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by R-graphite
Fri Jun 14, 2019 8:15 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Overstaying query
Replies: 7
Views: 676
Mood:

Re: Overstaying query

Hi Waelayoub, I am not an expert but from the timeline you listed above, it seems you’ve done everything right and on time. If I were in your shoes, I would make sure to include this detailed timeline in a cover letter to HO when you apply. You met your deadlines you should be fine. But again, pleas...
by R-graphite
Fri Jun 14, 2019 8:10 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Citizen Certificate Details
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Mood:

Re: British Citizen Certificate Details

@CR001 :lol: I am imagining you fuming ..... you need to send your certificate back to Home Office AFTER you have had your ceremony. ...... Why do we have to return the citizenship certificate, isn't it ours to keep as evidence of naturalisation? Why don't you read what the user has actually posted ...
by R-graphite
Wed Jun 12, 2019 9:12 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Text from HMPO
Replies: 6
Views: 676
Mood:

Re: Text from HMPO

Ok thanks, I haven’ Received a text yet..
GAli13 wrote:
Wed Jun 12, 2019 9:08 pm
It's very quick. Like next day.
by R-graphite
Wed Jun 12, 2019 9:05 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Text from HMPO
Replies: 6
Views: 676
Mood:

Re: Text from HMPO

Do you know how long it takes to message after you post it?
Thank you
GAli13 wrote:
Wed Jun 12, 2019 9:02 pm
If you've provided your phone number then yes. They do send texts and emails at every step of your application.
by R-graphite
Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:29 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Text from HMPO
Replies: 6
Views: 676
Mood:

Text from HMPO

Hi,
Am I supposed to expect a text from HMPO to confirm their receipt of my first passport application? I applied via post office check and send service.
Thanks
by R-graphite
Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:13 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: February 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 191
Views: 61475
Mood:

Re: February 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Eligibility criteria: ILR (SETM) Language Criteria: MSc degree UK Nationality : Non-EEA Method of application: Online UKVCAS Date of application: 5/2/2019 Payment method: Debit Card Date of acknowledgement: 6/2/2019 Date of debit of fees: 7/2/2019 Date of Biometric letter issued:N/A Date of biometr...
by R-graphite
Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:18 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: DOB Parents
Replies: 2
Views: 374
Mood:

Re: DOB Parents

Thank you, I appreciate your response. Regards Hello, I may have given wrong dob for my parents in naturalisation and it was a genuine mistake. I have now the correct information and I want to apply for a passport. Would that cause any issue? It is my first passport. Thanks This should not be an iss...
by R-graphite
Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:03 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: DOB Parents
Replies: 2
Views: 374
Mood:

DOB Parents

Hello,
I may have given wrong dob for my parents in naturalisation and it was a genuine mistake. I have now the correct information and I want to apply for a passport. Would that cause any issue? It is my first passport.

Thanks
by R-graphite
Fri May 31, 2019 2:20 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: February 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 191
Views: 61475
Mood:

Re: February 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Eligibility criteria: ILR (SETM) Language Criteria: MSc degree UK Nationality : Non-EEA Method of application: Online UKVCAS Date of application: 5/2/2019 Payment method: Debit Card Date of acknowledgement: 6/2/2019 Date of debit of fees: 7/2/2019 Date of Biometric letter issued:N/A Date of biometr...
by R-graphite
Fri May 31, 2019 12:40 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: February 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 191
Views: 61475
Mood:

Re: February 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Eligibility criteria: ILR (SETM) Language Criteria: MSc degree UK Nationality : Non-EEA Method of application: Online UKVCAS Date of application: 5/2/2019 Payment method: Debit Card Date of acknowledgement: 6/2/2019 Date of debit of fees: 7/2/2019 Date of Biometric letter issued:N/A Date of biometr...
by R-graphite
Fri May 03, 2019 6:55 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Is there a reason to be concerned or is it just anxiety
Replies: 2
Views: 468
Mood:

Re: Is there a reason to be concerned or is it just anxiety

Thanks Zimba. It is absolutely correct what you said but the psychological pressure emerging from comparing oneself to others is hard to overcome. Hopefully I will hear soon from them and thanks for the advice :) British citizenship can take as long as it takes. Do not compare your application with ...
by R-graphite
Fri May 03, 2019 6:29 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: delay more than 10 months
Replies: 109
Views: 23209
Mood:

Re: delay more than 10 months

Unfortunately not.
by R-graphite
Fri May 03, 2019 6:23 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: delay more than 10 months
Replies: 109
Views: 23209
Mood:

Re: delay more than 10 months

When did you last contact them. I am from the middle east too and I know my application has been submitted 3 months ago only but most applicants that applied during my time have already gotten it and I am worried it would take longer than I had ever expected. Did you contact them recently? What did ...
by R-graphite
Fri May 03, 2019 6:20 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Is there a reason to be concerned or is it just anxiety
Replies: 2
Views: 468
Mood:

Is there a reason to be concerned or is it just anxiety

Hi, I applied on 5th Feb 2019 and yet I still haven’t got a decision . I contacted them today and they replied that my application hasn’t been considered yet and that they cannot tell me anything until ‘work begins on my application’ which I found it weird. Many applicants have already received a de...
by R-graphite
Fri May 03, 2019 6:09 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: delay more than 10 months
Replies: 109
Views: 23209
Mood:

Re: delay more than 10 months

What did they tell you when you contacted them? Hi All I am in the same situation! I been waiting for 10 months with no update. I involved my local MP but keep getting the same generic response. I thought my case was straight forward as I have no criminal offence neither in this country or any other...
by R-graphite
Sun Apr 21, 2019 10:05 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Mistake on Referee form
Replies: 6
Views: 1630
Mood:

Re: Mistake on Referee form

I think as long as the documents were signed by your referees that should be ok unless Home Office comes back and ask you to re-send. Obviously this is just an opinion and not a confirmation. Hi all, I recently submitted my AN application via the new service and supporting docs via Sopra Steria and ...
by R-graphite
Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Deliberate mishandling of cases
Replies: 12
Views: 972
Mood:

Re: Deliberate mishandling of cases

Sorry I meant reconsider not appeal :roll: You cannot appeal for a refused citizenship application. You only have the option to apply (and pay almost £400) for a reconsideration, which can take months. You say 'residency card'. What card do you hold exactly?? Is it a Document Certifying Permanent Re...
by R-graphite
Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:40 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Deliberate mishandling of cases
Replies: 12
Views: 972
Mood:

Re: Deliberate mishandling of cases

Yes I can imagine. All you can do is appeal and provide a thorough explanation of what happened. It is frustrating that they even returned it back to you.
Eszter wrote:
Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:36 pm
Sorry, yes I meant home office. I am that angry I cannot even type now....
by R-graphite
Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Deliberate mishandling of cases
Replies: 12
Views: 972
Mood:

Re: Deliberate mishandling of cases

Hi, you said you contacted HMRC?? Do you mean home office? What does HMRC have to do with this? I applied for UK citizenship on the 18th of February 2019. I submitted all of my documents including my residency card. On the 11th of April 2019 I received a letter stating that my application has been r...
by R-graphite
Fri Apr 05, 2019 8:40 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Every time same reply from the HO
Replies: 41
Views: 3339
Mood:

Re: Every time same reply from the HO

Nobody is condemning the government, I haven’t seen anyone at least in this thread condemning the government! Frustration is not equal to blaming or condemnation. Anyway, we are digressing from the main topic. If you are very annoyed, you can just ignore this thread, save more effort on more importa...
by R-graphite
Fri Apr 05, 2019 8:33 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Every time same reply from the HO
Replies: 41
Views: 3339
Mood:

Re: Every time same reply from the HO

People reacts to anxiety and stress differently. The person asking is obviously not enjoying it. So it is up to you as a respondent to whether ignore the question (if you feel annoyed) or answer kindly. Being hostile, with lengthy lectures about what makes and doesn’t make sense take a lot more effo...
by R-graphite
Thu Apr 04, 2019 9:13 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Every time same reply from the HO
Replies: 41
Views: 3339
Mood:

Re: Every time same reply from the HO

No point of replying to him/her. Kindness costs nothing, it is not like he/she is obliged to answer you. He is just putting all this effort into non-constructive criticism more like hostile. Anyway, i hope you will hear soon. Just to let you know, it looks like Feb applications are not moving as fas...
by R-graphite
Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Sopra Steria appointment- photo requirement
Replies: 15
Views: 1669
Mood:

Re: Tax Return Form issue

Also, you can provide a tax statement which is available online. That doesnt have ‘Copy only’ stamped on it. I dont think this is right! Even HMRC tells you to use the online documents available. I used to be self - employed (sole trader) for 2 years. I used to submit my tax return online and was go...
by R-graphite
Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:33 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Sopra Steria appointment- photo requirement
Replies: 15
Views: 1669
Mood:

Re: Tax Return Form issue

I dont think this is right! Even HMRC tells you to use the online documents available. I used to be self - employed (sole trader) for 2 years. I used to submit my tax return online and was going to include the copies one can print out from the platform, as supporting documents. These have 'copy only...
by R-graphite
Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:31 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Every time same reply from the HO
Replies: 41
Views: 3339
Mood:

Re: Every time same reply from the HO

You have the right to be anxious and stressed my friend! Don’t be undermined by anyone’s ill comments!

Regards :)
Ilrsetm wrote:
Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:16 pm
Hi R graphite,
Im totally agree with you his post is not to less the anxiety of applicants here but get their stress of waiting aggravating.
I appreciate your response to joan.
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