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by TTOE
Wed Apr 02, 2014 1:51 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1928576

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

MattSule wrote:Hi guys,

How many days does it take for the receipt of british passport after attending interview?

I had my interview 31/03 and was hoping that i will get my passport for a job i need to start on 07/04 in Switzerland.
You should get it b4 07/04 everything being equal.
by TTOE
Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:44 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1928576

Re: Many thanks all!!!

InUkOnHsmp wrote:
Time to plan a holiday!
Thanks mate! I agree.
by TTOE
Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:45 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1928576

Re: Many thanks all!!!

dadageer wrote:Well done you! Congrats....I will be posting my application today ..Pray for me! :(
Thanks dadageer, I trust it will go well and I wish you the best of luck with the whole E2E process.
by TTOE
Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:16 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: PEO appointments slots release
Replies: 12
Views: 769

Re: PEO appointments slots release

Hi All, I am trying to book PEO appointment in solihull for my family in May2nd week and tried to book the appointments at 11:59 P.M.To my dismay I couldn't see the new appointments releasing. Does any body Know, when UKBA releases the appointments? I thought it is mid night 12. Regards, Chandra I ...
by TTOE
Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:08 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1928576

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Congrats TTOE. Did the Durham office deal with your application? Thanks sidhujazz. It was dealt with by the Peterborough HMPO, the process went really smoothly but I struggled to get early interview appointment at the Luton passport interview office and of course had delays with delivery. I'm sure ...
by TTOE
Wed Apr 02, 2014 7:56 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1928576

Many thanks all!!!

Many thanks to God and all on this forum, what a forum this is, amazing! Now the final timeline: Much appreciation shout out to InUkOnHsmp ... dadageer - you were right, yes the DX man showed up at 08:30am this morning. For all the knowledge and experiences shared on this forum - Thank you all, much...
by TTOE
Wed Apr 02, 2014 6:08 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 7.11 How long have you lived in the UK
Replies: 22
Views: 9740

Re: 7.11 How long have you lived in the UK

ishchopra wrote:You mean i should mention in the boxes

4 years 11 months?
Correct!
by TTOE
Wed Apr 02, 2014 6:07 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Urgent: PCN Declaration. Appt on Tuesday
Replies: 4
Views: 244

Re: Urgent: PCN Declaration. Appt on Tuesday

Hi, I know this has been covered at length but sometimes you just need it for peace of your mind. I had a bus lane and wrong parking time/bay fine to pay to local authorities. I know they aren't criminal conviction since I paid them soon after receiving them. Question is: Is it ok to declare them o...
by TTOE
Wed Apr 02, 2014 6:01 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Rented to Housing association in Scotland
Replies: 2
Views: 159

Re: Rented to Housing association in Scotland

Hi , I am renting out property from local housing association . Before I signed the tenancy I did research and found out that Housing association are not like local council and they are not subject to immigration rules. As Housing associations are not subject to the exclusion on granting tenancies ...
by TTOE
Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:57 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: tenancy agreement for ilr
Replies: 3
Views: 363

Re: tenancy agreement for ilr

yangma_rai wrote:hi all

Is tenancy agreement a must for ILR?
Am I ok without the tenancy agreement form?

thanks
What do you need your tenancy agreement for? Your council Tax bill or other utility bills are your best bet options.
by TTOE
Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:52 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1928576

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Anyone ever experienced issue with their passport delivery, Dx secure gave me a date and tracking numbers for my items but never turned up as schedule, made several calls to Dx and they kept assuring me it will get delivered as scheduled but at the end of the day never turned up.... Can't wait to c...
by TTOE
Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:37 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Is a BRP relevant after citizenship?
Replies: 16
Views: 2019

Re: Is a BRP relevant after citizenship?

shahid2000 wrote:Why did you send your BRP to the passport office?
The question is for my own benefit. I have recently applied for my first adult passport after naturalization and I did not send my BRP. Was I supposed to send it??
You don't have to send your BRP with your passport application at all.
by TTOE
Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Is a BRP relevant after citizenship?
Replies: 16
Views: 2019

Re: Is a BRP relevant after citizenship?

I returned to UK from abroad today and on Heathrow airport I asked a border official if my ILR will cease to be valid once I am naturalized and her answer was that it will always be valid. I asked her again if once naturalized I came to border control without British passport and without certificat...
by TTOE
Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:20 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline
Replies: 509
Views: 21760

Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

i applied in December, got money taken out in January, got post from UKBA asking they need proof of my residence in 2008 till 2011?..i had a few letters and a letter from previous employer stating a reference(Thank god for that) now waiting again ...just praying that i get my British citizenship as...
by TTOE
Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:17 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1928576

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Anyone ever experienced issue with their passport delivery, Dx secure gave me a date and tracking numbers for my items but never turned up as schedule, made several calls to Dx and they kept assuring me it will get delivered as scheduled but at the end of the day never turned up.... Can't wait to ca...
by TTOE
Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1928576

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

milan69 wrote:What are the benefits of using them, and if I apply through post office should I use DX secure?
U don't need DX secure at all. HMPO uses them if u pay the extra £3 for secure delivery of your supporting docs and delivery of your travel passport.
by TTOE
Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:51 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1928576

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

milan69 wrote:What is DX secure?
The delivery company contracted to deliver travel Passports and supporting documents used for passport application on behalf of HMPO.
by TTOE
Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1928576

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

sidhujazz wrote:Hi guys,

what number can we call to book your first passport interview?

Do we need anything else other than the reference number to book interview?

Regards.

Jazz
Call the number on the interview letter you received and of course you need your reference number.
by TTOE
Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:04 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1928576

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

TTOE ...when you applied for you and your Mrs...did you receive 2 letters for booking interview? On for you and one for your Mrs? With different reference numbers? I got mine ...but I didnt get my Mrs' letter...applied together in the same envelope...please let me know. Thanks very much. Yes, we go...
by TTOE
Mon Mar 31, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9511
Views: 1928576

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Philips wrote:Date of Passport Receipt: 31/03/2014
Congrats Philips. Well done.
by TTOE
Mon Mar 31, 2014 3:46 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline
Replies: 509
Views: 21760

Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Eligibility criteria: WP, Tier1, ILR Language criteria met: yes Current nationality: Indian Method of application: NCS, Hounslow Date of application: 09/12/2013 Payment method: DC Date of receipt by UKBA: Assuming it is 10/12/2013 Date of acknowledgment: 22/01/2013 Date of debit or clearance of fee...
by TTOE
Mon Mar 31, 2014 12:22 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: First British passport
Replies: 2
Views: 180

Re: First British passport

Hi, I am going to the British citizenship ceremony on Wednesday and thereafter want to apply for my first British passport. I was just wondering which is the better application route to take, check and send or online. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks Mine is on tuesday.. I would advise to ...
by TTOE
Mon Mar 31, 2014 12:19 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Please help - The countersignatory has done mistake
Replies: 3
Views: 560

Re: Please help - The countersignatory has done mistake

Thanks johnj1. I went to the postoffice and they gave me the same advise so I'm going to get it corrected before sending the application away. Consider filling out the form on behalf of your counter signatory and just get him or her to only sign and date the form. I know people that I have done tha...
by TTOE
Mon Mar 31, 2014 12:15 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 535812

Re: General discussion after BC and Passport application

I lost my home office ceremony invitation letter and my ceramony is next week is it a must to have or just an ID is what matter please help?! Call your council.....you are normally required to have it. Called them and they said bring any correspondents from the HO , thanks TTOE Kool, 9ice 1. Just g...
by TTOE
Mon Mar 31, 2014 12:13 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Referee for child Application
Replies: 3
Views: 219

Re: Referee for child Application

meenakshih wrote:its for British Citizenship
You need 2 referees for MN application, one of the 2 refs must be a BC and over 25yrs old and the 2nd ref just needs to be a professional doesn't have to be British.
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