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by R-graphite
Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:34 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Mistake on British Citizenship application
Replies: 5
Views: 482
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Mistake on British Citizenship application

2 months is still within the normal processing period, I got mine almost within 4 months... Thank you for your reply. When I was filling in the application. It asked about biometric and previous U.K. immigration application. So I said yes first because I am applying via marriage route so I thought t...
by R-graphite
Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:32 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Mistake on British Citizenship application
Replies: 5
Views: 482
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Mistake on British Citizenship application

For some peace of mind, contact them and explain the situation: https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk/y/inside-the-uk/british-citizenship-and-nationality Thank you for your reply. When I was filling in the application. It asked about biometric and previous U.K. immigration application. S...
by R-graphite
Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:20 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Mistake on British Citizenship application
Replies: 5
Views: 482
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Mistake on British Citizenship application

It’s very hard to tell but I would imagine HO got records of your previous applications and they would check your history with them anyway as part of their process. Call them and see if you need to send a letter. How did you include the recent ones and at the same time you answered no? I have previo...
by R-graphite
Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:12 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British citizenship application
Replies: 4
Views: 361
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: British citizenship application

https://www.gov.uk/english-language/approved-english-language-qualifications Approved English language qualifications You can prove your knowledge of English by having a recognised English test qualification from an approved test centre. You need to have a certificate to prove you have the qualifica...
by R-graphite
Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:49 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Sopra Steria Fees
Replies: 4
Views: 919
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Sopra Steria Fees

Based on the service offered not location. Hi, I am about to book my appointment with sopra steria. There are no free appointments at the core centre closest to where I live, and the for the other service points there is sometimes a fee of £60 or £100. On the website they say that "An appointme...
by R-graphite
Tue Jul 09, 2019 5:00 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship - Employment history question
Replies: 5
Views: 1317
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Citizenship - Employment history question

If there is ‘More Information’ section in the application you could probably state it there, if not you could write a cover letter scan it and upload it when you upload all your other documents. HI All, Thank you for your comments/suggestions. Appreciate it:) Just to Clarify ( for those who might co...
by R-graphite
Mon Jul 08, 2019 9:28 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship after 1 year on ILR
Replies: 22
Views: 3293
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Citizenship after 1 year on ILR

You posted just before I did :mrgreen: 1. See page 23 or 24 of the below link. It gives a list of acceptable professional referee. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/british-nationals-nationality-policy-guidance 2. Yes she is a dependent for immigration etc purposes. 3. You don't need employ...
by R-graphite
Mon Jul 08, 2019 9:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship after 1 year on ILR
Replies: 22
Views: 3293
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Citizenship after 1 year on ILR

Respected Gurus/Moderators, I have completed one year on Indefinite Leave (obtained through 5 years Tier 2 General route) and would like to apply for naturalisation. I’m filling in an application for naturalisation and have a few questions. Could you help with this please? Referees – Below is the c...
by R-graphite
Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:10 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Referee Do not want to put their passport number (British citizenship application)
Replies: 13
Views: 3383
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Referee Do not want to put their passport number (British citizenship application)

Passport number is a requirement to verify his /her citizenship. My referee does not want to give his passport number but he does have one, so when I answer yes in the online application it asks for the number and it can not be empty. So what should I add it, so do I just put 000s and then explain a...
by R-graphite
Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:20 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Passport challenges with patronymic name
Replies: 20
Views: 2279
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Passport challenges with patronymic name

Smartie pants? What sort of language is that. Anyway I won’t digress out of respect to the OP... Precisely :!: Its about time you realise that HO or HMPO is not manned by fools. Everybody loves to dictate how HO should do their job. Strangely they are not even citizens yet but believe they know how ...
by R-graphite
Fri Jul 05, 2019 10:16 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Passport challenges with patronymic name
Replies: 20
Views: 2279
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Passport challenges with patronymic name

Precisely :!: Its about time you realise that HO or HMPO is not manned by fools. Everybody loves to dictate how HO should do their job. Strangely they are not even citizens yet but believe they know how the UK govt should do their job. Please only post if you have any constructive advice, rather tha...
by R-graphite
Fri Jul 05, 2019 10:11 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Fined for not obtaining the property letting licence.
Replies: 13
Views: 1209
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Fined for not obtaining the property letting licence.

I completely understand that you are extremely anxious and you’re going through a lot of scenarios and what ifs but the moderators have only limited legal knowledge and cannot and should not give advice if they are not confident or knowledgeable about. If I were in your shoes, I would seek advice fr...
by R-graphite
Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:11 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizen application refused on good character. visiting on national passport while having refugee status
Replies: 8
Views: 1420
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Citizen application refused on good character. visiting on national passport while having refugee status

Low chances Hello all. A Afghan friend of ours has his application refused on good character as below. He was granted refugees status and APRIL 2009 Applied for ILR in March 2014 granted Aug 2014 Acquired Afghan Passport Nov 2014 and travelled to India 2-3 times using it. Applied for Naturalisation ...
by R-graphite
Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:43 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: ILR waiting for approval
Replies: 11
Views: 535
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: ILR waiting for approval

:lol: some expects your help while showing a mood Obviously I know the decision isn’t made by queen Elizabeth, If so then do you think to receive the decision very rapidl? :roll: My current immigration status is irrelevant here. Then how someone in similar situation will know & guide you.
by R-graphite
Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:29 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Royal mail lost my post
Replies: 24
Views: 1959
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Royal mail lost my post

You can use the check and send method at the post office and have some peace of mind. It might cost you up to £100 in total. One more question please. Is it necessary to send my passport application with supporting documents in the envelope that comes with the form or I can use my own envelope? The ...
by R-graphite
Wed Jun 26, 2019 7:48 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: First passport, What Birth Certificates Do I need?
Replies: 3
Views: 299
Mood:
United Kingdom

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

If you are naturalised all you need is your other valid national passports, your mother and father details (no documents needed), your details (no birth certificate required) and a counter signatory who will need to sign on your application and certify your photograph. You also need to send your cer...
by R-graphite
Wed Jun 26, 2019 6:05 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Urgent - I have filled the application online - But able to see only Standard service : not able to see UKVCAS service.
Replies: 36
Views: 3251
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Regarding previous holidays trips for British citizenship.

You need to attach the photograph to them and then scan them. Obviously if you wrote something on the back of the photos (signature and date) it wont appear in the scan but that’s fine. No just scan the referee documents. You cant send any physical copies, the whole UKVCAS process is digital. Thanks...
by R-graphite
Wed Jun 26, 2019 3:59 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Urgent - I have filled the application online - But able to see only Standard service : not able to see UKVCAS service.
Replies: 36
Views: 3251
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Regarding previous holidays trips for British citizenship.

No just scan the referee documents. You cant send any physical copies, the whole UKVCAS process is digital. But as part of their check list , they are asking to provide the proof of living in the UK for my self and my wife. what do we need to provide. Passports. and we do not submit documentation, h...
by R-graphite
Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:05 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How do I know if the post did not lose my confirmation letter?
Replies: 2
Views: 286
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: How do I know if the post did not lose my confirmation letter?

Looks similar to junk mail :lol: the irony! There is no way to check online what your status update is. You simply need to wait to hear back from HO. It can take a couple of months up to 6 months and sometimes longer. Approval letters are set second class post in a brown A5 envelope. Looks similar t...
by R-graphite
Tue Jun 25, 2019 4:22 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: about delivery of passport and other documents
Replies: 5
Views: 365
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: about delivery of passport and other documents

I received my documents and my new passport on the same day by DX (I used the check and send service via the post office) hello applied british passport for my child: 7th june 2019 approved on 23rd june got passport: 25 june 2019 but other documents have not been delivered like registration certific...
by R-graphite
Tue Jun 25, 2019 1:24 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Need Advice First Time British Passport after naturalization
Replies: 5
Views: 562
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Need Advice First Time British Passport after naturalization

In that case he should not include any middle name in his passport application, right? So your foreign passport has a middle name on it? OP has stated that passport does NOT have a middle name on the biometric page etc, which is why the citizenship cert was issued as it was, i.e to match the passpor...
by R-graphite
Tue Jun 25, 2019 1:16 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Need Advice First Time British Passport after naturalization
Replies: 5
Views: 562
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Need Advice First Time British Passport after naturalization

So your foreign passport has a middle name on it? Make sure not to confuse middle name with father’s name. On my foreign passport, I have the following: Surname: xxx Forename: xxxx Father’s name: xxx Mother’s name: xxxxx Father’s name is not a middle name in that scenario. Your passport application ...
by R-graphite
Tue Jun 25, 2019 12:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: customs warning for bringing more than 200 cigarettes
Replies: 5
Views: 402
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: customs warning for bringing more than 200 cigarettes

:lol:
vinny wrote:
Tue Jun 25, 2019 2:10 am
He should give up smoking.
by R-graphite
Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:22 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: UKVAC document checking service: are documents sent earlier
Replies: 3
Views: 525
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: UKVAC document checking service: are documents sent earlier

It is normal. They are acknowledging your application submittal. 2 separate things.. Hi all, I have recently made naturalisation application online, and my UKVAC appointment is in a couple of days. I have bought their document checking service, and I received a confirmation email from UKVAC saying t...
by R-graphite
Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:17 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Address history
Replies: 2
Views: 417
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Address history

Put the actual periods. If the contract started on 10/2/2015 and you have registered with the council soon after that then just put that date. It won’t make a difference anyway.. Hi , I currently hold ILR (tier 2 route) and planning to submit my application for British citizenship. Since i haven't b...