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by bobobo
Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:47 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: applying for Naturalisation without NI number
Replies: 4
Views: 725

Re: applying for Naturalisation without NI number

That should be fine, in other words you are saying she is a homemaker. saying thsi wouldnt have caused confusion in the first place I'm assuming you want to use her as a referee? In that case, you will need to find the second referee with a professional standing either British or non-British and who...
by bobobo
Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:42 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Regarding dividend vouchers
Replies: 1
Views: 257

Re: Regarding dividend vouchers

payslips, accountants letter, dividend vouchers, Self assesment tax statement (always helps) Hi Could you please help on this? I am planning to apply dependent visa for my wife in the month of march from india. I have a limited company and i recently got my visa extension in the month of january. Ca...
by bobobo
Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:36 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation - matrimonial cases
Replies: 4
Views: 788

Re: Naturalisation - matrimonial cases

Well in itself I am not sure if this is worth anything, if there was a more serious case against you like terrorism or genocide then yes you should declare that. this is a tricky one to answer how serious is the domestic violence charge, this can be a show stopper if you are found guilty, dowry i am...
by bobobo
Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:32 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Postal check and send service web link
Replies: 1
Views: 359

Re: Postal check and send service web link

You cant check it online, call the IPS advice line instead to get an Update, I would wait 2 weeks before calling Hi Guys, I applied for first british passport through postal check and send service, i got bar code to check the documents delivery but can some one let me know the website to check that ...
by bobobo
Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:29 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Using same pics for nationality and passport
Replies: 10
Views: 4296

Re: Using same pics for nationality and passport

Yes I did and the funny thing I had the same picture on the PR as well, hence I think I got away as PR was issued about 15 months back FYI - for my appllication, used pics that were 2-3 yrs old and I got away with it. Have had my interview and am waiting for my passport. I think in practice it is no...
by bobobo
Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:43 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Using same pics for nationality and passport
Replies: 10
Views: 4296

Re: Using same pics for nationality and passport

FYI - for my appllication, used pics that were 2-3 yrs old and I got away with it. Have had my interview and am waiting for my passport. Called IPS and was told passport has been printed, so basically i dont see this to be a problem. when I went for the passport interview, i was asked to take my gla...
by bobobo
Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:48 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Tier1(G) dependent visafrom india
Replies: 1
Views: 283

Re: Tier1(G) dependent visafrom india

caseworker Will match your visa end date dude
m_s_m wrote:HI
My wife is applying for tier1 general dependent visa next month. For how many years she would be getting her visa?
My tier1 visa is valid till jan 2016. Will she be getting till jan 2016 or only for two years i.e. till jan 2015?


regards
msm
by bobobo
Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:46 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spouse visa bank statement question
Replies: 1
Views: 594

Re: Spouse visa bank statement question

Hi guys, I'm new to this forum. I'm apply for my wife's visa soon. I have been in employment since mid July 2012 on a contractual basis. My annual income is sufficient but i have a question about bank statements, if someone could please help me. 1. I have bank statements covering the period since s...
by bobobo
Fri Jan 18, 2013 2:37 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation, Limited Companies and NI
Replies: 4
Views: 587

HO want to check you have been paying some sort of tax, how much you pay is not there poblem. Just submit you last self assesment tax statement that should suffice. Thanks skymoon. Appreciate your response. Can you please just clarify what you mean by"There is no requirement for BC to work"? Do you ...
by bobobo
Fri Jan 18, 2013 2:34 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Penalty Fare Fine
Replies: 2
Views: 687

Re: Penalty Fare Fine

no impact at all Hello All, I received a £20 penalty fare fine in 2010 or 2011 (not sure) on the Newcastle Metro. I paid the fine on the Independent Revenue Collection and Support (IRCAS) website within the given 21 days. Just wondering whether this will have any bearing on and have a detrimental ef...
by bobobo
Thu Jan 17, 2013 10:31 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Self-employed since May'12
Replies: 2
Views: 547

Re: Self-employed since May'12

Hi, I am eligible to apply for Naturalization now. I started by reading the AN Guide and Booklet and got a bit stuck filling few sections of the AN form. Please advise how to proceed with the below: 1. For the past 6 years I have been living at the same address. Initially this accommodation was a b...
by bobobo
Wed Jan 16, 2013 2:06 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9508
Views: 1923428

Passport for: Adult Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation Method of application: PO Check & Send Special Delivery Next Day Date of application: 10/01/2013 Date application received by IPS: 11/01/2013 (delivered date by Royal Mail Special Delivery) Date of fee deduction: P...
by bobobo
Wed Nov 21, 2012 12:10 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: refree for citizenship
Replies: 4
Views: 627

Re: refree for citizenship

either can be the referee
lupilu wrote:Hi, i am preparing to apply for ctizen application.my husbands friend owns a post office. can he sign my application as refree?
Another friend of mine is a majistrate. again i am not sure this profession is listed.plz anyone can help.any help will be appriciated.
by bobobo
Wed Nov 21, 2012 10:39 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British passport application referee
Replies: 2
Views: 621

Re: British passport application referee

Yes as long as they are British
ric1982 wrote:Hi,

Can anyone please advise if Retried Post office official/owner can be a referee for the passport application?

Thanks
by bobobo
Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:05 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking
Replies: 3524
Views: 511011

FYI - the word "Regime" is assosiated with Dictatorship which UK is not. As far as your application is concerned you have done whatever you could, you just have to wait and watch now.. Brov all I am doing is to let u people know what the bully regime is capable of! Just to let u guys know my little ...
by bobobo
Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:03 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: PLEASE HELP ME ,WHAT CAN I DO NOW
Replies: 18
Views: 2286

Re: PLEASE HELP ME ,WHAT CAN I DO NOW

I am afraid for PR the NON EEA national has to prove that the EEA national was exercising treaty rights in the UK and also their physical presence. In the form of P-60's letter from employer, university if studying etc. If EEA national is not working then CSI has to be sent as well. Without this the...
by bobobo
Sat Nov 17, 2012 9:15 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: BC and travelling and addresses.
Replies: 2
Views: 508

Re: BC and travelling and addresses.

if you are away for 2 years at a strech your ILR will be lost/revoked. I got my ILR the other day and am now setting sights on BC though it is not a pressing thing and I will probably wait a few years. My question is how much time can I spend out of the UK without jeopardizing a future BC applicatio...
by bobobo
Sat Nov 17, 2012 9:14 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalization eligibility
Replies: 2
Views: 719

Re: Naturalization eligibility

It was NOT an incorrect decision, this is something each caseworker can apply his discretion to. He could have refused your appeal as well and you couldnt have done a thing. I would suggest you apply in August 2013 for Naturalisation. Hi all, I recently got granted my ILR (August 2012) after an init...
by bobobo
Thu Nov 15, 2012 1:21 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: UK border agency
Replies: 15
Views: 1898

Fill in form EEA4 and it can take upto 6 months for this to be processed (for straightforward cases)
ary wrote:thanks Jambo
can you please advice what form do i need to use to apply for PR?
and do you know how long does this take?
thanks
kind regards
Ary
by bobobo
Thu Nov 15, 2012 1:19 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Confused after calling the NCS
Replies: 9
Views: 1283

yes ofcourse. the first thing that any NCS council site says is that they cannot provide any sort of immigration advise nor can they speed things up. go with what HO say rather than listening to any random person In terms of professional qualification of the referee, if HO is not satisfied about tha...
by bobobo
Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:28 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: AN form- PRC holder
Replies: 2
Views: 472

Re: AN form- PRC holder

if you have held a PR card over a year then no EEA informaton is required to be filled in. Hi I am posting for the first time. I am a holder of Permanent Resident Card for over two years. I will be applying for British now. Do I still need to fill up the EEA section in AN form ? I have the feeling t...
by bobobo
Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:26 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Wrong use of Tax Code
Replies: 1
Views: 638

Re: Wrong use of Tax Code

No need to declare this, HO do not confirm this kind of information with HMRC. I spoke to HMRC and they said bare minimum information is confirmed as the details are only discussed with the person involved not HO. So they will just confirm if you have been or not been paying taxes , period. My wife ...
by bobobo
Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:24 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Citizenship and tax
Replies: 1
Views: 629

Re: British Citizenship and tax

Hi i am due for BC from Nov 2012. had this question in my mind. I was on payroll for all my previous years. after my ILR last year i switched to self employment. Send the Self assesment statement that was issued by the HO. it says this clearly in the Guidance notes. they can do all checks against y...
by bobobo
Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:16 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Confused after calling the NCS
Replies: 9
Views: 1283

Re: Confused after calling the NCS

Do not take NCS on their word, remember the form clealry says to confirm they have known you for >=3 years. If you lie then you are liable for prosecution. Its not difficult to decide on referee's all you need is a British Citizen > 25 yrs old and a proffessional person, the HO list of referees is n...
by bobobo
Wed Nov 14, 2012 1:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535285

You can leave those details out but fill in your Parents details
Mariyeh wrote:I have a question regarding the passport application. Do I need to put my grandparents detail on the form??
My parents were born abroad!

it is confusing and I appriciate your help.
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