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With regards to the professional person referee, can I use my old psychologist who has a masters degree?

Does it matter what country he obtained his masters? Or does it have to be obtained in the UK?

JudgeyM wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 27, 2024 4:19 pm

Thank you very much for the reply.

Just to clarify.......

My old psychologist will be allowed to be my professional person as a referee?

JudgeyM wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 12, 2024 7:22 am

Hello there

I have a few questions regarding the application process with UK Citizenship (sorry if some have been answered already)

1) with regards to the declaration letters for my references, do I actually post these to them or do I send it through email? Depends on how you communicate with the referees - you can actually hand them over in person if you can.If the latter, then how do I attach my photo to them and also how would they sign them?Referees don't sign the photographs - you just stick the on the form, scan and send or print and hand over.

2) How do I prove that I have been here for 5 years? And is this mandatory? Yes (This came up on the declaration for what documents I can send ie, passport, brp, etc) Your passport(s) covering the residency period.

3) you only have to mention that you have been out the UK of a span of less than 5 years. Is this correct? Yes - for the residency period, i.e. 5 years.

I think that's it for now

Thanks very much

JudgeyM wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 16, 2024 1:33 am

Also if I read correctly while I was filling in the information online, it says bank statements can't be used for proof of address. Do you think a tenancy agreement would be ok?

JudgeyM wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 16, 2024 1:33 am

Thanks for all the information. Sorry only replying now, I've been pretty sick.

With regards to the signatures for the reference forms, do I just edit my pic on the form with photoshop, ask them to print it out on their side, sign on the form, rescan and send it back to me? Yes

Also if I read correctly while I was filling in the information online, it says bank statements can't be used for proof of address. Do you think a tenancy agreement would be ok? No, tenancy agreements not accepted. Use your passport, scan all pages, if it gets stamped when you travel, or use P60s/govt letters. If all of the above is unavailable request a SAR with UKVI.

Again thanks for the help

secret.simon wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 16, 2024 2:36 am

JudgeyM wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 16, 2024 1:33 am

Also if I read correctly while I was filling in the information online, it says bank statements can't be used for proof of address. Do you think a tenancy agreement would be ok?

Do you have any government correspondence (P60s, P45s, electoral registration, etc) with your address on it? That would be the best option.

contorted_svy wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 16, 2024 7:51 am

JudgeyM wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 16, 2024 1:33 am

Thanks for all the information. Sorry only replying now, I've been pretty sick.

With regards to the signatures for the reference forms, do I just edit my pic on the form with photoshop, ask them to print it out on their side, sign on the form, rescan and send it back to me? Yes

Also if I read correctly while I was filling in the information online, it says bank statements can't be used for proof of address. Do you think a tenancy agreement would be ok? No, tenancy agreements not accepted. Use your passport, scan all pages, if it gets stamped when you travel, or use P60s/govt letters. If all of the above is unavailable request a SAR with UKVI.

Again thanks for the help

CR001 wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 16, 2024 5:11 am

How long have you held ILR?

Since 2020

What was your immigration route to ILR?

Ancestral Visa

If your passport is stamped everytime you travel, you do not need any other documents to prove residence.

Also, presumably your are South African based on your flag. Have you completed the additional 2 step process (with fees) to retain your South African citizenship? If you have not, you will automatically lose your South African citizenship when you become British, including being able to use your SA passport.

Yes I did that, thanks

JudgeyM wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 18, 2024 6:52 am

secret.simon wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 16, 2024 2:36 am

JudgeyM wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 16, 2024 1:33 am

Also if I read correctly while I was filling in the information online, it says bank statements can't be used for proof of address. Do you think a tenancy agreement would be ok?

Do you have any government correspondence (P60s, P45s, electoral registration, etc) with your address on it? That would be the best option.

Yes I have electoral registration and a letter from HMRC.
Thank you for all the help