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by maximux79
Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:30 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Parking ticket - will it affect naturalisation application?
Replies: 3
Views: 1039

Re: Parking ticket - will it affect naturalisation applicati

Thanks for the response. does it come under the traffic offence category?
lynxukauq wrote:
My question is will this affect my naturalization application currently in progress?
No
by maximux79
Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:02 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Parking ticket - will it affect naturalisation application?
Replies: 3
Views: 1039

Parking ticket - will it affect naturalisation application?

Hello All, I had a letter from a parking management company at a Tesco store (not council or public parking) stating that I didn’t make a payment for parking. They have said in the letter that they will overlook once. But, I had made the payment (although I don’t have the receipt now), and I’m plann...
by maximux79
Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:59 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Brit/Aussie Child Re-entering UK on Australian Passport??
Replies: 2
Views: 424

Re: Brit/Aussie Child Re-entering UK on Australian Passport?

Hello, As per VISA rules, Australian citizens are allowed to enter UK without VISA for 6 months for general purposes (Non-employment). SO, this explains why there was no question asked while entering UK (with you and yours husband holding British passport). But, now when you go for holiday and while...
by maximux79
Fri Apr 11, 2014 10:33 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: February 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 513
Views: 26792

Re: February 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

In your email or speak to HO, have mentioned that as per the new guidance (attach the PDF), that PBS printout awarding 10 points and original degree certificate (in English) is enough to satisfy the requirement. Maybe the caseworker who's working on your case have overlooked it. There are so many pe...
by maximux79
Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:17 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process
Replies: 5610
Views: 701310

Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Pro

Before taking B1 test , pls check if your degree is recognised in PBS calculator and also see if it allocates 10 points for english language requirement. If yes, they take a print-out and submit it along with your original degree certificate (should be in English). This would suffice and save money ...
by maximux79
Fri Apr 11, 2014 8:24 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 628
Views: 72876

Re: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: HSMP + Tier 1 ++ ILR Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Origianl Degree certificate + PBS printout Current nationality: Indian Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Essex Date of application: 26/03/2014 Pay...
by maximux79
Tue Apr 08, 2014 10:38 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: URGENT:British Citizenship PLEASE HELP
Replies: 5
Views: 266

Re: URGENT:British Citizenship PLEASE HELP

Is your degree recognised in PBS calculator? If yes, it should also state if you can claim 10 points for English Language requirement. This should suffice your ESOL requirement. Hi! Good day. I need help and clarification regarding the ESOL requirement for CITIZENSHIP. I am a graduate of a Bachelors...
by maximux79
Fri Apr 04, 2014 12:20 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 628
Views: 72876

Re: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: HSMP + Tier 1 ++ ILR Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Origianl Degree certificate + PBS printout Current nationality: Indian Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Essex Date of application: 26/03/2014 Pay...
by maximux79
Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:05 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process
Replies: 5610
Views: 701310

Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Pro

Hi, I was told earlier that its easy to change names once your naturalized bu using deed poll. Before naturlisation, your are not British and other countries may have different process of changing names. For example, In India, its bit complicated as you are expected to post advertisements in a daily...
by maximux79
Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:23 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Full name change, will it complicate naturalisation?
Replies: 11
Views: 3924

Re: Full name change, will it complicate naturalisation?

Hello, I've similar plan of changing my surname (actualy swapping my middle n last name). based on my research what I'm planning to do, apply for naturalisation, then get the deed poll done, and then apply for British passport in new name. Even though the naturalisation certificate will have the old...
by maximux79
Thu Mar 27, 2014 2:50 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 628
Views: 72876

Re: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: HSMP + Tier 1 ++ ILR Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Origianl Degree certificate + PBS printout Current nationality: Indian Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Essex Date of application: 26/03/2014 Pay...
by maximux79
Thu Mar 27, 2014 2:48 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: English language requirement - as per new rules
Replies: 3
Views: 194

Re: English language requirement - as per new rules

Thanks Hello, I wish to apply for Naturalisation (after HSMP + Tier 1 visa ) and wanted to confirm the following points. 1. For English language requirement, if one were on Tier 1 visas (& earlier HSMP), a print-out from PBS calculator confirming points for English language, along with original degr...
by maximux79
Thu Mar 27, 2014 2:47 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Letter from Home Office - Urgent Help / Advice..
Replies: 39
Views: 2113

Re: Letter from Home Office - Urgent Help / Advice..

Yes, you are correct in 2009, the PBS caculator didn't awarded points for english language and it was a requirement to provide a letter from university stating that medium of language as English. But, sometime in the recent past, PBS calculator started to provide points for english lanuguage require...
by maximux79
Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:36 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Letter from Home Office - Urgent Help / Advice..
Replies: 39
Views: 2113

Re: Letter from Home Office - Urgent Help / Advice..

Hello, I've too applied for naturalisation withe same set of documents (PBS print-out + original degree certificate + letter from university confirming language of medium as English). My NCS agent said it should be fine, Also, I had an clarification from Homeoffice (emails id: knowledgeoflifepolicyq...
by maximux79
Tue Mar 25, 2014 10:44 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: English language requirement - as per new rules
Replies: 3
Views: 194

English language requirement - as per new rules

Hello, I wish to apply for Naturalisation (after HSMP + Tier 1 visa ) and wanted to confirm the following points. 1. For English language requirement, if one were on Tier 1 visas (& earlier HSMP), a print-out from PBS calculator confirming points for English language, along with original degree cert...
by maximux79
Fri Jan 03, 2014 4:09 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: English requirement for BC for both me and depedent
Replies: 9
Views: 312

Re: English requirement for BC for both me and depedent

Its doesn't harm to fill all the details. Also, I think you should produce a letter from university along with PBS printouts as a proof. Because, PBS points calculator is just what you fill it up and you should submit your original degree certificate (along with letter from university for medium of ...
by maximux79
Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:09 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: English requirement for BC for both me and depedent
Replies: 9
Views: 312

Re: English requirement for BC for both me and depedent

As per the following link from UKBA website (under more information section), it seems that a letter from University should be enough to prove english skills. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/settlement/knowledge-language-life/demonstrating/ * A letter confirming success in the li...
by maximux79
Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:18 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Urgent help regarding UK NARIC English letter
Replies: 4
Views: 859

Re: Urgent help regarding UK NARIC English letter

Please refer to the following link. This says, if you have a original letter from University confirming that your degree is taught in English, they should accept it. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/settlement/knowledge-language-life/demonstrating/ Evidence of knowledge of Languag...
by maximux79
Wed Dec 18, 2013 4:07 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: deed poll for name change for BC application
Replies: 3
Views: 394

You can use the online system Also, noticed that following point from VFS website for surrender certificate for surrendering Indian passport about name change... ** All applicants who have had a name change after acquiring British or any other nationality should fill in the surrender form using the...
by maximux79
Wed Dec 18, 2013 4:03 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: applying for Naturalization prove English test
Replies: 3
Views: 444

Re: applying for Naturalization prove English test

Thank you "maximux79", any problem with out original degree certificate UKBA not returned my certificate when i applied ILR they did not returned don't no how to approach them to get my document back. I think you need the degree certificate, as the letter from university is a supporting document fo...
by maximux79
Tue Dec 17, 2013 11:32 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: applying for Naturalization prove English test
Replies: 3
Views: 444

Re: applying for Naturalization prove English test

Hi All, I am going to apply for Naturalization but confused to prove English test eligibility ,Already proved HSMP 2007 (not entry clearance) and tier 1 ext 2009 . I got letter from university degree taught in English but lost degree certificate and PBS calculator confusing me asking age points, ea...
by maximux79
Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:40 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British citizenship for self but not for child
Replies: 13
Views: 1350

Re: British citizenship for self but not for child

Hello...As per Indian constitution and "Indian citizenship act " which is still valid, the moment you loose indian citizenship, all your children will loose indian citizenship. Another point, is Indian citizen act, is still patriarchal, meaning, even if your wife choose to remain Indian citizen, whe...
by maximux79
Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:36 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: deed poll for name change for BC application
Replies: 3
Views: 394

CR001 wrote:You can use the online system
Thanks CR001.
by maximux79
Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:27 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: deed poll for name change for BC application
Replies: 3
Views: 394

deed poll for name change for BC application

Hello, I wish to apply for name change before BC application. I've been told that I should get Deed poll by NCS.

Have anyone for deed poll before? Can we use the one from online or does it need it to done in front of a solicitor or commissioner of oath?

Thanks
by maximux79
Mon Dec 09, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change of name - Before naturalisation
Replies: 10
Views: 1483

That's encouraging news...Is there a specific reason why you followed this order? Thanks

lifofifo wrote:I recently changed my name via a deed poll. But I did it after receiving my naturalisation certificate and before applying for the British passport. I had no issues with the passport or OCI.
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