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by rnr79
Sat Aug 27, 2011 2:20 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

cant believe i just received my documents back...but dont understand though i have paid for secure delivery..it was just pushed through letter box..no signature needed...
but anyhow all this took just one week and i got it safely so cant complain :wink:
by rnr79
Sat Aug 27, 2011 11:56 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

Well done Beige...yes they seem very fast...for me also the letter was posted on the 4 th working after they received the application..so good... just call 0300 222 0000 and ask for the reference number and then call 0300 222 1000 to book the appointment.. good luck Hey! It was only because of your...
by rnr79
Sat Aug 27, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

Just done my interview - all went well. Rnr79 - parking is very close by - follow signs for Superstore Parking which is a sainsburys parking 3 minutes walk away from the building. You drive past the building on your left and the car park is on the left too...its easy to identify and clear. There wa...
by rnr79
Sat Aug 27, 2011 10:58 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

Beige wrote:Thank you very much :-)! Just done that! I got an interview for wednesday at portsmouth! This is going a lot faster than I expected :D
cool well done...yes they are very fast
by rnr79
Sat Aug 27, 2011 10:57 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

Just found out that my passport application (sent on 22nd August) has already been processed and a letter was sent out to me yesterday to book my interview. How do I get the booking reference to book my interview before the letter comes? Thanks in advance Well done Beige...yes they seem very fast.....
by rnr79
Sat Aug 27, 2011 9:28 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

Re: confused

I called on 22/8 (tue) and I was told that my case file is with the caseworker team and I called today and was told its still undergoing initial check and not allocated to caseworker... can't really understand what is going on. :cry: skr27 mate....i would not trust the advisors untill they say deci...
by rnr79
Fri Aug 26, 2011 6:15 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

Guys i received the interview letter today...but nothing regarding documents...when do they send documents back?
by rnr79
Fri Aug 26, 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

vipul1981 wrote:Guys all done for me. Got my passport.

Thank you everyone for your help.

Will be applying for my wife's naturalisation next week.
Cool Congrats mate...enjoy the long weekend...i am sure you will look at it number of times over the weekend :wink:
by rnr79
Fri Aug 26, 2011 4:04 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Eligibility for spouse with 4 years
Replies: 4
Views: 864

Re: Eligibility for spouse with 4 years

Hello, I am eligibile for BCitizenship as spent more than 6 yrs. in the UK and received ILR last year. However my wife also got ILR alogn with my last year but spent only 4 years in UK. So does that make her eligible for naturlisation to apply for BCitizenship along with me. Regards :oops: No, your...
by rnr79
Fri Aug 26, 2011 4:02 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: for passport, coutersignatory forgot to write date on pics
Replies: 4
Views: 1018

Re: thanks

thank you for your reply how much time it takes for interview letter or shall i call them myself? after how many days should i call them? Generally min a week or so..you dont need to call them necessarliy..if you track your application here https://forms.direct.gov.uk/forms/form/5/en/request_an_ema...
by rnr79
Fri Aug 26, 2011 2:18 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: for passport, coutersignatory forgot to write date on pics
Replies: 4
Views: 1018

Re: for passport, coutersignatory forgot to write date on pi

Hi I applied for passport but coutersignatory forgot to write date on photograph. i also did not notice and applied.now i realised. is that a problem? will it be rejected or will they ask for new pics? Dont worry mate...it will not be rejected..at most they will send you back the photos to get it s...
by rnr79
Fri Aug 26, 2011 2:13 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

1664 wrote:
rnr79 - I think this one is the nearest to Medvale House Mote Road ME15 6AH

http://directgov.transportdirect.info/W ... cheparam=3

4 minute walk....
cool thanks 1664...
by rnr79
Fri Aug 26, 2011 2:07 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

Thanks rnr79 and Nazia88. rnr79 I got the tracking number and checked on sx secure couriers website. It says out for delivery. Nazia88, I sent it with Special Delivery rather than check and send. Sometimes Check & Send can get delays due to late posting by relevent Post Office Oh ok how did you get...
by rnr79
Fri Aug 26, 2011 12:32 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

vipul1981 wrote:my passport is out for delivery today. The lady at the courier said he may post it or leave the card. Not sure how this works. If its a secure courier, how can they just post it without signature?
congrats vipul1981...how do you know it was out for delivery?
by rnr79
Fri Aug 26, 2011 10:17 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

Just called IPS again and got appointment at maidstone for next sat..so thats good...couldn't get any appointment for tomorrow though , i think its too late to get tomorrows appointment thanks 1664...how are you travelling to maidstone , train, driving, If you are driving would be intersted to know...
by rnr79
Fri Aug 26, 2011 10:09 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

Just called IPS again and got appointment at maidstone for next sat..so thats good...couldn't get any appointment for tomorrow though , i think its too late to get tomorrows appointment thanks 1664...how are you travelling to maidstone , train, driving, If you are driving would be intersted to know ...
by rnr79
Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:45 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

My passport application is processed just got the reference number from IPS...there are some slots in London office next week...but i wanted early morning or sat appointment so have to wait couple of weeks for that and booked appointment for 8th Sep early morning.. They received my application on 1...
by rnr79
Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

lasam wrote:Alhamdolillah after 16 weeks i got my approval today
thanks to everyone here in the forum, moderators and members and i wish good luck to all who are still waiting.
wow well done congrats lasam...Nazia88 you are next now
by rnr79
Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:18 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

My passport application is processed just got the reference number from IPS...there are some slots in London office next week...but i wanted early morning or sat appointment so have to wait couple of weeks for that and booked appointment for 8th Sep early morning.. They received my application on 19...
by rnr79
Fri Aug 26, 2011 8:14 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Settling in India
Replies: 5
Views: 1653

According to my knowledge i guess the visa types are as listed on VFS website

http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/aboutyourvisas.html
by rnr79
Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Settling in India
Replies: 5
Views: 1653

Re: Settling in India

Hello all, Hoping that some Indian experts can shed some light on my friends scenario. Subject A is married to British citizen of Indian origin. Subject A is also a Naturalized British citizen who is of SriLankan origin. Now the situation is that Subject A's wife wants to go back to India for few y...
by rnr79
Thu Aug 25, 2011 6:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

I agree with what robertw said about the delay in processing applications...I think the reduction in the number of case workers may be main reason for delay...but they just tell some deceptive reasons like going through security check..extra security chekcs etc.. there is something about delays may ...
by rnr79
Thu Aug 25, 2011 6:24 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: In Person surrender certifcate application
Replies: 2
Views: 1028

The process is that you reach VFS, tell them what you are there for, based on which they give you a token (each category has a different token series). You wait for your token number to be called out, so if there is less of a queue in your category then you get to the counter early. At the counter ...
by rnr79
Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:14 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

i think i am one of those unlucky who have to wait 6 month or more now i am just pissed off and very disappointed :cry: :cry: Nazia88 i dont think its going to that long wait...it definitely happens suddenly which we would not be thinking...for me when i called them on almost at the end of the day ...
by rnr79
Thu Aug 25, 2011 12:28 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 536368

just enquired reg passport. They have confirmed that all checks have been done and are satisfactory and the passport was printed yesterday and awaiting pick up by courier. I reckon I should get it on Saturday. :) wow...well done for successfully completing the difficult interview :wink: so for you ...
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