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Applying British Citizenship directly?
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:54 pm
by formulaonefan
Hello,
I wonder whether I can apply british citizenship directly via post rather then using nationality checking service? The appointment date I got for checking service is 22nd december. That's too long away. Is there any disadvantage or drawback applying directly?
Also rules for british citizenship are changing from early next year? could anyone point me to a link regarding the changes coming in early next year please?
thanks
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:58 pm
by mrlookforward
Its totally your choice as to how you apply for naturalisation, NCS or directly by post.
No one exactly knows how the new system will work and you dont need to worry about it. if you make an application now then you will be judged on the current rules.
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:02 pm
by formulaonefan
mrlookforward wrote:Its totally your choice as to how you apply for naturalisation, NCS or directly by post.
No one exactly knows how the new system will work and you dont need to worry about it. if you make an application now then you will be judged on the current rules.
Thanks for the info. Are there any disadvantages to applying directly rather then checking service? The advantages I see using checking service is:
1. They will take photocopy so we don't have to send originals etc
2. They will check all the documents for us.
But to wait until 22nd and it won't be until after christmas the home office will receive document. So it will be jan 10 by then.
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:15 pm
by mrlookforward
you have answered all your questions yourselves.
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:16 pm
by Casa
You can use any NCS. It doesn't have to be the one nearest to you.
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:24 pm
by indianadr
Casa wrote:You can use any NCS. It doesn't have to be the one nearest to you.
Hi
You can use any county council office in UK, if they do NCS (not sure about NI)
Good Luck
Thanks
Mallik
Re: Applying British Citizenship directly?
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:44 pm
by joelondon
formulaonefan wrote:Hello,
I wonder whether I can apply british citizenship directly via post rather then using nationality checking service? The appointment date I got for checking service is 22nd december. That's too long away. Is there any disadvantage or drawback applying directly?
Also rules for british citizenship are changing from early next year? could anyone point me to a link regarding the changes coming in early next year please?
thanks
the new rules ,they wont come into force till June 2011 ...so its not next year ...good luck with your application
Re: Applying British Citizenship directly?
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 3:15 pm
by gg234
the new rules ,they wont come into force till June 2011 ...so its not next year ...good luck with your application
Seems to me July 2011 not in June