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by Nerazzuri
Fri Jul 05, 2019 12:07 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Citizenship application eligibility in May 2019
Replies: 29
Views: 3190

Re: British Citizenship application

Hi all While I am not panicking but just curious if anyone else had same situation and nothing to be worried about. Following application in May and document verification by Sopra Steria in first week of June, me and my wife both submitted our applications successfully. Last week my wife got citize...
by Nerazzuri
Wed Jul 03, 2019 3:32 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: documents for passport application after Naturalisation
Replies: 3
Views: 666

Re: documents for passport application after Naturalisation

They currently also request the passport you first entered the UK with. Note that it takes 2-3 weeks to get your British passport and supporting documents.
by Nerazzuri
Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:31 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How long do they keep your passport?
Replies: 3
Views: 543

Re: How long do they keep your passport?

Hello, I am a Canadian citizen applying for naturalisation. However, an issue arises as I am unable to provide my passport for the 6-12 week processing time due to the need to travel for work. Is there any way to shorten the period of time they have your passport for? Otherwise, I'm not sure if I'l...
by Nerazzuri
Sun Jun 30, 2019 9:32 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: may have made mistake on application?
Replies: 65
Views: 18674

Re: may have made mistake on application?

At the top of this page, you can see the update from the thread opener.
by Nerazzuri
Sun Jun 30, 2019 12:47 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Leaving 2nd job, how do i contact the Home Office
Replies: 6
Views: 556

Re: Leaving 2nd job, how do i contact the Home Office

From what I understand, you only need to inform them of adverse or material changes, e.g. if you are under investigation for a crime or declared bankrupt (adverse) or (post) address change (material change). As you applied for British Citizenship you almost certainly have Indefinite Leave to Remain...
by Nerazzuri
Fri Jun 28, 2019 1:22 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Expedited passport (EEA Naturalization)
Replies: 8
Views: 664

Re: Expedited passport (EEA Naturalization)

Hey, thank you for your quick response and helpfulness. is there another service I can use? I called their 0900 number but it's decommissioned :( You need to apply online. If you apply on paper (which the Home Office is strongly discouraging people in the UK from using) you will have to send your d...
by Nerazzuri
Fri Jun 28, 2019 8:47 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Royal mail lost my post
Replies: 24
Views: 1923

Re: Royal mail lost my post

If you apply online, after the person countersigning your application has done their bit, you'll get an email with a specific instructions on where to mail your application.
by Nerazzuri
Wed Jun 26, 2019 7:01 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: First passport, What Birth Certificates Do I need?
Replies: 3
Views: 296

Re: First passport, What Birth Certificates Do I need?

You could consider applying online. It’s far more straightforward in the questions and very clear about what you need.
by Nerazzuri
Sun Jun 23, 2019 1:03 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applied online/Physical documents/Approval letter
Replies: 12
Views: 978

Re: Applied online/Physical documents/Approval letter

I tried reach them by phone just now, unsuccessfully, after choosing carefully several proper options I was in stage like: "if Your application is less than 6mths old press 1, if over 6mths 2. So I pressed 1 and: "Home Office will contact You if necessary" beep beep.... Home Office is huge departme...
by Nerazzuri
Sun Jun 23, 2019 10:07 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process
Replies: 5610
Views: 700855

Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

you upload your documents before the appointment. They collect your biometrics and check that you've uploaded your documents properly at the appointment. You should have your originals with you at the appointment in case they need to re-upload anything.
by Nerazzuri
Thu Jun 20, 2019 10:52 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Questions about British Passport application
Replies: 3
Views: 418

Re: Questions about British Passport application

All that needs to happen is that the name in your current passport matches your name in your certificate of naturalisation, and this will be the name in your British passport.
by Nerazzuri
Thu Jun 20, 2019 10:09 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Starting a Business Abroad before Citizenship Application
Replies: 1
Views: 213

Re: Starting a Business Abroad before Citizenship Application

There are no requirements about where you own businesses, so long as you continue to remain primarily resident in the UK. If it appears that you've been permanently away since you set up that business abroad, one would wonder if you intend to remain resident in the UK (one of the requirements for na...
by Nerazzuri
Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:59 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation - Photo of the applicant
Replies: 4
Views: 380

Re: Naturalisation - Photo of the applicant

Also note that when you apply for the passport, the picture would need to have been taken within 1 month of the passport application, so it's unlikely that you can reuse the one used for naturalisation.
by Nerazzuri
Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:57 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applied online/Physical documents/Approval letter
Replies: 12
Views: 978

Re: Applied online/Physical documents/Approval letter

CR001, Thank you! I can now stop worrying I've missed an email, and start sitting by the door. :-D The 'no updates' or 'no confirmations' or no way to look up the status of your application is nerve-racking. For me anyway. :-) These boards help a lot. Thank you. That is a horrible aspect of this se...
by Nerazzuri
Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:51 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process
Replies: 5610
Views: 700855

Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Dear fellow applicants, can anyone help me please with the following information (I do need your advice): 1. My home country's EU passport (that I have applied with) has expired and I have left with my EU ID card that I use as document while traveling (same as the passport). Should and can I renew ...
by Nerazzuri
Sun Jun 16, 2019 6:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturlisation immigration breach
Replies: 23
Views: 2800

Re: Naturlisation immigration breach

What date did you arrive in the UK? When you say no visa was required, on what basis was that? Were you admitted into the country as a short-term visitor with time limit? What date did you apply for, and what date? All these details matter to form a view based on citizenship rules and regulations. W...
by Nerazzuri
Fri Jun 14, 2019 5:47 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: January 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 154
Views: 69230

Re: January 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Eligibility criteria: Long Residence + 1 Year ILR Language Criteria: UK Degree + LITUK Test Nationality : Non-EEA Method of application: Online Date of application: 12/01/2019 Payment method: Amex Date of acknowledgement: N/A Date of debit of fees: N/A Date of Biometric letter issued: N/A Date of bi...
by Nerazzuri
Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:56 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9510
Views: 1928318

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Passport for: First passport after naturalisation HMPO Office: Glasgow Application Type: New Applying from: United Kingdom Method of application: Online Date of Application: 23/05/2019 Date Identity Verified: 23/05/2019 Date documents sent: 24/05/2019 Date Documents Received : 05/06/2019 Joined Proc...
by Nerazzuri
Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Can my son travel to UK?
Replies: 16
Views: 993

Re: Can my son travel to UK?

Another country that allows dual citizenship and does passport checks entering and exiting the country is Nigeria. The accepted procedure is: - Show your British passport to the airline to show that you have a legal right of entry on arrival in the UK. - When you get to Nigerian immigration on your ...
by Nerazzuri
Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:09 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Can my son travel to UK?
Replies: 16
Views: 993

Re: Can my son travel to UK?

If you are doing this to avoid applying for an Indian visa dont. In any case you would be applying for the child's OCI so it would be irrelevant. You would require departure clearance if you dont apply for OCI. You would need UK visa on the Indian passport to leave the country or the airline would ...
by Nerazzuri
Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:00 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Citizen Certificate Details
Replies: 8
Views: 673

Re: British Citizen Certificate Details

Yes, you need the certificate to apply for a passport, and you need to send your certificate back to Home Office AFTER you have had your ceremony. When you get your ceremony, you’ll receive an envelope with an information booklet in it, which will let you know what to do.
by Nerazzuri
Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:12 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Text from HMPO
Replies: 6
Views: 685

Re: Text from HMPO

During peak periods, there can sometimes be delay before documents are opened and acknowledged by HMPO. So not having received the text message yet is normal, even if it's not pleasant.
by Nerazzuri
Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:03 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: CHILD BORN to ILR VISA HOLDER
Replies: 1
Views: 207

Re: CHILD BORN to ILR VISA HOLDER

If the child is born in the UK, yes, he or she will be British at birth and entitled to apply for a passport.
by Nerazzuri
Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:00 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: I got approval for citizenship
Replies: 3
Views: 832

Re: I got approval for citizenship

Congrats on your citizenship being granted. No, you don't have to return your card. Whilst the PR Card is a biometric card, it's not a BRP (that's for Indefinite Leave to Remain). You can find more info in a previous thread here: https://www.immigrationboards.com/british-citizenship/do-pr-card-needs...
by Nerazzuri
Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:46 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9510
Views: 1928318

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Passport for: First passport after naturalisation HMPO Office: Glasgow Application Type: New Applying from: United Kingdom Method of application: Online Date of Application: 23/05/2019 Date Identity Verified: 23/05/2019 Date documents sent: 24/05/2019 Date Documents Received : 05/06/2019 Joined Proc...
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