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by kahn
Sun Apr 27, 2014 11:06 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9514
Views: 1931124

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Application Timeline Passport for: Adult Application Type: New (Naturalised) Method of application: Check and Send Service Date of application: 28/03/2014 Date sms received : 02/04/2014 Date of return of documents:26/04/2014 Date of receipt of interview letter:22/04/2014 Date of Passport Appointmen...
by kahn
Sun Apr 27, 2014 11:02 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9514
Views: 1931124

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

I did use the Check and Send service at Uxbridge Post Office and guess what ? Lady at the post office insisted that I have to send my ILR BRP card or she won't accept my application... I know this sounds crazy but I explained her that there is no point of me sending the BRP card as I am sending my ...
by kahn
Thu Apr 24, 2014 4:08 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9514
Views: 1931124

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Application Timeline Passport for: Adult Application Type: New (Naturalised) Method of application: Check and Send Service Date of application: 28/03/2014 Date sms received : 02/04/2014 Date of return of documents:waiting Date of receipt of interview letter:22/04/2014 Date of Passport Appointment:w...
by kahn
Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:10 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9514
Views: 1931124

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Application Timeline Passport for: Adult Application Type: New (Naturalised) Method of application: Check and Send Service Date of application: 28/03/2014 Date sms received : 02/04/2014 Date of return of documents:waiting Date of receipt of interview letter:waiting Date of Passport Appointment:waiti...
by kahn
Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: November 2013 - Naturalization Application Timeline
Replies: 539
Views: 30175

Re: November 2013 - Naturalization Application Timeline

Received approval in white envelope ceremony 28 March 2014 . My experience at my Ealing council was of excellent service . My approval came in less than 4 months it is fine After HO had conceded my ILR application had been protracted for no fault of mine I availed this to request for a prior approva...
by kahn
Sat Feb 01, 2014 11:43 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14888
Views: 4453570

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Hello everybody! I find this web-site very friendly and helpful, thank you! Here is my Application Timeline Eligibility criteria: ( 3yr spouse of BC) Method of application: NCS (Hammersmith & Fulham's) Date of receipt by UKBA: 15/01/014 Date of debit of fees (debit card): 31/01/2014 - available bal...
by kahn
Fri Jan 17, 2014 4:19 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14888
Views: 4453570

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Joint application with spouse submitted through NCS 22/11/2013
Acknowledgement of application and fee £1550 taken 16/01/2014
by kahn
Fri Jan 17, 2014 1:02 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: New KoLL & NARIC , Contradiction or Confusion , Please h
Replies: 8
Views: 687

Re: New KoLL & NARIC , Contradiction or Confusion , Please h

Hello, I've never had my Degree endorsed by UK NARIC although it was required from all the way I applied for HSMP (2007), Transition to Tier 1 (General) in 2009 or when I had my Residency in 2012. Instead I had a letter from my University to confirm that the Degree was taught in English medium and ...
by kahn
Wed Jan 15, 2014 7:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14888
Views: 4453570

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility HSMP TIER 1 5 yrs + 1 yr ILR Application via NCS 14th Nov 2013 Fees deducted 14.1.2014 Acknowledgement received 15.1.2014 For ESOL have used IELTS from 2003, hope it will be fine. NCS said it will be OK. If you have your degree taught in English available on Tier 1 G points calculator s...
by kahn
Sun Jan 12, 2014 2:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14888
Views: 4453570

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Just to give you an update on my application: Application Type: Legacy including legal and illegal stay + ILR 4 Years Applied through NCS: 10/07/2013 Received by UKBA: 12/07/2013 Fees Declined: 16/07/2013 Resubmitted: 28/07/2013 Contacted UKBA 1-2times a month re update but no luck. MP Involvement:...
by kahn
Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: October 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1644
Views: 188821

Re:

p2kin wrote:Also, if you are applying through NCS, please mention your NCS council name (Not just NCS) like NCS Manchester/Newham/Wandsworth etc..
on 22 Nov 2013 at NCS Ealing London submitted Joint Application for self and wife No Fee deduction No letter
by kahn
Sun Oct 20, 2013 3:16 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: Refusal
Replies: 14
Views: 2079

Hi, Yes i managed to get a letter from bank which states they don't have Such policy to include any person's anme other than the Account holder. My hearing date is 11th october 2013, hired a barrister inshallah with Allah's wish will have Positive outcome. Third party also going with me for The hea...
by kahn
Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:20 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Older dependent relatives
Replies: 309
Views: 190499

We applied under the old rules. The applications were made in July 2012 and we waited over 14 months to get a decision. My father was 66 years old and mother was 63 at the time of application. My father is a diabetic and developed eye related problems for which he underwent to laser surgeries. It w...
by kahn
Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:04 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: Tier 1 Entrepreneur Processing Time (Extension Applications ONLY)
Replies: 2083
Views: 703446

Re: VISA REFUSED

hi, Visa applied on 18 sep 2012 Visa refused 10 sep 2013 they give very silly reasons, like email address was missing, landline number was missing, It took them 1 year to tell me these things. I submitted same documents last time when my visa was refused first time, they accepted documents and gave...
by kahn
Tue Jul 02, 2013 4:03 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Older dependent relatives
Replies: 309
Views: 190499

LankanFunkin wrote:At the recent debate in June, someone very appropriately called this a "ban masquerading as a rule," and thats spot on.

I will be attending the protest on Jul 9.

Kahn, arifzx - are you guys going to come to the protest as well?
Yes most definitely
by kahn
Wed Jun 26, 2013 10:31 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Older dependent relatives
Replies: 309
Views: 190499

You are right Kahn. This category is tricky and the law associated with it is unexplained in real terms. Their is no clear definition of the requirement. I have struggled with the old law for 6 years myself. Altogether for the 2 applications for my parents in this category I had spent £15K in fees,...
by kahn
Wed Jun 26, 2013 10:32 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Older dependent relatives
Replies: 309
Views: 190499

All treatment privately, apart from some visits to A£E, where I even offered to pay, however never charged to date. Nhs registration and availing treatment while not entitled= refusal and prosecution. To me it is irrelevant . If NHS is a problem it could be sorted by private medical insurance but t...
by kahn
Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:07 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Older dependent relatives
Replies: 309
Views: 190499

[quote="arifzx"] My uncles application was refused in the same category with no right to appeal, he had a valid limited leave to remain. The solicitor are asking for a right to appeal, or else will consider JR. Thanks Arifzx. This is our dilemma - what are pros and cons of it ? Has your uncle decide...
by kahn
Mon Jun 24, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Older dependent relatives
Replies: 309
Views: 190499

Dear Fellow forum members, Many thanks for all your help. I had decided to share our success story, as its not only a victory against the odds but its also an achievement of being patient. My parents had lived all their lives in Middle East. Almost 40 years. They are originally Asian by birth.My fa...
by kahn
Sun Jun 23, 2013 1:14 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Older dependent relatives
Replies: 309
Views: 190499

Kahn/Daisy - you do realise that as the application was submitted July 6th 2012 - it wasn't subject to the new rules right? Any documentation/information provided will only serve to help history - not any new applicants. Guru, thanks to point it out -Yes , do realize it could most probably be a dec...
by kahn
Sun Jun 23, 2013 10:23 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Older dependent relatives
Replies: 309
Views: 190499

Hello all, Victorious at last. My parents got their ILR as dependant relative. App was done on 6th of July 2012. This is ther second application, and after a gruelling wait f 11 months. Mission accomplished. My father turned 65 whiskt home office was processing the application and my mother is 61. ...
by kahn
Tue Jun 04, 2013 9:51 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 General refused based on Section 19 SD, LTD company
Replies: 20
Views: 2791

that is not your fault as other uk solicitors your solicitor is an idiot and I can't understand y peoples play with the future of other persons for just little bit of money. Self employment activities and ltd company two separate things. If u r SE its mean that you earn urself after giving services...
by kahn
Tue Jun 04, 2013 8:58 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Older dependent relatives
Replies: 309
Views: 190499

We need to get together and fight these draconian rules, they make no sense and it's unfair to leave the Parents/Grandparents when they need us most. Anyone up for the fight and remember this will be a long one. Not sure about a fight you have in mind, but there was bit of an effort, an All Party P...
by kahn
Mon Jun 03, 2013 11:50 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Older dependent relatives
Replies: 309
Views: 190499

My dad applied on 6 th july... No news yet.. Gonna be almost a year now! dozywalia Did you get any update on your fathers application. We are still waiting and it is 11 months. Thanks If it takes a year there is no guarantee it would be a refusal or approval, Yet have never heard an approval in les...
by kahn
Tue May 21, 2013 4:04 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR - WP + Tier 1
Replies: 16
Views: 2755

I had my ILR application at the Croydon PEO on Friday 12, 2012 at about 11 am. A little bit of background: 1. Passport lost during June 12. 2. Worked for 2 employers and self employed for almost 1year during the 5 year period with a gap of unemployment in 2010-11. Documents prepared and provided: S...
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