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by anandb
Wed Jan 12, 2022 11:50 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI for minor - query on citizenship acquisition
Replies: 1
Views: 1173
India

OCI for minor - query on citizenship acquisition

Hi, I am applying for OCI for my 2 month old daughter (born Oct'21). Both me and my wife acquired British Citizenship in 2020 and have got OCI after surrendering our Indian passport. We got the British passport straightaway for the daughter. Question on the OCI form is method of acquisition of prese...
by anandb
Wed Jan 12, 2022 11:41 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Minor Application- Birth Certificate
Replies: 5
Views: 1050
India

Re: OCI Minor Application- Birth Certificate

Thank you
by anandb
Mon Jan 10, 2022 10:21 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI Minor Application- Birth Certificate
Replies: 5
Views: 1050
India

Re: OCI Minor Application- Birth Certificate

Hi, I have a similar question on apostilled birth certificate. I am applying for my daughter's OCI - she was born in the UK in Oct 2021 and immediately got British Passport. Both me and my wife got British passport and OCI in 2020. I am applying at Goswell Road, London on Wed 12 Jan for daughter's O...
by anandb
Mon Nov 23, 2020 7:31 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1527690
India

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Timeline of my New OCI application: self + spouse Application Date: 28/10/20 VFS Center: Hounslow, London Date of acknowledgment: 29/10/20 Original docs Received back: 31/10/20 Documents Printing Status: 17/11/20 Dispatched From New Delhi (OCI): 17/11/20 Document received At London: 18/11/20   Dispa...
by anandb
Mon Nov 23, 2020 6:52 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI and British Passport query
Replies: 2
Views: 1108
India

Re: OCI and British Passport query

Hi Cinna,
Based on my experience of OCI application submission at VFS Hounslow in Oct end, VFS only checks the British passport on the appointment date and returns it back. They just keep an attested copy of the British passport.

Thank you,
Anand
by anandb
Thu Nov 19, 2020 8:07 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI documents
Replies: 3
Views: 4341
India

Re: OCI documents

It went well. I was asked for an address proof as well, so thankfully had water and electricity bills. The only mistake was that I had carried only 1 pre-paid self addressed envelope / application but they want 2 envelopes per application, and therefore was charged £12.50 for each courier + service ...
by anandb
Tue Oct 27, 2020 12:03 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: OCI documents
Replies: 3
Views: 4341
India

OCI documents

Hi, I have recently taken British Citizenship and surrendered my Indian Passport. Now going for OCI application tomorrow. I am submitting the following documents - 1. Current Passport: British Passport + Naturalisation Certificate 2. Employment: Reference Letter + Payslip (I know it is either but I ...
by anandb
Sun Aug 30, 2020 8:18 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1127
Views: 375067
India

Re: Surrendring Indian passport

Hi, any updates on Indian passport surrender to start the OCI application process? Has anyone heard anything from Indian High Commission on when they are going to resume services?

Thank you,
A
by anandb
Thu Feb 13, 2020 11:21 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Urgent: Travelling out of uk before citizenship ceremony
Replies: 4
Views: 530
India

Re: Urgent: Travelling out of uk before citizenship ceremony

Dear Gurus, I am in need of knowing if I can travel out of uk before my citizenship ceremony - I booked the ceremony in end Feb. But due to an emergency I have to travel out. I understand if I attend the ceremony then I will have to wait for 6 weeks to get the passport to travel, please correct me ...
by anandb
Tue Feb 11, 2020 5:18 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship ceremony in another council?
Replies: 2
Views: 320
India

Re: Citizenship ceremony in another council?

Thank you Zerubbabel, I will stick to the long wait at my own council :(
by anandb
Tue Feb 11, 2020 3:51 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship ceremony in another council?
Replies: 2
Views: 320
India

Citizenship ceremony in another council?

Hi, I have received approval letter of my naturalisation application and have now booked the ceremony for mid April with my Southwark council in London - no slot was available before that. I was wondering if there's an option to book the ceremony with another council where there's availability over ...
by anandb
Tue Feb 11, 2020 3:45 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 29
Views: 10984
India

Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

My naturalisation timeline - Eligibility criteria: 5yrs Tier 1 + ILR + 1 year Language/LIUK Criteria: Masters in UK Nationality : Indian Method of application: Online Date of application: 14-Dec-2019 Payment method: Credit Card Date of acknowledgement: 22-Dec-2019 Date of debit of fees: 22-Dec-2019 ...
by anandb
Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:54 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Travel post decision outcome and before oath ceremony
Replies: 1
Views: 271
India

Travel post decision outcome and before oath ceremony

Hi All, My wife has received a positive outcome on her naturalization application last week but the oath ceremony (and passport application thereafter) is booked for end March. Can she still travel outside UK even though her application has been approved? I think she can because she only becomes a c...
by anandb
Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:46 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 29
Views: 10984
India

Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

My wife's naturalisation timeline Eligibility criteria: 5yrs Dependant + ILR + 1 year Language/LIUK Criteria: B1 GESE CEFR Level 1.1 (Grade 5) from Trinity College + LIUK Nationality : Indian Method of application: Online Date of application: 14-Dec-2019 Payment method: Credit Card Date of acknowled...
by anandb
Sat Dec 28, 2019 9:31 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: English requirements - is ESOL valid?
Replies: 3
Views: 396
India

Re: English requirements - is ESOL valid?

Cool, thank you.
I had emailed Trinity College as well, and they confirmed that the certificate is valid until Aug'20 (2 yrs from issue) for citizenship applications.

Thank you.
by anandb
Fri Dec 27, 2019 2:25 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: English requirements - is ESOL valid?
Replies: 3
Views: 396
India

Re: English requirements - is ESOL valid?

Also, the Trinity College Holborn Centre from which she passed English, is not in the accredited list anymore - Will that be an issue?
by anandb
Fri Dec 27, 2019 2:15 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: English requirements - is ESOL valid?
Replies: 3
Views: 396
India

English requirements - is ESOL valid?

Hi, My wife submitted her BC naturalisation application online and is due for her Biometric appointment in early Jan. However, we just noticed that she had passed her CEFR B1.1 English language test (ESOL entry 3) from Trinity College, Holborn, London in Aug'18, which she used for her ILR applicatio...
by anandb
Tue Dec 24, 2019 9:56 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Sopra Steria - Appointment change
Replies: 3
Views: 1650
India

Re: Sopra Steria - Appointment change

Thank you both.
by anandb
Mon Dec 23, 2019 9:32 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Sopra Steria - Appointment change
Replies: 3
Views: 1650
India

Re: Sopra Steria - Appointment change

Hi, I have booked a free appointment for late-Jan with Sopra Steria after submitting my Naturalization application online. I am now getting another free appointment for an earlier date (early Jan) and wanted to reschedule. I am only able to cancel my appointment. There is no reschedule option availa...
by anandb
Thu Nov 07, 2019 7:18 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Travel during Citizenship application process
Replies: 2
Views: 450
India

Travel during Citizenship application process

Hi, My wife is planning on applying for her Citizenship soon based on PBS Dependant + ILR + 1 year. However, she has few work + personal travel plans and I want to check when can she travel internationally with her current Indian passport during the process below - I have added in my estimates on pr...
by anandb
Thu Mar 28, 2019 9:00 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: IHS refund?
Replies: 3
Views: 581
India

IHS refund?

Hi, My wife extended her Tier 1 dependent visa in May'17 for 3 years and paid IHS (health surcharge) of £600 (£200/year x 3 yrs). Later, she applied and received her ILR in Nov'18. Since she only was on the visa for 1.5 years instead of the 3 years, she was told at the PEO office that any IHS refund...
by anandb
Sun Nov 04, 2018 4:19 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Successful PEO/PSC ILR applications
Replies: 944
Views: 192333
India

Re: Successful PEO/PSC ILR applications

My wife applied for ILR based on 5 years stay on PBS dependant visa. Application was processed in 2 hours. We submitted the application and went out for eating/shopping, and they gave us a call to inform that it was ready to collect. # PEO appointment: Croydon # Date of application: 2nd Nov 2018 (Sa...
by anandb
Sun Nov 04, 2018 4:08 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Paper application form withdrawn
Replies: 29
Views: 2088
India

Re: Paper application form withdrawn

Based on her case, Set "O" was the relevant one which we used.
by anandb
Sun Nov 04, 2018 1:13 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Paper application form withdrawn
Replies: 29
Views: 2088
India

Re: Paper application form withdrawn

Hi, I accompanied my wife yesterday Sat 3rd Nov for ILR application, and the paper based form was absolutely fine. In fact, upon generally asking if there was a set deadline after which they won't accept the paper forms, I was told that there is no hard deadline and they will continue to take in pap...
by anandb
Fri Nov 02, 2018 7:37 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Paper application form withdrawn
Replies: 29
Views: 2088
India

Re: Paper application form withdrawn

YEs please share the phone number - my wife is applying for her ILR via dependant route tomorrow, so will be helpful to get a confirmation.
Thank you.
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