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by TTOE
Thu Mar 06, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: October 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1644
Views: 186650

Re: October 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

shak80 wrote:Finally got the brown envelope
Felicidades, congrats shak80, all the best with the other bits, that was a wait! but all over now, enjoy the moment.
by TTOE
Thu Mar 06, 2014 7:56 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903187

Timeline

Passport for: 2 Adults Application Type: New Method of application: By Post (Self) Date application sent : 05-Mar-2014 (By Special Delivery) Date of receipt of application by IPS : 06-Mar-2014 (tracked) Date of deduction of fees : Date of receipt of interview letter : Date of interview appointment :...
by TTOE
Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:16 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: October 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1644
Views: 186650

Re: October 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Update: Eligibility criteria: 5.5 Years Student +2 years PSW+ 2 Years as spouse of BC + ILR Since -14th October 2013 Method of application: Self - post Date of application: 24 October 2013 Date of receipt by UKBA: 25 October 2013 Date of acknowledgement : 21/10/13 Date of debit of fees: 19/12/13 Da...
by TTOE
Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:26 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Sending passport applications
Replies: 1
Views: 181

Re: Sending passport applications

Hi All, I will soon be sending passport applications for my wife, daughter and myself. Do I need to send the three envelopes separately or can I put the three envelopes in a bigger envelope and send it as a single post? Thanks. I'm very sure I've seen this same question before on this forum and the...
by TTOE
Fri Feb 28, 2014 4:48 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: November 2013 - Naturalization Application Timeline
Replies: 539
Views: 29493

Re: November 2013 - Naturalization Application Timeline

Hi guys, I received my supporting documents yesterday but no sign of the approval letter yet. Is that the process? Do you receive your supporting documents first? That was exactly what happened in my case. Got the docs on 15/02 and the approval/council ceremony letter arrived a week after 22/02. Co...
by TTOE
Fri Feb 28, 2014 4:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: November 2013 - Naturalization Application Timeline
Replies: 539
Views: 29493

Re: November 2013 - Naturalization Application Timeline

MattSule wrote:Hi guys,

I received my supporting documents yesterday but no sign of the approval letter yet.

Is that the process? Do you receive your supporting documents first?
That was exactly what happened in my case. Got the docs on 15/02 and the approval/council ceremony letter arrived a week after 22/02.
by TTOE
Fri Feb 28, 2014 8:39 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: ukm fees???? urgent help needed
Replies: 20
Views: 2445

Re: ukm fees???? urgent help needed

Luckily a cheap application. I have just done the UKM for my mother so waiting now. As a recent UKM applicant/approvee let me tell you it's an expensive application. As if not for a stupid law UKM applicants would have been citizens from birth. £80 fee is £80 too much. Lol. I feel you rikken, more ...
by TTOE
Thu Feb 27, 2014 5:08 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903187

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

InUkOnHsmp wrote:TTOE, special delivery? Theres an option in the form to pay extra for secure delivery of supporting docs. I went for that option.

Did not know you can also send SA-SDEs, can you?
Got you! With that option, I don't see a reason for it. Thanks.
by TTOE
Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:23 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Section 10 - Passport Application
Replies: 6
Views: 1217

Re: Section 10 - Passport Application

InUkOnHsmp wrote:In fact I actually dated it myself too. Really hope its ok. Dont quite know pal. So I would suggest wait for confirmation from some other members too.

I might be in trouble lets see.

Lol. :lol:
by TTOE
Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:22 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903187

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Monika_33 wrote:Yes, it is acceptable.
I did complete all the details re my countersigntory and he only signed the form.
Good luck! :D

Thanks Monika_33, loving your red little book? :lol:
by TTOE
Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:21 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903187

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Application Timeline Passport for: 2 Adults (wife changed name to married name using deed poll, attached with her application) Method of Application: Self (Sent to passport office via RM SD) Date of sending application: 25/02/2014 Date Application Received by IPS: 26/02/2014 Date SMS Received: Wait...
by TTOE
Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:40 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Section 10 - Passport Application
Replies: 6
Views: 1217

Re: Filling the form and certifying Photo on behalf of c/sig

InUkOnHsmp wrote:Nice to hear from you again TTOE.

Well thats what I did and sent my application yesterday. Hope its ok. :(.

You again to my rescue, InUkOnHsmp :lol: Thanks mate! yeah I thought it should be okay but you never know........hence I decided to ask.

All the best with your PPt app.
by TTOE
Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:57 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1903187

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Apologies all, this isn't a timeline but a shout for tips & hint. Passport Countersignatory Just wondering if it is acceptable to fill in Section 10 and write behind the P/photo on behalf of your countersignatory due to bad hand writing and just get him or her to sign and date the form and the back ...
by TTOE
Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:51 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Section 10 - Passport Application
Replies: 6
Views: 1217

Section 10 - Passport Application

Passport Countersignatory Just wondering if it is acceptable to fill in Section 10 and write behind the P/photo on behalf of your countersignatory due to bad hand writing and just get him or her to sign and date the form and the back of the photo only. Just signature & date by the countersignatory ...
by TTOE
Sun Feb 23, 2014 1:57 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline
Replies: 509
Views: 21180

Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Joint Application. Method of application: Special Delivery - Self Date of application: 17/12/2013 Payment method : Debit Card Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/12/2013 (tracked) Date of aknowlegment: 24/01/2014 (Dated 20/01/2014) Date of debit or clearance of fees: 20/01/2014 Passports, BRPs and other sup...
by TTOE
Sun Feb 23, 2014 6:53 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14790
Views: 4377772

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

annad wrote:Special thanks to Jambo and TTOE for answering my questions and to all people posting their timelines.
Many congrats to you annad. Enjoy every bit of this moment, well done and I wish you the best with other remaining steps i.e. ceremony and passport application.
Felicitaciones mate.
by TTOE
Fri Feb 21, 2014 2:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline
Replies: 509
Views: 21180

Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Joint Application. Method of application: Special Delivery - Self Date of application: 17/12/2013 Payment method : Debit Card Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/12/2013 (tracked) Date of aknowlegment: 24/01/2014 (Dated 20/01/2014) Date of debit or clearance of fees: 20/01/2014 Passports, BRPs and other sup...
by TTOE
Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:21 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline
Replies: 509
Views: 21180

Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Eligibility criteria: Work Permit + ILR Method of application: NCS (Ealing-London) Date Applied: 09/12/2013 Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/12/2013 Date of debit of fees: 18/01/2014 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 21/01/2014 Date of receipt of approval: Waiting Date of Ceremony:Waiting I cannot fin...
by TTOE
Fri Feb 21, 2014 3:24 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: For first passport,ILR Biometric Card alongwith Passport ??
Replies: 12
Views: 2589

Re: For first passport,ILR Biometric Card alongwith Passport

In all cases, you need your passport either British or foreign to travel and also need your BRP for now to enter the UK. Until you receive your British passport, please travel with your BRP, if you want to, you can take along your naturalisation certificate too. Passport is key in all cases. BRP wil...
by TTOE
Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline
Replies: 509
Views: 21180

Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

somemightsay wrote:Yes, I booked a private ceremony this morning.
Congrats and well done. All the best with every other remaining steps. Enjoy the moment.
by TTOE
Thu Feb 20, 2014 8:34 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline
Replies: 509
Views: 21180

Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Eligibility criteria: HSMP (2 years) + Tier 1 (3 years) + ILR (1 year) Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): exempt country (U.S.A.) Current nationality: American Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Wandsworth Date of NCS appoin...
by TTOE
Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:52 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline
Replies: 509
Views: 21180

Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

tier_2_applicant wrote:December stats:

Total applications: 68
Fees debited: 63 (92.65%)
Acknowledgement received: 51 (75.00%)
Approval received: 27 (39.70%)

This is correct as @ 18:50, 20 February.
Many thanks to tier_2_applicant
by TTOE
Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:40 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline
Replies: 509
Views: 21180

Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Just to update my timeline. Received approval today. Eligibility criteria: UKM Method of application: Post (RM special delivery) Date of application: 11/12/2013 Payment method: Debit card Date of receipt by UKBA: 12/12/13 (from RM tracking service) Date of acknowledgment: 27/01/14 (dated 22/01/14) ...
by TTOE
Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline
Replies: 509
Views: 21180

Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Finally, received the brown envelopes in the post today, updated timelines: Joint application Eligibility criteria: 2 yrs HSMP + 3 years Tier1 + ILR (12 months) Language criteria met: Me - Expires ILETS certificate used at the time of EC, Fresh IELTS certificate for wife Referees used - Manager at ...
by TTOE
Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:33 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14790
Views: 4377772

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Received approval today for my registration application. Eligibility criteria: UKM Method of application: Post (RM special delivery) Date of application: 11/12/2013 Payment method: Debit card Date of receipt by UKBA: 12/12/13 (from RM tracking service) Date of acknowledgment: 27/01/14 (dated 22/01/...
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