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by cobra
Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:15 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: ECHR immigration cases
Replies: 7
Views: 744

Re: ECHR immigration cases

My FLR O was refused in March with no appeal and no removal direction. Solicitor has sent reconsideration letter to HO with no response 6 months on. Have now made claim on breach article 8 direct to ECHR court in Strausburg. Has anyone had any experience of ECHR cases. I'm overstayer nearly 12 year...
by cobra
Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:35 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: HO lost my documents
Replies: 1
Views: 436

Re: HO lost my documents

I sent 2 months ago my passport to HO to transfer my residence card on my passport and is one month since I make request to send my documents back.They sent me 2 weeks ago a letter tell me all the situation is under investigation and today I received another paper where tell me they received my env...
by cobra
Tue Sep 10, 2013 5:55 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Reporting center
Replies: 3
Views: 592

Re: Reporting center

Give more information concerning your immigration background. Something like how long you have been in UK, if you have British or settle partner, asylum seeker or overstay visas.
by cobra
Sun Jun 09, 2013 7:57 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Is the UKBA ref number on approval letter same with..?
Replies: 8
Views: 965

I was wondering the same, thinking that I could complete my passport application before my ceremony - a bit impatient I know. Anyway, since my county council will already have the certificate, I will give them a call and try my luck. I will let you know if I succeed. I am also wondering about sendi...
by cobra
Wed May 22, 2013 4:50 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Time limit for Application to Reconsider a refusal decision?
Replies: 10
Views: 11297

Re: Time limit for Application to Reconsider a refusal decis

I had a similar problem in 2011. My wife and my daughter(irish citizen) application was refused because either the mother or father was british citizen. we consulted the solicitor who submitted the NR application on behalf of my wife. Fanally my wife and my daughter were granted citizenship. For you...
by cobra
Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Missed Referrence total age number on AN1 form
Replies: 1
Views: 483

Re: Missed Referrence total age number on AN1 form

Don`t worry, if the UKBA need more information they will contact you. This is not a big issues for your application to be refused.
by cobra
Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: New rules for Life in the UK test and Naturalisation
Replies: 5
Views: 1239

Re: New rules for Life in the UK test and Naturalisation

Your UK Life test still valid, but you are require to add one more certificate "have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or an equivalent level qualification".
by cobra
Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:30 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Previous immgration history and good character
Replies: 5
Views: 883

Re: Previous immgration history and good character

No worry, you should be okay.
by cobra
Sat Apr 13, 2013 3:28 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: March 2013 - Naturalisation application timeline
Replies: 231
Views: 47649

Re: ack letter

Eligibility criteria: Asylum Seeker Legacy Method of application:Solicitor Date of application: 05/03/2013 Date of receipt by UKBA: ..... Date of debit of fees: 18/03/2013 Date of receipt of acknowledgement:...... Date of receipt of approval: 10/04/2013 (Letter Dated 05/04/2013) Date of Ceremony: 0...
by cobra
Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:18 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: March 2013 - Naturalisation application timeline
Replies: 231
Views: 47649

Eligibility criteria: Asylum Seeker Legacy Method of application:Solicitor Date of application: 05/03/2013 Date of receipt by UKBA: ..... Date of debit of fees: 18/03/2013 Date of receipt of acknowledgement:...... Date of receipt of approval: 10/04/2013 (Letter Dated 05/04/2013) Date of Ceremony: 07...
by cobra
Thu Apr 11, 2013 4:38 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14860
Views: 4436136

Eligibility criteria: Asylum Seeker Legacy Method of application:Solicitor Date of application: 05/03/2013 Date of receipt by UKBA: ..... Date of debit of fees: 18/03/2013 Date of receipt of acknowledgement:...... Date of receipt of approval: 10/04/2013 (Letter Dated 05/04/2013) Date of Ceremony: 07...
by cobra
Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:16 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Urgent help need plz..regarding 5 years lawful residence
Replies: 4
Views: 763

Re: Urgent help need plz..regarding 5 years lawful residence

If you haven`t please these:
1. IS 96, you should have it if you came in UK as an asylum seeker and were reporting weekly/Monthly basic.

2. NASS 45 if you were receiving cash support from the the Home office or NASS 81 if you were receiving voucher support from the Home office.
by cobra
Sat Mar 30, 2013 8:44 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: BC application - Doubt
Replies: 6
Views: 949

Re: BC application - Doubt

(a) Apply for BC now and keep my fingers crossed. I WILL CALL IT BINGO (b) Apply for BC in October(The safe route). BEST THING TO DO (c) Apply for BC now and if it takes time withdraw the application and reapply in October (I know that it will cost me) but is it possible? YES, POSSIBLE TO APPLY OR R...
by cobra
Tue Mar 19, 2013 8:42 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: AN Form - query on Referee page
Replies: 2
Views: 681

Re: AN Form - query on Referee page

[quote="ukcitizen13"]Hello All, My query is regarding Referee on AN form - I managed to get 2 referee's signing my AN form but both of them seems are profersional referee's - One is manage at limited company and other is director of a limited compnay and they both have mentioned this on the form ref...
by cobra
Sun Mar 17, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation Questions
Replies: 24
Views: 3085

Re: Shopkeeper (Sole Trader) as Referee for Naturalisation

1. I do not understand why are you stressing yourself to get referees? why can`t you just get anyone with a profession who knows you at least 3 years to sign it. In 2011, we had referees: 1 butcher and and 1 off license salesman to sign my wife AN form and kids MN1 Form. To be honest with you, my w...
by cobra
Sun Mar 17, 2013 5:33 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation Questions
Replies: 24
Views: 3085

Re: Shopkeeper (Sole Trader) as Referee for Naturalisation

1. I do not understand why are you stressing yourself to get referees? why can`t you just get anyone with a profession who knows you at least 3 years to sign it. In 2011, we had referees: 1 butcher and and 1 off license salesman to sign my wife AN form and kids MN1 Form. To be honest with you, my wi...
by cobra
Sun Mar 10, 2013 6:04 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Documents needed for BC
Replies: 1
Views: 563

Re: Documents needed for BC

Hi guys I have my appointment at NCS on 5th of April. My application is based on 5 year Tier1 stay + 1 year ILR. All this time spent as a full time employee of a multinational. Apart from the Form AN , referees etc Do I need any other documents apart from my passport ? * I did my Life in UK Test wi...
by cobra
Fri Mar 08, 2013 8:46 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Application- Dont Know Parents DOB
Replies: 2
Views: 583

Re: Citizenship Application- Dont Know Parents DOB

Hi Guys I need bit of advice about the question which asks info about the applicant's parents. I don't know DOB of my parents as they have passed away more than 3 years in Pakistan. What shall put in DOB box? Hi, You are in the same situation like me. By the way when i submitted my Citizenship Appl...
by cobra
Fri Mar 08, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Mn1 Form help For My 8 Years Old Daughter living in Mexico
Replies: 21
Views: 3212

Re: Mn1 Form help For My 8 Years Old Daughter living in Mexi

Hi krihoum, I will use a solicitor if I were you in this kind of circumstances. why not seek a legal advise before giving away your 551.00.
Please don`t take me wrong, just my opinion.
by cobra
Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:17 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: ESOL with citizenship course?
Replies: 8
Views: 946

Re: Life in the UK test only or language test as well

You won't need the KOL test. The ESOL qualification will be accepted. Hi, Can someone please confirm if Life in the U.K test is the only requirement, or do you have to go through a language test as well? Language is not a concern for me but a test would be a hassle for nothing. I have a Masters deg...
by cobra
Tue Mar 05, 2013 4:55 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Approved with Traffic Convictions
Replies: 4
Views: 795

Re: Citizenship Approved with Traffic Convictions

Hi,
Congratulation, i was also in trouble with the law in 2009(non custodial sentence), today i just submitted my application for citizenship. finger cross
by cobra
Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:56 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: No Entry traffic offence and Form AN
Replies: 3
Views: 911

Re: No Entry traffic offence and Form AN

Hi friends, Need your advise on below In hurry I entered in no entry zone and came back.Might get ticket for the same.Do you think it will affect my naturalisation application. Help is appreciated. Thanks nat Hi, I will have to advise you next time dont do that. If you were caught by traffic camera...
by cobra
Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Life in UK Test
Replies: 4
Views: 1741

Re: Life in UK Test

Hi All, I was planning to write the life in uk test in August 1st week with the current 2nd edition book. UKBA is planning to change the test this autum. My question is if I go ahead and write the test and pass in August and if the test is changed in say oct 2012. Can I use the test certificate fro...
by cobra
Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Changes in Life in UK test
Replies: 8
Views: 2738

Re: Changes in Life in UK test

HI All, I heard that changes are coming in Life in UK test ? Do anybody know when ? What is changes ? I need to do life in UK for BC so Please advise Thanks as ever LIFE IN UK TEST pass cetificate never expire, therefore your certificate will remain valid. http://lifeintheuktest.ukba.homeoffice.gov...
by cobra
Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:38 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Are Asylum Seekers allowed to fly on domestic UK flights?
Replies: 9
Views: 7963

Re: Are Asylum Seekers allowed to fly on domestic UK flights

Eg fly from Gatwick to Glasgow? The Asylum seeker is still 'in the system' & doesnt have their passport (that is held by the UKBA) Would he require his passport to fly domestically, or would his Asylum Registration Card suffice? Or is he simply not allowed to fly domestically? I travel few years ag...
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