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British Naturalisation

Post by Qman » Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:36 am

Hi guys,
Sorry if this has been answered previously, I'm due to submit my naturalisation form (non-eea spouse of eea national) next week. Question is will there be an issue if my passport expires next month?

I have settled status using a biometric residence permit.
Thanks
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Re: British Naturalisation

Post by CR001 » Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:40 am

1. Do NOT tag your questions onto other members topics.

2. No issue.
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Re: British Naturalisation

Post by Qman » Thu Nov 03, 2022 4:58 pm

Thanks, I thought that might be the case. Just didn't want it getting turned away. Will post updates.
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Re: British Naturalisation

Post by Qman » Fri Nov 04, 2022 7:35 am

Hi guys, in the middle of my 5 year qualifying period, I moved into and out of rented accommodation over a few months (Jan-May). That address wasn't updated in time to go on my p60.
So I guess my question is since the P60 is being used as proof of being resident in country, can they penalise me for the timeline of where I lived being slightly out of sync with P60 presented. Thanks in advance
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Re: British Naturalisation

Post by alterhase58 » Fri Nov 04, 2022 7:57 am

P60 are proof of residency - proof of address is not required - no issue.
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Re: British Naturalisation

Post by Qman » Fri Nov 04, 2022 8:47 am

Thanks, it's just reassuring to hear someone confirm it. Do they actually require proof of address? My driver's licence does have my address on it, but in my experience they can be funny sometimes and request triplicate versions :)
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Re: British Naturalisation

Post by CR001 » Fri Nov 04, 2022 9:01 am

Proof of address is NOT required for citizenship applications.

Don't overthink things.
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Re: British Naturalisation

Post by Qman » Thu Nov 24, 2022 10:02 am

Thanks. Another problem just reared it's head. I'm due for my biometrics on Monday but cannot find my original degree certificate. I have a black and white copy and am in the process of getting another one from my uni. I need to first her a signed affidavit (or similar) stating that it is genuinely missing.

Royal mail are on strike so unlikely I can get the form back from my uni before Monday.

Can I send it when I get it or do I have to reschedule my Biometric appt?

Anyone been through this or know any similar situation?

Thanks guys 😁
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Re: British Naturalisation

Post by CR001 » Thu Nov 24, 2022 10:12 am

You do NOT need to take all the originals to your biometric appointment. Everything is uploaded digitally. The only originals you take to the appointment is your passport and proof of settled status.
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Re: British Naturalisation

Post by Qman » Thu Nov 24, 2022 10:24 am

Good to know, thanks. Problem is, I can't upload the original as I don't have it. Can it be uploaded after biometrics or do uploads have to be completed prior to registering biometrics?
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Re: British Naturalisation

Post by CR001 » Thu Nov 24, 2022 10:39 am

Simply upload the copy you have!
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Re: British Naturalisation

Post by Qman » Thu Nov 24, 2022 11:12 am

Thanks, I'm just curious if they'll accept a scan of a copy. I hate to blow 2 grand due to their over officiousness.

I've had an application refused due to a typo on a payslip and letters sent to my employers in an attempt to force me out of work. Tried to refuse me the right to appeal as well. Had to take them to upper tribunal.
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Re: British Naturalisation

Post by Ticktack » Thu Nov 24, 2022 3:26 pm

Qman wrote:
Thu Nov 24, 2022 11:12 am
Thanks, I'm just curious if they'll accept a scan of a copy. I hate to blow 2 grand due to their over officiousness.

I've had an application refused due to a typo on a payslip and letters sent to my employers in an attempt to force me out of work. Tried to refuse me the right to appeal as well. Had to take them to upper tribunal.
After biometrics is too late. Anything uploaded 1 minute after that, would still be uploaded, but it won't form part of your application documentations anymore.

Uploaded what you have. How would anyone be the wiser. Better to have something than to have nothing.
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Re: British Naturalisation

Post by Qman » Thu Nov 24, 2022 3:42 pm

Just uploaded and for anyone wondering, they, "would prefer uploads in monochrome or black and white"

Very niche situation, but if that helps even one person, I'll be happy.
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Re: British Naturalisation

Post by Ticktack » Thu Nov 24, 2022 3:54 pm

Qman wrote:
Thu Nov 24, 2022 3:42 pm
Just uploaded and for anyone wondering, they, "would prefer uploads in monochrome or black and white"

Very niche situation, but if that helps even one person, I'll be happy.
Coloured are also perfectly acceptable, you just need to make sure that the size doesn't exceed the requirements. If it does, one can always use online size reduction (shrinking) software.

But like you said, "prefer". As most people don't know how to go about doing this.
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Re: British Naturalisation

Post by AmazonianX » Fri Nov 25, 2022 12:56 am

Qman wrote:
Thu Nov 24, 2022 3:42 pm
Just uploaded and for anyone wondering, they, "would prefer uploads in monochrome or black and white" That's with the aim of keeping document size small, if a colour document I'd still within size no problem either

Very niche situation, but if that helps even one person, I'll be happy. Played right into your hands to suit your circumstances :lol:

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