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Applying for Naturalisation without BRP Card at NCS
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:44 am
by uvalue90
Hello Guys, Thank you in Advance....!!!!
I had my ILR - Set M approved 10th March 2014 in PEO Croydon. Very next day I booked my appointment for NCS for 19th March 2014, because I have lived in UK on Tier 1 General so I qualify to apply for Naturalisation right after getting ILR.
I have not received my BRP Card yet. I called the NCS on 18th March and explained her that I have not recieved my BRP card. She said if you have got the approval letter, that is sufficient so bring your all the other documents and approval letter.
I went to NCS centre yesterday and took all my documents including my ILR approval letter. She copied all the documents and she said Approval letter for ILR from Home office is fine, BRP card is not compulsory. I was like are you sure?? She goes to me that it is my everyday job so I am 100% sure.
Can any of you please shed some light on above???
Thank You
Regard's
Re: Applying for Naturalisation without BRP Card at NCS
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:01 am
by sidhujazz
yes, she is right.
BRP card is not a requirement for this purpose, the IRL letter will certainly serve the purpose. Your status has already been changed to ILR on the UKBA system.
Just relax and start the waiting game for Naturalisation application.
Best wishes.
Re: Applying for Naturalisation without BRP Card at NCS
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:11 am
by uvalue90
sidhujazz wrote:yes, she is right.
BRP card is not a requirement for this purpose, the IRL letter will certainly serve the purpose. Your status has already been changed to ILR on the UKBA system.
Just relax and start the waiting game for Naturalisation application.
Best wishes.
Hi Sidhujazz
Thank You for your Prompt reply.
I asked her to hold the application, until I receieve my BRP Card. She said that is fine I will hold the application for your satisfaction and as soon as you receive your BRP card, just bring it in and I will send the application.
Shall I ask her to send it without BRP Card than????
THank You
Re: Applying for Naturalisation without BRP Card at NCS
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:16 am
by sidhujazz
i personally would have sent it straightaway, it will save you some time for sure.
Re: Applying for Naturalisation without BRP Card at NCS
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:35 am
by uvalue90
sidhujazz wrote:i personally would have sent it straightaway, it will save you some time for sure.
Thanks Sidhujazz
Re: Applying for Naturalisation without BRP Card at NCS
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:36 am
by uvalue90
Any Second Opinion from other Senior Board Members????
Re: Applying for Naturalisation without BRP Card at NCS
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 4:54 pm
by uvalue90
Any Answer ---Seniors Please????
Re: Applying for Naturalisation without BRP Card at NCS
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 5:10 pm
by dilip_gem
Correct me if I'm wrong or missing something here.. Isn't that you've to be on ILR for atleast 12 months before you apply for naturalization? I came to this country in Mar-2009 on Tier-1 (Gen) and Got my ILR on 7-Mar-2014... I think I can't straight away apply for ILR.. I think I need to wait for atleast 12 months. Is it correct?
Re: Applying for Naturalisation without BRP Card at NCS
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:01 pm
by uvalue90
dilip_gem wrote:Correct me if I'm wrong or missing something here.. Isn't that you've to be on ILR for atleast 12 months before you apply for naturalization? I came to this country in Mar-2009 on Tier-1 (Gen) and Got my ILR on 7-Mar-2014... I think I can't straight away apply for ILR.. I think I need to wait for atleast 12 months. Is it correct?
Hi Dilip,
Your visa category is different. I was on spouse visa.
You need to wait for one year.
Re: Applying for Naturalisation without BRP Card at NCS
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:04 pm
by Jo1
I had a similar situation. Same visa cataorgy and lost my brp ILR card.
Applied for natuaralisation through ncs. Got approval yesterday.
Re: Applying for Naturalisation without BRP Card at NCS
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 8:24 am
by Dr MS
uvalue90 wrote:Hello Guys, Thank you in Advance....!!!!
I had my ILR - Set M approved 10th March 2014 in PEO Croydon. Very next day I booked my appointment for NCS for 19th March 2014, because I have lived in UK on Tier 1 General so I qualify to apply for Naturalisation right after getting ILR.
I have not received my BRP Card yet. I called the NCS on 18th March and explained her that I have not recieved my BRP card. She said if you have got the approval letter, that is sufficient so bring your all the other documents and approval letter.
I went to NCS centre yesterday and took all my documents including my ILR approval letter. She copied all the documents and she said Approval letter for ILR from Home office is fine, BRP card is not compulsory. I was like are you sure?? She goes to me that it is my everyday job so I am 100% sure.
Can any of you please shed some light on above???
Thank You
Regard's
Hi there,
I am sure she is right, I did exactly the same, applied immediately with the ILR approval letter, and I got the aknowlegment letter 3 days after submitting my application. Please send your application, and don't wait for the card. Also please don't forget to add your application timeline here
http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... 14-20.html
Good luck!