Do you have a UKVCAS login ID/password?
You can upload documents for free yourself, not sure what the systems issue is.
The scanning service needs to be booked with your appointment I believe.

What do you travel with? Do you have a Travel Document issued by the Home Office?
The BRP is an ID but what do you as an ID now? I think the application will ask whether you have a passport.

Per the guidance which you have probably seen already (pages 11-12) - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/998195/Guide_AN_final.pdf: "Total number of absences 101 – 179 days normally disregarded only if all other requirements are met and • ...

People sometimes do loose their ID or passports inbetween taking tests and the application!
It is not an issue, just use your passport and your letter confirming ILR.

There's no fast-track application for first adult passport after naturalisation - only available for passport renewals.
https://www.gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgen ... ck-service

Council Tax bills/letters would be acceptable, if your name is stated on those.

Hi. I haven't been earning enough to pay national insurance contributions and from what I've read, my application will be more closely looked at because of that Where did you read this??? . But what does it mean in practice? Should I explain in a cover letter why I didn't work full-time? Note there...

Dear All, Hope you are well. I am looking for some clarity before I apply for Naturalization. I searched through forum, i found half of the answer but not a clear answer. So I am posting my scenario for your advise. My wife got 'Certificate of Naturalization' today. Me and my daughter (Born outside...

Hi, I have questions about referees: 1. I read that a photographer can act as a referee. I've previously worked with a photographer who has his own business but I was never paid for it, we worked on 'time for print' basis - does it matter? The only thing that matters is that the referee qualifies t...

I came here in 2015 and then went to university until 2018, I was then unemployed for about 3 months and then worked part-time but I don't think I was getting payslips most of the time. I have a few but they won't cover the whole 4 years period (do they have to?). I don't think I could use utility ...

Children born outside the UK are normally required to have ILR status first.

Declare the self-employment up to 2020 and remainder as unemployed (no issue).

A family friend can be a referee, so can colleagues, clients, employers, landlords, etc - as long as they satisfy the requirements for referees.

As I understand it children born outside the UK are expected to have their ILR status before applying for registration.
Others may comment in more detail.

I believe all UK council registry offices (venues) are busy with sometimes long wait times, so trying to choose a council that may not be busy is probably a lottery.

Hi All, I realize that the employer has to provide a letter for ILR saying that 'the employee will be required for a foreseeable period'. Once a person gets the ILR is there a period (i.e., one year etc.) upto which you can't change the employer? Or it doesn't matter once the ILR is granted. Thanks...

Apply for settled status - if you don't qualify for full settled status you stay on pre-settled, if I understand correctly.
Note that your earnings/taxes are not relevant for settled status, it's residency based. Others may comment further.

Hello, I've submitted my citizenship application online last weekend and now have to make a UKVCAS appointment. I have a few queries regarding their appointment, document checking and scanning processes. - Is it okay if I make the UKVCAS appointment upto a month after the date I submit the citizens...

Hi everyone, I got my ILR last year july and i am looking to apply for a British passport but i've got a criminal record. I was convicted in 2015 to do community service. I would appreciate it if i can get any advice on how to handle this. Thanks It will not come out successful under Good Character...

Perhaps best to start with the "good character guidance" used by UKVI case workers: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/good-character-nationality-policy-guidance Without knowing all the details the first advice would be to disclose the details as part of your application. Do ask further ques...

We have no more insight than you into how the Home Office UKVI organises, or will organise, all the additional demands at present, unless government ministers divulge further details.

All lawful residence counts towards the residency period, it's not dependent on visa type.

Refer to page 25 for a list of "acceptable professional persons" to act as referees:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 2.0ext.pdf

The date on the card is the card issue date.
The date on the letter granting ILR is your start date.

Documents with different names cause problems when applying for a British passport. This issue comes up regularly. I'm just aware of the issue but you should perhaps have a look through this thread: https://www.immigrationboards.com/british-citizenship/passport-refused-uncancelled-passport-in-maiden...