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by SidiBou
Fri Dec 31, 2021 6:41 pm
Forum: US immigration
Topic: Visiting USA after Voluntary departure
Replies: 0
Views: 1926
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Visiting USA after Voluntary departure

Hi All, I went to usa back in 1999 on a tourist visa. Then, I Changed it to an F1 visa, studied until 2004-05. Got my bachelor degree. In 2006 I was detained for overstaying in the country and started a long journey of court procedures for removal. In 2006 I married my US citizen girlfriend, applied...
by SidiBou
Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:11 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9514
Views: 1931372
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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Type: First passport after Naturalisation (For my wife) From: UK Method: Online Passport office: HMPO Newport Online Application: 04/09/2020 Identity Verified: 04/09/2020 Application Received: 04/09/2020 Documents Sent: 05/09/2020 Documents delivered and signed as per Royal Mail: 08/09/2020 Date Doc...
by SidiBou
Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:48 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9514
Views: 1931372
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Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Type: First passport after Naturalisation (For my wife) From: UK Method: Online Passport office: HMPO Peterborough Online Application: 04/09/2020 Identity Verified: 04/09/2020 Application Received: 04/09/2020 Documents Sent: 05/09/2020 Documents delivered and signed as per Royal Mail: 08/09/2020 Dat...
by SidiBou
Thu Sep 03, 2020 6:24 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681405
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Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

My wife just received her invitation letter after a long wait. Even though she never received an approval letter. Anyways, she plans to have a private ceremony tomorrow. Best of Luck to all.
by SidiBou
Thu Sep 03, 2020 6:16 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14891
Views: 4454057
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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: 5 years + 1 year ILR Language/LIUK Criteria: B1 Certificate + Life in the UK (from ILR) Nationality : Non EU/EEA Method of application: Online (UKVCAS) Date of application: 07-Jan-2020 Payment method: Credit card Date of acknowledgement: 08-Jan-2020 Date of debit of fees:07-Ja...
by SidiBou
Mon Jul 20, 2020 11:20 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681405
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Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

by SidiBou
Fri Jul 17, 2020 9:40 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681405
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Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

Hi All, I keep sending HO emails asking for an update. My last 2 emails I requested to despatch my invitation letter since i can go for a private ceremony in my council. They replied with the below which is a copy and paste of their previous reply and similar to what most of you have received :? Goo...
by SidiBou
Thu Jun 18, 2020 10:02 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion on naturalization applications
Replies: 802
Views: 112673
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Re: General discussion on naturalization applications

Hi, can somone confirm receipt of HO confirmation by post lately? I have not seen a concrete proof of that yet due some people not being specific when they post on the timeline thread. Thanks.
by SidiBou
Thu Jun 11, 2020 4:42 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681405
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Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

I wanted to share a good news with all. I received an email from my local register office notifying me that private ceremonies are available M-F, cost of a £100. I think that's promessing. The only thing is my wife did not receive the document from home office yet other than a reply to my email 2 w...
by SidiBou
Thu Jun 11, 2020 1:57 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681405
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Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

I wanted to share a good news with all. I received an email from my local register office notifying me that private ceremonies are available M-F, cost of a £100. I think that's promessing. The only thing is my wife did not receive the document from home office yet other than a reply to my email 2 we...
by SidiBou
Tue May 26, 2020 10:11 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion on naturalization applications
Replies: 802
Views: 112673
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Re: General discussion on naturalization applications

I have received a similar email 2 weeks ago in reply to me asking for an update. Nothing since then. 🤕
by SidiBou
Wed May 13, 2020 6:31 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion on naturalization applications
Replies: 802
Views: 112673
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Re: General discussion on naturalization applications

Application - Online Application Date- 18/02/2020 Biometric Date - 23/03/2020 Email from caseworker requesting for me to scan my old passport on 01/05/2020, I sent it on Monday 4th May. Sent email requesting for update on my application yesterday 12/05/2020. Received the email below today 13/05/202...
by SidiBou
Thu Jan 09, 2020 11:55 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14891
Views: 4454057
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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: 5 years + 1 year ILR Language/LIUK Criteria: B1 Certificate + Life in the UK (from ILR) Nationality : Non EU/EEA Method of application: Online (UKVCAS) Date of application: 07-Jan-2020 Payment method: Credit card Date of acknowledgement: 08-Jan-2020 Date of debit of fees:07-Jan...
by SidiBou
Wed Mar 06, 2019 7:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: MN1 (registration) application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 3476
Views: 768491
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Re: MN1 (registration) application processing timelines (only)

Hello All- After receiving my ILR, I applied to register my 2 children as BC (both born in UK): Application type: MN1 Application method: Online Date of application: 16/01/19 Date of email of Case ID's: 17/01/19 Date of debit of fees: 17/01/19 Date of Biometrics enrollment: 18/01/19 Date of issue o...
by SidiBou
Thu Jan 31, 2019 11:30 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: MN1 - Documents Proof
Replies: 8
Views: 9921
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Re: MN1 - Documents Proof

You should have a soft copy of her passport somewhere. Otherwise, I don’t think it is mandatory to submit anyways.it is not even on the checklist. Do you may live without it. But my thoughts for my case was submit more just to be on the safe side. Yes, we have soft copies, but will those copies be ...
by SidiBou
Sun Jan 27, 2019 12:56 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: MN1 - Documents Proof
Replies: 8
Views: 9921
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Re: MN1 - Documents Proof

What are my options if we do not have my wife’s documents ?? You should have a soft copy of her passport somewhere. Otherwise, I don’t think it is mandatory to submit anyways.it is not even on the checklist. Do you may live without it. But my thoughts for my case was submit more just to be on the s...
by SidiBou
Sun Jan 27, 2019 5:08 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: MN1 - Documents Proof
Replies: 8
Views: 9921
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Re: MN1 - Documents Proof

Thanks for your help SidiBou. Makes it a lot clear. Do I need to submit/upload my wife's passport and BRP (both with Home Office a the moment)? I have topics regarding that but could not see any reference to that in the proof of document list in my case. No worries! I have uploaded my BRP, passport...
by SidiBou
Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:24 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: MN1 - Documents Proof
Replies: 8
Views: 9921
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Re: MN1 - Documents Proof

2. Proof of Mr Daddy's parental responsibility for Miss Peppa. —> What is that? Child birth certificate which has both parentss' names 3. Proof of Mrs Mummy's parental responsibility for Miss Peppa. —> What is that? Same answer as above 6. A letter of consent from Miss Peppa's parent(s) or legal gua...
by SidiBou
Tue Jan 22, 2019 1:07 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Register child has British citizenship MN1 - Referee questions
Replies: 8
Views: 855
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Re: Register child has British citizenship MN1 - Referee questions

I asked the nursery Manager and had no issue acting as referee for my children. If you are applying online, make sure you scan the referee docs and consent docs along with the rest of required documents. At the appointment I was told referees is an optional documents :o so I am glad I scanned it sin...
by SidiBou
Sat Jan 19, 2019 9:45 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Child waiting for MN1 travelling abroad
Replies: 8
Views: 1139
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Re: Child waiting for MN1 travelling abroad

I am not an expert but this is how I see it; * Parents on ILR with BRZL passport + child with BRZL passport and UK visa * You can All travel to your home country BRZL with no issue * Coming back to the UK, parents are covered by the ILR while child must have a UK status/visa of some sort (ILR or tou...
by SidiBou
Sat Jan 19, 2019 1:17 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Registering Child as British National (MN1) after Parents Recieved ILR
Replies: 3
Views: 485
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Re: Registering Child as British National (MN1) after Parents Recieved ILR

Can she travel to India with the current visa (Tier 2 dependent visa)? A:Yes, she can. Applying for BC does not stop you from traveling using your BRP. Settled status in UK Have you had settlement in the UK? (is this my status or the Daughter status) A: Yes, for your daughter. ‘You’ is referring to...
by SidiBou
Fri Jan 18, 2019 11:12 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: MN1 (registration) application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 3476
Views: 768491
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Re: MN1 (registration) application processing timelines (only)

Hello All- After receiving my ILR, I applied to register my 2 children as BC (both born in UK): Application type: MN1 Application method: Online Date of application: 16/01/19 Date of email of Case ID's: 17/01/19 Date of debit of fees: 17/01/19 Date of Biometrics enrollment: 18/01/19 Date of issue of...
by SidiBou
Sat Jan 12, 2019 1:15 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Experiences using new UKVCAS for naturalisation/citizenship applications
Replies: 483
Views: 108197
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Re: Experiences using new UKVCAS for naturalisation/citizenship applications

This is a question I was pondering over as well... To provide the information on our referees (ie profession,Passport details etc), do we use the paper form referee section? It shows as pages 19-21 for the paper AN form.... Hi Codem2013, I appreciate your reply and support. I already printed that o...
by SidiBou
Fri Jan 11, 2019 7:54 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: UKVCAS Super Priority Service
Replies: 3600
Views: 493027
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Re: UKVCAS Super Priority Service

Happy to see the ball is rolling with more and more approvals. I have received my BRPs on Wednesday after being approved on Monday. Best of luck to the rest. My question is: I was on tier 2 and now on ILR. That said am I supposed to return old BRPs to HO or I can just keep them? Thanks SidiBou Keep...
by SidiBou
Fri Jan 11, 2019 7:49 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: UKVCAS Super Priority Service
Replies: 3600
Views: 493027
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Re: UKVCAS Super Priority Service

Happy to see the ball is rolling with more and more approvals.
I have received my BRPs on Wednesday after being approved on Monday. Best of luck to the rest.

My question is: I was on tier 2 and now on ILR. That said am I supposed to return old BRPs to HO or I can just keep them?

Thanks
SidiBou
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