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by johnhkg
Sun Mar 03, 2019 12:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Experiences using new UKVCAS for naturalisation/citizenship applications
Replies: 483
Views: 107952
Hong Kong

Re: Experiences using new UKVCAS for naturalisation/citizenship applications

Hi, u said u have uploaded Degree transcripts. Could u pls confirm is der any question on this in online application. Reason being, I have filled in online application and generated checklist, However I couldnt find question on English language requirement. Its not on my checklist. I just checked. ...
by johnhkg
Sun Mar 03, 2019 10:28 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Experiences using new UKVCAS for naturalisation/citizenship applications
Replies: 483
Views: 107952
Hong Kong

Re: Experiences using new UKVCAS for naturalisation/citizenship applications

Hi while going through the guideline, it says we have to submit relevant documents to prove English language requirements and der is a question in paper application form as well. However I couldn’t find this question in online application. Pls let me know whether I have missed somewhere in online a...
by johnhkg
Sun Mar 03, 2019 9:33 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process
Replies: 5610
Views: 700858
Hong Kong

Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Hello I have a question regarding possible requests for further evidence from the home office. Once application my is submited and all the documents I deem necessary are sent (I plan to do this shortly via the new online + UKVCAS centers system), should I be worried about leaving the country for to...
by johnhkg
Sun Mar 03, 2019 9:29 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Citizenship – Good Character Requirement FAQs
Replies: 1354
Views: 185914
Hong Kong

Re: British Citizenship – Good Character Requirement FAQs

Hello everyone. I am applying for citizenship soon. I satisfy all requirements except one: good character. In 2014 I used to share a flat with flatmates who did not pay their bills. I always payed my share. The two utility companies sent letters demanding payment and later debt agencies demanded pa...
by johnhkg
Sun Mar 03, 2019 9:20 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying online- query about question and referee
Replies: 1
Views: 334
Hong Kong

Re: Applying online- query about question and referee

Hi all, Firstly I am sorry if this is in the wrong section but I just have some questions about the online form for British citizenship. I am applying with my mother and since I turned over 18 I did the LITUK test and have met the English and ILR requirements. But as we were filling out the form we...
by johnhkg
Sat Mar 02, 2019 2:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: list of support documents for British citizenship
Replies: 1
Views: 685
Hong Kong

Re: list of support documents for British citizenship

After successful ILR for my wife recently, we start preparing for British Citizen application,we already filled the application online and they give us list of support documents as follow 1-Applicant current passport. ok 2-Applicant life in UK test. ok 3-Marriage Certificate ok 4-Applicant proof of...
by johnhkg
Sat Mar 02, 2019 2:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: New Good Character Policy & Overstaying
Replies: 1
Views: 768
Hong Kong

Re: New Good Character Policy & Overstaying

The good character guidance (page 45) also says :- When assessing failure to comply with immigration requirements, it will normally be appropriate to disregard failure relating to a child when assessing their good character, if it is accepted this was outside of their control. For example, where a p...
by johnhkg
Sat Mar 02, 2019 8:14 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKVCAS Uploading Document for British Citizensahip.
Replies: 9
Views: 10358
Hong Kong

Re: UKVCAS Uploading Document for British Citizensahip.

What “optional” documents are needed to provide and upload for an EU/EEA citizen? — assume permanent residence alteady done, and not married to british citizen. The categories from UKVCAS are totally undocumented by the official gov.uk “AN” documents. Agreed, very badly designed, it seems to be gen...
by johnhkg
Sat Mar 02, 2019 8:07 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Experiences using new UKVCAS for naturalisation/citizenship applications
Replies: 483
Views: 107952
Hong Kong

Re: Experiences using new UKVCAS for naturalisation/citizenship applications

Hi while going through the guideline, it says we have to submit relevant documents to prove English language requirements and der is a question in paper application form as well. However I couldn’t find this question in online application. Pls let me know whether I have missed somewhere in online a...
by johnhkg
Fri Mar 01, 2019 4:18 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKVCAS Uploading Document for British Citizensahip.
Replies: 9
Views: 10358
Hong Kong

Re: UKVCAS Uploading Document for British Citizensahip.

OK, understood. So, what happened in my case was the UKVCAS site indicated to me that "Proof of application" is my passport scan. This I uploaded under that heading. All other documents I uploaded under the "Other" section. Some people have selected options in that list for their scans, such as P60s...
by johnhkg
Fri Mar 01, 2019 11:39 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKVCAS Uploading Document for British Citizensahip.
Replies: 9
Views: 10358
Hong Kong

Re: UKVCAS Uploading Document for British Citizensahip.

Djeefn,

You make no mention of your passport. Do you not have one?
by johnhkg
Fri Mar 01, 2019 8:20 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKVCAS Uploading Document for British Citizensahip.
Replies: 9
Views: 10358
Hong Kong

Re: UKVCAS Uploading Document for British Citizensahip.

Hi can anyone help with this I am using the new UKVCAS Uploading service, I am in the middle of uploading the required documents but I am confused with the categories of which each document is meant to be uploaded and which is optional and mandatory there is no clear indication can anyone help? Her...
by johnhkg
Thu Feb 28, 2019 3:13 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation after divorce help needed please
Replies: 11
Views: 1307
Hong Kong

Re: Naturalisation after divorce help needed please

Oh my god, this is the fastest reply i have ever had But at the same time your replies armre so comforting as it has removed a lot of burden from my heart Thanks alot CR001, may God bless you One more question, Do I need to provide HO with my divorce certificate or anything related to my marriage o...
by johnhkg
Thu Feb 28, 2019 3:04 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change details on online naturalization application
Replies: 58
Views: 3231
Hong Kong

Re: Change details on online naturalization application

Amina02 wrote:
Thu Feb 28, 2019 2:12 pm
On 28th Jan 2014 I was here in uk. I went abroad on 30th January 2014.
so you have answered your own question
by johnhkg
Thu Feb 28, 2019 3:00 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Incorrect name details on my naturalisation certificate
Replies: 8
Views: 914
Hong Kong

Re: Incorrect name details on my naturalisation certificate

Anyone here experience same issue as mine...the name on my naturalisation certificate is in my maiden name but I applied using my married name and all my supporting documents(including my foreign passport) are in my married name except my PR (which is in my maiden name). What should I do? Do I need...
by johnhkg
Thu Feb 28, 2019 1:20 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change details on online naturalization application
Replies: 58
Views: 3231
Hong Kong

Re: Change details on online naturalization application

Amina02 wrote:
Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:17 pm
28th January 2014 - 27th January 2019. Is this fine? Is it in two month window opportunity?
I have no idea where you were on 28 January 2014.

Just send the letter to UKVI as suggested.
by johnhkg
Thu Feb 28, 2019 1:19 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change details on online naturalization application
Replies: 58
Views: 3231
Hong Kong

Re: Change details on online naturalization application

Amina02 wrote:
Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:26 pm
Does departure and return dates consider as absences?
no
by johnhkg
Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:55 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Simple Caution 5 years ago
Replies: 8
Views: 611
Hong Kong

Re: Simple Caution 5 years ago

Thanks for your reply. We submitted it on 24/02 I'm worried I'm going to make things worse for him, is there any reason it wasn't flagged when getting his residence permit, I just don't want to be the reason it gets refused by bringing attention to it :? But I also know, if nothing is said and it's...
by johnhkg
Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:47 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change details on online naturalization application
Replies: 58
Views: 3231
Hong Kong

Re: Change details on online naturalization application

Amina02 wrote:
Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:28 am
Hi John. Please don't mind my asking, how much time did it take from application submission to application approval?
Nobody has the answer to this question. Every application is different.
by johnhkg
Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:46 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change details on online naturalization application
Replies: 58
Views: 3231
Hong Kong

Re: Change details on online naturalization application

Thanks for your reply John. Yes I was eligible to apply for naturalization in August 2018 but couldn't do so because I couldn't afford the fees. I saved up money for a couple of months and then applied. I will write a letter to Ukvi as you have said and tell them my situation. If in case they do co...
by johnhkg
Thu Feb 28, 2019 10:31 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change details on online naturalization application
Replies: 58
Views: 3231
Hong Kong

Re: Change details on online naturalization application

Just to add, I had a similar problem (omitted some information) and I suspected that my application would be refused. I used my initiative to write to UKVI before they made a decision on my application. Two days after receiving my letter my application was approved. :D
by johnhkg
Thu Feb 28, 2019 10:25 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change details on online naturalization application
Replies: 58
Views: 3231
Hong Kong

Re: Change details on online naturalization application

These are my timelines First entered UK: Nov 2011 (tier 1 dependent) Applied for extension: Feb 2013 (tier 1 dependent) Applied for ilr: March 2016 Ilr granted: August 2017 Citizenship application: 21st Feb 2019 In all these years, from the date my of entry till today there are 125 absences in tota...
by johnhkg
Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:41 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change details on online naturalization application
Replies: 58
Views: 3231
Hong Kong

Re: Change details on online naturalization application

Amina02 wrote:
Wed Feb 27, 2019 4:11 pm
31st Jan till 1st May 2014.
Did you qualify for citizenship on 31 January by any chance?
by johnhkg
Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:37 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Citizenship and documents
Replies: 1
Views: 333
Hong Kong

Re: British Citizenship and documents

Hi, I have related question if I could hijack this thread. Does any of the following facts could exempt me from getting a Naric AQUALS/ELPS? This is for citizenship application (AN). a) I took the Life in the UK test in early Feb 2013 and got ILR in Dec 2013. This means my ILR was granted after 28t...
by johnhkg
Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:29 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Details of trips outside the UK
Replies: 6
Views: 6522
Hong Kong

Re: Details of trips outside the UK

Hello, I would need help: when calculating the 180 days outside uk, I know I should not count the days in which I take off and land. what creates me confusion is that the online form speaks about "details of trips outside the uk", not days outside the UK. When I have to fill my absences on the onli...
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