same here I have applied on 8th Nov 2011 fees debited on 23th aknowkedgement received on 24th and since NOTHING i have called today and they said my case was assigned to a case worker last week, Dont know how long is gonna take i guess we have to wait thats all :( Once seen by the case worker, deci...

tambibi wrote:Oh,is this just simple as that?please tell me the whole process of applying bc, very much appreciated.

Make sure you meet the requirements, collect the documents and apply. I would recommend NCS for application rather than postal. See the link that i mentioned in my first response.

My Qs are: 1. Should I inform HO about my situation i.e. that I am going to be away etc. Does being away and not having a (rented) home in UK when my application is under consideration affect the outcome? Better not to inform them. If some one is going to be away for more than 6 months then the fut...

kph100 wrote:DO I NEED TO PUT BOTH PASSPORT NUMBERS ON THE FORM OR JUST THE CURRENT ONE

Both

tambibi wrote:Dont i need to provide all the paper that under my name and my husband as well such as bank statement or other letter?

No. That is for ILR

Thanks for the help. I was born in 1989 (in Australia). Wow osteophytes, thanks for the link! I had not come accross that document in my trawling. I guess what I need to check now is that becuase she was born before the Nationality Act (1981) came into effect, if that changes anything. It might be ...

Would anyone let me know what document i need to provide in lrder to apply BC? Thank u so much for your helpful info. For a spouse 1) Application form 2) Current and old passports (that have any UK immigration stamps) 3) Marriage certificate 4) Life in UK certificate (if you have passed this test f...

My Qs are: 1. Should I inform HO about my situation i.e. that I am going to be away etc. Does being away and not having a (rented) home in UK when my application is under consideration affect the outcome? Better not to inform them. If some one is going to be away for more than 6 months then the fut...

hallo i have got british citizenship and i have surrendered my indian passport as well with an intention to get oci. oci (overseas citizenship of india). what is the use of oci. is it only to go to india everytime we dont require visa. what about long term stay in india. can one stay for longtime i...

I did call 4 times and got a consistent answer that there was no need to send a new picture as mine was less than 6 months. Was told if there was any facial change then I would need a new one. I would leave it as it. But would love it in writing. Do they respond to email enquiries? ukbanationalitye...

Hi all, I've got a complicated question regarding my own claims to British citizenship by descent. - My mother was born in Uganda (then a British protectorate) in 1960 - Both her parents were British (born in the UK, both to English parents), working for the Crown Service (then Colonial Service) in...

I did call 4 times and got a consistent answer that there was no need to send a new picture as mine was less than 6 months. Was told if there was any facial change then I would need a new one. I would leave it as it. But would love it in writing. Do they respond to email enquiries? ukbanationalitye...

hallo i have got british citizenship and i have surrendered my indian passport as well with an intention to get oci. oci (overseas citizenship of india). what is the use of oci. is it only to go to india everytime we dont require visa. what about long term stay in india. can one stay for longtime i...

cemsadi wrote: - Are there still interviews?

Some times there are. What country are you applying from?

Sir, I cam to UK on WP in 2007, then i moved from WP to HSMP in 2008 and gone for the extension in 2009. so i am going to complete 5 yerars by May 2012. But i am away from UK for 3 months 9 days and my total stay away in 5 years is 195 days. I was there in india for my personal reasons so i can't s...

Hi,wish someone could help me out! I got married to my british husband since19/6/2008 but just got ILR 7months and i havent been out of UK for more than 4weeks . before married,i was legally lived in the uk since 2/1/06 and was not out of the uk. do u think i am eligible to apply for bc before my i...

sambas_uk wrote:Greenie! yes it is indefinite leave to enter. i think it is same as ILR.

If you meet the residential requirements, you can apply now. Spouse of a BC needs 3 yrs, not 5 yrs

Have u come across any one using Indian passport after getting British citizenship? Shall I again get Indian citizenship If I surrender Indian passport If i want There are people who are doing it but it is illegal!!! You can get Indian citizenship back. You have to be an OCI for 5 years and in the ...

Hi, I have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK and will apply for the british citizenship next month. My wife is currently on dependent ILR visa. She is now eligible for the indefinite leave to remain in the UK as she has completed 2 years as my dependant. I read on the UKBA's website that s...

reda wrote:
i going to call them and see how it goes,Thank you very much for your precious help.

Call them two or three times and follow the advise which is consistent.

ILR by POST or In Person Please share your experience Advantages of in person application 1) Same day decision 2) Any problems, they will let you know straightaway (for example, lack of one or two documents, inappropriate photos etc) and you can correct your mistakes 3)PEACE OF MIND - no waiting ga...

How can they find out if i travel with only indian passport.I think so many people are keeping Indian passport and travelling with it eventhough they got British citizenship. Have you come across anyone Good question. But in the future if you decide to surrender your passport for what ever reason, ...

The worst thing that could happen is they will reject your application based on wrong photos and will ask you to resubmit. what about fees. Probably you will lose the fee. Here is the situation - according to AN1 guidance the photograph should be recent but they don't clarify what recent means! And...

What you suggest,bearing in mind that referees sign for the old photo and sunblue his AN application was accepted please i need guru opinion in this serious mater. I am not a guru. So I have nothing more to say . No offence,I'm just confuse about what I have to do and want hear guru opinion but the...

I got British Passport recently. Can I travel to India with my Indian passport showing my Indefinite Leave and return to UK showing my Indefinite Leave on my Indian passport at the port of entry in UK.-Is ther any risk If i Keep both passports You can but it is illegal. If they find out, you have t...