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by user5877
Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:41 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14891
Views: 4453942
Poland

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: EU Settled Status Language/LIUK Criteria: IELTS Life Skills B1 Speaking and Listening + Life in the UK test Nationality: Polish Date of application: 19/05/2021 Date Biometrics enrolled: 16/07/2021 Date on Approval Email: 15/11/2021 That's my mum sorted. No idea why it took so l...
by user5877
Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:34 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion on naturalization applications
Replies: 802
Views: 112666
Poland

Re: General discussion on naturalization applications

Hi All, My mum has just been to her appointment to give fingerprints and signature. She was forced to sign a document stating that she did not submit all required documents because she hasn't uploaded proof of comprehensive sickness insurance. The checklist says: "If you spent some of that time in ...
by user5877
Fri Jul 16, 2021 3:13 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion on naturalization applications
Replies: 802
Views: 112666
Poland

Re: General discussion on naturalization applications

Hi All, My mum has just been to her appointment to give fingerprints and signature. She was forced to sign a document stating that she did not submit all required documents because she hasn't uploaded proof of comprehensive sickness insurance. The checklist says: "If you spent some of that time in t...
by user5877
Tue Jul 06, 2021 10:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: MN1 (registration) application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 3476
Views: 768449
Poland

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

Eligibility criteria : section 1(3) - Child born in the UK to EU parents in 2008, Parents granted EU Settled status in 2019. Method of application : Online Date of application : 23 March 2021 Biometric enrolment via UKVCAS centre : 21 April 2021 Approval email received : 06 July 2021 The date on th...
by user5877
Wed Apr 28, 2021 5:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: IELTS Life Skills B1 - Passed, what's next?
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Poland

Re: IELTS Life Skills B1 - Passed, what's next?

Should I expect a certificate to arrive in the post over the next few days?
by user5877
Wed Apr 28, 2021 3:40 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: IELTS Life Skills B1 - Passed, what's next?
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Poland

IELTS Life Skills B1 - Passed, what's next?

Hello, My mother just have passed her IELTS Life Skills B1 test which she took as she wants to apply for naturalisation. She now just have to get her Life in the UK test sorted and she will be ready to submit her application. I remember when I was doing my naturalisation application, for Life in the...
by user5877
Thu Mar 25, 2021 1:01 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: **** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)
Replies: 2494
Views: 306223
Poland

Re: **** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)

I can't edit my previous post but I got the solution.

I waited until midnight, and at 00:01 next day appointments became available so I quickly booked it and now I'm sorted.
by user5877
Wed Mar 24, 2021 8:07 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: **** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)
Replies: 2494
Views: 306223
Poland

Re: **** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)

Hi, I am doing MN1 form for kid and wanted to book appointment with Sopra Steria in Belfast, but whenever I try to book it it tells me there is not a single appointment slot for another month, and won't let you browse any further. There is only one Sopra Steria office in Northern Ireland so I can't ...
by user5877
Thu Mar 04, 2021 6:07 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Settled Status taking over 2 months
Replies: 0
Views: 365
Poland

Settled Status taking over 2 months

Hi, First of all I would like to stay I tried calling EU Settlement Scheme helpline but I end up being disconnected after selecting that I want update on my application with a message that they are 'busy, go away'... I have a very simple question, everyone in my family have been granted EU settled s...
by user5877
Tue Feb 16, 2021 5:44 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Settled status holder and moving back to UK with EU partner
Replies: 3
Views: 392
Poland

Re: Settled status holder and moving back to UK with EU partner

When exactly did they move together? Nearing one year, or nearing just a few months? June or July 2020. They have been together for few years though but it was long distance relationship and they would frequently visit each other both in NI and Poland. I was looking up UK Visa and Immigration websi...
by user5877
Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:03 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Settled status holder and moving back to UK with EU partner
Replies: 3
Views: 392
Poland

Settled status holder and moving back to UK with EU partner

Hello, My sister, a Polish citizen, has EU Settled status. She lived in the UK (Northern Ireland) most of her life. However, in early 2020 she decided to move permanently to Poland to live there with her boyfriend. As expected, she now wants to return. As she has settled status, I understand she on ...
by user5877
Tue Oct 27, 2020 7:53 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9514
Views: 1931324
Poland

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Passport for: First adult passport after Naturalisation Applying from: N. Ireland Method of Application: Online Passport Office: HMPO Peterborough Date of Application: 6 October 2020 Date Identity Verified: 6 October 2020 Date Documents Sent: 6 October 2020 Date Documents Delivered: 7 October 2020 D...
by user5877
Tue Oct 06, 2020 6:24 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681395
Poland

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

Just had my ceremony this morning in Lisburn Council (Northern Ireland). I applied in March and got approved end of May. I've received my ceremony invitation letter some 2 weeks ago. I'm glad this journey is now over for me. I didn't get to enjoy having my new certificate for too long as I've alread...
by user5877
Tue Sep 29, 2020 1:13 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681395
Poland

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

Status update: I just received invitation letter through my letterbox. I've made my application on 9th March 2020, was approved on 27th of May, and received ceremony invitation letter today, 29th September 2020. The date on the letter is 9th September 2020, so it took them 20 days to deliver with 2...
by user5877
Tue Sep 29, 2020 11:12 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681395
Poland

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

Status update: I just received invitation letter through my letterbox. I've made my application on 9th March 2020, was approved on 27th of May, and received ceremony invitation letter today, 29th September 2020. The date on the letter is 9th September 2020, so it took them 20 days to deliver with 2n...
by user5877
Mon Sep 28, 2020 4:56 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681395
Poland

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

I was approved last week of May '20 and still waiting for my letter. Contacted my council (Northern Ireland) this morning and was informed ceremonies resumed and they have already had 2 done recently.

Happy to see 'May' people receiving their letters, hopefully I will get one soon as well.
by user5877
Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:05 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681395
Poland

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

I applied in March and got approval email on 25th May. I emailed home office 4 weeks ago and got this reply: Your application for British citizenship has been successful. Please be assured that a citizenship ceremony invitation will be issued to you by post within the next 8 – 12 weeks. I guess I go...
by user5877
Fri Aug 14, 2020 1:46 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681395
Poland

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

We are in a slightly complicated situation. My wife's citizenship was approved in Feb but the HO made a mistake by sending the ceremony letter to a wrong council (I live in Essex, they sent to Birmingham). I was able to redirect it to Essex and it took 4 weeks and the ceremony was set on 1st April....
by user5877
Fri Aug 14, 2020 1:18 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681395
Poland

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

What about all of us be united and ask a lawyer to take legal action in way of JR? JR is very important legal path to stop government of acting unlawfully. I think if all of us act together, I’m sure we will a clear timely manner solution and even compensation! I feel the government is discriminati...
by user5877
Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:40 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681395
Poland

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

received response from my local council. We have received just one batch since march and your certificate was not among them. anyone please advised my decision was made on 24 march so 8/12 weeks start from decision date or when i actually received it. thanks I have received the following reply from...
by user5877
Fri Aug 14, 2020 11:13 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681395
Poland

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

received response from my local council. We have received just one batch since march and your certificate was not among them. anyone please advised my decision was made on 24 march so 8/12 weeks start from decision date or when i actually received it. thanks I have received the following reply from...
by user5877
Wed Aug 12, 2020 2:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681395
Poland

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

Does anyone know if ceremonies in Northern Ireland have resumed as well, or is it only across England for now? Guess I'm going to answer my own question as I just received a phone call from the Lisburn (Northern Ireland) council. So they are about to resume ceremonies and have received first batch ...
by user5877
Wed Aug 12, 2020 1:25 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681395
Poland

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

Does anyone know if ceremonies in Northern Ireland have resumed as well, or is it only across England for now?
by user5877
Mon Jul 27, 2020 12:46 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681395
Poland

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

I went over the past few pages but couldn't find anything related. Have anyone had any luck in Northern Ireland?
by user5877
Sat Jul 25, 2020 7:06 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681395
Poland

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

I've got my approval end of May so I take I have to wait a wee bit more?
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