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I am getting an application ready on behalf of my husband (a NZ citizen, who has had ILR since 2001). He has a small business that does work in Europe and hence, he will need access to his NZ passport during the application process.

I spoke with an immigration agent, who advised that, despite applying via NCS, original docs would soon be requested and hence, they would process his passport application via the British Embassy in NZ. I'm unsure as to whether this is a valid point, or part of a sales tactic (the process costing a lot to go through the agent).

At what point have others' original docs (passport) been requested when they have applied via NCS? And is there a difference, depending on whether you applied for citizenship only or citizenship and passport at the same time?

Thank you

I spoke with an immigration agent, who advised that, despite applying via NCS, original docs would soon be requested and hence, they would process his passport application via the British Embassy in NZ. I'm unsure as to whether this is a valid point, or part of a sales tactic (the process costing a lot to go through the agent).

Your 'agent' is talking complete nonsense and I strongly suspect he has no clue what he is talking about.

Assuming your husband is in the UK, his application will be processed in Liverpool for citizenship and through HMPO in the UK for passport.

HO do NOT always ask for originals, it is rare and often only if they need to double check or confirm something. Applying through NCS, most of us that have applied have not been asked to submit originals at a later date.

Thank you, the best news I've had all week!

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