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uk_mkh wrote:I applied for Citizenship by sending all original docs with application to UKBA on 01-May-2013

Unfortunately (for me), an urgent and unexpected work trip has come up for me in June, so I need my passport back in case it takes longer than the average processing time of 4 weeks.

Does anyone know what their current process is for returning docs?

I know I can apply via this link (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/about ... documents/) to ask for their return, but I want to know what their normal procedure is for applications submitted with original documents. Do they validate/make copies and then post the originals back (I included a self-address special delivery envelope with my application) while they make their judgment or is everything only returned once they have made their decision?

I was in a similar situation. I need to take trip. I have sent the applications end of March 13. They say to allow 20 working days for the documents to be returned. I have requested my passport and my child's on a Tuesday and it has arrived (in my self-addressed envelope) on Thursday same week. It took them 2 days. They have sent my husband's passport as well even though it hasn't been requested.

The letter sent read not to send the documents back. If they will need them they will get in touch.

A decision hasn't been reached yet. 7weeks and a half have past and it was a straightforward case.

Thanks in advance.

Jambo wrote:The documents are returned after a decision has been made.