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by ITGraduate
Sun Jan 26, 2014 1:51 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline
Replies: 754
Views: 39921

Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC ( 3 yrs route ) Method of application: NCS Staffordshire ( Newcastle Under Lyme ) English language requirement: LIUK/UK BACHELORS DEGREE Date of application: 20th January 2014 Date of receipt by UKBA: 21st January 2014 Date of acknowledgement : Waiting Date of fees...
by ITGraduate
Tue Jan 21, 2014 12:34 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: RE-OCI collection
Replies: 9
Views: 909

Re: RE-OCI collection

Hi There,

Did you get your documents back from Birmingham embassy

I am worried about posting my foreign passport to birmingham by post. I need to travel by 1st Feb 2014

Thanks
by ITGraduate
Mon Jan 20, 2014 9:56 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Changes to OCI collection
Replies: 6
Views: 1352

Re: Changes to OCI collection

Dear Experts, Please can you let me know if this change of posting your foreign passports is only for London HCI or for all the embassies in UK I've my documents processed and ready at Birmingham embassy and unsure if I have to post or Can I go in person to get the OCI sticker and OCI card Please ad...
by ITGraduate
Sun Jan 19, 2014 6:22 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5612
Views: 1545863

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Dear Experts/Seniors, Has anyone posted their british passport to Birmingham Embassy for getting the OCI stamped I know people have posted to HCI ( embassy in london ) but havent found anyone who posted to Birmingham embassy Please let me know if I can post my passport to Birmingham and If I should ...
by ITGraduate
Tue Jan 07, 2014 3:24 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: One quick query - AN application
Replies: 8
Views: 233

Re: One quick query - AN application

[quote="ban.s"]..but OP never said he was driving without insurance or his name was not included in the policy. His wife, as a registered keeper, received the FPN doesn't necessarily mean the driver was not insured. you should not assume and be judgemental with any particular group.[/quote] Thank Yo...
by ITGraduate
Tue Jan 07, 2014 3:22 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: One quick query - AN application
Replies: 8
Views: 233

Re: One quick query - AN application

[quote="VR"]This is a common mistake amongst Indian Expats. They think if their spouse has a car and insurance automatically they can drive it, when they are not included in the policy to drive that vehicle. You are lucky to get off lightly with a FPN that too the wife had to cop it. If stopped it c...
by ITGraduate
Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:29 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Indian passport surrender and OCI Query
Replies: 11
Views: 1558

Re: Indian passport surrender and OCI Query

[quote="VR"]Being Indian you should know how the mindset works. Nope you wont get a discount on the fees. At best you can write a single check. Indian Definitions to Remember: NRI - Not Required Indians/Non Relevant Indians (There are many here who are on the voting lists but find their votes have b...
by ITGraduate
Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:23 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: One quick query - AN application
Replies: 8
Views: 233

Re: One quick query - AN application

[quote="ban.s"]Also see [url=http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... 36725.html]Good Character FAQ - Q5 - FPN[/url][/quote]

Thanks for the post, very helpful

I am glad I dont have to worry about PCN

Thanks
by ITGraduate
Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:12 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: One quick query - AN application
Replies: 8
Views: 233

Re: One quick query - AN application

Yes it was PCN

Thanks for your response
by ITGraduate
Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:53 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: One quick query - AN application
Replies: 8
Views: 233

One quick query - AN application

Hi There Seniors/experts, One quick query I was driving my wifes car and got a fine ( 30 pound ) fixed penalty for driving my car on a bus lane. ( exactly 3 yrs ago ) The fine was sent to my wife given she was the owner and we paid it off immediately. no court or police involved my wife is making AN...
by ITGraduate
Tue Dec 31, 2013 10:49 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Query on a document for NCS appointment
Replies: 8
Views: 397

Re: Query on a document for NCS appointment

[quote="trend"]Nope sorry, could not find anything in the guidance regarding substitution of a passport for a naturalisation cert. Technically it should be possible for them to look up your passport details from the cert but if in doubt, submit a copy of the passport so that there aren't any delays....
by ITGraduate
Tue Dec 31, 2013 10:37 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Query on a document for NCS appointment
Replies: 8
Views: 397

Re: Query on a document for NCS appointment

[quote="trend"]On UKBA's site: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsfragments/90-passport[/quote] Thanks very much Trend, I was asking if it says anywhere on the UKBA website that I could submit my naturalisation certificate instead of my passport ( for my wifes application ) Technicall...
by ITGraduate
Tue Dec 31, 2013 9:33 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Query on a document for NCS appointment
Replies: 8
Views: 397

Re: Query on a document for NCS appointment

[quote="CR001"]the certificate will be fine[/quote] Thanks Sir!! Thats a relief can you please give me the link where its mentioned that certificate is fine. Its not that I'm not believing you, I want to take a print out of the guidance and give it to the NCS registrar who wasnt accepting a certific...
by ITGraduate
Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Travel Dates mistake in application
Replies: 5
Views: 781

Re: Travel Dates mistake in application

Its just a formality, dont you worry

Relax and enjoy the new Year 2014 !!!
by ITGraduate
Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Visiting India post naturalisation
Replies: 4
Views: 221

Re: Visiting India post naturalisation

Karthik, You arent a Indian citizen technically the day you got your naturalization certificate. You are technically British even without your British passport. You apply passport only if you want to travel You can assume you are Indian until you surrender your passport. When you get to India dont s...
by ITGraduate
Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Query on a document for NCS appointment
Replies: 8
Views: 397

Query on a document for NCS appointment

Dear Seniors/experts, My wife is applying for naturalization as my spouse. I'm British and we both are living in the UK for the last 10 yrs ( continuously ) My wife has an NCS appointment on the date I have to travel abroad for urgent work. so I wont be able to give my passport to my wife for her ap...
by ITGraduate
Mon Dec 23, 2013 2:16 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UK Naturalization- Please help- advice needed
Replies: 7
Views: 514

[quote="Jambo"]From the link Amber referred to: [quote][b]Immigration time restrictions[/b] You must be free from immigration time restrictions [u]on the day[/u] you make your application.[/quote] If you compare that to the [url=http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/britishcitizenship/eligibility/natura...
by ITGraduate
Mon Dec 23, 2013 12:29 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UK Naturalization- Please help- advice needed
Replies: 7
Views: 514

[quote="Jambo"]Asking the question again won't change the answer. She doesn't need to wait.[/quote] Thanks for your response Jambo Although your response is very helpful and gives comfort, please could you direct me to a place where I can get some information on this. I would like to attach this pag...
by ITGraduate
Mon Dec 23, 2013 12:03 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UK Naturalization- Please help- advice needed
Replies: 7
Views: 514

please advise

[quote="Amber_"]Yes and no respectively subject to meeting the [url=http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/britishcitizenship/eligibility/naturalisation/spouseorcivilpartnerofcitizen/]other requirements (click).[/url][/quote] Hi Amber, Quick query, I called Home office and I was told my wife has to wait ...
by ITGraduate
Sun Dec 22, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UK Naturalization- Please help- advice needed
Replies: 7
Views: 514

Thanks for quick response

Thank You Amber!! she meets all other requirements

I am glad she can apply for Naturalization immediately. Will get an appointment with NCS tomorrow

Regards

Jafar
by ITGraduate
Sun Dec 22, 2013 6:37 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UK Naturalization- Please help- advice needed
Replies: 7
Views: 514

UK Naturalization- Please help- advice needed

Hi There, My wife has ILR ( got 3 days ago) She has been living in the UK for last 11 years and we been married for 5 years. I'm British. My query: 1- Can my wife apply for naturalization immediately given I'm British and we been married for 2 years OR 2- Does she have to wait for 12 months before a...
by ITGraduate
Tue Nov 05, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9514
Views: 1931885

Passport Received Today

Application Type: First Adult Passport Method Of Application: Post Office Check and Send Date Of Application: 22/10/2013 Date Of Application Acknowledged By IPS (HMPO) : 22/10/2013 Date Of Return Of Documents: 31/10/2013 Date Of Receipt Of Interview Letter: 29/10/2013 Date Of Passport Interview Appo...
by ITGraduate
Tue Oct 01, 2013 10:13 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: August 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 311
Views: 51999

would be nice if we have a LIKE button on this forum aswell just like what we got in Facebook

wanted to like what sikiliza69 just wrote

lol :D :D :D :D
by ITGraduate
Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:07 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: August 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 311
Views: 51999

Congrats mate

Your approval is a great pleasure and relief to all August timeliners lol :D :D :D :D

Good Luck and Congrats Fingerscrossed123!!!

Happy days mate
by ITGraduate
Mon Sep 30, 2013 2:08 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: August 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 311
Views: 51999

Approval Letter received

Hi All,

Finally!!!

Approval Letter Received today- 30th Sept 2013, letter dated 21st sept ( normal 2nd class post )
Date of Ceremony: Will book tomorrow ( private one )

Good Luck to others aswell

Cheers
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