenship ceremony date: booked for 27/1/122 British...
by underfire222
Wed Dec 29, 2021 10:13 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: First UK passport from abroad
Replies: 6
Views: 856

Re: First UK passport from abroad

Hi Guys, We have been trying for weeks to contact Kent citizenship service and annoyingly they are not responding to any calls or emails even. We were hoping to reschedule it for when we return from US but it seems that our only option is to attend the ceremony otherwise we risk running out of 3 mo...
by underfire222
Thu Dec 23, 2021 6:51 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Wrong name spelling on ceremony booking letter from Kent council
Replies: 5
Views: 965

Re: Wrong name spelling on ceremony booking letter from Kent council

Thanks for the reply. I hope you are correct I’m just worried that the council wrote my name wrong on the ceremony booking letter due to wring details received from home office or a wrong name on my citizenship certificate. I’m trying to clarify that with Kent council , but they never answer any pho...
by underfire222
Wed Dec 22, 2021 5:43 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Wrong name spelling on ceremony booking letter from Kent council
Replies: 5
Views: 965

Wrong name spelling on ceremony booking letter from Kent council

HI all, I got an email from home office atlas dated 20/12 with a ceremony invitation and confirmation of approval of my citizenship application. today 22/12 I got a letter in mail from the citizenship team at Kent council dated 18/12 inviting me to attend a ceremony on 27/1. Annoyingly , the letter ...
by underfire222
Wed Dec 22, 2021 5:34 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Wrong name spelling on ceremony booking letter from Kent council
Replies: 5
Views: 965

Re: Booking a citizenship ceremony after approval

Thanks JV for the very kind reply. I did get a letter today from kent council with a booked ceremony appointment for 27/1. However annoyingly the spelled my name wrong in the letter. I'm not sure if that will be an issue as the approval/ceremony invitation letter from the Home office email has the c...
by underfire222
Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:08 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Wrong name spelling on ceremony booking letter from Kent council
Replies: 5
Views: 965

Booking a citizenship ceremony after approval

Hello all, I just have an inquiry as regards booking the citizenship ceremony. I got an email from home office atlas (on 20/12/21) titled citizenship ceremony invitation. The email also confirmed that my application was approved by home office and advised to contact my local council (Kent county cou...
by underfire222
Tue Dec 14, 2021 7:24 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Update on application processing
Replies: 12
Views: 1448

Re: Update on application processing

Thanks. May I ask does the 6 months start from the date you submit your application online or from the date of biometrics??? there is almost a months between them for me. The caseworkers will probably start working from home from this Monday. I'm afraid we might face further delays. The long wait is...
by underfire222
Mon Dec 13, 2021 11:16 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Update on application processing
Replies: 12
Views: 1448

Re: Update on application processing

Still no decision on my application :(
it's now more than 4 months from biometrics and 5 month from application submission

It's getting really frustrating now especially that I'm seeing lots of candidates get a decision in 2 -4 months
by underfire222
Sun Nov 14, 2021 6:44 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Update on application processing
Replies: 12
Views: 1448

Re: Update on application processing

Thanks for the replies everyone. I am trying my best not to think about it too much, but it is a bit frustrating as it's very difficult to contact anyone or to get a response. It also seems like the processing time is a bit random as I can see other applicants in very similar circumstances apply aft...
by underfire222
Fri Nov 12, 2021 2:24 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Update on application processing
Replies: 12
Views: 1448

Update on application processing

Hi Everyone. I submitted my British Citizenship application on 13/7 and did my biometrics on 8/8. It's been 4 months now since I applied and I haven't heard anything yet. I noticed that lots of applicants that applied after me in aug and dec are getting the good news. Anybody know how I can contact ...
by underfire222
Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:21 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: 2 PCN in last 3 years, is that an issue?
Replies: 5
Views: 1778

Re: 2 PCN in last 3 years, is that an issue?

Thank you very much for replying everyone. Just another quick follow up question. Today I suspect I may have been flashed by a red light camera , but I’m not sure. I already submitted my naturalization application last week online and due to have my biometrics appointment in the next 2 weeks. If I d...
by underfire222
Tue Jul 06, 2021 10:53 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: 2 PCN in last 3 years, is that an issue?
Replies: 5
Views: 1778

2 PCN in last 3 years, is that an issue?

Hello, Question as regards British Citizenship application following completing one year on ILR. If one has 2 Penalty charge notices with in the last 3 years. One was for driving in a bus lane in 2019, the PCN was for £130 reduced to £65 for early payment. Second one this month and was due to forget...
by underfire222
Thu Jun 18, 2020 11:15 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR TIMELINES- SET(O) SET(F) SET(M) (not Set(LR) PLS)
Replies: 3732
Views: 1280487

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

Applied for ILR Route : SET (O) TIER 2 General 5 years - Super Priority Date application Submitted Online: 20/3/2020 Payment Debited : 20/03/2020 Date Biometrics Enrolled : Booked for 16/6/20 case worker asked for documents on email : Not asked Approval Received : Pending BRP Card Received : Pendin...
by underfire222
Thu Jun 18, 2020 11:13 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 997480

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Finally got approval for my ILR this morning. :) Thanks for all your help on this forum especially CR001 and Zimba Just to re-assure those patiently waiting. I called the general inquiry UKVI number and they said that if you have a super or priority service you have to wait atleast 5 working days. I...
by underfire222
Wed Jun 17, 2020 4:27 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 997480

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

I have attended my biometrics appointment at croydon yesterday 16/6 morning for ILR SET O 5 year route. I paid for super priority and unfortunately and sadly did not get a decision or any correspondence until now. I am extremely stressed about it as it seems more people are posting that they got a ...
by underfire222
Wed Jun 17, 2020 3:22 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 997480

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

I have attended my biometrics appointment at croydon yesterday 16/6 morning for ILR SET O 5 year route. I paid for super priority and unfortunately and sadly did not get a decision or any correspondence until now. I am extremely stressed about it as it seems more people are posting that they got a d...
by underfire222
Fri Jun 12, 2020 6:57 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Cover letter for ILR.
Replies: 13
Views: 3059

Re: Cover letter for ILR.

Thanks for the reply CR001

I just thought it might be beneficial and more organised to include a small summery letter of all the documents I am submitting.

But I do get your point.
by underfire222
Fri Jun 12, 2020 6:35 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Cover letter for ILR.
Replies: 13
Views: 3059

Cover letter for ILR.

Hello all, Just a quick question. I applied for ILR SET O. My UKVCAS appointment is next week. If I want to add a small cover letter explaining a few things regarding my evidence for application, how do I do that? Do I just upload it with the other documents on the UKVCAS website under 'other' maybe...
by underfire222
Thu Jun 11, 2020 12:22 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 997480

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Hi, I just got the decision on my ILR application submitted on 4th June from Croydon. It was a super priority service.I hope this news will ease out the situation to some extent here. Looks like they are clearing out the backlogs now.All the best everyone. Congratulations! I'm a bit worried because...
by underfire222
Wed Jun 10, 2020 11:46 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 997480

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

@ underfire I have just received an attachment with the appointment for 16.06.2020!! Hi t2momdu, Have you received any email lately asking for documents to be sent directly to HO. I personally have not despite the majority of people receiving that email which seemed to have helped speed up their de...
by underfire222
Tue Jun 09, 2020 5:25 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 997480

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

@ underfire I have just received an attachment with the appointment for 16.06.2020!! Hi t2momdu, Have you received any email lately asking for documents to be sent directly to HO. I personally have not despite the majority of people receiving that email which seemed to have helped speed up their de...
by underfire222
Tue Jun 09, 2020 5:04 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 997480

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

@ underfire I have just received an attachment with the appointment for 16.06.2020!! Hi t2momdu, Have you received any email lately asking for documents to be sent directly to HO. I personally have not despite the majority of people receiving that email which seemed to have helped speed up their de...
by underfire222
Tue Jun 09, 2020 2:06 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR TIMELINES- SET(O) SET(F) SET(M) (not Set(LR) PLS)
Replies: 3732
Views: 1280487

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

Applied for ILR Route : SET (O) TIER 2 General 5 years - Super Priority
Date application Submitted Online: 20/3/2020
Payment Debited : 20/03/2020
Date Biometrics Enrolled : Booked for 16/6/20
case worker asked for documents on email : Not asked
Approval Received : Pending
BRP Card Received : Pending
by underfire222
Tue Jun 09, 2020 2:02 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 997480

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Hi, I just got the decision on my ILR application submitted on 4th June from Croydon. It was a super priority service.I hope this news will ease out the situation to some extent here. Looks like they are clearing out the backlogs now.All the best everyone. Congrats and thank you for the update. :) ...
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