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referee
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 9:27 am
by easy
Hi all,
I have booked an ncs appointment this week due to sudden notice by HO to increase in fees wef 18 March.
I could able to get my accountant signature however I need another signature which my friend could able to do it for me. Perhaps he became a bankrupt in last year. Will HO accept his signature.
Please can you advise ASAP.
Many thanks
Re: referee
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 9:29 am
by CR001
A person who has been declared bankrupt would not be a good choice for a referee. Find another person.
Re: referee
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 12:05 pm
by easy
Thanks CR001,
Is there any requirement about length of period referee should know us? I tried but couldn't not find any guidelines on it. Please could you provide your opinion.
Thanks
Re: referee
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 1:33 pm
by ohara
Referee must have known you for 3 years, it does say this
on the form 
Re: referee
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 12:35 pm
by easy
Is accountant signature fine for my child application as professional?
NCS officer has raised query as teacher health advisor, gp are normally considered as referee for child application.
We have moved into current place 2 years back hence our children are not known to above professionals for more than 3 years.
Please could you help.
Thanks
Re: referee
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 2:46 pm
by easy
Please could you reply on below ASAP as appointment is been booked and I have a very short time to respond.
Earliest advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Re: referee
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 2:48 pm
by CR001
Accountant should be fine provided they have known the children. If HO aren't happy with the referee, they will ask you for another one.
Re: referee
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 2:51 pm
by easy
Many thanks CR001,
Much appreciated about quick response.
Re: referee
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 4:36 pm
by easy
NCS officer has advised that children referee don't have to known the children for any particular length of time as long as they work with the child - unlike in case of adults
Thanks
Re: referee
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 4:45 pm
by CR001
Or knows the child. Hardy likely an accountant works with your child.
Re: referee
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2016 12:23 pm
by easy
Thanks, I have prepared following documents for NCS appointment. Please could you comment if any changes required
Myself - Naturisation
Completed AN form version Jan 2016
Referees - Accountant & family friend
Payment form for HO fees
1 Photograph - name & date of birth written on back and pasted on form
Original Passport and BRP
Proof of residence - Passport
Life in UK Test certificate (BRP used for identification)
English - already assessed qualification during ILR application. Qualification taught in English - universtiy recognised by NARIC, hence submitting Degree certificate and Home Office PBS calculator PDF document showing eligibility for 10 points (including name of qualification, number of years spent and University name)
Marriage certificate original
Evidence of tax for self-employed applicants - Self Assessment Statement for 2014 15 issued by Accountant. He had submitted online with HMRC and issued electronic version copy to me, I can able to submit print out of statement.
My wife - Naturisation
Completed AN form version Jan 2016
Referees - Accountant & family friend
Payment form for HO fees
1 Photograph - name & date of birth written on back and pasted on form
Original Passport and BRP
Proof of residence - Current & expired Passports
Life in UK Test certificate (BRP used for identification)
English - already assessed qualification during ILR application. Qualification taught in English - universtiy recognised by NARIC, hence submitting Degree certificate and Home Office PBS calculator PDF document showing eligibility for 10 points (including name of qualification, number of years spent and University name)
Marriage certificate original
Evidence of tax - P60 year end certificate 2015(electronic version) issued by accountant. I can able to submit the print out of P60.
My daughter born outside UK - Registration
Completed MN1 form version June 2015 - applied as Section 3 (1) of British Nationality Act 1981 - child whose parents are applying for British Citizenship
Consent from both parents - signed on form
Referees - Accountant & family friend
Payment form for HO fees
1 Photograph - name & date of birth written on back and pasted on form
Original Passport and BRP
Proof of residence - Current & expired Passports
Birth certificate issued in Home Country
My son born in UK - Registration
Completed MN1 form version June 2015 - applied as Section 1 (3) of British Nationality Act 1981 - birth in UK to parents who are now settled in the UK
Consent from both parents - signed on form
Referees - Accountant & family friend
Payment form for HO fees
1 Photograph - name & date of birth written on back and pasted on form
Original Indian Passport
Proof of residence - Current Passport
Birth certificate issued in UK
Many thanks
Re: referee
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2016 12:50 pm
by ohara
Looks good, one thing to add though, is my NCS didn't use the payment form from the bottom of the fees leaflet, they had their own payment form which the adviser filled in with my card details for me.
Good luck

Re: referee
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2016 1:13 pm
by Casa
Does your child born outside the UK hold ILR?
Re: referee
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2016 1:16 pm
by easy
Thanks,
yes, she has got ILR
Re: referee
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2016 1:18 pm
by Casa
easy wrote:Thanks,
yes, she has got ILR
In which case she will be able to register as a British citizen, but this will be at the Home Secretary's discretion