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by shan1403
Thu May 22, 2025 5:02 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Hi alterhase and Everyone, Thank you for your continuous support. If one parent has a British citizenship (passport not yet applied), can the rest of the family apply for naturalisation immediately? Just to remind, Spouse and 5 Children (2 adults and 3 children) got ILR on 14/Feb/2025. Also, kindly ...
by shan1403
Mon May 05, 2025 4:14 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Hi, Finally, everything is in place for the ceremony. May I please ask a few things? Do we have to return the ILR BRP to the Home Office, as told us in the Atlas email? I heard it is no longer required, and it is a generic email they send. Should we return it before the ceremony or after? What if ...
by shan1403
Fri May 02, 2025 12:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15834
Views: 6429830
Pakistan

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: 3 Years GTV + 2 Years on ILR Nationality: Non-EU Proof of English: Degree from UK + Previous Degree Equivalency + Life In the UK Test Method of application: Online Date of ILR: 06/2022 Date of application submission: 23/02/2025 Date of fee payment: 23/02/2025 Date of biometrics ...
by shan1403
Mon Mar 03, 2025 10:59 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15834
Views: 6429830
Pakistan

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: 3 Years GTV + 2 Years on ILR Nationality: Non-EU Proof of English: Degree from UK + Previous Degree Equivalency + Life In the UK Test Method of application: Online Date of ILR: 06/2022 Date of application submission: 23/02/2025 Date of fee payment: 23/02/2025 Date of biometrics ...
by shan1403
Fri Feb 28, 2025 7:04 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Thank you so much. Can anyone travel outside the UK whilst the naturalisation decision is pending or after applying for the British PP (before receiving it)? Thanks again. - You only need to send all your uncancelled passports. Just send them the current passport you will have once you get an ...
by shan1403
Fri Feb 28, 2025 5:06 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Thank you for your wonderful support. Meanwhile, we are waiting for the Naturalisation outcome, could you please advise on the following? For British PP, we need to send the original Passports as well. Do they need the passports we used to enter and remain in the UK or do they need all the passports ...
by shan1403
Tue Feb 25, 2025 10:12 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

They asked for the following documents in the checklist, The passport issued by [home country] Proof of living in the UK for 5 years if applying in your own right or 3 years if applying as the spouse of a British Citizen The degree certificate to prove the level of English language required Two ...
by shan1403
Tue Feb 25, 2025 9:10 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Thank you. So, are the documents I mentioned and uploaded enough evidence, or should I still take them with me to upload for £50? Thanks again :) On the TLS contact website you should be able to pay £50 to ask them to upload your documents. Bring the originals to the appointment and ask the staff to ...
by shan1403
Mon Feb 24, 2025 10:36 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Hi, I am panicking a bit now, (sorry) They asked for the following documents, The passport issued by [home country] Proof of living in the UK for 5 years if applying in your own right or 3 years if applying as the spouse of a British Citizen The degree certificate to prove the level of English ...
by shan1403
Sun Feb 23, 2025 10:16 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Hi, Thank you for your response. I have a total of 41 days absent only. The checklist says, If you do not have your passport or it was not stamped when you entered the UK, you need to include letters (for example, from your employer or government department) as proof. Bank statements or household ...
by shan1403
Sun Feb 23, 2025 4:50 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Hi,

We just noticed that the entry stamp from Edinburgh Airport was missing when we last entered the UK on 23/2/24. What can we do about this? We still didn't submit the application. Are there any other forms of documents we can submit?

Thanks
contorted_svy wrote:
Tue Feb 18, 2025 9:31 pm
Then it's fine.
by shan1403
Tue Feb 18, 2025 8:30 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

He is a University Professor and a Full Fellow of Higher Education here in the UK.
contorted_svy wrote:
Tue Feb 18, 2025 7:24 pm
Is the professor a university lecturer or a chartered teacher? If so then they are ok.
by shan1403
Tue Feb 18, 2025 7:21 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Thank you. One of our referees is a Professor another one is a Director. Both are British Nationals and over 25 years old. They don't have any convictions and they are not related to each other. The first is a professional reference and the second is personal (community work). Both have known us for ...
by shan1403
Tue Feb 18, 2025 7:09 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Thank you again and sorry for the typos. Can we use the same referees for other applicants added to the same application or apply separately at a later time? Thanks and Cheers and they can electronically attach their photo, It is NOT the referees photo that goes on the forms. It is the Applicants ...
by shan1403
Tue Feb 18, 2025 5:43 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Thank you again (CR001 and contorted_svy), So, this means we can send these forms to the referees and they can electronically attach their photo, add a signature etc and send us back to upload. Is this correct? Sorry for sounding stupid 😳 Thanks again :) Thank you so much. Do we need to upload the re ...
by shan1403
Tue Feb 18, 2025 5:11 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Thank you so much. Do we need to upload the referee forms once filled by the referees? Or do they have to send them through post? Also, the instructions say On the back of the applicant’s photograph, please write their full name and date of birth. The photograph should then be glued into the space a ...
by shan1403
Tue Feb 18, 2025 4:17 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Thank you. We added another person in the application (Partner/Spouse) who is on the Job and mentioned the current employment. The application only asked for the Tax Reference code and there is no requirement to submit any Bank Statements, HMRC or Payslips. Should we add any or just follow the ...
by shan1403
Tue Feb 18, 2025 2:32 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Thank you, Upon choosing self-employed, it says the most recent tax year account statement corresponding HMRC tax returns. Is this the Bank Statements they are asking alongside HMRC tax return? Because before that they said 'Bank statements or household bills are not suitable proof...'. If yes then ...
by shan1403
Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:33 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Thanks a million for such a quick response. We have the passports with entry stamps from the day we entered and left the UK (for vacations). We only selected a Director role and didn't select self-employment. Should we select this or Director is enough because no salary or compensation is taken from ...
by shan1403
Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:00 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Thank you guys. A few questions about the Documents Checklist. Parent A is the Director of the Company formed and registered on 22/4/2024 . The Director is not taking any compensation, salary or payments from the Company. The director also works as a Consultant and therefore, also files self ...
by shan1403
Mon Feb 17, 2025 2:37 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Thank you guys. To avoid financial strain, is it possible for Parent A to apply separately and then < 18 can apply separately every month once Parent A has their ceremony done? Thanks again :) Parent A can apply now, as they have both ILR and five years of residence in the UK (assuming they meet all ...
by shan1403
Mon Feb 17, 2025 12:05 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

Re: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Thank you secret.simon and CR001. According to the timeline of Parent A , who got ILR through GTV (a 3-year route) on 13/6/2022 and completed 5 years in the UK last June on 13/6/2024 , can Parent A apply now or wait until June 2025? Thanks again :) There is no concept of dependency after ILR. If a ...
by shan1403
Fri Feb 14, 2025 5:02 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How soon to apply for Naturalisation?
Replies: 48
Views: 6112
Pakistan

How soon to apply for Naturalisation?

Hi, So, here is the situation and need some advice, please. Parent A got ILR through GTV (3 years route) on 13/6/2022 Parent B got ILR on 14/2/2025 Children <18 and >18 got ILR on 14/2/2025 as well Questions: If both parents have ILR, who can apply for naturalisation immediately ? <18 OR >18 living ...
by shan1403
Fri Feb 14, 2025 4:33 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: SET(M) or SET(O). Please help?
Replies: 33
Views: 4479
Pakistan

Re: SET(M) or SET(O). Please help?

Hi Zimba , CR001 and Everyone , The ILR application went through with ease and we got the decision the next day (Friday). We paid for Priority (5 days) and Biometrics was yesterday (Thursday). Bundles of thanks for your kind support and patience towards repeated or silly questions. I have a post-ILR ...
by shan1403
Wed Feb 12, 2025 7:35 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: SET(M) or SET(O). Please help?
Replies: 33
Views: 4479
Pakistan

Re: SET(M) or SET(O). Please help?

Thanks a million for answering and your patience. I remember there was a requirement to upload documents in black and white. However, I didn't find any such requirements anywhere or on TLS website. Do we need to upload documents in color where applicable? Thanks again :) You are massively ...