That's my question too! Even if they have a service, can we still take our royal mail envelope as it'll be cheaper 😉 The information on the HCI website isn't clear at all. They say surrender passpirt fee £20 need to be paid at VFS. It doesn't say if that includes the courier service or not. Not grea...

It would have been great if this was possible. Unfortunately you will require your surrender certificate at the time of applying for OCI. I tried to go for an OCI appointment but they sent me back saying they need the surrender certificate original for the OCI application. Yes renunciation receipt ...

Any feedback from anyone?

Hi, I have been reading about how people have booked the surrender passport & renunciation citizenship appointments on the same day at VFS Goswell. Question - As we only need renunciation payment proof to apply for OCI. Can I not book OCI appointment on the same day too? i.e. 'I can book surrender p...

Thanks both

Hi Everyone, I had submitted my application for naturalisation on 28th dec 2023 and my biometrics appointment was done on 18th Jan 2024. Question - when would the timeline for me start. Is it the online application submission or the biometrics collection date? Looking forward to your opinions. Kind ...

The reason I want to apply now is - I may need to go out again in February due to some family medical issues back home.
If I apply now, I can book biometrics for January and then travel freely later if need be.

May I please get the view point of the experts here please.

Kind Regards

Hi, Not sure if there is any guidance in this regard. Can you please share the description from the page here (not able to see it there on the link you have provided) I only know of the first day of the qualifying period guideline which is you must be present in the UK exactly 5 years on the date ho...

Hi,

I have been on ILR for almost 12 months now (12 months competing on 8th Dec).

I'm currently outside the UK since the last 3 days and will be back soon.

Question - Can I apply for naturalisation from outside the country and get biometrics done when I return?

Please let me know.

Kind Regards

Thanks for your response.

In terms of tax liability. Would I be paying taxes in India or UK.

I have rights to work in India(citizen) and uk(ILR) both.

Hi, I had a circumstance due to which I was planning to go to India for an year. (I got my ILR 6 months back) I had interviewed for a company in India and they are happy to offer me a role. Now, my circumstances have chnaged and I no longer need to go to India. However, as the offer is quite attract...

Thank you

It will be awhile before you can apply, suggest ask your questions nearar the time. The address doesn't make a difference. Appreciate your help. The reason I'm asking these questions now is that I need to make a decision to go for an year in a few weeks/months time. Hopefully, I won't have issues d...

Thanks for your kind reply. In my case, I'll be out for an year and there'll be a gap in residence history (don't own a house rather been renting). Considering that I'll return within 365 days and when I return, total absence in the last 5 years will be less than 450 days. What address shall I put u...

Hi Everyone, Hope you're all doing good. I have a question regarding British citizenship application process as below: I got my ILR in December 2022. I know I can apply for citizenship after 12 months of getting ILR. However, I need to go to my home country for a year and a few months (Less than 2 y...

Hi Folks, Greetings! I came to the UK on 21st Dec 2017 on Tier 2 general visa (Now called Skilled worker visa) I worked with the first employer until Jan 2020. I had offer from another employer due to which I had resigmed and they retracted the offer. I was offered sponsorship by another employer an...

Skilled worker dependent visa. It will be a 3 year extsnsion. OK, thanks. Dont know why on some portals it is mentioned 'the dependent visa won't be valid post the main applicant has got ILR' and they'll need to apply spouse visa and the clock will reset for them. Anyway, Thanks for your confirmati...

CR001 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:26 pm

Would my wife's leave expire as soon as I get ILR as I'm no longer on Tier 2.

No.

Thanks for your response.
Glad to hear that.
So, come may 2023 when her leave to remain will expire.
What visa application would it require for her to stay, please?

Hi Everyone, Greetings! I'm in the UK on Tier 2 general visa since December 2017. My wife was on her own Tier 2 ICT visa a couple of months before I came to the UK. She recently switched to my dependent visa and her leave to remain is until May 2023. I'll be eligible for ILR in Dec 2022. Question - ...

CR001 wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 30, 2021 8:17 pm

Would this transition impact my ILR which is 2 years down the line?

No.

Thanks a lot, appreciate your quick help.

Hi Folks, Quick question regarding the new Skilled worker visa. I'm working on Tier 2 general visa in the UK for the past 3 years and have got an offer from a company which'll apply for my visa (skilled worked visa as Tier doesn't exist any longer) soon. Would this transition impact my ILR which is ...

Sainatha wrote: ↑

Mon Dec 21, 2020 12:33 pm

@wanderar @honestguy2020 did you get any refund conformation email once home office processed the refund or we just cam to know that by checking bank account only?

No email.. Just checked bank statement..

Got mine too, last week.

Hello, Am still awaiting for refund and literally counting weeks before I escalate it. It shouldn't be due to Covid as what Home Office says it is automated process so might be taking sometime to clear backlog but we have only one way and that is to follow up after each SLA breach. Not ideal way th...

Hello, Am still awaiting for refund and literally counting weeks before I escalate it. It shouldn't be due to Covid as what Home Office says it is automated process so might be taking sometime to clear backlog but we have only one way and that is to follow up after each SLA breach. Not ideal way th...