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by jellybean19
Fri Jul 26, 2019 11:56 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

Passport arrived yesterday, my journey is now complete. Just about 7 months total including time to get the passport. Thanks everyone who helped along the way and best of luck to those still in the application processes. Eligibility Criteria: UKM Nationality: United States Applying from: Unites Sta...
by jellybean19
Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:29 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

Aww, Congratulations to you and your sister. I dropped in to see if you'd updated us. So,pleased to see you have. It's such a emotional day isn't it. Over in the UK you can only have two people with you for the ceremony due to space. Wait til you get your passport, I kept looking at mine for first ...
by jellybean19
Fri Jun 07, 2019 12:41 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

***Update*** I’m officially a British citizen!!! My sister and I had our ceremony together this morning in Atlanta. It was wonderful. Very intimate and emotional. My family was there to witness this lovely event. So incredibly happy!! Eligibility criteria: UKM ( By descent ) Nationality: American A...
by jellybean19
Tue May 28, 2019 7:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

Anyway, I wanted to wish you all going through this process the best of luck. When the time comes and you have your ceremony smile through it ( I say that as my anxiety took over and I sobbed most the way though mine lol ) . Keep that certificate safe, it's worth a lot of money they told me and you...
by jellybean19
Fri May 24, 2019 1:10 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1904014

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Passport for: Adult Application Type: New. 1st British Passport ( after UKM British Registration ceremony/certificate) Method of application: Postal by Next day 1pm special delivery. Date of application: Sent 14th May 2019 Date application received : 15th May 2019 Location of IPS Office involved: H...
by jellybean19
Fri May 24, 2019 1:03 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

:D Update :D Eligibility criteria: UKM ( By descent ) Nationality: American Applying from: UK Method of application: Paperform Date sent to UKVI - 27th Dec 2018 ( next day , tracked service with P/O) UKVI in Liverpool received my Form & Docs - 28th Dec 2018 Payment method: Debit Card Date money gon...
by jellybean19
Thu May 23, 2019 12:11 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

:D Update :D Eligibility criteria: UKM ( By descent ) Nationality: American Applying from: UK Method of application: Paperform Date sent to UKVI - 27th Dec 2018 ( next day , tracked service with P/O) UKVI in Liverpool received my Form & Docs - 28th Dec 2018 Payment method: Debit Card Date money gone...
by jellybean19
Thu May 23, 2019 11:55 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1904014

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Passport for: Adult Application Type: New. 1st British Passport ( after UKM British Registration ceremony/certificate) Method of application: Postal by Next day 1pm special delivery. Date of application: Sent 14th May 2019 Date application received : 15th May 2019 Location of IPS Office involved: H...
by jellybean19
Fri May 17, 2019 10:24 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1904014

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Passport for: Adult Application Type: New. 1st British Passport ( after UKM British Registration ceremony/certificate) Method of application: Postal by Next day 1pm special delivery. Date of application: Sent 14th May 2019 Date application received : 15th May 2019 Location of IPS Office involved: H...
by jellybean19
Tue May 14, 2019 5:40 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1904014

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Passport for: Adult Application Type: New. 1st British Passport ( after UKM British Registration ceremony/certificate) Method of application: Postal by Next day 1pm special delivery. Date of application: 14th May 2019 Date application received by IPS: Location of IPS Office involved: HMPO Peterborou...
by jellybean19
Tue May 14, 2019 5:32 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

Update : Eligibility criteria: UKM ( By descent ) Nationality: American Applying from: UK Method of application: Paperform Date sent to UKVI - 27th Dec 2018 ( next day , tracked service with P/O) UKVI in Liverpool received my Form & Docs - 28th Dec 2018 Payment method: Debit Card Date money gone off...
by jellybean19
Wed Apr 17, 2019 9:07 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

Update *** Eligibility criteria: UKM ( By descent ) Nationality: American Applying from: UK Method of application: Paperform Date sent to UKVI - 27th Dec 2018 ( next day , tracked service with P/O) UKVI in Liverpool received my Form & Docs - 28th Dec 2018 Payment method: Debit Card Date money gone o...
by jellybean19
Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:34 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

It looks like those approved recently will get burgundy passports without the words 'European Union' on them. HMPO started issuing passports without the words starting March 30. I was among the last few to get the passports with the words on them. I called the passport office here in UK last week, ...
by jellybean19
Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:47 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

Approved! Received notification that my application was approved this morning via email. I was also asked to schedule courier pickup of my documents, which is what I requested. Eligibility Criteria: UKM Nationality: United States Applying from: Unites States Method of application: Online with docum...
by jellybean19
Fri Mar 22, 2019 1:30 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

CONGRATULATIONS!! Isn't it the coolest thing ever to hold it in your hand?? Was so happy to receive mine! Cheers to your efforts and your success! Thank you!! It is strangely empowering. It's ridiculously satisfying to have completed this process. I totally agree. I still look at my passport in won...
by jellybean19
Fri Mar 08, 2019 8:41 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

Once ceremony has been done I won't apply for first B/passport til May as I need my current passport to travel with before I send that off ... getting near to my end goal :) You are not required to send your US passport to HMPO to get a first British passport. The application only requires you to s...
by jellybean19
Fri Mar 08, 2019 12:18 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

Hello, All! My situation is unusual in that both my parents were born in the US, but due to several citizenship law changes in the UK, I qualified for citizenship through my mother (she became a UK citizen by marrying my father, so I inherited citizenship through her). I used a registered UK solici...
by jellybean19
Fri Mar 08, 2019 12:09 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

I've an update :D I've received a letter from Home Office today, currently in tears of happiness :) I've been approved and have my Citizenship Invitation :) Called up my local council that holds the ceremonies and I'm book in for 17th April at 10.30am :) Once ceremony has been done I won't apply for...
by jellybean19
Thu Mar 07, 2019 2:14 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

Best Quote I’ve read so far in this forum. On my last drop of patience :lol: Congratulations to all who have persevered.... Anyone who comes through this process still of sound mind and body deserves a medal. Agree re best quote. Honestly the most testing time ever. I looked forward to my post lady...
by jellybean19
Thu Mar 07, 2019 11:01 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

Final Update! Eligibility criteria: UKM (Via Romein decision) Nationality: United States Applying from: Unites States Method of application: (Postal) USPS/ParcelForce Date of application: 09/06/2018 Payment method: Credit card Date of receipt by UKBA: 25/06/2018 Date money gone off account: 13/07/2...
by jellybean19
Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:04 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

My wife’s application was signed for by UKVI on 7 Feb, and today we received a case number from the Home office and also an acknowledgment from UKBA. Is this usual ? Her cheque for £80 has not yet been cashed. Out of interest, does anyone know what happens to an appication between the arrival date ...
by jellybean19
Fri Mar 01, 2019 9:49 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

Aww, what a way to celebrate your birthday :) Have a fab ceremony and birthday. I was to be born 6th March but was late ha ha I finally decided to rock out on the 19th. Wow you heard back quickly after biometrics. I had my biometrics done and our Post Office sent them over instantly on Feb 1st. I'v...
by jellybean19
Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:19 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

My wife’s application was signed for by UKVI on 7 Feb, and today we received a case number from the Home office and also an acknowledgment from UKBA. Is this usual ? Her cheque for £80 has not yet been cashed. Your on the right lines as my application, It looks like it down to the caseworker and th...
by jellybean19
Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:35 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

Hello, All! My situation is unusual in that both my parents were born in the US, but due to several citizenship law changes in the UK, I qualified for citizenship through my mother (she became a UK citizen by marrying my father, so I inherited citizenship through her). I used a registered UK solici...
by jellybean19
Tue Feb 19, 2019 7:56 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 187639

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

I went ahead and paid to send an email this week in hopes of getting some update on my status. And to confirm they have my documents. After getting bounced around to a couple different departments I received a system generated response which says among other things: If you are seeking progress of y...
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