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by ariskar
Wed Dec 04, 2019 6:14 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change of ILR category/route during BC application process
Replies: 3
Views: 624
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Change of ILR category/route during BC application process

Hello. My spouse has ILR under the Refugee Settlement route. She applied for EU Settled status under the EUSS scheme. This application was taking too long and decided to apply for Naturalisation on the basis of ILR (Refugee) + marriage to British Citizen, while the EUSS application was pending. The ...
by ariskar
Mon Oct 07, 2019 9:20 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EU Settlement Scheme & Toufik Lounes cases
Replies: 54
Views: 6255
Mood:
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Re: EU Settlement Scheme & Toufik Lounes cases

We called them yesterday. Application date: 30 June Coa: 19 July Procedural Complaint date: 2 August - promised answer in writing within 10 working days service standard Progress call: 30 August - assigned to caseworker, awaiting decision Progress call: 6 October - with caseworker, still awaiting de...
by ariskar
Mon Oct 07, 2019 9:15 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process
Replies: 5610
Views: 701504
Mood:
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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

As per the published information there are 4 stages in naturalisation application: 1. Case creation and validation 2. Security checks (automated or additional, depending on case by case) 3. Allocation to a caseworker 4. Decision and communication of decision Original application: 23rd July 2019 Emai...
by ariskar
Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:48 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Convention Travel Documents application time experience
Replies: 1631
Views: 281110
Mood:
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Re: Convention Travel Documents application time experience

Does anyone know what the rule is regarding how many blank pages you can have in a convention travel document when applying for a replacement? My partner has three blank pages left. We intend to travel to 2 countries where he requires a visa. The embassies have specified that he needs two blank pag...
by ariskar
Wed Oct 02, 2019 3:52 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: July 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 94
Views: 28288
Mood:
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Re: July 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

My spouse application timeline: Eligibility criteria: ILR refugee settlement + EU Settled + BC spouse Language Criteria: UK university degree Nationality : Non-EU Method of application: Online + UKVCAS Date of application: 23/07/2019 Date of acknowledgement: 24/07/2019 Date biometrics enrolled: 26/0...
by ariskar
Wed Oct 02, 2019 3:52 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14893
Views: 4455575
Mood:
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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

My spouse application timeline: Eligibility criteria: ILR refugee settlement + EU Settled + BC spouse Language Criteria: UK university degree Nationality : Non-EU Method of application: Online + UKVCAS Date of application: 23/07/2019 Date of acknowledgement: 24/07/2019 Date biometrics enrolled: 26/...
by ariskar
Tue Oct 01, 2019 3:24 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process
Replies: 5610
Views: 701504
Mood:
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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Is it 6 months today since the submission of the biometrics? The application only counts as completed from then, not from the date of online submission… I also received an exact same email from xxxxxx today - I noticed it referenced links specifically for spouse of BC - are you applying for citizen...
by ariskar
Tue Oct 01, 2019 3:17 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process
Replies: 5610
Views: 701504
Mood:
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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Is it 6 months today since the submission of the biometrics? The application only counts as completed from then, not from the date of online submission… I also received an exact same email from xxxxxx today - I noticed it referenced links specifically for spouse of BC - are you applying for citizen...
by ariskar
Tue Oct 01, 2019 2:09 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process
Replies: 5610
Views: 701504
Mood:
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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Today is 6 months since I submitted my citizenship application, and I received this email. Thank you for contacting the Further Nationality Enquiry email inbox. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with a progress update as our records show that your nationality application is still within t...
by ariskar
Tue Oct 01, 2019 8:37 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: SET (Protection) Route applications
Replies: 3997
Views: 614322
Mood:
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Re: SET (Protection) Route applications

Hi all couple of questions regarding my application - Should I declare my expiry speeding ticket, I received 3points but now I have a clean driving licence? No. Good character is not part of SET(P) requirements, contrary to naturalisation applications - Should tell them I got a parking ticket but I...
by ariskar
Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:09 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Convention Travel Documents application time experience
Replies: 1631
Views: 281110
Mood:
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Re: Convention Travel Documents application time experience

My spouse's timeline:

Applied online: 27th July 2019
Posted documents and form: 29th July 2019
Documents and form received by HO: 30th July 2019
Return of old documents: Early September 2019
Received Travel Document: - Delivered: 18 September 2019

Good luck to those waiting!
by ariskar
Thu Sep 19, 2019 6:20 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Right of Abode (within UK) - Processing Times
Replies: 133
Views: 58357
Mood:
Greece

Re: Right of Abode (within UK) - Processing Times

Hi all I have fallen fowel of the RoA and right to work confusion... I was told I can travel in and out of the UK on my nz passport as long as I had an old passport with my RoA certificate in it. This meant I assumed that it would work the same as proof for Right to Work... No it doesn't... I left ...
by ariskar
Thu Sep 19, 2019 2:14 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Right of Abode (within UK) - Processing Times
Replies: 133
Views: 58357
Mood:
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Re: Right of Abode (within UK) - Processing Times

Hi all I have fallen fowel of the RoA and right to work confusion... I was told I can travel in and out of the UK on my nz passport as long as I had an old passport with my RoA certificate in it. This meant I assumed that it would work the same as proof for Right to Work... No it doesn't... I left ...
by ariskar
Tue Sep 17, 2019 3:48 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Convention Travel Documents application time experience
Replies: 1631
Views: 281110
Mood:
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Re: Convention Travel Documents application time experience

My spouse's timeline:

Applied online: 27th July 2019
Posted documents and form: 29th July 2019
Documents and form received by HO: 30th July 2019
Return of old documents: Early September 2019
Received Travel Document: - pending delivery by DX today :)

Good luck to those waiting!
by ariskar
Thu Sep 12, 2019 1:25 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EU Settlement Scheme & Toufik Lounes cases
Replies: 54
Views: 6255
Mood:
Greece

Re: EU Settlement Scheme & Toufik Lounes cases

Hi all, I wanted to share my good news. My Pre Settled Status under Lounes Case granted, yay! (Letter dated 30st of August). Everything took about a month. Good luck to all applicants under this scheme. Congratulations it91! I also have some news, they issued a CoA for the paper application on 9 Se...
by ariskar
Wed Sep 11, 2019 12:00 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14893
Views: 4455575
Mood:
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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

My spouse application timeline: Eligibility criteria: ILR refugee settlement + BC spouse Language Criteria: UK university degree Nationality : Non-EU Method of application: Online + UKVCAS Date of application: 23/07/2019 Date of acknowledgement: 24/07/2019 Date biometrics enrolled: 26/07/2019 (UKVCA...
by ariskar
Tue Sep 10, 2019 9:31 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EU Settlement Scheme & Toufik Lounes cases
Replies: 54
Views: 6255
Mood:
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Re: EU Settlement Scheme & Toufik Lounes cases

The Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules HC 2631, coming into force on 1 October 2019 clarifies that Toufik Lounes cases in the EUSS are valid through online application if made within the UK. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statement-of-changes-to-the-immigration-rules-hc-2631-9...
by ariskar
Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:15 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time
Replies: 3198
Views: 500718
Mood:
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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

:roll: ONLY FOR THOSE WHO ARE WAITING FOR DECESSION Can you please kindly update yours waiting time .TIA I applied on the 27 of July, my biometrics were taken on the 7th of August... I am still waiting, I haven’t even received my COA ... nothing, I have called them they admitted that my application...
by ariskar
Sun Sep 08, 2019 12:43 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EU Settlement Scheme & Toufik Lounes cases
Replies: 54
Views: 6255
Mood:
Greece

Re: EU Settlement Scheme & Toufik Lounes cases

Hi For the one you got CoA, do you know when exactly your case was allocated to the case worker? It looks like my case still hasn’t been allocated to the caseworker (CoA issued on 12nd of Aug, Lounes Case). Did it take you a month for it to be allocated to the caseworker? The case was allocated to ...
by ariskar
Wed Sep 04, 2019 8:57 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14893
Views: 4455575
Mood:
Greece

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

My spouse application timeline: Eligibility criteria: ILR refugee settlement + EU Settled status + BC spouse Language Criteria: UK university degree Nationality : Non-EU Method of application: Online + UKVCAS Date of application: 23/07/2019 Date of acknowledgement: 24/07/2019 Date biometrics enrolle...
by ariskar
Sat Aug 31, 2019 10:56 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EU Settlement Scheme & Toufik Lounes cases
Replies: 54
Views: 6255
Mood:
Greece

Re: EU Settlement Scheme & Toufik Lounes cases

Hi For the one you got CoA, do you know when exactly your case was allocated to the case worker? It looks like my case still hasn’t been allocated to the caseworker (CoA issued on 12nd of Aug, Lounes Case). Did it take you a month for it to be allocated to the caseworker? The case was allocated to ...
by ariskar
Fri Aug 30, 2019 1:01 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EU Settlement Scheme & Toufik Lounes cases
Replies: 54
Views: 6255
Mood:
Greece

Re: EU Settlement Scheme & Toufik Lounes cases

An update following a call with the EU Resolution centre: 1. The online application (CoA: 19 July 2019 - The identity is verified, therefore no biometrics required) is now with a caseworker. 2. The paper application form sent without any ID or supporting documents (sent online application CoA so tha...
by ariskar
Wed Aug 21, 2019 2:31 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EU Settlement Scheme & Toufik Lounes cases
Replies: 54
Views: 6255
Mood:
Greece

Re: EU Settlement Scheme & Toufik Lounes cases

Amazing! They listened! Let see how they treat the application now. But I am really amazed! It ain't over until the fat lady sings. I will keep you posted. :wink: By the way, there is an additional complication in our case as my spouse (the non-EU applicant) holds ILR through settlement refugee rou...
by ariskar
Wed Aug 21, 2019 8:45 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EU Settlement Scheme & Toufik Lounes cases
Replies: 54
Views: 6255
Mood:
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Re: EU Settlement Scheme & Toufik Lounes cases

We have an update on the online application. Upon challenging the lawfulness of the requirement of a paper form application as discriminatory in breach of section 29 of Equality Act 2010, the senior caseworker has decided NOT to reject the online application as invalid. The online application has be...
by ariskar
Tue Aug 20, 2019 1:48 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EU Settlement Scheme & Toufik Lounes cases
Replies: 54
Views: 6255
Mood:
Greece

Re: EU Settlement Scheme & Toufik Lounes cases

Dear moderators, I find it interesting that all my comments in this topic about discrimination of applicant on the basis of an additional nationality of their partner (race) by this procedural segregation (fact) are edited. It is not venting to show my frustration or defame any individual or public ...
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