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by russn
Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:12 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9515
Views: 1935926
Hong Kong

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Type: My First Adult passport (after naturalisation) From: UK Method: Online Passport Office: Liverpool Online Application: 10/3/21 Identity verified: 10/3/21 Documents sent: 12/3/21 Documents delivered: 15/3/21 Documents received: 17/3/21 Text message regarding interview: 26/3/21 Interview appointm...
by russn
Tue Mar 09, 2021 5:50 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14899
Views: 4463537
Hong Kong

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: 10 years long residence + 1 year (Registration instead of naturalisation with BNO passport) Language Criteria: UK Degree + LITUK Nationality: Hong Kong Method of application: Online Date of application: 31/8/2020 Payment method: Credit card Date of debit fees: 1/9/2020 Date of...
by russn
Sat Feb 27, 2021 1:55 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 682422
Hong Kong

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

Hello Russn I am sorry if i have jumped into some one post. Russn how did you contact Ealing council to book a private ceremony. My wife has received invitation letter and I filled up enquire form on Ealing Council website . No one answer their phone . I appreciate if you could kindly share your ex...
by russn
Mon Feb 15, 2021 12:53 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: BNO Registration vs. Naturalisation
Replies: 3
Views: 492
Hong Kong

Re: BNO Registration vs. Naturalisation

I am going through the registration process myself and I just want to add that registration applications do seem to join the same queue with the rest. They even contacted me for additional evidence. So the process is certainly not quicker.
by russn
Sat Feb 13, 2021 7:16 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 682422
Hong Kong

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

Ealing Council 5 minutes quick ceremony done at the council . Approval by email : 02/10/2020 Invitation from Home Office by post : 08/12/2020 Letter from council to book ceremony : 03/02/2021 Ceremony : 13/02/2021 Congrats ! I sent them an email on Monday and they still haven't come back to me...
by russn
Wed Feb 10, 2021 8:14 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 682422
Hong Kong

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

Ealing Council Finally booked for me private ceremony after 2 weeks . that is 2 months after invitation letter date and 5 months after approval It’s free Ealing Council I just checked my post box yesterday and I got a letter from Ealing Council asking me to write to them... Wondering if you also go...
by russn
Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:59 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 682422
Hong Kong

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

I have got ceremony invitation letter around 17th of Jan 2021 and date on letter was 23rd of Dec 2020. My application was made on 14th Aug 2020 and naturalisation approval email came on 16th October 2020. I called my My local council of sutton but they said they are not doing ceremonies. Is there a...
by russn
Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:56 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 682422
Hong Kong

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

Ealing Council Finally booked for me private ceremony after 2 weeks . that is 2 months after invitation letter date and 5 months after approval It’s free Ealing Council I just checked my post box yesterday and I got a letter from Ealing Council asking me to write to them... Wondering if you also go...
by russn
Tue Feb 02, 2021 10:11 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 682422
Hong Kong

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

Ealing Council is so backdated. Councillor xxxxxx (Leader of Ealing Council ) saying they don't have IT INFRASTRUCTURE for ONLINE ceremonies and their staffing is currently restricted . What a Joke !! Congrats ! At least it's good to know that they are actually sending out those letters. And yea, I...
by russn
Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:14 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 682422
Hong Kong

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

Hi Is there any updates from Ealing Council? Could anybody reach them to book a ceremony? Thanks i got the invitation more than 1 month ago . They are not responding to any calls anymore ... i send 4/5 emails. 3 phone calls Hi Thanks for the reply. I went there on Monday. Their office is open and t...
by russn
Thu Jan 21, 2021 5:30 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 682422
Hong Kong

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

Ealing council is closed. i got the invitation on 9th December and still can't book the ceremony. They are not responding to emails or calls from 20th December. LET ME KNOW if you hear anything That’s really sad I don’t know why they need to stop everything I will try tomorrow let’s see what happen...
by russn
Thu Jan 21, 2021 12:41 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 682422
Hong Kong

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

Just an update Received my invitation today approved on 27 Oct Now need to chase Ealing council hope it will be over soon Ealing council is closed. i got the invitation on 9th December and still can't book the ceremony. They are not responding to emails or calls from 20th December. LET ME KNOW if y...
by russn
Tue Jan 19, 2021 5:03 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 682422
Hong Kong

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

No probs. I applied on Aug 31 and got the approval email on Oct 27. Still waiting for my invitation letter and the Council still hasn't got my certificate. Oh wow we are sharing same date me and my husband is also waiting for invitation fingers crossed hopefully we get it soon good luck Hey. I sent...
by russn
Tue Jan 19, 2021 2:44 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 682422
Hong Kong

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

I just got a reply from them saying that they are not doing any virtual ceremonies. I think they are still doing private ones but the queue is long apparently... Thanks for reply are u waiting for ceremony and if u don’t mind what was ur date of approval No probs. I applied on Aug 31 and got the ap...
by russn
Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 682422
Hong Kong

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

Hello does anyone know Ealing council are conducting ceremonies privately or virtually I just got a reply from them saying that they are not doing any virtual ceremonies. I think they are still doing private ones but the queue is long apparently... Thanks for reply are u waiting for ceremony and if...
by russn
Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:03 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 682422
Hong Kong

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

Sanaazim wrote:
Sat Jan 16, 2021 3:40 pm
Hello does anyone know Ealing council are conducting ceremonies privately or virtually
I just got a reply from them saying that they are not doing any virtual ceremonies. I think they are still doing private ones but the queue is long apparently...
by russn
Fri Jan 08, 2021 4:30 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 682422
Hong Kong

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

askmeplz82 wrote:
Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:29 am
EALING COUNCIL in London: Citizenship ceremonies are cancelled from 20 December - 28th February
Does that apply to all citizenship ceremonies ? Or are they still holding private ones ? I remember they didn't really consider making it virtual...
by russn
Mon Dec 21, 2020 9:52 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 682422
Hong Kong

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

5DBB8F13-3A9C-4F62-901D-BA9DDC6F8E16.jpeg I just received my invitation for Citizenship Ceremony from Home Office by Royal Mail Approval by email : 02/10/2020 Invitation Letter date : 08/12/2020 Invitation letter received by post : 21/12/2020 Anyone with Ealing council ? Do I have to wait for them ...
by russn
Tue Oct 27, 2020 8:54 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 682422
Hong Kong

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

Is anyone here with Ealing Council ?
by russn
Tue Oct 27, 2020 7:02 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: August 2020 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 12
Views: 6338
Hong Kong

Re: August 2020 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Eligibility criteria: 10-year LR + 1-year ILR (BNO registration) Language Criteria: UK Degree + LITUK Nationality: Hong Kong Method of application: Online Date of application: 31/8/2020 Payment method: Credit card Date of debit fees: 1/9/2020 Date of acknowledgement: 2/9/2020 Date Biometrics enroll...
by russn
Tue Oct 27, 2020 6:54 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14899
Views: 4463537
Hong Kong

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: 10 years long residence + 1 year (Registration instead of naturalisation with BNO passport) Language Criteria: UK Degree + LITUK Nationality: Hong Kong Method of application: Online Date of application: 31/8/2020 Payment method: Credit card Date of debit fees: 1/9/2020 Date of...
by russn
Wed Oct 21, 2020 2:17 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: IDV indeed works! Have faith on it.
Replies: 8
Views: 557
Hong Kong

Re: IDV indeed works! Have faith on it.

Congrats ! Did you get the letter by post or by email ?
by russn
Mon Oct 12, 2020 5:47 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: First Passport after Naturalisation
Replies: 3
Views: 1010
Hong Kong

Re: First Passport after Naturalisation

Wouldn't there be an issue at the UK border given that he is already a British citizen and will still be trying to enter on a non-UK passport ?
by russn
Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:19 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: August 2020 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 12
Views: 6338
Hong Kong

August 2020 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Eligibility criteria: 10-year LR + 1-year ILR (BNO registration) Language/LIUK Criteria: UK degree + LITUK Nationality: Hong Kong Method of application: Online Date of application : 31/08/2020 Payment method: Credit card Date of acknowledgement: 02/09/2020 Date of debit of fees: 02/09/2020 Date of b...
by russn
Sun Sep 13, 2020 2:02 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: **** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)
Replies: 2494
Views: 306840
Hong Kong

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

Hi everyone. I applied on 31 August, got the IDV invitation on 10 September and finished the IDV process on Friday 11 September. Hoping that all the details will actually go through to UKVI. It seems like people have been getting their decisions quite quickly these days, like within 1 month after ha...
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