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by cfc_2015
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:14 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5624
Views: 1569177

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Updates on timeline below. RC received and will send across scans in 2 weeks' time when back in London for receipt of OCI. Renunciation Certificate: Location: VFS Goswell, London In-person submission date: 22/12/2023 Status: Application Received (as of 6 Feb 2024) Number of Adult applications: 2 Do...
by cfc_2015
Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5624
Views: 1569177

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Quick update on my child' process OCI application (Infant - British Citizen only): Location: VFS Goswell, London In-person submission date: 29/1/2024 Date of acknowledgement: 30/1/2024 Status: Processed (as of 20 Feb 2024) Original Docs received: 31/1/2024 (via DX) OCI receipt: pending Thanks! I bel...
by cfc_2015
Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5624
Views: 1569177

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

I believe it needs to be emailed to the HCI and others as pointed our in earlier post on this thread. VFS did not even mention I will need to do this when I applied for my OCI. So if I had not come to the forum, I wouldn't have known I will have to do it. Do you know where/how to send the soft copy ...
by cfc_2015
Tue Feb 06, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5624
Views: 1569177

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

My Timeline Renunciation Certificate: Location: VFS Goswell, London In-person submission date: 22/12/2023 Status: Application Received (as of 6 Feb 2024) Number of Adult applications: 2 Document receipt: pending OCI application (Adult): Location: VFS Goswell, London In-person submission date: 26/1/2...
by cfc_2015
Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:42 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14970
Views: 4569383

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Final Update Eligibility criteria: Permanent Residence ( Long Residence Route 10 Yrs ) + >1 Yr ILR Method of application: Online Payment method: Online - Credit Card Date of application: 01/05/2023 Documents submitted: 11/05/2023 Biometrics submitted: 11/05/2023 (East Ham - Free) Enquiry sent to Fu...
by cfc_2015
Tue Aug 29, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14970
Views: 4569383

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Update Eligibility criteria: Permanent Residence ( Long Residence Route 10 Yrs ) + >1 Yr ILR Method of application: Online Payment method: Online - Credit Card Date of application: 01/05/2023 Documents submitted: 11/05/2023 Biometrics submitted: 11/05/2023 (East Ham - Free) Enquiry sent to FurtherNa...
by cfc_2015
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9526
Views: 1977629

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Type: First Child Passport Method: Online Passport Office: Corby Application submitted: 12 July 2023 Identity confirmed: 12 July 2023 Application received: 12 July 2023 Documents posted: 13 July 2023 Documents arrived: 14 July 2023 Documents received and status updated at the HMPO Website: 18 July ...
by cfc_2015
Mon Jul 24, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9526
Views: 1977629

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Type: First Child Passport Method: Online Passport Office: Corby Application submitted: 12 July 2023 Identity confirmed: 12 July 2023 Application received: 12 July 2023 Documents posted: 13 July 2023 Documents arrived: 14 July 2023 Documents received and status updated at the HMPO Website: 18 July ...
by cfc_2015
Tue Jul 18, 2023 4:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14970
Views: 4569383

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: Permanent Residence ( Long Residence Route 10 Yrs ) + >1 Yr ILR Method of application: Online Payment method: Online - Credit Card Date of application: 01/05/2023 Documents submitted: 11/05/2023 Biometrics submitted: 11/05/2023 (East Ham - Free) The date on Approval letter/Emai...
by cfc_2015
Tue Jul 18, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9526
Views: 1977629

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Type: First Child Passport Method: Online Passport Office: Corby Application submitted: 12 July 2023 Identity confirmed: 12 July 2023 Application received: 12 July 2023 Documents posted: 13 July 2023 Documents arrived: 14 July 2023 Documents received and status updated at the HMPO Website: 18 July 2...
by cfc_2015
Tue Nov 22, 2022 2:59 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5624
Views: 1569177

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

APPLICATION FOR Minor Documents submission date: 9/11/2022 Location: Goswell, London Acknowledgement: 10/11/2022 Original Docs received: 15/11/2022 OCI application status: TBC Hi, Can you please let me know what documents you have submitted? I know quite a few mentioned that they are asking for doc...
by cfc_2015
Wed Nov 16, 2022 5:25 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5624
Views: 1569177

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Hi, We have just taken a photo of my son for OCI at a professional studio. We have taken the picture on a white background. I have just noticed that it says non-white. Is this a problem or will VFS ignore it? Has anyone been sent back with a white background photo? Please if anyone could respond th...
by cfc_2015
Wed Nov 16, 2022 5:19 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5624
Views: 1569177

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

cfc_2015 wrote:
Fri Nov 11, 2022 11:55 pm
APPLICATION FOR Minor
Documents submission date: 9/11/2022
Location: Goswell, London
Acknowledgement: 10/11/2022
Original Docs received: 15/11/2022
OCI application status: TBC
by cfc_2015
Fri Nov 11, 2022 11:55 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5624
Views: 1569177

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

APPLICATION FOR Minor
Documents submission date: 9/11/2022
Location: Goswell, London
Acknowledgement: 10/11/2022
Original Docs received: TBC
OCI application status: TBC
by cfc_2015
Tue Mar 08, 2022 3:10 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: MN1 (registration) application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 3479
Views: 784312

Re: MN1 (registration) application processing timelines (only)

Application Timeline (Updated) Eligibility criteria: Both parents granted ILR in November 2021 Method of application: Online Parents Nationality : Indian Date of receipt by UKVI: 15/01/2022 Date of debit of fees: 15/01/2022 Date of receipt of biometrics: 11/02/2022 (standard in Enfield, London) Dat...
by cfc_2015
Tue Mar 01, 2022 4:57 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: MN1 (registration) application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 3479
Views: 784312

Re: MN1 (registration) application processing timelines (only)

Application Timeline Eligibility criteria: Both parents granted ILR in November 2021 Method of application: Online Parents Nationality : Indian Date of receipt by UKVI: 15/01/2022 Date of debit of fees: 15/01/2022 Date of receipt of biometrics: 11/02/2022 (standard in Enfield, London) Date of receip...
by cfc_2015
Fri Nov 12, 2021 12:37 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Long Residence ILR TIMELINES - SET(LR) ONLY
Replies: 1180
Views: 520911

Re: Long Residence ILR TIMELINES - SET(LR) ONLY

In a strange turn of events, HO have now confirmed Application has been successful and BRP should be received in the next 7 to 10 days. SEEKING EXPERT ADVICE / Experiences based on my wife' application Date application (online/postal): Super Priority / Online 3 November 2021 Document received by HO/...
by cfc_2015
Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:23 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Long Residence ILR TIMELINES - SET(LR) ONLY
Replies: 1180
Views: 520911

Re: Long Residence ILR TIMELINES - SET(LR) ONLY

SEEKING EXPERT ADVICE / Experiences based on my wife' application Date application (online/postal): Super Priority / Online 3 November 2021 Document received by HO/Uploaded through UKCVAS : 4 November 2021 Date of UKCVAS Appointment (if applicable) : 10 November 2021 Complex Letter received (if appl...
by cfc_2015
Sun Oct 11, 2015 2:26 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Out-of-country skilled worker visa application timelines
Replies: 902
Views: 303187

Re: Out-of-country Tier 2 application timelines

1. Category applying under (General / ICT / other): General (Main Applicant and Partner) 2. Country of application: India 3. City of Visa Application Centre: Mumbai (North - BKC) 4. Date of application: 18 September 2015 5. Date of submission of documents: 21 September 2015 6. Date Entry Clearance ...
by cfc_2015
Wed Sep 23, 2015 6:42 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Priority service from India
Replies: 2
Views: 381

Re: Priority service from India

You can pay for it on the day but only at select centres I think. We were applying from the Mumbai (North - BKC) centre on 21st September and they asked if we want to opt for priority service. Charges are 12,600 per applicant if I recall correctly.
by cfc_2015
Wed Sep 23, 2015 6:37 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Out-of-country skilled worker visa application timelines
Replies: 902
Views: 303187

Re: Out-of-country Tier 2 application timelines

1. Category applying under (General / ICT / other): General (Main Applicant and Partner) 2. Country of application: India 3. City of Visa Application Centre: Mumbai (North - BKC) 4. Date of application: 18 September 2015 5. Date of submission of documents: 21 September 2015 6. Date Entry Clearance v...
by cfc_2015
Fri Sep 11, 2015 9:40 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: IHS SURCHARGE URGENT PLZ
Replies: 4
Views: 324

Re: IHS SURCHARGE URGENT PLZ

Hi, I will be applying along with my partner this month for entry clearance as a Tier 2 (General) Dependent. I had Tier 2 (ICT) clearance since October 2011 and shifting to Tier 2 (General) as I have a new job I need to take up in UK. I assume your case was similar as that worries me a little then i...
by cfc_2015
Wed Aug 12, 2015 7:50 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Recommended Consultants for Tier 2 General
Replies: 12
Views: 2796

Re: Recommended Consultants for Tier 2 General

I grilled him on the same that my hometown in India is closer to Delhi while I have my siblings staying in Bombay so I could claim Bombay as my home but see no reason why I should do that. Also, from recent experience of my family & relatives who visited me in London, the time for processing vis...
by cfc_2015
Wed Aug 12, 2015 12:52 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Recommended Consultants for Tier 2 General
Replies: 12
Views: 2796

New Delhi: Work Permit Application Rejection rates

Hi all, From your personal experience or knowledge, could you please let me know if there is any negative in applying for Tier 2(General) entry clearance from New Delhi. I am being specifically advised by my immigration consultant to 1) Apply from Mumbai or Chennai instead of New Delhi. 2) He claims...
by cfc_2015
Sat May 16, 2015 1:30 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Recommended Consultants for Tier 2 General
Replies: 12
Views: 2796

Re: URGENT: Recommended Consultants for Tier 2 General

iworker,

thanks for your response. I am aware of the need to apply from home country.