I've been here for ages, but I can't seem to find my old passport. The guides suggest that a letter from my current employer would do. What exactly should it say? Does anyone have a sample/template? Does this actually work? thanks I am happy to share my employer letter which I submitted to cover em...

The 10-year requirement is specific to BC application so there's little we can do about it.... The reason why you can supply employers' letters is that by confirming they employed you for the period in question they have also confirmed compliance with employment regulation, including deducting tax a...

Practical approach would be to include your Passport and explain the facts on page 22 of the form, especially what happened to the licence, did you loose it, returned to DVLA, etc. If you are going NCS (recommended) it might be worth querying this when you book an appointment.

I'd be amazed if you get a decision by end of October or mid-November. Maybe you should consider postponing/changing your travel plans. BC is important, that's why we are on here.

The latest version of the AN_Booklet has an updated section regarding EEA applicants, with detailed sections on EEA8 and EEA2 WRS:

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... r_2016.pdf

I would start here.

@avva78
You are free to use another NCS office, but perhaps it's better you ask in the general forum first to point you in the right direction, i.e. dates etc.

I remember a previous post about filling in the form with a specific Adobe application - the form itself is not an online version.

OP's link pointed to the EEA PR application, presumably aiming at BC in due course.
Now's the time to think ahead and keep records of travels going forward which then makes filling in the form AN requirement a doddle.

ponch10 wrote:Yes I agree. When you say book, you mean handbook?

Yes, 3rd edition.

My 2p worth on the subject: Having been through the process in my opinion you could get away without any books, just using your general knowledge and practicing the free question banks. I got the book because I was curious and like reading. All questions are based on the book so I would recommend th...

I am no insider but I assume anyone can publish guides for the test.
My approach was to just read the HMSO book and do the free tests until I could answer 24 questions in five minutes at pass level. Gave the book away after the test - took me three minutes on the day.

different but related topic: which book am I supposed to study for the life in the UK test? Handbook or Guide? And what is the difference? The official HMSO book "Life in the United Kingdom" 3rd Edition. I am not aware of the guide. There are a few websites offering free test questions. G...

I felt similar to you (actually gutted) but the choice was between trying to get anywhere during the holiday season (August) or to get my application in asap. Whilst it won't make any difference to my application please let us know how you get on. I would be worried though as there are too many stor...

First question I got asked at my appointment!
In your case 14-10-2011 is correct.

thanks. did you actually submit the form with CIMA as evidence of language and got rejected? The topic is covered in an FAQ on here - not sure what the link is. I went to NCS with my letter from CIMA. As the lady hadn't seen one before she called the HO to confirm whether it's acceptable - they sai...

I think the timeline updates are a better indication as to when we can expect our applications to be approved - I see application being approved around now from early to mid-July.

From my own experience professional qualifications are not accepted - I have sat CIMA (Management Accounting) exams (16 hand-written papers in English!) and similar to CFA rated as a degree but no luck. CIMA provided me with a letter referring to NARIC's assessment of the qualification. "Cut my...

There is a separate forum for British Citizenship discussion:
http://www.immigrationboards.com/british-citizenship/

This might be useful to begin with:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_n ... by_descent

"Brexit" is some years off yet.

Take a copy of your application form for your records retention - NCS only copy the supporting docs.

This is now with the HO - I think you just need to wait for them to take the money from your account, shouldn't take six months. Bio letter will come once the payment is processed. Passport Office was quicker in this case. Once NCS sends off the application they are no longer involved.

Do not send naturalisation application until you can actually apply - there is no queuing or holding system and HO will reject. Using NCS is recommended as they are able to double-check your documents. As for the actual date PR was achieved you can apply for a SAR.

Per AN Guide:
1.16 Enter your present address
1.17 Provide all your home addresses for the past 5 years.

From my reading of https://www.gov.uk/english-language/approved-english-language-qualifications there are two scenarios for the English certificate and using it post-expiry - I believe "settlement" is not the same as the PR for EEA so this may mean you would have to re-take the test after ...

This was my feedback on aother posting re. TUPE.
HMRC will have you under more than one employer.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... l#p1401307

I commented on a similar question previously - unless this is specifically mentioned on the form or instructions as an option I wouldn't bother. I guess letters are printed in batches and put in envelopes during printing. Case workers won't be processing mail. We all know how long processing can tak...