Hi, We are applying for my sons citizenship (22 months). I have noted that the processing times are now 2-3 months.....we will be out of the country on a couple of trips during this time, to avoid the delivery of this certificate not being signed for can I put my parents in laws address down as our ...

Thanks Jambo,
I can't get an appt for when I need one, can anyone else certify a passport? Like the post office?

so do they accept certified copies, or do they need passports?

Hi there, I have been granted ILR and I want to apply for registration for my son. Can I get certified copies sent in of our passports.....is that what the national checking service do??? As we will be travelling all the time now and I can not be without my passport. Also I only have ILR and my fian...

Hi there, Applied for SET (0) for myself and my son - UK Ancestry Application rec'd 7th of Aug Payment Taken 11th of Aug Letter Rec'd and Dated 10th of Aug Been waiting for 6 weeks now, so I suppose another 8 to go (mid Nov), I am a little worried however that some of your applications are taking l...

Also can you apply for your child as soon as you get granted ILR?

Was born in the UK 2010 whilst we were on Limited Leave to Remain. Also my partner and I are not married but will be in Jan 2012.

Hi there, I am just looking into the registration of my son for citizenship (forward thinking). I am waiting for my ILR to come through and my partner has LLR for another 5 years (couldn't apply for ILR as he had an unspent conviction). My question is, do both parents have to have ILR for there chil...

Hi there, Applied for SET (0) for myself and my son - UK Ancestry Application rec'd 7th of Aug Payment Taken 11th of Aug Letter Rec'd and Dated 10th of Aug Been waiting for 6 weeks now, so I suppose another 8 to go (mid Nov), I am a little worried however that some of your applications are taking lo...

Hi there, I sent my application in by post on 7th of Aug, payment taken 11t of Aug and letter dated 10th of Aug.......so I am in my 6th week of waiting. I know that it will take around 3 months, but my son and I will be traveling early November with my partner (as he is travelling for business) for ...

Hi, no tax credits, i only claimed child benefit.
Thanks for your reply, it is very reassuring

Hi there, I am on a UK Ancestry Visa and myself and my son are citizens of NZ. I am applying for my ILR next week and have mistakenly been claiming the child benefit for my son. I noticed on my visa that is states 'no recourse to public funds'. Everyone I approached said I could apply for it (midwif...

Hi there, I came here with my now fiance on UK Ancestry visas and I worked in the retail industry for 3 years before going on maternity leave and then discontinuing work to raise our son. So I am applying for my ILR when I don't have a job. My fiance supports us and I have all the docs to back this ...

Hi there, If for some reason I was refused my ILR can I then apply for an extension of my current UK Ancestry? If I send the ILR in by post then it will take about 2 months for it to come back adn then that would mean my other visa would have expired.... Anyone have experience of this or can help me...

sushdmehta wrote:See also Applicant unemployed at date of application (page 22).

IMHO, if you wish to apply then you should do so by post.

- - - Why would you suggest doing it by post? How long would this take?

Hi there, Just wondering if someone can help. I am applying for my IRL (UK Ancestry Visa) in 2 weeks in Croydon.....my son doesn't have a visa yet so it is correct that he goes as a dependent on my application?? Also I am now (after 3 1/2yrs) a stay at home mother.......do I still need to provide ev...