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by akhurshid
Wed Mar 25, 2015 4:55 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for my wife
Replies: 4
Views: 412

Re: Applying for my wife

My wife will be applying through NCS in 2 weeks. I was naturalised in 2012 and my wife is applying as my dependant. Her ILR was granted in 2010 along with mine. The only reason she hasn't applied till now is because of long stays outside of UK when we had a baby so she has only now got over the 270...
by akhurshid
Mon Mar 23, 2015 5:01 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process
Replies: 5610
Views: 702389

Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Pro

DEAR members, Iam applying MN1 for my uk born child as both parents got ILR recently.MY son stayed in INDIA for nearly 10 months in india when he is under tier 2 dependent.For uk born children under 18, is there any travel limit or any restrictions that no more than 270 days out of country or does ...
by akhurshid
Thu Mar 19, 2015 12:29 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Passport application - ILR Card needed?
Replies: 8
Views: 427

Re: Passport application - ILR Card needed?

But when those other set of eyes start forcing a requirement from their own misunderstanding, then avoiding the hassle alone is worth the additional cost of just posting it yourself as per OP. I was only comparing the cost, difficult to save £10 for curry dinner in any scenario :lol: Besides this m...
by akhurshid
Thu Mar 19, 2015 12:21 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Civial court case after getting British passport
Replies: 1
Views: 248

Re: Civial court case after getting British passport

Anil5-143 wrote:Hi All,

Just wondering if some one sues you after you acquire British passport, can this lead to the loss of British passport or nationality? or this going to effect your future employment?

Please advice.

Thank you all.
No and depends on type of job but more likely no.
by akhurshid
Wed Mar 18, 2015 5:02 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Point based system print out
Replies: 4
Views: 411

Re: Point based system print out

You don't need PBS print out for UK degree.
If you still want to send it, chose tier 1.
by akhurshid
Wed Mar 18, 2015 3:42 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Passport application - ILR Card needed?
Replies: 8
Views: 427

Re: Passport application - ILR Card needed?

BeenThruItAll wrote:After reading so many posts about the misguided info by the Post office staff... I'm definitely going to apply without check and send and save £10 for curry dinner.
Good decision
by akhurshid
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:24 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: criminal conviction vs civil judgmetn vs caution, warning?
Replies: 8
Views: 746

Re: criminal conviction vs civil judgmetn vs caution, warnin

daramed wrote:I pleaded guilty by post for a speeding offence. Received £150 fine which is now spent. Which part of section 3 do I fill in?
It falls under non custodial sentence.
by akhurshid
Tue Mar 17, 2015 11:37 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Very Urgent - PBS Print-out for English Req Naturalization
Replies: 1
Views: 273

Re: Very Urgent - PBS Print-out for English Req Naturalizati

Hi, Sorry, but this is very urgent as I have appointment tomorrow for Naturalization. I am a graduate from India. I get 20 points for my graduation and 10 points for English on Point Based calculator. If i take this print-out isn't that sufficient for Naturalization application? I have always got v...
by akhurshid
Mon Mar 16, 2015 8:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9514
Views: 1934677

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

kathay2015 wrote:I have sent my document by check and send from post office and I have paid for the special delivery for my documents? Does anyone know if this is gonna be send by DX delivery or post office special delivery?

Thanks!
DX
by akhurshid
Mon Mar 16, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 537016

Re: General discussion after BC and Passport application

Hi Please as spouse of British citizen I came to the UK on 9/11/2012 spouse visa for 2 years I applied for ILR in November 2014 , and received in March 2015 Shall I wait till Marck 2016 or can I apply in November 2015 for BC that means after 3 years ,and what about time when waiting for my applicat...
by akhurshid
Mon Mar 16, 2015 12:38 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 537016

Re: General discussion after BC and Passport application

Hi Please as spouse of British citizen I came to the UK on 9/11/2012 spouse visa for 2 years I applied for ILR in November 2014 , and received in March 2015 Shall I wait till Marck 2016 or can I apply in November 2015 for BC that means after 3 years ,and what about time when waiting for my applicat...
by akhurshid
Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:01 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: expired IELTS - can it still be used for BC application?
Replies: 15
Views: 1770

Re: expired IELTS - can it still be used for BC application?

My ielts expired in 2005 and I got my approval with it. I applied via NCS and they didn't have any problem with it. thanks, James I'm looking through all my paperwork now, but I can't find the original certificate I remember i sent it to the HO for the extension of my visa, but I can't remember if ...
by akhurshid
Sat Mar 14, 2015 2:25 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying for British Passport online
Replies: 359
Views: 51433

Re: Applying for British Passport online

Hi, Thanks again. I've done some search and couldnt found any related info. could you post/refer a official link? I would just do the normal check and send if I were you... :D **Serious post** Use paper application and don't use check and send. Post the application yourself by special delivery. Sta...
by akhurshid
Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:32 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Would the BC certificate ever expire?
Replies: 9
Views: 544

Re: Would the BC certificate ever expire?

CR001 wrote:@Cidfen - User Akhurshid is trying to be amusing but only creating confusion.

The certificate does not expire.
lol, I thought it was an obvious joke. I even referenced the April fool :-)
by akhurshid
Sat Mar 14, 2015 11:45 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Would the BC certificate ever expire?
Replies: 9
Views: 544

Re: Would the BC certificate ever expire?

Cidfen wrote:Hi,
I've been approved BC last Sep and got the BC certificate so the next step is to apply my first British passport.
Technically can I keep the BC certificate for as long as I can before applying for passport?
Thanks
Citizenship certificate expires every two years on 1st of April :-P
by akhurshid
Fri Mar 13, 2015 8:56 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation
Replies: 1530
Views: 407260

Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Thanks A Khurshid, I have passed my Masters degree from India and its on PBS calculator. It is showing 10 points. So there is no need to obtain UK NARIC SOC then? Also could you please confirm that in section 1.22 Can I select below option as proof of English Knowledge? I met the knowledge of langu...
by akhurshid
Fri Mar 13, 2015 2:05 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation
Replies: 1530
Views: 407260

Re: Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

Thanks milan for reply but could you please also advise on point 1. Is that enough proof to satisfy english language requirement and what option should I select in the application form? If it's a UK degree then just the degree. If it's not UK degree then BPS printout as well. If degree is not on PB...
by akhurshid
Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Ceremony Letter
Replies: 9
Views: 465

Re: Ceremony Letter

No, there is no where to fill in th local council details as they will automatically send it to your own local council. In my case, I work away from home and specifically requested ( in the blank sheet ) that I would prefer to have my ceremony near where I work and they granted me my request. Secti...
by akhurshid
Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:48 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Ceremony Letter
Replies: 9
Views: 465

Re: Ceremony Letter

fqvision wrote:I received my approval on 03-03-2015, but still I didn't received my Ceremony Letter
Any one advice how long it will take??

Thanks
Call your local registrar's office and ask them.
by akhurshid
Thu Mar 12, 2015 8:21 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: CAN I APPLY NOW???
Replies: 1
Views: 239

Re: CAN I APPLY NOW???

I would like to know If the time is right to apply for British Citizenship. I came into the UK on a Spouse visa on the 27th Feb 2012 and applied for ILR after 2yrs in March 2014. I got an appointment in Croydon but unfortunately my application for ILR was refused due to the fact that I didn't have ...
by akhurshid
Wed Mar 11, 2015 6:40 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Childs First British Passport - Supporting Documents
Replies: 15
Views: 4695

Re: Childs First British Passport - Supporting Documents

Thanks Khurshid, Looks like Post Office needs to train their staff or just end their passport checking service as instead of giving right information their staff is giving wrong information and adding more confusion. Once I receive the passport I will officially lodge my complain to the PO authorit...
by akhurshid
Wed Mar 11, 2015 6:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 537016

Re: General discussion after BC and Passport application

another query how will you know what day your passport will be delivered after passport interview ? how many days does it usually take ?> any way to find out ? please advise thanks It can take up to two weeks. You may receive a text telling you that passport is being printed and it usually arrives ...
by akhurshid
Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:01 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Childs First British Passport - Supporting Documents
Replies: 15
Views: 4695

Re: Childs First British Passport - Supporting Documents

Thanks again CR001. Yesterday I went to two different PO and staff member were saying a different story and luckily one senior lady was there who understood me after I gave a copy of the guidance. Did you get your money's worth? :-) The staff said the British passport will come in normal mail and b...
by akhurshid
Wed Mar 11, 2015 7:20 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: April 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 672
Views: 33163

Re: April 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline-Urgent

Guys.... I am looking for help regarding my application. Unfortunately I have heard the news that my brother died in my country and I have received any result about my application. I tried to call the Nationality Call Centre, but no one responds. Any idea what to do to sort out this problem to be a...
by akhurshid
Wed Mar 11, 2015 7:16 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: expired IELTS - can it still be used for BC application?
Replies: 15
Views: 1770

Re: expired IELTS - can it still be used for BC application?

Hi I came across the topic below http://www.immigrationboards.com/british-citizenship/ielts-after-6-april-2015-t181711.html where was some debate regarding the expired IELTS. I have an IELTS certificate, which was issued in UK, in 2007 if not mistaken. The certificate was used for extension of my H...
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