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Earliest one can apply for citizenship thru NCS

Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 12:27 pm
by saurya_s
Hi all,
Can somebody help me with this please?

I had ILR on 22 Dec 2009 and I am planning to apply thru NCS.

1. What is the earliest UKBA will accept my application?
2. Considering 1st question, what date should I book the appointment with NCS?

Many thanks,
S

Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 1:05 pm
by vinny
It depends on when you are eligible.

Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 1:40 pm
by saurya_s
vinny wrote:It depends on when you are eligible.

So Vinny, which date I will be eligible (date UKBA will accept my application) for citizenship:
1. 21 Dec 2010
2. 22 Dec 2010
3. 23 Dec 2010

Many thanks,
S

Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 1:42 am
by vinny
You should be eligible on the date of application. The date of application is when the UKBA receives the application.

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:49 am
by tonytee
A follow up question: Is the day of receipt by NCS regarded as same day of receipt by UKBA?

Many thanks.

Tony

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 12:04 pm
by Casa
No. It's the day of receipt at UKBA which counts.

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:19 pm
by saurya_s
Casa wrote:No. It's the day of receipt at UKBA which counts.
So what day would be earliest for UKBA to accept my application if my ILR was granted on 22 Dec 2009.

1. 21 Dec 2010
2. 22 Dec 2010
3. 23 Dec 2010

Many thanks,
S

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:35 pm
by Markie
you need to make sure that your appli will arrived on 23rd as they make sure that you've spent exactly 5yrs or 3yrs qualifying period - why risk it.
saurya_s wrote:
Casa wrote:No. It's the day of receipt at UKBA which counts.
So what day would be earliest for UKBA to accept my application if my ILR was granted on 22 Dec 2009.

1. 21 Dec 2010
2. 22 Dec 2010
3. 23 Dec 2010

Many thanks,
S