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by adamboston
Fri Nov 07, 2014 12:02 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9514
Views: 1931960

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

My wife recently applied for her first British passport online and below is her timeline: Passport for: Adult Application Type: First Passport (Naturalised as spouse of British) Method of application: (Online + Postal Declaration) Date of application: 03/11/2014 Declaration and documents sent: 06/11...
by adamboston
Wed Sep 24, 2014 1:14 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14893
Views: 4455265

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

By the grace of God my wife received her approval today. Funny enough we rang the Citizenship Helpline yesterday and the chap told us to wait till 26th Nov when the application completes its first 6 months. Anyway the immigration journey is over. Thanks to all the mods and members for all the help a...
by adamboston
Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:23 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14893
Views: 4455265

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

My wife's Application Timeline Eligibility criteria: Married to British Citizen English Language Qualification: MPhil & PhD from UK University Method of application: Stockport Council Date of application and supporting document posting via special delivery: 19/05/14 Date of receipt by UKBA: 20/05/14...
by adamboston
Mon Jul 21, 2014 2:26 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14893
Views: 4455265

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: 2 yr + ILR (British spouse) Method of application: NCS Trafford Date of application: 12/05/2014 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 21/05/2014 Date of receipt of approval: waiting Date of Ceremony: waiting It does seem like anybody who has applied in later part of May 14 has b...
by adamboston
Tue Jul 08, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14893
Views: 4455265

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

:lol: :lol: MAGNE & Co Immigration Lawyers :lol: LOL, these so-called Ox-Cam immigration lawyers should know first that most of the stuff mentioned in this ridiculous post is not even required for naturalisation. What a stupid and cheap marketing tactic. Firstly, it was my own decision to include t...
by adamboston
Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:22 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14893
Views: 4455265

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: 5 + 1 year (I applied as an employed and self-employed person, even though I was a student for 4 years.) Language criteria met : CAE, CPE, IELTS (9.0 overall), Oxbridge University Degree, Life in the UK test Current nationality: New EU country Method of application: MAGNE & Co...
by adamboston
Mon May 19, 2014 8:38 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14893
Views: 4455265

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

My wife applied for British naturalisation first thing this morning. Eligibility criteria: 2 years Spouse Visa + ILR since Dec 2013 and married to British national (she has been in the UK for the last 10 years) Language criteria : LIUK + PhD from Manchester University Method of application: NCS Stoc...
by adamboston
Fri Dec 06, 2013 10:55 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Tourist Visa for Greece and Spouse with ILR
Replies: 1
Views: 708

Tourist Visa for Greece and Spouse with ILR

Apologies if this question was asked before but I am struggling to find this information. I am British and my wife holds a non-EU passport with ILR BRP (after 2 years on spouse visa). She is planning to visit her sister in Greece during Christmas holidays on tourist visa. Not sure if my wife needs S...
by adamboston
Tue Oct 08, 2013 6:00 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: SET(M) Application
Replies: 4
Views: 585

I agree with Amber, the date of postage is the date of application doesn't matter when your application was delivered. If you posted your application before the expiry or even on the same day as expiry of your visa you should be fine. I know this from my SAR file, in 2002 my student visa was expirin...
by adamboston
Sat Sep 28, 2013 11:45 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: SET (M) without Original Marriage Certificate
Replies: 2
Views: 576

Given the fact that the Home Office should already have a copy you should be ok. If they're not happy they won't refuse you they'll just put your application on hold and ask for the original to be sent in, which, I very much doubt will happen. Hi Amber, thanks a million for replying to my post. I h...
by adamboston
Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:24 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: SET (M) without Original Marriage Certificate
Replies: 2
Views: 576

SET (M) without Original Marriage Certificate

I've tried to find a post similar to my problem but had no success. My apologies if this question was already posted elsewhere by another member. I'm a British national and my wife was granted spouse visa (FLR-M) straight after I got ILR (10 years long residency) in October 2011. Prior to that we we...
by adamboston
Sun Mar 10, 2013 2:19 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: October 2012 - Naturalisation application timeline
Replies: 123
Views: 29302

BigSam so glad to know about your approval. Congratulations & Bless you.
by adamboston
Sun Mar 10, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9514
Views: 1931960

By the grace of Almighty I received my passport this morning, yes on Sunday morning around 7.30am which was totally unexpected. It was posted through the letter box and no signature was required. So after 11.5 years my immigration journey is over...... Phewwwww (well not completely over as I still h...
by adamboston
Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9514
Views: 1931960

Passport for: Adult Application Type: First Passport Method of application: Check & Send Date of application: 18/02/13 Date application received by IPS: No idea (but assuming the delivery date was 19/02/13 as post office promised next day delivery) Payment method: Cash at Post Office £84.25 in total...
by adamboston
Thu Feb 21, 2013 3:56 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9514
Views: 1931960

Passport for: Adult Application Type: New Method of application: Check & Send Date of application: 18/02/13 Date application received by IPS: No idea (but assuming the delivery date os 19/02/13 as post office promised next day delivery) Payment method: Cash at Post Office £84.25 in total. Date of re...
by adamboston
Sun Jan 20, 2013 1:26 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Passport countersignature
Replies: 5
Views: 3378

Hi can someone please advise if my friend who is shift manager at Asda can countersign my passport application? My friend is a night shift manager at Asda and couple of years ago he countersigned someone else's passport application which was approved but not sure if the rules were changed since las...
by adamboston
Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:50 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Passport countersignature
Replies: 5
Views: 3378

Hi can someone please advise if my friend who is shift manager at Asda can countersign my passport application? My friend is a night shift manager at Asda and couple of years ago he countersigned someone else's passport application which was approved but not sure if the rules were changed since last...
by adamboston
Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:00 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14893
Views: 4455265

By the grace of God I received my approval on Saturday morning. Thanks to everyone for help and good luck to all those who are waiting. My timeline is as below: Eligibility criteria: 10 years Long residency + 1 year on ILR Method of application: NCS (Chadderton- OLDHAM) paid £45 for form checking se...
by adamboston
Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:59 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: October 2012 - Naturalisation application timeline
Replies: 123
Views: 29302

By the grace of God I received my approval on Saturday morning. Thanks to everyone for help and good luck to all those who are waiting. My timeline is as below: Eligibility criteria: 10 years Long residency + 1 year on ILR Method of application: NCS (Chadderton- OLDHAM) paid £45 for form checking se...
by adamboston
Wed Dec 12, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: October 2012 - Naturalisation application timeline
Replies: 123
Views: 29302

Re: Is anyone still waiting from October Club

Hi Can altfhn, deep4ILR, spoiled brat, adamboston and alm please tell if one of you have received the approval. It's just that I am getting bit impatient seeing people getting approvals who applied after me. Thanks Hi Bunty, no dear I'm still waiting to hear from them. Let's hope we receive the app...
by adamboston
Fri Nov 02, 2012 5:56 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: October 2012 - Naturalisation application timeline
Replies: 123
Views: 29302

Eligibility criteria: 10 years Long residency + 1 year on ILR Method of application: NCS (Chadderton- OLDHAM) paid £45 for form checking service. Date of application: 22.10.2012 Received by UKBA: 24.10.2012 (Delivered from Royal Mail Warrington Delivery office) Date of debit of fees: 26.10.2012 Date...
by adamboston
Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:29 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14893
Views: 4455265

Eligibility criteria: 10 years Long residency + 1 year on ILR Method of application: NCS (Chadderton- OLDHAM) paid £45 for form checking service. Date of application: 22.10.2012 Received by UKBA: 24.10.2012 Date of debit of fees: 26.10.2012 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 01.11.2012 (letter date...
by adamboston
Thu Oct 04, 2012 5:09 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Professional referee query
Replies: 13
Views: 5029

personal license holder can be a bar manager or anyone who holds a license in his/her name to sell alchohol at a particular premises. Sorry but can someone please help me to understand what does 'Personal Licence Holder' mean? Personal Licence Holder is one of the professionals who can act as refer...
by adamboston
Wed Oct 03, 2012 10:31 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Professional referee query
Replies: 13
Views: 5029

Sorry but can someone please help me to understand what does 'Personal Licence Holder' mean? Personal Licence Holder is one of the professionals who can act as referee. I'm applying for citizenship in last week of this month (October 2012) and one of my friends (British National) holds a personal li...
by adamboston
Wed Oct 03, 2012 10:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Professional referee query
Replies: 13
Views: 5029

Sorry but can anyone please help me to understand what does 'Personal Licence Holder' mean? Personal Licence Holder is one of the professionals who can act as referee, according to the accepted referees list. I'm applying for citizenship in last week of this month (October 2012) and one of my friend...
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