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by johnhkg
Wed Mar 06, 2019 9:01 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Referees URGENT
Replies: 20
Views: 1687
Hong Kong

Re: Required Documents

No need to mention it in the extra bit, it is enough to just submit the brp. Hi, Just a quick question. Under required documents, they are asking to submit the BRP and also asking to submit the proof of permission to stay in the UK permanently (for this again the proof is BRP). So submitting BRP is...
by johnhkg
Wed Mar 06, 2019 8:56 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UPLOADING PICTURE FOR BRITISH PASSPORT
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Hong Kong

Re: UPLOADING PICTURE FOR BRITISH PASSPORT

Get someone to take your photo with your phone. Worked for me.
by johnhkg
Tue Mar 05, 2019 3:36 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Experiences using new UKVCAS for naturalisation/citizenship applications
Replies: 483
Views: 106731
Hong Kong

Re: Experiences using new UKVCAS for naturalisation/citizenship applications

Dear friends, I am applying for the British passport and have already payed for the application, also I am originally from EU country. I decided to scan and upload the documents myself and will pay £35, so the company may check my documents. I wonder if anyone may help me with this matter: Do we ha...
by johnhkg
Mon Mar 04, 2019 11:34 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change of Reference after application submission
Replies: 62
Views: 6417
Hong Kong

Re: British Citizenship Checklist

Sorry to go back on this thread but have a question relating to this for references: Is it better to provide two professional references or 1 professional and 1 personal? I can arrange for two professional references if its going to be advantageous This is OK provided they know you personally and f...
by johnhkg
Mon Mar 04, 2019 11:25 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process
Replies: 5610
Views: 691861
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 12:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Experiences using new UKVCAS for naturalisation/citizenship applications
Replies: 483
Views: 106731
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: 106731
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: 691861
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: 183442
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: 326
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: 681
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: 765
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: 10327
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: 106731
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: 10327
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: 10327
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: 10327
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: 1244
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: 3156
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: 888
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: 3156
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: 3156
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: 606
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: 3156
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: 3156
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...
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