My daughter (over 21) and me would like to apply for an OCI but neither of us were born in India. My father was born in India (but left the country at an early age) and we have proof of his birth, would this be enough for both of us to apply? Also, can both of us apply together and if that is possi...

Application Timeline Eligibility criteria: 10yr + 1yr ILR Method of application: Postal Date of receipt by UKBA: 23 / 01 /2013 Date of debit of fees: 24 / 01 /2013 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 29 / 01 / 2013 Date of receipt of approval: 14 / 02 /2013 (dated: 07 / 02 /2013 ) Date of Ceremony:...

Hello I am wondering if some one can help with this query. We are both on ILR and I am eligible to apply for UK citizenship now on the basis of Tier1 5 yrs + 1 yr ILR. However my wife only joined me in the UK from 2010 on the spouse visa and been in UK from 2009 on a visit visa. From the UKBA websi...

Tra2003 wrote:Doe anyone know what documents to take with to the adult passport interview. I was thinking one just needs only the interview letter. Is there other documents one needs to carry with them, for example passport etc??
Thanks

No, just the interview letter.

incywincy wrote:thanks for quick reply vinitmanu. can plz some one tell me is it necessary for to second referee to be of some professional standing?

Have a read through Section 5

incywincy wrote:is director of a vat registered limited company a professional standing?

Yes.

Hi Guys, I have ILR, However I might have to be outside UK for 4-5 months in the final year. I know that I will not qualify for final year if I have absences more than 90 days. Is it feasible for me to apply for citizenship after I come back and spend 12 more months for citizenship or Do I have to ...

I get what you are saying. But, I think it's your maiden name. What did you write for your Naturalisation application? Even there they give you two options.

Mel2012 wrote:Hello Guys!

I am in a process to apply British passport. I am a bit confuse with the Question in Section 2 Maiden/Previous name? Just want to clarify if I will put my name at Birth as my previous name? I am currently using my married name now.
Thanks!

Yes, you put your maiden name.

Get your birth certificate from India and get it attested/notarised in India. Once you have that, you should be able to apply. No you are not quite right. The OP might not even be eligible to become an Indian citizen. It has to comply the law. Thanks Guys, I will have to speak with the consulate an...

krazydude wrote:Get your birth certificate from India and get it attested/notarised in India.

Once you have that, you should be able to apply.

No you are not quite right. The OP might not even be eligible to become an Indian citizen. It has to comply the law.

Your case is indeed interesting. Now you see, as far as I understood under the 1955 Act, a person born in India on or after January 26, 1950 and before July 1, 1987 is a citizen by birth irrespective of the nationality of his parents. If you were born in India on or after July 1, 1987 and before Jan...

Thanks I will explain better, I was going to the criteria which said "A foreign national, who was eligible to become citizen of India on 26.01.1950 or was a citizen of India on or at any time after 26.01.1950 or belonged to a territory that became part of India after 15.08.1947 and his/her children...

No, I am applying now, but in that I can mention the preference where I can take the ceremony and I want to make sure that I give them the place where I get quick appointments It would entirely depend on how many certificates they receive at the time of your approval. If I was you, I would cross th...

You can't apply less than a year into your ILR. I can't seem to re-call an instance where you can't fill the form in.

Thanks and Congratulations !

PaperPusher wrote:Just wanted to know, what is the best time to arrive to get a token to collect an OCI card? If someone comes later in the morning is there a chance they will get turned away?

Thank you

Have a look here for collection times.

Application Timeline Eligibility criteria: (5yr + 1yr ILR) Method of application: NCS (Hillingdon) Date of application: 18 October 2012 Date of receipt by UKBA: 29 October 2012 Date of debit of fees: 29 October 2012 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 4 November 2012 Date of receipt of approval: 14...

Hi Guys I have a question, I want to get OCI, I was born in India on about 1990, My parents are from other countries but they are not Indian, How can I proceed to get it? Do you meet the OCI eligibility criteria? Yes I do think I meet it. I don't know what they really mean but since I was born ther...

Tra2003 wrote:Thanks vinitmanu, if it takes between 7-10 working days then calling them Monday will be too soon. I will wait till towards the end of the week then. Thanks

Good Luck Tra2003 & keep us posted.

Does anyone know when IPS sends back documents used for passport application. I am also thinking of giving them a call tmr Monday to ask them of my application updates. Is this too soon to make an enquiry considering that i only applied on the 2nd of Febuary? Thanks anyone In most cases 7-10 workin...

I second Jambo ! However, is there a specific reason as to why you don't want to send your passport? Rest assured, in most cases you receive your passport back within a week.

Have a read where it clearly states that for the person born outside UK needs to send the passport alongwith the certificate of Naturalisation/Registration.

I am an EEA citizen. I understand that, if I become a British citizen by naturalisation, I should submit my other passport (the one of my native country) when applying for my first British passport. However: 1) do I have to send it also if I use the check & send service in a post office, or is that...

I'm inclined towards ssachida.. That's what I understood that you can't apply for visa and surrender certificate at the same time. However, hope you prove us wrong and it would be helpful to a lot of members if you can apply both at the same time.

Do let us know.