Hello every one My friend came to UK in October 2012 with her spouse visa(her husband is English). Her visa was granted in September 2012 and will expire in 2 years. When can she apply for her ILR? In 2 years or 5 years time? Thanks in advance for any reply. When did she apply for the visa? Prima f...

sheraz7 wrote:In July 2012 ukba had changed the qualifying period of spouse visa towards ILR from 2 years to 5 years. Therefore, she will need extension of visa.

But her husband said she is eligible for ILR in 2014.

Hello every one My friend came to UK in October 2012 with her spouse visa(her husband is English). Her visa was granted in September 2012 and will expire in 2 years. When can she apply for her ILR? In 2 years or 5 years time? Thanks in advance for any reply. When did she apply for the visa? Prima f...

Hello every one

My friend came to UK in October 2012 with her spouse visa(her husband is English). Her visa was granted in September 2012 and will expire in 2 years. When can she apply for her ILR? In 2 years or 5 years time?

Thanks in advance for any reply.

Passport for: Adult Application Type: New Method of application: Check & Send Date of application: 08/04/2013 Date application received by IPS: 09/04/2013 Date of return of documents: 25/04/2013 Date of receipt of interview letter: 18/04/2013 (Dated on 16/04/2013) Date of Passport Appointment: 26/0...

Passport for: Adult Application Type: New Method of application: Check & Send Date of application: 08/04/2013 Date application received by IPS: 09/04/2013 Date of return of documents: 25/04/2013 Date of receipt of interview letter: 18/04/2013 (Dated on 16/04/2013) Date of Passport Appointment: 26/04...

I called them as well as I was getting a bit anxious with some travel plans next week. they told me the same thing, but I really think they do not know! I would be surprised if you didnt get your old docs back this week. They did tell me that if I REALLY needed it they could help me get it couriere...

My timeline is identical to yours. I just got my docs back yesterday via secure delivery. . . the same day i had my interview and the same day my interview confirmation letter arrived. No need to provide an envelope. Application Timeline Passport for: Adult Application Type: New Method of applicati...

Application Timeline Passport for: Adult Application Type: New Method of application:Post Date of application: 08/04/2013 Date application received by IPS: should be on 09/04/2013 Date of return of documents: waiting Date of receipt of interview letter: 18/04/2013 Date of Passport Appointment: 26/04...

totallylegit wrote:I applied 8th April, got my letter 18th April, got an interview at Luton 23 April (earliest at London was 1 May). still no docs back.

Me too. Applied on 8th April. letter on 18th April, interview on 26th April. no docs back either.

I would plan for 2-3 hours but checking with the council would be a better option. Thanks ban.s. I rang the council this morning asking how many new citizens will attend the ceremony. The lady said 'there are 25 so far' and she said it will take about 30 minutes. Anyway I will try to ask for one da...

it depends how many people attendd in the group. my ceremony was 1.5 hours with tea and coffee afterwards. i took the day off to attend so that i didnt feel rushed and could enjoy the event. Thanks CR001. Yes probably taking the day off is a good idea. I have been thinking about that I can't enjoy ...

Hello every one I will attend my citizenship ceremony soon. Could you please tell me how long roughly the ceremony will take? I need to arrange my work that day. I am not sure if I need to ask for one day off or just two hours off? It takes 15 minutes walking to the town hall from my work place. Th...

Hello every one I will attend my citizenship ceremony soon. Could you please tell me how long roughly the ceremony will take? I need to arrange my work that day. I am not sure if I need to ask for one day off or just two hours off? It takes 15 minutes walking to the town hall from my work place. Tha...

Thank you so much BigSam! Your post is so helpful. I am clear now.

Thank you again!

How much extra did you pay for special delivery for your return of documents? £3.00 which is a bargain if you compare it to Royal Mail Special Delivery. IPS will return your documents by TheDX and if you give them a call a few days after you apply, they will give you the reference number to track y...

Application Timeline Passport for: 1 Adult Application Type: New Method of application: Check & Send Date of application: 4/03/2013 Date application received by IPS: unknown Date of return of documents: 21/03/2013 (and I paid extra for special delivery!!) Date of receipt of first interview letter: ...

barnaby wrote:

kindle wrote:I am going to apply for my first adult British passport (after naturalization) soon. Just wondering where the passport interview will be taken place? In London or in my local city?

The interview locations are shown here: https://www.gov.uk/passport-interview-office

Thank you very much barnaby!

Hello every one

I am going to apply for my first adult British passport (after naturalization) soon. Just wondering where the passport interview will be taken place? In London or in my local city?

Thanks in advance for any reply!

But Section 4 about Parents' details does ask for the full name, town, country, date of birth and date of marriage of your grandparents if both parents were born abroad. Grandparents' names are ok but who knows their date of birth and date of marriage? Don't know why they need these informations. Y...

Hi i am about to apply for my british passport via 5 yrs Tier + 1 yr ILR. Do i need to give my grand parents details (DOB / Marriage etc)on seperate sheet as additional information? No. But Section 4 about Parents' details does ask for the full name, town, country, date of birth and date of marriag...

Thank you very much boloney.

Hi Dear Everyone I got my British citizenship approval letter on 19 March 2013(dated on 15 March 2013). It said I will shortly receive a letter inviting me to attend a citizenship ceremony. I should not contact my Local Authority until I have received my invitation. But on my local council website i...

Eligibility criteria: 5 years+1 year ILR Method of application: post Date of application: 16/02/2013 Date of receipt by UKBA: 19/02/2013 Date of acknowledgement : received on 23/02/2013, dated 21/02/2013 Date of debit of fees: 21/02/2013 Date of approval: 19/03/2013, dated 15/03/2013 Date of Ceremon...

Thanks both!