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by 1664
Mon Aug 29, 2011 3:36 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation
Replies: 13
Views: 2484

Re: life in the uk test for Naturalisation

we have passed life in the uk test for indefinite visa last year. and home office got all the certification documents for this. we are about the apply for naturalisation now, and same test results are being asked from us. but i dont have any proof anymore. should i ask them from home office? or sho...
by 1664
Sat Aug 27, 2011 3:30 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

I got mine back through TheDx and they wouldnt deliver without a signature or a proof.

May be they are inconsistent in their ops... as long as your docs are fine and not tampered... you have nothing to worry :)
by 1664
Sat Aug 27, 2011 2:46 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

Hey rnr79 mate - thanks for the kind wishes.. Yes I plan to stick around to try and help people on here. Honestly I don't have anything to complain about the Maidstone office.. even the people there were friendly..so I hope you have a good experience too. Did you get your documents back through Roya...
by 1664
Sat Aug 27, 2011 11:08 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

Just done my interview - all went well. Rnr79 - parking is very close by - follow signs for Superstore Parking which is a sainsburys parking 3 minutes walk away from the building. You drive past the building on your left and the car park is on the left too...its easy to identify and clear. There was...
by 1664
Fri Aug 26, 2011 6:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

vipul1981 wrote:Guys all done for me. Got my passport.

Thank you everyone for your help.

Will be applying for my wife's naturalisation next week.

heey Vipul mate - congrats again buddy!!

It was a quick turnaround.

Enjoy the long weekend...

Good luck with the other application.
by 1664
Fri Aug 26, 2011 6:25 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

rnr79 wrote:Guys i received the interview letter today...but nothing regarding documents...when do they send documents back?
Usually in a couple of days after the interview letter...like mine came today.
by 1664
Fri Aug 26, 2011 1:59 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

my passport is out for delivery today. The lady at the courier said he may post it or leave the card. Not sure how this works. If its a secure courier, how can they just post it without signature? good new mate. Congratulations. Are you working from home today? If they don't find you they usually l...
by 1664
Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:06 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Eligibility for British Passport
Replies: 35
Views: 6444

Hi Vinny Thank you for your advice. For example,if i stay outside uk more than 100 days in last 12 months and I come back to uk after 12 months,do i need to wait again for 12 months more to apply for British Citizenship? Thanks Jaffar theoretically yes - but UKBA may apply discretion depending upon...
by 1664
Fri Aug 26, 2011 10:50 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

Just called IPS again and got appointment at maidstone for next sat..so thats good...couldn't get any appointment for tomorrow though , i think its too late to get tomorrows appointment thanks 1664...how are you travelling to maidstone , train, driving, If you are driving would be intersted to know...
by 1664
Fri Aug 26, 2011 10:14 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

Just called IPS again and got appointment at maidstone for next sat..so thats good...couldn't get any appointment for tomorrow though , i think its too late to get tomorrows appointment thanks 1664...how are you travelling to maidstone , train, driving, If you are driving would be intersted to know...
by 1664
Fri Aug 26, 2011 10:07 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

Ok

Thanks and sure I'll share me 2 pence tomorrow :)
by 1664
Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:38 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

lasam wrote:Alhamdolillah after 16 weeks i got my approval today
thanks to everyone here in the forum, moderators and members and i wish good luck to all who are still waiting.
Congratulations lasam
by 1664
Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:38 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

My passport application is processed just got the reference number from IPS...there are some slots in London office next week...but i wanted early morning or sat appointment so have to wait couple of weeks for that and booked appointment for 8th Sep early morning.. They received my application on 1...
by 1664
Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:36 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

yes mate. got my docs back on Tuesday. Luckily someone had some relatives who came over at home that day. I m sure u can rearrange for work address or for Saturday. I got my 2 letters also same day. One from IPS asking me to book the interview and 2nd one confirming the interview at chosen passport...
by 1664
Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:20 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

vipul1981 wrote:any updates guys?
had a letter come through from TheDX for my documents... hassle - had to rearrange it!

Have you got your docs back vipul?
by 1664
Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:06 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

Thanks a lot Vipul mate - was very helpful indeed.
by 1664
Wed Aug 24, 2011 2:06 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: out of country dates
Replies: 2
Views: 647

Re: out of country dates

Hi I have a question regarding the page in the application which is to do with dates that you were not in the uk eg. holidays. I'm struggling to come up with the exact dates i was on holiday for the entire five year period, i know the rough dates but i cant be sure they are exact, they have been a ...
by 1664
Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:59 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

vipul1981 wrote:Thanks and good luck to u for ur interview
Vipul - Thanks man.

So can you tell us what the procedure is for the interview? From the point you get in to the questions asked..etc

I sort of know - but will be good to hear your side of events.
by 1664
Wed Aug 24, 2011 9:17 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

Done with the interview. Usual questions asked. I think I answered them correctly. Wasn't too sure about no of credit cards I have. But told them 4 major ones I use mostly. He seemed to be happy with the replies. Now the final wait begins. :) They have told me it should take 4 working days for pass...
by 1664
Tue Aug 23, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Clarification on filling up of forms
Replies: 3
Views: 894

Thank you very much Just for my understanding,can I use the same text as you have mentioned i.e "My name is long and all my financial documents have my shorter version as xxxx" an fill it up in Page 13 -> Further information besides updating 1.8 question i.e "If you are or have ever been known by a...
by 1664
Tue Aug 23, 2011 7:26 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

vipul1981 wrote:Hi guys. I have received my docs back today. Got the 2 letters as well. So all set for interview now. :)
Good man....

Keep calm and carry on Soldier :)

Good Luck for tomorrow Vipul
by 1664
Tue Aug 23, 2011 7:25 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

1664 I see you got the sat appointment? Which office did u get appointment at? Is it easy to get sat appointments? I got in at Maidenhead,Kent. It was relatively easy. Plus I did it a week in advance so may be it was easier. But I don't see major obstacles for Sat appt,if you are willing to travel....
by 1664
Tue Aug 23, 2011 3:20 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Clarification on filling up of forms
Replies: 3
Views: 894

Re: Clarification on filling up of forms

Hello Moderators I am scheduled to apply for my citizenship with my local NCS next week.My UK residency is based on a 5 year WP + 1 year ILR My question was in regard to the field "Surname" and Given Name". To give a bit of background, all my Work Permit, ILR application is based on my exact Surnam...
by 1664
Tue Aug 23, 2011 11:39 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: When to book a ceremony
Replies: 1
Views: 608

Re: When to book a ceremony

Hi there I'm just wondering if anyone can help my got approved on the 19 august and got my aprroval letter today 23 august Just wondering if I have to wait for the invitation letter how long does this usually take to come through? Could I book a private ceremony without the invitation letter? Thank...
by 1664
Tue Aug 23, 2011 11:13 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535801

vipul1981 wrote:I have received my documents back. Not sure if the letter has come.

Just to re-confirm, I dont need to take any documents with me?
Hi Vipul - I thought you said you got your docs back,which is why I asked you.

but yes,you don't need any further documentation,just the letter mate.
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