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by Heisgood
Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Thank God – The final knock on the door…..!
Replies: 14
Views: 1254

wpilr_nov12 wrote:very happy for you.
wpilr_nov12 Thanks. As a fellow wp holder you know the narrow journey....anyway don't let your kids show off on you apply for yours before the cost goes up and more rules come along. All the best.
by Heisgood
Tue Dec 17, 2013 8:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1904161

Passport for: Adult Application Type: First Method of application: PO Check & Send Date of application: 6/11/2013 Date application received by IPS: 11/11/13 SMS Date of return of documents: Date of receipt of interview letter: Date of Passport Appointment: Date of Passport Receipt Finally my long j...
by Heisgood
Tue Dec 17, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Thank God – The final knock on the door…..!
Replies: 14
Views: 1254

Thank God – The final knock on the door…..!

First and foremost I give praise, honour and glory to my Father God and my savior and Lord Jesus Christ who has yet again helped me to cross the final hurdle. After an over the top, very intrusive passport interview my journey is finally OVER! Thank God 2days after my passport interview the final kn...
by Heisgood
Tue Dec 17, 2013 8:19 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9497
Views: 1904161

Thank God - It's Over

Passport for: Adult Application Type: New Method of application: Postal Self Date of application: 30th Nov 13 Date application received by IPS: December 2nd Date of return of documents: December 4th Date of receipt of interview letter: December 4th Date of Passport Appointment: December 14th | Very ...
by Heisgood
Sun Dec 15, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Documents for ceremonoy
Replies: 3
Views: 410

Re: Documents for ceremonoy

What sort of documents you have to take with you for your citizenship ceremony ? Do councils ask for more documents or the approval will be enough ? Many Thanks Take a form of official photo ID Passport or Drivers Permit with you as well as the ceremony invitation letter. You will also have a small...
by Heisgood
Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:19 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Drink-driving and British Citizenship
Replies: 76
Views: 15893

Re: British Nationality & Conviction

Hi, I really admire your bravery mate. I am very closely following your application please keep this forum updated with your result for your Naturalisation. Have you mentioned every conviction on your application form ?? Good luck and waiting for your reply. Yup Mentioned everything rather than hid...
by Heisgood
Wed Dec 04, 2013 10:02 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: why do you need referees for BC
Replies: 10
Views: 817

referees dont make character assessments or opinions, they simply act as other two persons who know you by name and attest to the fact that you exist and you are real. Well I respect your opinion but if that's the reason then what's the point of Biometric finger prints scan system and digital pictu...
by Heisgood
Tue Dec 03, 2013 1:25 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Child above 18 years
Replies: 3
Views: 271

Re: Child above 18 years

kusa wrote:Dear Gurus,
Could you pl. advise which form to be used for Naturalisation of my child above 18 years, having ILR and studying in an UK university?
Thanks and regards.
Your child is now an adult. Check the forum FAQ here for what is required
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=95747
by Heisgood
Tue Dec 03, 2013 12:09 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: October 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1644
Views: 186727

I am worried, two months and nothing and in my case I am EEA, got permanent resident card, so no idea why no reply yet. I noticed who has a resident card, it takes 10-21 days after money taken off the account, 10-21 days if u married to BC, so no idea why 2 months already Maybe the caseworker is il...
by Heisgood
Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:33 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Drink-driving and British Citizenship
Replies: 76
Views: 15893

Re: British Nationality & Conviction

Hi Applied my BC on 18th Oct 2013 with the following 1) DR10, 9 months ban, 300 fine on 07/07/2009 2) CU80, 60 fine, 2 points on 22/09/2013 FPN 3) Speeding but no FPN or Court as I went to an Awareness Course by police on 18/09/2013 Lets see whats the result I get :) Hi, I really admire your braver...
by Heisgood
Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Company headed paper
Replies: 3
Views: 1408

Re: Company headed paper

Hi Everybody, Anyone know if there is a definition of this term anywhere? The reason I ask is that my employer has given me a letter confirming my income that is on paper that has the company logo pre-printed on it but has nothing else such as a footer, company name etc pre-printed. The rest of thi...
by Heisgood
Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:32 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: 9 points on driving licence
Replies: 17
Views: 1346

But the way you drive, you will soon be banned from driving under the totting up system. I am sure you will end up breaking speed limit again before you apply for naturalisation. You will be summoned to the court and get banned and fined. You will have to wait 3 years after conviction. That's unfai...
by Heisgood
Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:32 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Good character/criminality question
Replies: 7
Views: 688

Speed awareness course is offered by local police force as an alternative to prosecution. If someone is charged of a speeding offence, then magistrate has no discretion to offer anything. Courts cannot offer "a get out" way of conviction. Court either find guilty or not guilty. Even if a provision ...
by Heisgood
Thu Nov 28, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Good character/criminality question
Replies: 7
Views: 688

I concur that a traffic offence dealt with at court will result in a conviction if you plead or are found guilty by the court. Hi Amber - I had a thought that might assist krcran06 and others . Can the person appearing in court ask for leniency and take a speeding awareness course? If yes, will he/...
by Heisgood
Thu Nov 28, 2013 2:36 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: BC with Traffic offence CU80
Replies: 60
Views: 11164

Further to my previous posts, i requested my CRB and Subject Access report - both of them are absolutely clear. I did go through UK Border Agency policy guidelines; 1. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/nationality/guide_an.pdf 2. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/siteco...
by Heisgood
Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:02 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Good character/criminality question
Replies: 7
Views: 688

I thought you have to let HO know about any court and basically they put it on hold until court decision. If you don't tell them, it may be looked at as deception, which is very serious. I am not professional, so someone please confirm me or correct me. I don't want to worry you, I may be wrong. Un...
by Heisgood
Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:19 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: October 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1644
Views: 186727

Hi, I emailed Nationality helpdesk today and their update was as below; ''Thank you for your email. I have checked our records and can confirm the decision has been made on these applications, the decision letter and any supporting documents should be with you shortly. If you do not receive the dec...
by Heisgood
Thu Nov 28, 2013 9:58 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Wife surname - how can we change it ?
Replies: 5
Views: 730

Re: Wife surname - how can we change it ?

Hi, My wife has got her visas and passport with her maiden surname on it. we didnt try to change after marriage so visa has got the same surname which she used before marriage. Is it a good idea to change when making british nationality application or get the nationality with old surname and change...
by Heisgood
Mon Nov 25, 2013 5:07 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Thank God – A giant step forward!
Replies: 20
Views: 2211

Hi HeisGood, You got great references. I work in a pvt ltd company, so yes my manager is a manager in a Ltd company, my friend on the other hand is a senior software engineer in another Ltd company. I hope they will be ok as references. Regards InUkOnHsmp - You will be fine my friend. They did not ...
by Heisgood
Mon Nov 25, 2013 1:17 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Thank God – A giant step forward!
Replies: 20
Views: 2211

Hi HeisGood, Can you elaborate on who you used as referees? I am a bit stuck on this. I was planning to take my manager's reference, and another friend's who is a british citizen too. However, I am confused if my manager will qualify as a professional referee., and will my friend be OK for a second...
by Heisgood
Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:54 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Conviction disclosure ?
Replies: 15
Views: 1086

if i do what could be the possible outcome? thnx Disclose it. That's the end of the matter. I disclosed my two fines from the court for speeding over 6yrs ago. Both ILR and Citizenship approved. Look through the forums and see people who didn't disclose things and are regretting it now because they...
by Heisgood
Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:30 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Thank God – A giant step forward!
Replies: 20
Views: 2211

Re: Happy for you Heisgood

But remember once you swear in you stop talking about Jesus and God. What? Have you lost your mind - NEVER Will Stop!!!!! Become English! :D Else they might revoke your citizenship! LOL VR you always make me laugh my friend. I remember your comments before filing. I hope you took up stand-up comedy...
by Heisgood
Thu Nov 21, 2013 2:21 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: October 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1644
Views: 186727

Re: Drop in Bank Balance - 21/11/2013

Eligibility criteria: 8 Years Married to BC + ILR Method of application: Self (POST OFFICE) Date of application: 21/10/13 Date of receipt by UKBA : 22/10/13 (Royal Mail Tracking Confirmed) Date of acknowledgement : TBC Date of debit of fees: Bank Balance Showing Less £874 [21/11/2013] Date of appro...
by Heisgood
Thu Nov 21, 2013 12:51 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: October 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1644
Views: 186727

Re: My Final Timeline Update – Approved in 29days

My Final Timeline Updated – Approved in 29days Eligibility criteria: 5yrs WP + 1yr ILR Method of application: NCS Joint Application Date of application: 10/10/13 Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/10/13 Date of debit of fees: 01/11/13 Date of acknowledgement: Letter dated 1/11/13 received on the 7/11/13 D...
by Heisgood
Thu Nov 21, 2013 12:31 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Thank God – A giant step forward!
Replies: 20
Views: 2211

InUkOnHsmp wrote:Thanks for the inputs Heisgood, what a shame! I will call my NCS to confirm soon, and put an update on this post.
InUkOnHsmp Sure keep us posted. It may help others on the forum. BTW the public ceremony to receive the certificate is in 5 days time !! Not luck but miraculous:o :lol:
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