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by Ancestor
Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:51 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: October 2018 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 112
Views: 40029
South Africa

Re: October 2018 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Posting x 2 as my wife and I completed and submitted separate individual applications for both and each of us simultaneously, having qualified same time, just in event any dates turn out differently:- Myself Eligibility criteria: 5yr Ancestry + 1yr ILR Language Criteria: B1 Trinity Nationality : No...
by Ancestor
Fri Nov 16, 2018 8:48 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: NDRS/UKVCAS Passport all pages copy
Replies: 6
Views: 14855
South Africa

Re: NDRS/UKVCAS Passport all pages copy

Hi, I just wanted to check if they take copies of all pages at the NDRS/UKVCAS appointement or just the front page? The reason I ask is, UKVCAS give you the option of self-uploading the scanned documents (prior to the appointment). If people have been submitting copies of all pages in their passpor...
by Ancestor
Fri Nov 16, 2018 7:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14860
Views: 4435769
South Africa

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Posting x 2 as my wife and I completed and submitted separate individual applications for both and each of us simultaneously, having qualified same time, just in event any dates turn out differently:- Myself Eligibility criteria: 5yr Ancestry + 1yr ILR Language Criteria: B1 Trinity Nationality : Non...
by Ancestor
Fri Nov 16, 2018 7:57 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: October 2018 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 112
Views: 40029
South Africa

Re: October 2018 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Posting x 2 as my wife and I completed and submitted separate individual applications for both and each of us simultaneously, having qualified same time, just in event any dates turn out differently:- Myself Eligibility criteria: 5yr Ancestry + 1yr ILR Language Criteria: B1 Trinity Nationality : Non...
by Ancestor
Thu Nov 15, 2018 9:47 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 190807
South Africa

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

I'm a bit worried if my valuable documents get lost in the inefficient SA postal system. Those documents are irreplaceable. Perhaps they sent it via diplomatic post to SA and I can fetch it on the day of my ceremony. Let's hope. Lets hope you have better luck.. mines currently sitting in JHB Intern...
by Ancestor
Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:44 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKM application experience and timeline
Replies: 1510
Views: 190807
South Africa

Re: UKM application experience and timeline

I'm a bit worried if my valuable documents get lost in the inefficient SA postal system. Those documents are irreplaceable. Perhaps they sent it via diplomatic post to SA and I can fetch it on the day of my ceremony. Let's hope. Lets hope you have better luck.. mines currently sitting in JHB Intern...
by Ancestor
Tue Nov 13, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change of Surname on passport
Replies: 14
Views: 1152
South Africa

Re: Change of Surname on passport

you shud no u wil b caught at pak air port i know who u are and y u change name You have been warned already not to make judgemental opiniated responses, with threatening content, just saying. https://www.immigrationboards.com/british-citizenship/questions-on-ukf-online-application-t267586.html#p17...
by Ancestor
Tue Nov 13, 2018 9:01 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change of Surname on passport
Replies: 14
Views: 1152
South Africa

Re: Change of Surname on passport

you shud no u wil b caught at pak air port i know who u are and y u change name You have been warned already not to make judgemental opiniated responses, with threatening content, just saying. https://www.immigrationboards.com/british-citizenship/questions-on-ukf-online-application-t267586.html#p17...
by Ancestor
Tue Nov 13, 2018 1:57 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Urgent Help with referee
Replies: 2
Views: 312
South Africa

Re: Urgent Help with referee

Hello to all members I need help regarding my professional referee ,can a dental assistant be my professional referee ? My appointment with NDRS is on coming Friday..any advice would be appreciated thanks. Click on link Referees: List of acceptable professional persons for list of acceptable profes...
by Ancestor
Sun Nov 11, 2018 10:37 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Citizenship + Passport using online form and NDRS & JCAP service
Replies: 8
Views: 1226
South Africa

Re: British Citizenship + Passport using online form and NDRS & JCAP service

Many thanks both for your input. Re Q4 . I just want to clarify that I lived and worked in the UK (as a student and then with a post-study visa) before getting married and spending a few months abroad. I re-entered the UK as the spouse of an EEA citizen after that. So I want to double check if I ha...
by Ancestor
Sat Nov 10, 2018 11:18 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Citizenship + Passport using online form and NDRS & JCAP service
Replies: 8
Views: 1226
South Africa

Re: British Citizenship + Passport using online form and NDRS & JCAP service

Hello, I am in the process pf applying for British Citizenship through NDRS (online form). These are my questions: 1. Do you have to print the referee pages before you pay or submit the application)? You will only get an option to download and print the referee declaration after submit the online a...
by Ancestor
Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:01 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: UKVI Digital Changes, No PEO/PSCs from October 2018?
Replies: 158
Views: 38015
South Africa

Re: UKVI Digital Changes, No PEO/PSCs from October 2018?

Hi everyone, I guess I am one of the first users of the new service operated by Sopria! Given all the information I got from the forum (thanks everyone!), I want to share my experience. I'll be using the new service this Monday in the Premium Lounge in Tower Hill, London. Here's the process I've be...
by Ancestor
Tue Nov 06, 2018 3:44 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Citizenship - New Online Application
Replies: 857
Views: 432183
South Africa

Re: British Citizenship - New Online Application

Hi all, I am filling up the online application form and got to the refree part asking: How does the referee know the applicant? Do you think if I simply write “as a friend” is enough? Or should I give some more details e.g how we met, etc. Thank you guys! Yeah, my one I put "Family Friend" and the ...
by Ancestor
Sun Nov 04, 2018 8:10 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Uncertainty around start, submission date of citizenship application under new system
Replies: 7
Views: 1971
South Africa

Re: Uncertainty around start, submission date of citizenship application under new system

Thanks for the replies. According to the gov.uk, (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ukvis-new-front-end-services-what-you-need-to-know) under the new service, there are mainly two steps. Step 1 1. make the online application through gov.uk 1.1 Under the new service, you’ll make your application and pay y...
by Ancestor
Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:06 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: UKVI Digital Changes, No PEO/PSCs from October 2018?
Replies: 158
Views: 38015
South Africa

Re: UKVI Digital Changes, No PEO/PSCs from October 2018?

Somebody may have posted the UKVI release dated yesterday 2nd November 2018 re all the changes, if so, apologies.

New UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services centres open (Published 2 November 2018)

and then

UKVI’s new front end services: what you need to know (Published 2 November 2018)
by Ancestor
Fri Nov 02, 2018 9:08 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process
Replies: 5610
Views: 699960
South Africa

Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Two questions - In my online application checklist, english language proof was not listed as one of the requied documents therefore I did not submit my master's degree certificate (from a UK university). However, I noticed in the forum that everyone is submitting english language proof document. In...
by Ancestor
Thu Nov 01, 2018 9:01 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process
Replies: 5610
Views: 699960
South Africa

Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Two questions - In my online application checklist, english language proof was not listed as one of the requied documents therefore I did not submit my master's degree certificate (from a UK university). However, I noticed in the forum that everyone is submitting english language proof document. In...
by Ancestor
Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:48 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process
Replies: 5610
Views: 699960
South Africa

Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Regarding the matter of being physically present in the UK 5 years to the day before the application is made, for online applications, is that from the day the online form was submitted or the day of the NDRS appointment or the day the HO receives the paperwork? I ask because I was absent from 9th ...
by Ancestor
Wed Oct 24, 2018 8:38 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Urgent help please - SMS system Tier 2 Sponsor COS allocation request
Replies: 0
Views: 532
South Africa

Urgent help please - SMS system Tier 2 Sponsor COS allocation request

Could I please ask a learned member who may have some insight and knowledge of the employer/sponsor SMS system for a request for an allocation of COS to please give me some advice re below? I have found the SMS screenshot guidance for SMS https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/s...
by Ancestor
Tue Oct 23, 2018 8:11 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: referee forms when applying online for British citizenship
Replies: 32
Views: 60977
South Africa

Re: referee forms when applying online for British citizenship

Thank you for your reply Ancestor. I meant in online application. I have never submitted an online application and not sure how it works. So, do I print the referee forms abd post them or do I attach them to the application. Or, how do I do it? Many Thanks Sorry if this is a silly question. Once we...
by Ancestor
Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:15 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: referee forms when applying online for British citizenship
Replies: 32
Views: 60977
South Africa

Re: referee forms when applying online for British citizenship

Sorry if this is a silly question. Once we have printed the referee forms and have them signed by the referee, do we then post them or attach them to the online application? Mant Thanks. Depends how you are applying? If by NDRS/NCS then you take them along to your council appointment and they submi...
by Ancestor
Sun Oct 21, 2018 3:01 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship quere
Replies: 6
Views: 600
South Africa

Re: Citizenship quere

I understand that I have to declare this in my application, will that effect my application??? Because I was told my Citizen advice bereau that it won't. Have you looked through and read the "Good character: nationality policy guidance" as yet where it gives all the necessary info? (link below) htt...
by Ancestor
Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:55 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Citizenship - New Online Application
Replies: 857
Views: 432183
South Africa

Re: British Citizenship - New Online Application

Hi Now I know that in the online question "How does the referee know the aplicant", I have to answer !. And after printing sheets for referees they must write how they know me. I did not know that these are two different things despite the fact that it is one online application. Thank you No. You c...
by Ancestor
Sat Oct 20, 2018 7:02 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: October 2018 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 112
Views: 40029
South Africa

Re: October 2018 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Posting x 2 as my wife and I completed and submitted separate individual applications for both and each of us simultaneously, having qualified same time, just in event any dates turn out differently:- Myself Eligibility criteria: 5yr Ancestry + 1yr ILR Language Criteria: B1 Trinity Nationality : Non...
by Ancestor
Sat Oct 20, 2018 7:01 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14860
Views: 4435769
South Africa

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Posting x 2 as my wife and I completed and submitted separate individual applications for both and each of us simultaneously, having qualified same time, just in event any dates turn out differently:- Myself Eligibility criteria: 5yr Ancestry + 1yr ILR Language Criteria: B1 Trinity Nationality : Non...
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