Hi everyone., hope you all are doing well. Has anyone come across the new guidance on good character (speciafically overstaying in the last 10 years) ? LInk : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/good-character-nationality-policy-guidance/good-character-requirement-accessible-version My under...

Contacted MP twice. He contacted them twice and this loser only sends them emails. I'm a bit lost. What did you expect him to do? MPs do not have any power over the Home Office or any other government department. They can't direct the Home Office. The only power that they have is to embarrass the g...

I applied for citizenship back in December, now way past the timeline. There’s been a couple hiccups in the processing of my application (mistakes on their end about biometrics). Was told my application was approved back in april, by my MP- then a week later was told that was wrong and it’s still p...

UKVI allow people change Humantarian leave to Refugee leave but do they also allow if someone want change refugee to humantarian leave ? If so what is the procedure if not why not ? My 2nd question If someone wants to given up refugee status even if they hold ILR then can they apply for other leave...

Hope everyone is well, Now that the Taliban are in power, will the UK immigration interrogate me or cause me any problems if I visit Afghanistan? I need to travel to Afghanistan to see my elderly mother. I came to UK about 20 years ago from Afghanistan. I claimed asylum because of fear of persecuti...

I claimed asylum and got my British passport via naturalisation about 10 years ago. A few days ago I was asked by immigration officer at Gatwick that your home country is now safe and there is no danger to your life anymore. This question really scared me. My question is can the home office revoke ...

If someone was on temporary admission and leave to remain granted at the end then time on temporary admission will be considered lawful under the law but why it is not considered same under good character requirements for naturalisation? Time on temporary admission is legal & for the purpose of nat...

Hi Experts, I have got ILR on 2019 and recently applied for naturalisation. I have proved my English knowledge using B1 SELT certificate at the time of ILR and used the same certificate now as the guidance says i can re-use the B1 certificate if you’re applying for citizenship and it was accepted w...

HI, i was over stayed in Uk and left Uk voluntarily 02/2012 and arrived back 03/2013 on EEA family permit as a Husband of Eu national and got permanent residence in 2018 and Settled status in 2020 and as it is 10 years since i left uk in 2012 Voluntarily. so do i have to wait another year before i ...

Hi, My wife got her ILR on 27 May 2021 under Tier 2 Dependent visa route. I had my ILR since Decemeber 2020 , applied Naturalisation in Decemeber 2021 and got my Naturalisation on 25 February 2022. I did not had citizenship when my wife got ILR. Can I now apply for her Naturalisation or shall I wai...

Hi, I am sad to state I'm guilty of not telling the DWP for doing some paid job in 2015 for which I have been issued a civil penalty and the amount of overpayment to pay (around £1000+-). I was not tried for this in court or anything like that. Did not mean to cheat but my ignorance and negligence....

Timeline… - I’ve applied on December 21st 2021 - Done my Biometric on 14th of January 2022 - Got my approval / invitation to the ceremony on 11th of April 2022 - They have contacted may professional reference last week. - I am coming from a refugee route. Hope this info helps. And good luck! Hello ...

Hi, I applied for British Citizenship on 20th June 2019 and no decision has been made on my application. When I contact HO regarding my application, I receive the same reply stating that, "As part of the application process, the Home Office routinely conducts checks with other government department...

Hello; My name is Zahra from Pakistan. I need your people advise on this matter I applied for :?: Naturalization in the 22 Oct 2022 1 Month ago the Home Office requested my original Travel documents, and English Certificate I did send all the original documents 1 month ago to them. As of now I got ...

Hello everybody! Just last night I found a post from last year (already locked, so I couldn't reply to it) with a situation nearly identical to that of my partner. My partner came to the UK to flee prosecutions from his home country. He used an agency and entered England in October 2012 by air, tra...

Will the HO not reconsider, taking my family and private life in consideration? I have been working full time, paying taxes, and also doing my HGV truck licence to help in shortage of drivers. Paying taxes or being a person of very good character even doesn't count helpful to the grant of nationali...

Dear members I am refugee and my father is seriously ill. Doctors are saying he hasn't got much time. I want see my father but because of refugee status I can't travel to my home country. I came to know via this forum that I can make a request to Home Office for permission to visit my father(who is...

Dear members I am refugee and my father is seriously ill. Doctors are saying he hasn't got much time. I want see my father but because of refugee status I can't travel to my home country. I came to know via this forum that I can make a request to Home Office for permission to visit my father(who is...

Hi There, best of luck with your application. Not sure if you or anyone else can expedite this. Thanks for your best wishes bro. Is there anyone who can shed some lights on it such as which steps I should take to get a response from Home Office I am thinking to write it to Home Secretary about the ...

Hi, I've received the refusal to my British Citizenship application. Please find the decision below: Reasons for decision I am not satisfied that you are of good character. The good character guidance (http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/good-character-nationality-policy-guidance) explains ho...

Hi All I have been introduced to this site by a friend I wish I had been aware of this site from before that would have saved me so much confusion and stress. I am in a stupid situation and need your advice and suggestion help... please read my story below any advice suggestion are thanked in advan...

Hi, I joined my husband through refugee family reunion route back in 2016, since then we got our ILR and unfortunately separated but not yet legally divorced. I have since applied for naturalisation in September and today, I've recieved an email from the Home Office requesting details about my ex-h...

Hi Me and my family are having a major delay in processing visa/passport ; my application was submitted in 2020 August 6th ; Nearly approaching 1.5 years; now my childrens’ BRP ran out they can’t travel; 17 years old Daughter can’t apply for university or driving license. After exhausting all other...

I have been a resident in Britain for over 20 years. I married my wife abroad in the Indian subcontinent. She came here on a spouse visa four years ago. I then renewed her spouse visa again. At the height of four years, she gave birth. Soon after, things seemed to escalate rapidly. Six months later...

Hello, I recently submitted a citizenship application - which was refused, because my home was not in the UK - I applied from Canada where I am doing a grad degree. I was of course aware that this is a potential outcome, but I still thought it was a shot, because a friend of mine, a fellow EU stude...