OCI Timelines Post : New OCI application: Self, Spouse, Kid Application Date: 13/05/22 [Same for 3] VFS Center: Goswell [Same for 3] Date of acknowledgement: 17/05/22 [Same for 3] Original docs Received back: 20/05/22 [Same for 3] Documents Printing Status: 07/06/22 [Same for 3] OCI Received: 10/06...
OCI Timelines Post : New OCI application: Self, Spouse, Kid Application Date: 13/05/22 [Same for 3] VFS Center: Goswell [Same for 3] Date of acknowledgement: 17/05/22 [Same for 3] Original docs Received back: 20/05/22 [Same for 3] Documents Printing Status: 07/06/22[Same for 3] OCI Received: N/A
Timeline for a new OCI registration Appointment date: 28 April 2022 Appointment location: Birmingham Acknowledgement: 29 April 2022 Passport & Original Surrender Certificate received back: 3 May 2022 Processed on: Under-Process OCI Cards received: NA It's been over five weeks now and there hasn't b...
Hello all After spending 12 years in the UK, I was granted British citizenship and UK passport 3 months ago. However, an unexpected professional opportunity came up in Dubai which would require me to relocate there for a few years. Apologies if this is a silly question, but as a naturalised British...
Hi All, I wanted to understand the the difference between 'Date of application' and 'Date of acknowledgement' for fresh OCI application. I have submitted 4 fresh OCI applications (me, wife and 2 kids) on this Monday at Hounslow VFS. I got the yellow colour page for each of the submission confirmati...
Hello everyone, Please I need your help again. My daughter's application is on hold as they need to someone to confirm her identity. Thing is we have already asked someone to confirm her identity before we sent the documents. Moreover, this same person confirmed our identity i.e for myself and husb...
Hi all, Apologies if this has been asked before but I was unable to find any info related to this, so posting this. What is the eligibility criteria for getting the option of using the IDV App instead of having to book a UKVCAS appointment? My wife has had ILR since 2014 and just didn’t get around ...
Hi I have recently applied for my daughters Mn1 we were invited to submit face and passport copy via app With app there is an error came we took the picture there were slight objects the back will this make our application invalid or homenoffice will ask us to resubmit biometrics ? They will ask yo...
Kid2 born in the UK (2018) and is on dependent leave to remain. I have an ILR for last 12 months eligible to apply for Naturalisation now. Kid1 is on dependent leave to remain visa and wife is on spouse/partner leave to remain visa. They both have also applied for ILR under LR route and are awaitin...
Hi Guys Should I click 'Final Submit' button on OCI document upload before visiting OCI appointment? I am thinking not to so that if they ask us to upload any further doc then there will be a chance. Is that correct? Thanks Much Appreciated! You have to do a final submit for them to review your doc...
Hi, I recently applied for British passport and need to travel to India by the end of June. I am still waiting to receive back the supporting documents from HMPO, including the Indian passport. Can i apply for the tourist visa without surrendering the indian passport ? You can't be granted a visito...
Hi community, I have a bit of a strange situation here I'm hoping you would help me with. My Settled Status ILR was issued on the 26th of May 2021 (although I was qualified for it since March that year but the application took 8 weeks). However I submitted my application for Naturalisation on the 2...
Hi Guys Should I click 'Final Submit' button on OCI document upload before visiting OCI appointment? I am thinking not to so that if they ask us to upload any further doc then there will be a chance. Is that correct? Thanks Much Appreciated! You have to do a final submit for them to review your doc...
more complex double descent application Do tell more. We are not aware of this procedure in general. I was considering registering the birth in both countries? You can certainly register the birth in both countries. If the children were born in Canada, you can apply for a consular birth certificate...
One can travel to india on indian passport within 3 months of naturalisation only if no foreign passport has been acquired. https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/page/surrender-of-indian-passport/ Yes but i think one cant return to UK as the BRP card is supposed to be returned within few days of Naturalisat...
I've emigrated to Canada and wish to continue British nationality for my children's children. I understand its supposed to stop after my kids get it (unless they give birth in the UK). So my question is basically how can I bend the rules to enable this to happen? I was considering registering the b...
Hello. Once I have received approval email from Home office to my naturalisation application, what are my options to travel to India (I was born Indian citizen). Before Ceremony I understand I can use my Indian passport and ILR BRP before ceremony - Is this correct ? Post ceremony , but before appl...
One can travel to india on indian passport within 3 months of naturalisation only if no foreign passport has been acquired. https://www.hcilondon.gov.in/page/surrender-of-indian-passport/ Yes but i think one cant return to UK as the BRP card is supposed to be returned within few days of Naturalisat...
How are people managing to book their appointments for surrender? There are none showing for England at all They open at mid night India time for 6 weeks in advance. London and around appointments get booked super quick. There is Edinburgh available for 31May for example if you can travel. Also, if...
My ILR BRP has a date of issue of 18th June 2021. This was also the date on which I was notified via email from the Home Office that my ILR application was successful. But, I only received my ILR BRP through post on 30th June 2021. I'm planning to apply for UK citizenship now. When am I expected to...
I hope you all doing well, I need advise, I have medical condition and need immediate surgery in Turkey, I did send my Doctor documents/Medical Evidence to HM Passport office as well on the 12 May 2022. I need advise how long the process of passport will take. please advise me thank you Type: First...
Hello All, Back in 2019 walkin service was available for limited slots in VFS Goswell road on first come basis in the morning. Does anyone know if the walk in service is still available? The appointment system is a complete mess and I have not been able to find an appointment. Not available. Althou...
Hi all, have acquired my British citizenship and OCI recently. I now need to get a Power of Attorney for sale of property in India. Please can someone tell me if the HCI accepts PoA applications by post or will I need to book an appointment at the VFS and go to get my PoA done? Thanks Need to book ...
Hi @msen I applied for my wife's surrender of indian passport. What is the link for tracking the status? What is the file number they are asking for? Thanks https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html Application Reference Number should look like 22-2000827XXX Hi, Can you please tell me ...
