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citizenship application

Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2020 10:11 pm
by Dee1990
Hi Guys
I submitted my application today based on my refugee status and I was told not to sent any original documents such as passport,marriage and birth certificate. So what i did i went to see a solicitor and every documents I submitted he stamped saying true copy with his signature.So i sent the bundle today and when i tracked it it says its been delivered to D S U or something,
I know its not even been a day as i not send any originals i am guessing i wont be hear from them for a while .Anyone who is in in two mind whether to submit or not just do it make sure you ask someone to review before u send it .hardest part is just thinking about it not doing it

citizenship application

Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2020 11:38 pm
by alterhase58
Dee1990 wrote:
Wed Apr 22, 2020 10:11 pm
Hi Guys
I submitted my application today based on my refugee status and I was told not to sent any original documents such as passport,marriage and birth certificate. So what i did i went to see a solicitor and every documents I submitted he stamped saying true copy with his signature.So i sent the bundle today and when i tracked it it says its been delivered to D S U or something,
I know its not even been a day as i not send any originals i am guessing i wont be hear from them for a while .Anyone who is in in two mind whether to submit or not just do it make sure you ask someone to review before u send it .hardest part is just thinking about it not doing it
Did you not apply online? You didn't have to pay a solicitor to certify copies - online you just upload your scanned documents.

Re: citizenship application

Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 1:48 pm
by BGV
Dear alterhase58,

Can HO request originals of Marriage or Birth certificates after submitting the scanned ones?
Should these original documents be presented on a Biometric appointment?
I have submitted all my scanned copies online on UKVCAS.

Re: citizenship application

Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 2:38 pm
by alterhase58
BGV wrote:
Wed Jul 15, 2020 1:48 pm
Dear alterhase58,

Can HO request originals of Marriage or Birth certificates after submitting the scanned ones?
Should these original documents be presented on a Biometric appointment?
I have submitted all my scanned copies online on UKVCAS.
UKVI can request originals of any document you upload if they wish - however, it's quite rare and mainly concerns passports. I don't know what UKVCAS instructs you to bring but as I understand it's the passport that is required for identity check. Note that UKVCAS are agents of the Home Office and do not review applications as such.

Re: citizenship application

Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 5:04 pm
by BGV
Thank you very much for your answer!