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by rana12570
Wed Jan 15, 2014 3:02 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9514
Views: 1931193

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Aplication Type: First Adult Passport Date of application = 20/12/2013 Method of application = Post Office Check & Send Date of deduction of fees = 23/12/2013 Date of text confirmation from HMPO = Never received(Phoned HMPO & confirmed that application was received on 24/12/2013) Date of letter for...
by rana12570
Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:31 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9514
Views: 1931193

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Aplication Type: First Adult Passport Date of application = 20/12/2013 Method of application = Post Office Check & Send Date of deduction of fees = 23/12/2013 Date of text confirmation from HMPO = Never received(Phoned HMPO & confirmed that application was received on 24/12/2013) Date of letter for ...
by rana12570
Thu Jan 09, 2014 5:39 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9514
Views: 1931193

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Aplication Type: First Adult Passport Date of application = 20/12/2013 Method of application = Post Office Check & Send Date of deduction of fees = 23/12/2013 Date of text confirmation from HMPO = Never received(Phoned HMPO & confirmed that application was received on 24/12/2013) Date of letter for ...
by rana12570
Mon Dec 23, 2013 5:11 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: VAF1B Family Visitor Visa Questions?
Replies: 5
Views: 2589

the cost of your living expenses? i am confused, what living expenses they are referring, living expenses of her when she is in UK or while she is still at her hometown. They are asking for the cost of her living expenses in the UK! I know it sounds weird, when I'm sponsoring her visit then what is...
by rana12570
Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:44 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: VAF1B Family Visitor Visa Questions?
Replies: 0
Views: 2757

VAF1B Family Visitor Visa Questions?

Dear All, I and my wife are planning to invite my mother to visit us for 3 weeks in UK. My Mother situation: My mother is not employed and she is a housewife. Basically, she fully depends on my father's income. My Father situation: My father is retired and he is a Landlord. He has savings and FD and...
by rana12570
Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:29 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: VAF1B Family Visitor Visa Questions?
Replies: 5
Views: 2589

VAF1B Family Visitor Visa Questions?

Dear All, I and my wife are planning to invite my mother to visit us for 3 weeks in UK. My Mother situation: My mother is not employed and she is a housewife. Basically, she fully depends on my father's income. My Father situation: My father is retired and he is a Landlord. He has savings and FD and...
by rana12570
Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:03 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Multiple Entries on UK 6 Month's Family Visitor Visa!
Replies: 5
Views: 12022

Re: Multiple Entries on UK 6 Month's Family Visitor Visa!

Dear All, I'm in the process to sponsor my mother 6 months family visitor visa application! Once she get the UK family visitor visa initially for 6 months, is it possible that my mother stays with me in the UK for 2 weeks and then fly to USA from UK? She has got 5 year USA multiple entry visitor vi...
by rana12570
Tue Dec 17, 2013 3:00 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Multiple Entries on UK 6 Month's Family Visitor Visa!
Replies: 5
Views: 12022

Yes, if it's a multiple entry visa she can come and go as much as she likes for the duration of the visa. Does her visa have a mult endorsement.? As stipulated by the Home Office website below! Checking your visa Your visa contains the following information: 1. 'Valid from' date. You cannot enter t...
by rana12570
Tue Dec 17, 2013 2:04 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Multiple Entries on UK 6 Month's Family Visitor Visa!
Replies: 5
Views: 12022

Multiple Entries on UK 6 Month's Family Visitor Visa!

Dear All, I'm in the process to sponsor my mother 6 months family visitor visa application! Once she get the UK family visitor visa initially for 6 months, is it possible that my mother stays with me in the UK for 2 weeks and then fly to USA from UK? She has got 5 year USA multiple entry visitor vis...
by rana12570
Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:34 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14888
Views: 4453680

Re: Applied 28th September 2013

Guys it has been 9.3 weeks since I applied 28th September 2013 and the fees was deducted on the 10th of October 2013. I have not yet heard anything, this is really slow service ? Is there anyone else in my position - briefly going through this website it seems the other people have recieved their a...
by rana12570
Sun Dec 01, 2013 2:24 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14888
Views: 4453680

Eligibility Criteria: 2 Years Spouse Visa+Time Spent on Student Visa Application Type: SD Postal Application Sent: 26/09/2013 Application Received by HO: 27/09/2013 Date of Fee Debited: 06/09/2013 Acknowledgement Letter: 08/09/2013 Approval Letter: None Ceremony: None I've applied for Naturalisatio...
by rana12570
Sun Dec 01, 2013 2:10 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation, Date of First Arrival!!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1772

Naturalisation, Date of First Arrival!!!!

Could you guys shed some light on a very tricky question asked on the naturalisation forms! Provide the first date of arrival with the intentions to settle in the UK? My question is if someone arrived on a student visa but then later got married to a BC, then what date of first arrival with the inte...
by rana12570
Sun Dec 01, 2013 1:40 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14888
Views: 4453680

Eligibility Criteria: 2 Years Spouse Visa+Time Spent on Student Visa Application Type: SD Postal Application Sent: 26/09/2013 Application Received by HO: 27/09/2013 Date of Fee Debited: 08/10/2013 Acknowledgement Letter: 11/10/2013 Approval Letter: None Ceremony: None I've applied for Naturalisation...
by rana12570
Mon Nov 25, 2013 11:44 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14888
Views: 4453680

My Naturalisation timeline!

Application type: 2 years Spoue visa + time spent on student visa Application sent by Post SD: 26/09/2013 Application received by UKBA: 27/09/2013 Acknowledgment Letter: 08/10/2013 Approval letter: Not yet Ceremony date: Not yet I'm still waiting for my approval letter, I've phoned UKBA and emailed ...
by rana12570
Fri Nov 08, 2013 1:00 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14888
Views: 4453680

Applied Through: NCS Westminster, Family Application Criteria:5 yrs (WP+Tier2) + 2 yrs on ILR Date Applied: 05-10-2013 Date of Receipt of Document by Home Office: 08-10-2013 (Royal Mail Tracking) Date of Debit of fee: 23-10-2013 Receipt of Acknowledgement Letter: 25-10-2013 Phone Confirmation: Deci...
by rana12570
Fri Nov 08, 2013 11:15 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14888
Views: 4453680

Applied Through: NCS Westminster, Family Application Criteria:5 yrs (WP+Tier2) + 2 yrs on ILR Date Applied: 05-10-2013 Date of Receipt of Document by Home Office: 08-10-2013 (Royal Mail Tracking) Date of Debit of fee: 23-10-2013 Receipt of Acknowledgement Letter: 25-10-2013 Phone Confirmation: Deci...
by rana12570
Mon Nov 04, 2013 4:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14888
Views: 4453680

Yesterday I sent an email to home office @ NationalityProgress@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk, got a reply today from a lady saying that I have checked your file and I can confirm that "No Decision has Yet been made"! :( Application type: 2 year spouse of BC + Time spent in UK on Student Visa I applied via p...
by rana12570
Fri Nov 01, 2013 10:37 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14888
Views: 4453680

Hi all, Does anyone know if the original passports (proof of ILR) sent along with the application for naturalisation will be returned soon or will it only be returned along with the naturalisation certificate. Cheers, No, Original documents including passports will be returned once the decision has...
by rana12570
Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:28 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: ILR for UK Spouse visa (FLR) holder! Time Spent outside UK!
Replies: 10
Views: 3004

I cannot understand why you are making such a big issue out of this tiny detail. Your absence and your wife's absence are not significant in anyway and there is no need to provide 'proof' that you were 'in contact' for such short periods. The UKBA does allow spouses to travel, even if not travellin...
by rana12570
Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:59 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: ILR for UK Spouse visa (FLR) holder! Time Spent outside UK!
Replies: 10
Views: 3004

21-59 days isn't the majority of the period spent overseas or apart. It shouldn't be a problem. You may apply for ILR ( 288 ) no sooner than 28 days prior to the completion of your qualifying period and before your leave expires. Dear Vinny, Thankyou for your reply. I would like to know that when f...
by rana12570
Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:58 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: ILR for UK Spouse visa (FLR) holder! Time Spent outside UK!
Replies: 10
Views: 3004

21-59 days isn't the majority of the period spent overseas or apart. It shouldn't be a problem. You may apply for ILR ( 288 ) no sooner than 28 days prior to the completion of your qualifying period and before your leave expires. Dear Vinny, Thankyou for your reply. I would like to know that when f...
by rana12570
Sun Feb 24, 2013 7:08 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: FLR (M) extension (under old rules) success at PEO Croydon!
Replies: 10
Views: 1474

Just a quick one. http://londonseye.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/how-to-book-peo-appointment-for-home.html was the best website I found in advising when booking an PEO appointment. Dear Isaac01, Congrats for your FLR M further extension. Could you please update us about your FLR M extension duration? did...
by rana12570
Sun Feb 24, 2013 2:35 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: ILR for UK Spouse visa (FLR) holder! Time Spent outside UK!
Replies: 10
Views: 3004

21-59 days isn't the majority of the period spent overseas or apart. It shouldn't be a problem. You may apply for ILR ( 288 ) no sooner than 28 days prior to the completion of your qualifying period and before your leave expires. Dear Vinny, Thankyou for your reply. I would like to know that when f...
by rana12570
Sat Feb 23, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: ILR for UK Spouse visa (FLR) holder! Time Spent outside UK!
Replies: 10
Views: 3004

21-59 days isn't the majority of the period spent overseas or apart. It shouldn't be a problem. You may apply for ILR ( 288 ) no sooner than 28 days prior to the completion of your qualifying period and before your leave expires. Dear Vinny, Thankyou for your reply. I would like to know that when f...
by rana12570
Sat Feb 23, 2013 10:39 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: ILR for UK Spouse visa (FLR) holder! Time Spent outside UK!
Replies: 10
Views: 3004

When applying for ILR, would it be a problem - No Dear CROO1, This is the HO guidance used by the case workers.. "There is no specific requirement in the Rules that the entire probationary period must be spent in the United Kingdom. For example, where an applicant has spent a limited period outside...
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