I meant to say, of course you need Schengen visa for Europe which needs to be applied from your country of origin.

I am on indefinite leave and would like to sponsor my parents for either a General visitor or Family visitor visa. Do any of these categories allow multiple entries? The reason I ask this is to know if they can come to the UK then go for a short visit to the neighbouring European countries and agai...

destiniation_london wrote:I'm due to apply for naturalisation and I also live in Northern Ireland, Belfast to be specific.

Did you go to England to make an application and for citizenship ceremony???

You have got better chance of getting your question answered if you post here.

I am in a bit of a delimma on what to fill in the space of place of issue of naturalisation certificate. I had my certificate issued to me at the ceremony in Glasgow, i have filled in Glasgow but i just read somewhere in this forum that it should be "Home Office London". For those who have applied ...

Hi There, I read this news that they are bringing a new nationality test in March 2012 for those who are applying for British Citizenship - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21221773 Does any one know if people who had already taken the life in the UK test needs to sit for this new test again? Have a lo...

I am in a bit of a delimma on what to fill in the space of place of issue of naturalisation certificate. I had my certificate issued to me at the ceremony in Glasgow, i have filled in Glasgow but i just read somewhere in this forum that it should be "Home Office London". For those who have applied ...

Umida wrote:what happens if you don`t pas interview at idently and passport service

why are you so worried? Normally, these are questions about you and things/events related to you.

hello every one, i am bit worried about payment method for AN application (naturalization application).what i know is u can pay by credit/debit card or by cheque. i dont have any credit card but i do have a barclays visa debit card. i am afraid what if bank decline payment to home office. does this...

Gurus, Can you help me on this please? I am applying for visitors visa for my father in law and mother in law. I would like them to come here in Apr 1st week and stay until Sep mid. Can I apply for visa now or should I apply in March? If I apply now will they give VISA from Feb itself or from reque...

Sidwho2000 wrote:I received mine documents back but no interview letter....Normally you received letter 1st then document...

Not necessarily. Hopefully, letter should be on it's way.

I second Tra2003 suggestion.

I found this on Wikipedia for Indian citizens wishing to travel Poland. "Visa required, except for A max. stay of 3 months allowed for holders holding a passport containing an "Indefinite Leave to Remain in the United Kingdom" or "Limited Leave to Remain in the United Kingdom". Ofcourse, It is essen...

For Information to others I got a reply from VFS, saying that Applicants CANNOT apply for a surrender certificate and visa application at the same time. However, they need to first obtain the Surrender Certificate and then apply for a visa. Thank you, a lot of people will find this information usef...

The only difference would be that once you become British, your wife will be able to apply on a 3 year rule potentially in June 2015. Which is not relevant to the question as the question is not discussing naturalization! Nothing about the current immigration status of the partner will be affected ...

I got my ILR visa in feb 2012. I will apply for British citizenship in feb 2013. My wife came to UK on spouse visa in june 2012. She will get ILR in june 2014. If I get the British citizenship in feb 2013, will this change in my status affect my wife's visa? Do I need to apply some other visa for m...

Have a look here

vijayg wrote:Hi Jambo,

Thank you very much for the link.

I have got another quick question.

If we (parents) get OCI, is our child also eligible for OCI?

Please let me know.

Many thanks.

Have a look at the eligibility criteria here.

Not sure about 2.1. But, as far as address is concerned, you can put down the addresses for last 3 years.

Good Luck and keep us updated.

Just got my ceremony invitation from the HO, called my local council and they say they don't have my certificate. Is that normal? Did the Council ask to call back again tomorrow? Yes Vinitmanu they did, so will be calling them. I was in the opinion that they get the certificate before i get my invi...

spbos wrote:OCI applied on Dec 31, 2012 in person HC London
Acknowledgment: Dec 31, 2012
Scanned: Jan 8, 2013
Registration status: Under process

Guys,

Do you think there is any chance I will receive the documents in London By Feb 1, 2013. I am going abroad on that day.

Hi spbos, Any news on your front?

Tra2003 wrote:Just got my ceremony invitation from the HO, called my local council and they say they don't have my certificate. Is that normal?

Did the Council ask to call back again tomorrow?

Application Timeline Eligibility criteria: spouse of BC Method of application: ncs oldham Date of receipt by UKBA: 30/11/12 Date of debit of fees: 06/12/12 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15/12/12 Date of receipt of approval:dated 18/01/2012 received on 28/01/2013 Date of Ceremony 20/02/13 Last...

Are these actual test questions? http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/quiz/2013/jan/27/british-citizenship-test-quiz-new http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/politics/4766219/Migrants-get-British-inquisition-as-Monty-Python-questions-in-new-citizen-test.html These may be examples to demonstrate what n...

Some might find it helpful. New test to be introduced from March. Have a look.