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by ReallyFedup
Sat Mar 16, 2013 6:11 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1904115

Thanks for ImmigrationBoards (and members)

The long journey is over for me (12 years, ILR + 1). I have chosen the longest, independent and most difficult route (based on continuous work and paying taxes), with years spent living and studying in the UK unaccounted. Good luck to everyone else. A note about the passport, it was really quick, I ...
by ReallyFedup
Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1904115

Help

Hi all,

Just got interview letter today. IPS guy said I will not receive my documents back until the end of the process.


I see people here having their documents returned before they even have their interview, am I missing something?

Thanks for your help in advance
by ReallyFedup
Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:19 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Help: British Citizenship Applciation Delay
Replies: 7
Views: 985

Hi BigSam I understand the concern. I would advise you to completely forget about it until the six months expire. Then if no reply contact your local MP. There was not much I could do before the 6 Months even though I was seeing on this forum applications made much later than mine being processed su...
by ReallyFedup
Thu Feb 14, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Help: British Citizenship Applciation Delay
Replies: 7
Views: 985

Just an update about this might be helpful. After I emailed my local MP I got a prompt reply and my local MP contacted ukba who informed her there has been a backlog and that now they are clearing it. I then a got a prompt letter from UKBA that my application is being processed. It then it took few ...
by ReallyFedup
Thu Feb 14, 2013 10:12 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14792
Views: 4379736

8 Months

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs (Tier1) + 1 Yr ILR
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: June 2012
Date of receipt of approval: Februry 2013
Date of Ceremony: pending

8 Months
by ReallyFedup
Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Help: British Citizenship Applciation Delay
Replies: 7
Views: 985

Step 1 : Email Local MP

Thanks! , I have just emailed my local MP.
Not sure what details they will require. I might have to fig that application number.

Fingers crossed :)
by ReallyFedup
Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Help: British Citizenship Applciation Delay
Replies: 7
Views: 985

Help: British Citizenship Applciation Delay

Hi, I have been waiting for a reply for my BC application for over six months now. I have emailed UKBA but no reply this time around. My application is straight forward (ILR +1). They say the website they don't accept phone inquiries anymore. I know people from same country of origin who had their a...
by ReallyFedup
Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:40 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Referees Question
Replies: 0
Views: 606

Referees Question

Hi, Apologies if there is already an existing thread discussing this already, which I could not find. I hope someone can answer this question for me. I have a friend who is FSA registered, he is a Bonds Trader, aka a Broker Dealer. Can he be considered as a Broker category as per the HO list? Note t...
by ReallyFedup
Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:22 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR delays (Croydon)
Replies: 9
Views: 2937

Success Story

I got my ILR today!
What a relief, I was worried my application would drop into being a postal application.
Delay was two days exactly because of shortage of staff.
Thanks everyone for your advice and good luck for those waiting.
by ReallyFedup
Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:39 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR delays (Croydon)
Replies: 9
Views: 2937

Thanks KP My case is definately clear. The thing on HO office web site they do mention delays for technical reasons, and that they will deal with it in the next 24 hours or "very shortly after", really they don't specify what very shortly after means. I think I will have to speak to my solicitor and...
by ReallyFedup
Sat Jun 18, 2011 10:46 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR delays (Croydon)
Replies: 9
Views: 2937

The solicitor's company will have slots with the Home Office every week for same day service, so you will just have to pay them the premium fee so that they can pay the home office. The solicitor's fees are separate.

Hope that helps
by ReallyFedup
Sat Jun 18, 2011 3:02 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Life in the UK test
Replies: 13
Views: 6616

You need to:

1) Read only examinable chapters, they are all available online:
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2) Practice the questions using: weblink removed

You do 1) in the first day and 2) twice in the second day and you will hopefully pass easily.

Cheers
by ReallyFedup
Sat Jun 18, 2011 2:44 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR delays (Croydon)
Replies: 9
Views: 2937

Sorry forgot to say congratulations for successfull apps

I am paying for premium service through a solicitor, and he says there has been delays last week, hence I am still waiting for my approval.

Could this mean something else ?
by ReallyFedup
Sat Jun 18, 2011 8:36 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR Success @Croydon PEO - WP + Tier2
Replies: 8
Views: 1600

same day service?

Was your application same day service?
by ReallyFedup
Sat Jun 18, 2011 8:03 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR delays (Croydon)
Replies: 9
Views: 2937

ILR delays (Croydon)

Hi,
Does anyone know the most likely reason for ILR delays over the last few days in Croydon (Premium Service)?

Has anyone had the same problem recently?

I keep hearing they are a bit short of staff.

Thanks for you help in advance
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