Yes!

I don't think so... Wait for some expert to reply but in my opinion there is no need to mention it...

Hi Guys, I am frustrated and angry to read about English language requirements, basically i have done Life in Uk.. and have 4 year UK degree from well know university... somebody told me that i need to go to Naric or some other organisation to proof that my degree was taught in english and i meet t...

I just read the ruling and he got decision in his favor because he served in British Army in past.
I don't think rules will be changed and it will still be HO discretion to consider speeding points or not. In most cases they will not if it's recent.

Hi everyone, I am going to apply for my first British passport. I need your help to clear my confusion. On IPS website the following statement is written: "Your countersignatory should be a professional person or a person of good standing in the community." If you notice they have used the word OR ...

You will be amazed how "google" can help in so many queries...

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... _tests.pdf

OK I went to the interview today and I am glad it all went fine. There is nothing to worry about and they just want to confirm you are who you say you are. Just the same usual questions about your accounts, addresses, family etc. Make sure you know your area well where you live as I was asked quite ...

Update Date of debit or clearance of fees Eligibility criteria: 3 Yr + ILR 1 Yr (spouse of British Citizen) Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): LiUK + NARIC + Degree Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Hillingdon Date of appli...

renu wrote:I have a question. when will the documents be returned to me? Is it after the interview or once it has been checked by the passport office?

It varies..I got my documents before my interview.
Ideally you should get it before your interview.

Allow me to share my experience..If you have lost that letter then that is another case but you can actually use only that ILR approval letter to apply for Citizenship (no need to send BRP card - NCS will only send photocopy of it). In my case there was a difference of 3 weeks between the date on IL...

Type : First Adult Method : Post Office check & send Date of Application: 27/03/2014 Date of Application Received by IPS: Unknown Date of SMS Received: 2/04/2014 Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 23/04/2014 Date of Return of Documents: 24/04/2014 (Naturalisation certificate arrived badly wrinkle...

Hi All, I at last got the approval letter today. Its dated 7th March 2014, and says to contact local council within 21 days. Its already round 48 days late now. I ll contact the council tomorrow, but can they ask to reapply for application ? Thanks, That must be very painful. That means you actuall...

Just for you man4uni :mrgreen: Passport for: Adult Application Type: New, first adult passport Method of application: Special Delivery (Self) Date of application: 02.04.2014 Date application received by IPS: 8AM 03.04.2014 (Royal Mail Proof) Date SMS Received: 04.04.2014 Date of deduction of fees: 0...

Type : First Adult Method : Post Office check & send Date of Application: 27/03/2014 Date of Application Received by IPS: Unknown Date of SMS Received: 2/04/2014 Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 23/04/2014 Date of Return of Documents: 24/04/2014 (Naturalisation certificate arrived badly wrinkle...

Method of Application: PO Check & Send Date of Application: 01/04/2014 Date Application Received by IPS: 3rd April 2014 Date SMS Received: 4th April 2014 Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 23rd April 2014 (dated 21st April) Date of Return of Documents: Received call on 29th April to say they have...

man4uni wrote:Congrats dadageer!

Cheers mate

Just hope the interview goes all OK..getting a bit tense

Update: Interview booked for Thursday 1st May and I have received all my documents (old passport, Naturalisation cert.) today 29/04. Documents were not personally handed over to me (even though I paid for Special delivery) and were placed in my letter box dispatched by DX Secure from Heathrow. Pass...

Hi, Does any body has a letter from HMPO who applied in the month of april 2014 ? I have applied on 02 April just after naturalisation with my family but nothing comes up yet little worried because I have booked travel in half term holidays. I applied same date as you...2nd April...no letter as of ...

Hi, Does any body has a letter from HMPO who applied in the month of april 2014 ? I have applied on 02 April just after naturalisation with my family but nothing comes up yet little worried because I have booked travel in half term holidays. I applied same date as you...2nd April...no letter as of ...

Called today was told that "checks are still being done on my application", I'm really worried as I have a simple case and no criminal record. Don't worry guys! to be honest I don't think they even know any status of your application...they just say random things like case has been assigned to a wo...

Idk man...Ive been advised I didnt need to make a request to them...shud i jsut withdraw my application request? When I spoke to them last week...she said ''yyou can withdraww your request if u want'' im such a fool really i am :( i paid £94.00 fee i cudve used that money to buy a a new jacket..i r...

Almost 70% of Feb applicants got approval so I will be very surprised if a Jan applicant is still waiting..I am sure they all got approvals..

I used expired IELTS 2009 and had Citizenship granted - no issues.

Hello Everyone! Any idea how long usually it takes to receive a sms/text ? BTW I've used Check and Send service. Thanks Hey, nice to see you in this thread :wink: For check and send I have read mixed reviews where some did not receive a text at all and some after a week or so. I made a self applica...

Well done @man4uni

Seems like I was the only one who had ceremony on April fool's day!
oh well!

man4uni - whats the latest on your passport application? I didn't see you in passport thread.