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by grungium
Fri Dec 18, 2020 6:55 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9513
Views: 1930764

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Passport for: Adult first passport after Naturalisation Applying from: UK Method of Application: Online Passport Office: HMPO Durham Date of Application: 19/11/2020 Identity Verified: 20/11/2020 Documents Sent: 21/11/2020 (Special Delivery) Documents Delivered: 25/11/2020 (was guaranteed 24 Nov arr...
by grungium
Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:42 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9513
Views: 1930764

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Passport for: Adult first passport after Naturalisation Applying from: UK Method of Application: Online Passport Office: HMPO Durham Date of Application: 19/11/2020 Identity Verified: 20/11/2020 Documents Sent: 21/11/2020 (Special Delivery) Documents Delivered: 25/11/2020 (was guaranteed 24 Nov arr...
by grungium
Wed Dec 16, 2020 8:48 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9513
Views: 1930764

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Passport for: Adult first passport after Naturalisation Applying from: UK Method of Application: Online Passport Office: HMPO Durham Date of Application: 19/11/2020 Identity Verified: 20/11/2020 Documents Sent: 21/11/2020 (Special Delivery) Documents Delivered: 25/11/2020 (was guaranteed 24 Nov arr...
by grungium
Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:18 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9513
Views: 1930764

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Passport for: Adult first passport after Naturalisation Applying from: UK Method of Application: Online Passport Office: HMPO Durham Date of Application: 19/11/2020 Identity Verified: 20/11/2020 Documents Sent: 21/11/2020 (Special Delivery) Documents Delivered: 25/11/2020 (was guaranteed 24 Nov arr...
by grungium
Mon Nov 30, 2020 11:12 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9513
Views: 1930764

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Passport for: Adult first passport after Naturalisation Applying from: UK Method of Application: Online Passport Office: HMPO Durham (which freaks me out given what I've seen on other Durham apps) Date of Application: 19/11/2020 Identity Verified: 20/11/2020 Documents Sent: 21/11/2020 (Special Deliv...
by grungium
Mon Sep 14, 2020 9:33 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 681315

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

If anyone is registered with Hackney council for the citizenship ceremony, you can join their waiting list once your application has been approved. You do not need to wait for your invitation letter. You will however need to provide your Home Office/Case ID number to join the list. I received this ...
by grungium
Fri Sep 11, 2020 3:53 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14888
Views: 4453021

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: 5 years ECAA2 ILR + 12 months Language/LIUK Criteria: UK degree + Life In The UK Nationality: Non-EU Method of application: Online Application sent & fee paid: 15 Apr 2020 Receipt of your application: 15 Apr 2020 Document Upload to UKVCAS: 15 Apr 2020 Documents submitted to UKV...
by grungium
Thu Sep 10, 2020 7:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: **** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)
Replies: 2494
Views: 306153

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

Finally, the good news!

Application 15 April
IDV submission 24 August
Approval 10 September

Best of luck and patience and thanks for all the contributions to all!
by grungium
Thu Sep 10, 2020 12:21 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: **** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)
Replies: 2494
Views: 306153

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

Application May 18th IDV Aug 26th - Still no approval. Just wondering if email approval only comes during work hour 9 to 5 ? What is the subject email ? I'm worry it went to junk. Sorry for being impatient. I have waited for naturalisation for 15 years ! Hope to get approval soon. Congrats for the ...
by grungium
Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:16 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: **** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)
Replies: 2494
Views: 306153

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

Application May 18th IDV Aug 26th - Still no approval. Just wondering if email approval only comes during work hour 9 to 5 ? What is the subject email ? I'm worry it went to junk. Sorry for being impatient. I have waited for naturalisation for 15 years ! Hope to get approval soon. Congrats for the ...
by grungium
Tue Sep 08, 2020 12:52 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: **** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)
Replies: 2494
Views: 306153

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

I've just received a Standard Service Letter email actually, which is making me even more worried. Why have I just received this all of a sudden? Dear recipient, We aim to process all applications within 6 months from the date submitted. However, in certain circumstances this target is not possible....
by grungium
Tue Sep 08, 2020 9:22 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: **** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)
Replies: 2494
Views: 306153

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

So at the moment, IDV decisions are all over the map, from March to May. They are definitely not going in order application were submitted. I believe decisions are based on the date of biometrics submitted via the IDV app. Note every case is processed on its own merits. Not all cases can have the s...
by grungium
Tue Sep 08, 2020 9:20 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: **** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)
Replies: 2494
Views: 306153

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

I submitted IDV on August 26th, no approval yet :( Just wondering what is the Email subject title for approval ? Did you guys receive it in Junk folder ? I'm worried I missed the email. It would be helpful to advise the AM/PM as well so we know. Thank you for all help and support. Hi @null1639, I s...
by grungium
Tue Aug 25, 2020 2:43 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: **** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)
Replies: 2494
Views: 306153

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

Anyone who has used the IDV App, can you please confirm if you can upload the travel document from your photos or you have to click the picture ?? Reason why, I am applying for Schengen visa so I won’t have both my passport and ilr which will be submitted to embassy. Yes, you can use photos or even...
by grungium
Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:36 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: **** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)
Replies: 2494
Views: 306153

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

Got the invite. Had applied on 15 April.
by grungium
Fri Aug 21, 2020 5:11 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: **** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)
Replies: 2494
Views: 306153

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

Hello I can confirm that IDV app is now functional. I received an invite today to use it. I had submitted my original application on 30/3/2020. I called the helpline for the app and using my UUN they were able to confirm that all the documents/photos were linked with my application. They also said ...
by grungium
Fri Aug 21, 2020 5:08 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: **** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)
Replies: 2494
Views: 306153

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

Hello I can confirm that IDV app is now functional. I received an invite today to use it. I had submitted my original application on 30/3/2020. I called the helpline for the app and using my UUN they were able to confirm that all the documents/photos were linked with my application. They also said ...
by grungium
Sun Aug 21, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Declaration of criminal conviction (Switch to Tier 1 General
Replies: 4
Views: 1072

Declared, and got the visa. I said I would post an update here but I must have forgotten. Now, happy to announce that I had received my visa in December 2010. What do you mean when you say "lost my licence for six months"? The change regarding increase in criminality threshold will be implemented in...
by grungium
Fri Dec 03, 2010 11:42 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Declaration of criminal conviction (Switch to Tier 1 General
Replies: 4
Views: 1072

What do you mean when you say "lost my licence for six months"? The change regarding increase in criminality threshold will be implemented in April 2011, and as per information on date, only applicable to settlement applications. Declare your offence, if there was any and if asked for in the applic...
by grungium
Thu Dec 02, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Declaration of criminal conviction (Switch to Tier 1 General
Replies: 4
Views: 1072

Declaration of criminal conviction (Switch to Tier 1 General

Dear all, I know this has been asked many times and I have read many responses already but given the times are changing very fast with immigration policy nowadays I wanted to get some fresh opinions. I am applying to switch into a Tier 1 General visa next Monday, switching from my current Post Study...
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