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UKVCAS document categories

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:52 pm
by Jaydashin
Hi all,

I have a query regarding documents that I need to upload in UKVCAS website.

I have agreed to provide the following documents in my application:

· The passport issued by the country

· Life in the UK Test pass notification

· Proof of living in the UK

· Proof of freedom from immigration time restrictions

· The degree certificate to prove the level of English language required

· Two referee declarations

· Evidence of identity

· Current Biometric Residence Permit


In UKVACS website it’s asking me to upload documents under the following category:

· Poof of application

· Other

· Residence in the UK

· Finances

· Proof of business

· Life events

· Medical information

· Sponsors/Employment

· Proof of identity/Travel history

· Educational

Can anyone help me in identifying what document from the first list needs to go under UKVACS document categories?

Re: UKVCAS document categories

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 11:31 pm
by alterhase58
Just put all your AN documents under category "Other". The category list covers documents for many different applications. The caseworkers will see all documents.

Re: UKVCAS document categories

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 11:47 pm
by Jaydashin
alterhase58 wrote:
Tue Sep 24, 2019 11:31 pm
Just put all your AN documents under category "Other". The category list covers documents for many different applications. The caseworkers will see all documents.
Thanks for the reply. Can I submit documents under multiple categories for e.g.

· Poof of application - My Passport

· Other - All documents including Referees declaration form.

· Residence in the UK - Passport, and BRP details

· Finances

· Proof of business

· Life events - Life in the UK test

· Medical information

· Sponsors/Employment

· Proof of identity/Travel history - Passport and BRP

· Educational - Degree Certificate

I wonder if everything needs to submit other "Other" section then do we need sections such as Residence in the UK, Life events, Proof of identity, Educational and Proof of application.

Re: UKVCAS document categories

Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:00 am
by Jaydashin
alterhase58 wrote:
Tue Sep 24, 2019 11:31 pm
Just put all your AN documents under category "Other". The category list covers documents for many different applications. The caseworkers will see all documents.
Do I also need to scan all the pages of my passport including the pages which don't have any travel stamp?

Re: UKVCAS document categories

Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:15 am
by aman90
Under mandatory documents should suffice and no, you don’t need to scan blank pages

Re: UKVCAS document categories

Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:23 am
by Jaydashin
aman90 wrote:
Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:15 am
Under mandatory documents should suffice and no, you don’t need to scan blank pages
Hi, Aman thanks for such a quick reply. So when you said mandatory documents, are you referring to the passport pages that have stamps on it or are you saying it's sufficient to upload all the mandatory documents under the 'Other' category as mentioned above by other Alterhase.

Re: UKVCAS document categories

Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:51 am
by CULLINAN
Categories are not important as long you upload all documents. Its a generic list so just upload in the category you think fits the best. The UKVCAS website only classifies the current passport as the mandatory document (although other docs are mandatory also). So dont confuse yourself with mandatory or other. For example you can upload English Test and LIUK in education etc.

There have been cases where HO ask for passport later on so I always advise to scan all pages of the passport including blank pages (at least covering the qualifying period). Thats what I personally did with my applications.

Re: UKVCAS document categories

Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:54 am
by CULLINAN
Jaydashin wrote:
Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:52 pm
Hi all,

I have a query regarding documents that I need to upload in UKVCAS website.

I have agreed to provide the following documents in my application:

· The passport issued by the country

· Life in the UK Test pass notification

· Proof of living in the UK

· Proof of freedom from immigration time restrictions

· The degree certificate to prove the level of English language required

· Two referee declarations

· Evidence of identity

· Current Biometric Residence Permit


In UKVACS website it’s asking me to upload documents under the following category:

· Poof of application current passport

· Other Referees

· Residence in the UK old passports

· Finances

· Proof of business

· Life events

· Medical information

· Sponsors/Employment

· Proof of identity/Travel history BRP

· Educational LIUK and English

Can anyone help me in identifying what document from the first list needs to go under UKVACS document categories?

Re: UKVCAS document categories

Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2019 10:21 am
by aman90
In my case UKVCAS only scanned the pertinent pages. I even asked why the blank pages weren’t scanned to be told not required. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Re: UKVCAS document categories

Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 12:48 am
by Jaydashin
I lost my original Indian passport in 2010 and in naturalization application, they only ask for the last 5 years travel history. Do I still need to show my old passport copy under the residence in UK section? Not sure if its required.

Re: UKVCAS document categories

Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 12:50 am
by Jaydashin
CULLINAN wrote:
Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:54 am
Jaydashin wrote:
Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:52 pm
Hi all,

I have a query regarding documents that I need to upload in UKVCAS website.

I have agreed to provide the following documents in my application:

· The passport issued by the country

· Life in the UK Test pass notification

· Proof of living in the UK

· Proof of freedom from immigration time restrictions

· The degree certificate to prove the level of English language required

· Two referee declarations

· Evidence of identity

· Current Biometric Residence Permit


In UKVACS website it’s asking me to upload documents under the following category:

· Poof of application current passport

· Other Referees

· Residence in the UK old passports - Does it require if i lost my original passport in 2010. I thought only 5 years of travel history required. I thought this is where I need to show BRP info.

· Finances

· Proof of business

· Life events

· Medical information

· Sponsors/Employment

· Proof of identity/Travel history BRP I thought this one should be Passport as it's asking about travel history/ Identity - which can prove by passport only

· Educational LIUK and English

Can anyone help me in identifying what document from the first list needs to go under UKVACS document categories?

Re: UKVCAS document categories

Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 4:51 am
by CULLINAN
Jaydashin wrote:
Sat Sep 28, 2019 12:50 am
CULLINAN wrote:
Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:54 am
Jaydashin wrote:
Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:52 pm
Hi all,

I have a query regarding documents that I need to upload in UKVCAS website.

I have agreed to provide the following documents in my application:

· The passport issued by the country

· Life in the UK Test pass notification

· Proof of living in the UK

· Proof of freedom from immigration time restrictions

· The degree certificate to prove the level of English language required

· Two referee declarations

· Evidence of identity

· Current Biometric Residence Permit


In UKVACS website it’s asking me to upload documents under the following category:

· Poof of application current passport

· Other Referees

· Residence in the UK old passports - Does it require if i lost my original passport in 2010. I thought only 5 years of travel history required. I thought this is where I need to show BRP info.

· Finances

· Proof of business

· Life events

· Medical information

· Sponsors/Employment

· Proof of identity/Travel history BRP I thought this one should be Passport as it's asking about travel history/ Identity - which can prove by passport only

· Educational LIUK and English

Can anyone help me in identifying what document from the first list needs to go under UKVACS document categories?
If you read closely the form gives the options which can be submitted as a proof of identity and BRP is one of them. This was just a suggestion. You can fit your docs as you wish.
I meant previous passports when I said old passports. Some one can have two passports or more covering that 5 year period.

Re: UKVCAS document categories

Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2019 1:35 pm
by Jaydashin
  • Thank you so much for your reply. I lost my original passport 9 years ago in August 2010. I have received my new passport in November 2010. If I understood your reply correctly, I believe that I don't need to upload the copy of my lost passport as it's not covering the last 5 years required in the naturalization process.

    Also one of my referees signed my document in blue color. Does it need to be in a specific color for e.g. black?
  • Can you confirm if these referees are acceptable i.e. First referee - Registered Nurse and British Citizen (Naturalised) and age is 39.

    Second referee - SEO Manager working in a BANK and British Citizen (Born and brought up in UK) and age is 36.

Re: UKVCAS document categories

Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2019 4:06 pm
by CULLINAN
Jaydashin wrote:
Sun Sep 29, 2019 1:35 pm
  • Thank you so much for your reply. I lost my original passport 9 years ago in August 2010. I have received my new passport in November 2010. If I understood your reply correctly, I believe that I don't need to upload the copy of my lost passport as it's not covering the last 5 years required in the naturalization process.

    Also one of my referees signed my document in blue color. Does it need to be in a specific color for e.g. black?
  • Can you confirm if these referees are acceptable i.e. First referee - Registered Nurse and British Citizen (Naturalised) and age is 39.

    Second referee - SEO Manager working in a BANK and British Citizen (Born and brought up in UK) and age is 36.
Yes you need the passport covering the last 5 years.
Blue ink is fine.
Referees are fine.

Re: UKVCAS document categories

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 11:38 am
by Jaydashin
CULLINAN wrote:
Sun Sep 29, 2019 4:06 pm
Jaydashin wrote:
Sun Sep 29, 2019 1:35 pm
  • Thank you so much for your reply. I lost my original passport 9 years ago in August 2010. I have received my new passport in November 2010. If I understood your reply correctly, I believe that I don't need to upload the copy of my lost passport as it's not covering the last 5 years required in the naturalization process.

    Also one of my referees signed my document in blue color. Does it need to be in a specific color for e.g. black?
  • Can you confirm if these referees are acceptable i.e. First referee - Registered Nurse and British Citizen (Naturalised) and age is 39.

    Second referee - SEO Manager working in a BANK and British Citizen (Born and brought up in UK) and age is 36.
Yes you need the passport covering the last 5 years.
Blue ink is fine.
Referees are fine.
Thank you so much. You all are very kind.

Re: UKVCAS document categories

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 6:39 pm
by Jaydashin
Hi all,

As per your valued suggestions, I have uploaded my document under the following categories:

Proof of application: Passport
Other: Both referee's detail
Residence in the UK: BRP Card and Passport
Finances: Not applicable
Proof of business: Not applicable
Life events: Not applicable
Medical information: Not applicable
Sponsors/Employment: Not applicable
Proof of Identity/Travel History - Passport and BRP card
Educational - Degree certificate and Life in the UK Test

On the date of my appointment:
  • I need to take original documents of the scanned copy.
    UKVCAS appointment confirmation letter.
Is there any other document which I need to carry with me for e.g.
Proof of previous addresses
Employment reference letter
Previous application acknowledgment and approval letters
Photographs

Re: UKVCAS document categories

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 6:49 pm
by CULLINAN
Jaydashin wrote:
Mon Sep 30, 2019 6:39 pm
Hi all,

As per your valued suggestions, I have uploaded my document under the following categories:

Proof of application: Passport
Other: Both referee's detail
Residence in the UK: BRP Card and Passport
Finances: Not applicable
Proof of business: Not applicable
Life events: Not applicable
Medical information: Not applicable
Sponsors/Employment: Not applicable
Proof of Identity/Travel History - Passport and BRP card
Educational - Degree certificate and Life in the UK Test

On the date of my appointment:
  • I need to take original documents of the scanned copy.
    UKVCAS appointment confirmation letter.
Is there any other document which I need to carry with me for e.g.
Proof of previous addresses
Employment reference letter
Previous application acknowledgment and approval letters
Photographs
No. Nothing more.