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by akash08
Sun Aug 03, 2014 5:51 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1527754

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

@bc By here i mean the website of hci. They tell the forms have to be submitted in duplicate but only one copy is rquired. They say 2 photographs required but only 1 asked and so many. This forum is lifeline, i trust this forum more than the hci website. I do not live in London and have to take one ...
by akash08
Sun Aug 03, 2014 11:16 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Travelling to India after Naturalisation with Indian passpor
Replies: 8
Views: 4210

Re: Travelling to India after Naturalisation with Indian pas

You are not British citizen till you attend the ceremony and no certificate before that. Attending ceremony is in your own hand, you can decide when you do that within 90 days of receiving approval. So, not sure what is your confusion? You are only going for a week.if there is not enough time to get...
by akash08
Sat Aug 02, 2014 11:19 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1527754

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Never thought i will have so many questions about OCI. i have not uploaded my photo in online application. I am naive at photoshop to produce exactly sized photographs meeting all criteria. I assumed that has to be optional, they can not expect us to be digital photography experts. However the websi...
by akash08
Sat Aug 02, 2014 1:56 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: OCI
Replies: 2
Views: 140

Re: OCI

Hi, I have submitted my online application (part A & B) on 29th July 2014. When I am trying to find the status (http://passport.gov.in/oci/statusEnqury), I am receiving "No such record found" message. I have tried ringing HCI London, but no joy. Could somebody please advise. Thanks & Regards, That ...
by akash08
Sat Aug 02, 2014 11:58 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1527754

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Have you applied for OCI? Can you list the documents you submiited and your experience please? I have an appointment on 4th August. Application for OCI made in London HCI on 28th July 2:00 PM appointment. Appointment booked on 25th July Friday Docs submitted: Filled Form Payment £175 in Cash (You c...
by akash08
Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:41 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903322

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

@pat208 Yes, you have to submit your existing passport along with the application. You can get them back at various times. Earliest along with the interview letter , latest probably a week after receiving your british passport like my case. The interview letter will come in ordinary delivery. Not su...
by akash08
Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:28 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1527754

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Have you applied for OCI? Can you list the documents you submiited and your experience please? I have an appointment on 4th August. Application for OCI made in London HCI on 28th July 2:00 PM appointment. Appointment booked on 25th July Friday Docs submitted: Filled Form Payment £175 in Cash (You c...
by akash08
Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:55 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5604
Views: 1527754

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Application timelines (4 Applications: Me, partner and two kids): Date Of application and Acknowledgment 16-June-2014 Registration Status at Mission LONDON Documents Printing Status PROCESSED : 25-July-2014 Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI : 28-JUL-2014 Document received At LONDON: Hopefully b...
by akash08
Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:53 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1127
Views: 375089

Re: Surrendring Indian passport

Self and spouse Application Date : 20-JUL-2014 (Royal Mail Special Delivery enclosed with two self addressed return RM SP envelopes) Received by VFS : 22-JUL-2014 VFS sent to HCI : 23-JUL-2014 HCI issued surrender certificate :28-JUL-2014 VFS Email Alert of completion:28-JUL-2014 Received Surrender...
by akash08
Thu Jul 24, 2014 4:22 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903322

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Passport for: Adult First Time Method of application: Post Date of application: 12th June Date application received by HMPO: 16 June Date of return of documents: - Date of receipt of interview letter: 25 July Date of Passport Appointment: 26 July (Plymouth) Date SMS Received: - Date of Passport Rec...
by akash08
Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:44 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1127
Views: 375089

Re: Surrendring Indian passport

[quote="akash08 Hi All, can you please tell me if they will send SMS update automatically to the mobile no. provided in the applicaiton form or we need to register for this service/pay extra? They will not send any email/SMS unless you have paid for it. I think the status updated on the website is ...
by akash08
Fri Jul 18, 2014 1:59 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903322

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Have just been told there is a letter from the passport waiting at home!! Fingers crossed!! Well done! It should be your interview letter so it might be worth ringing 0300 222 1000 and tell them that you want to arrange an interview and that you have received it but haven't seen it. They should be ...
by akash08
Fri Jul 18, 2014 1:57 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903322

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

I have emails from recruitment company asking for passport and i cannot start work until i have "passport" as its a requirement for working in financial sector :( . (i thought citizenship certificate should be enough but apparently not in their book) That is so wrong. I am working in financial serv...
by akash08
Fri Jul 18, 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1127
Views: 375089

Re: Surrendring Indian passport

Hi All, can you please tell me if they will send SMS update automatically to the mobile no. provided in the applicaiton form or we need to register for this service/pay extra? They will not send any email/SMS unless you have paid for it. I think the status updated on the website is quite up to date...
by akash08
Fri Jul 18, 2014 12:39 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1127
Views: 375089

Re: Surrendring Indian passport

Hi All,

can you please tell me if they will send SMS update automatically to the mobile no. provided in the applicaiton form or we need to register for this service/pay extra?
by akash08
Thu Jul 17, 2014 2:03 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903322

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Is there any discount for this?

I am wondering why they charged me £117.24
by akash08
Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:34 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903322

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

That is bit boring set of questions. I had a very enjoyable interview session in Bristol where i was asked How my parents feel about me changing citizenship If i am a hands on manager or not I had to convince them that child benefit systems indeed changed and i can not get it and explained how stupi...
by akash08
Sun Jul 13, 2014 4:52 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903322

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Thanks BC and Julie. The guy I spoke to said they will write to counter signatory for a letter or a form to sign. Has anyone had this done? Only 2 scenario for this to happen 1. You are unlucky to be one of those few for which they decide to do furher verification by writing to counter signatory. T...
by akash08
Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:44 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14790
Views: 4378117

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

@silvamethod your cheap marketing gimmick is really condemnable. You are writing in a forum where the power of cumulative knowledge is far superior than any immigration lawyer and this forum has saved thousands of pound of fees for people like me who learnt to be self sufficient and not depend on im...
by akash08
Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:13 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903322

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Can someone please confirm if the interview appointment letter address you as mr/mrs last name or is it supposed to be full name. I have got my letter but it addresses me as mr last name. Appreciate your response! I have apepared for the interview without an interview letter and hence clearly it sh...
by akash08
Tue Jul 08, 2014 6:26 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903322

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Passport for: Adult Application Type: New (Citizen by descent) Method of application: Online Date of application: May 13th 2014 Date application received by IPS: May 19th 2014 Date of return of documents: Haven't received Date of receipt of interview letter: Nothing Date of Passport Appointment: No...
by akash08
Sat Jul 05, 2014 11:06 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903322

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

as mentioned in my earlier post I had written to my MP yesterday and I got a call and an email response today....my application date 29th May received in Peterborough on 2nd June and it will be 6 weeks on 8th July Hoping I will hear some positive news next week... Dear Mr XX This is to confirm my t...
by akash08
Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:18 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903322

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Hi guys...never thought such things happen in developed nation. Anyhow..here is my story... Date of application: 14/05/14 Date application received by IPS: 18/05/14 Durham Date of SMS: 19/05/14 No update there after. I am, calling them almost every day. They say they required for escalation but no ...
by akash08
Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:33 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903322

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

It's been really long and hard road. But I've won. Good luck to all other people. Keep chasing your documents. Passport for: Adult Application Type: First time (naturalised citizen) Method of application: PO Check & Send Date of application: 21/05/2014 Date application received by IPS (post trackin...
by akash08
Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:50 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903322

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[quote="techie_09Hi Akash,

Can you please tell me the email id from which you received response for Online progress enquiry? I received email reply from ukpa@reply.co.uk.

Regards[/quote]

I also got reply from the same address.
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