Thanks a lot Vipul mate - was very helpful indeed.

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 ...

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.

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...

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...

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

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....

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...

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...

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.

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?

Nope - all you need is the confirmation letter

Did you also get your pasport and certificate back?

I just got the ref letter and the appt confirmation letter.

Not sure either...shs213 - what are you planning ;) All my friends ask all these question; I've given them the impression its a matrix/Men in Black type sophisticated interview... just kidding... A newly introduced rule requires finger prints for with visa renewal - at least a family memeber had to...

vipul1981 wrote:hi mate. Mine is in Crawley.

I guess I am prepared. I dont think we need to do any special preparation? I am just going to look at the form again today and rest I should be able to answer (i guess)

Naah - I don't think you need any special prep.

Good Luck for tomorrow and keep us posted!

On part 4 of the passport application, the last paragraph asked for grandparents details if parents were born outside of the UK. Has anyone given details of their grandparents on the form or is it been ignored by everyone. Please help. If you know them fill in else write "unknown". How are you send...

hi mate. Mine is in Crawley. I guess I am prepared. I dont think we need to do any special preparation? I am just going to look at the form again today and rest I should be able to answer (i guess) Do you know if they do any eye, finger print scans for passport applicants? Not sure either...shs213 ...

Vipul - you all prepared for tomorrow?
where is yours again?

Hi I have a query, While applying for citizenship in the form they ask for references one referee should be having professional standing. One of my friend who is a british citizen and who has got NCPL i.e.(National Certificate for Personal Licesence Holder). Whether the license he is holding is a p...

vipul1981 wrote:1664,
Do u mean Maidstone, Kent?

ha! Sorry yes Maidstone.

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....

No signatures on photos for naturalisation application.
signatures on photos when applying for passport.

Not sure how the signed photo will affect the form but why don't you send another photo instead?

I don't get your question. If you have your ILR you should be good to travel.

Good Luck to you too daniash.

This could be Nazias week?

You don't have to be employed for bc application.
However you may wish to contatct ukba to update them but again not a necessity.

Good luck

Hello all, I will be processing my ILR in October, once I get that done I will be applying for British passport for my daughter. I read in direct.gov.uk that father needs to produce marriage certificate while applying for british passport. I got married in India and so I have marriage certificate p...