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Online application submitted, waiting for Service Centres

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 12:38 pm
by passat
Hello -

I submitted my online British citizenship application on 6th May 2020. As we know that the Sopra Steria centres are closed for now, is there a likelihood that the application processing will start before the biometrics appointment, or the HO only starts looking at applications once the applicants have appeared at the Sopra Steria centres to show their documents and give biometrics?

In such a case, should I be uploading all documents now or wait until I get my appointment?

Thanks

Re: Online application submitted, waiting for Service Centres

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 12:49 pm
by CR001
is there a likelihood that the application processing will start before the biometrics appointment,

No.
or the HO only starts looking at applications once the applicants have appeared at the Sopra Steria centres to show their documents and give biometrics?
Yes, as your identity also needs to be verified.
In such a case, should I be uploading all documents now or wait until I get my appointment?
You can upload the documents at any point before your biometric appointment when you are able to book it.

Re: Online application submitted, waiting for Service Centres

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 3:14 pm
by passat
Really appreciate your response.

I had provided my current employment details in the citizenship application, but there's a possibility I might change my job and start working for a new employer. How would I rectify it on my citizenship application, as we cannot go back to change the derails provided?

Regards

Re: Online application submitted, waiting for Service Centres

Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 3:21 pm
by CR001
passat wrote:
Thu May 14, 2020 3:14 pm
Really appreciate your response.

I had provided my current employment details in the citizenship application, but there's a possibility I might change my job and start working for a new employer. How would I rectify it on my citizenship application, as we cannot go back to change the derails provided?

Regards
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