General discussion after BC and Passport application

shs213 · Post by **shs213** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 3:15 pm

rnr79 et al..

You all might know from another thread I hit bit of an issue with my interview; called interview helpline and they said someone will call back today with an update.... exact same thing thy said last fridat...

In the mean time I want to send an email asking for an status update like most of you here seem to be doing... I know all your interviews were succesful; just trying to see if i can sneak something out online

chances are (very slim) that the guy confirmed my identity and OK'd the interview and updated the DOB in the nackground... if that's the case my PP should be in the printers now - I know unlikely, just want to get an update...

Pls let je know which link you guys click and what I need to fill when asking for an update... thnx

Beige · Post by **Beige** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 3:18 pm

https://forms.direct.gov.uk/forms/form/ ... pplication

Nazia88 · Post by **Nazia88** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 3:39 pm

Beige wrote:You can definitely book with the HO reference number. You probably just had the misfortune of speaking with a grumpy call operator.

thats right i clearly told her ref number she dont wanted to listen me untill i provide the cover/poll no. first so thats the only operator here in glasgow council so it means i wont be able to speak with anybody else.

1664 · Post by **1664** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 3:42 pm

gorayah wrote:Hi

Anyone can share recent Passport Application Time Line within London. Or any other office in london surroundings which process Passport applications expeditely.
I can see the Passport Application Time Line thread, but very few people share the city / county from where they applied

mine has taken 3.5 weeks - interview at maidstone,Kent

shs213 · Post by **shs213** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 3:42 pm

Beige wrote:https://forms.direct.gov.uk/forms/form/ ... pplication

thanks, sent an email!!

rightmove · Post by **rightmove** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:31 pm

Hi, can somebody please advise: what if one of the spouse decide not to take british citizenship after receiving the approval. we have now a change of mind and one of us want to keep indian passport.

also, do you lose your ILR when you receive the approval for citizenship?

Nazia88 · Post by **Nazia88** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:53 pm

rightmove wrote:Hi, can somebody please advise: what if one of the spouse decide not to take british citizenship after receiving the approval. we have now a change of mind and one of us want to keep indian passport.

also, do you lose your ILR when you receive the approval for citizenship?

as far as i know you have to take oath within 3 month from approval date and if you dont take the oath then you will need to apply again for citizenship so it means one of you can keep their own citizenship. and i dont think that you will loose your current immigration status if you dont take oath. wiat for the expert to guide you.

JA13I · Post by **JA13I** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:25 pm

Nazia88 wrote: as far as i know you have to take oath within 3 month from approval date and if you dont take the oath then you will need to apply again for citizenship so it means one of you can keep their own citizenship. and i dont think that you will loose your current immigration status if you dont take oath. wiat for the expert to guide you.

+1

rnr79 · Post by **rnr79** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:53 pm

1664 any news regarding your passport..?

My status said passport was printed out today..but not with delivery supplier yet...

rnr79 · Post by **rnr79** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:57 pm

Nazia88..may be there are different processes based on the Council as well as way of application...

I applied using NSC and when i received approval..the letter mentioned that i should call council to book ceremony within 3 weeks from the date of the letter and ceremony should be done within 3 months.. there was not mention of invitation letter...

But I think now if this is the process its bit of another waiting game...but at least now you know there is not a hide and seek game of decision/refusal..

I can say that passport process is lot easier and once you are Biritsh citizen there is less chance of not getting Passport....so you are almost done just red tape things cause delay

rightmove · Post by **rightmove** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:37 pm

when you use post office check and send, do you have to send your original passport with you?

rnr79 · Post by **rnr79** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:52 pm

rightmove wrote:when you use post office check and send, do you have to send your original passport with you?

Yes Naturalisation certificate and at the passport with you entered in UK and the current passport if you have different one...all original

Nazia88 · Post by **Nazia88** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 9:06 pm

rnr79 wrote:Nazia88..may be there are different processes based on the Council as well as way of application...

I applied using NSC and when i received approval..the letter mentioned that i should call council to book ceremony within 3 weeks from the date of the letter and ceremony should be done within 3 months.. there was not mention of invitation letter...

But I think now if this is the process its bit of another waiting game...but at least now you know there is not a hide and seek game of decision/refusal..

I can say that passport process is lot easier and once you are Biritsh citizen there is less chance of not getting Passport....so you are almost done just red tape things cause delay

yes rnr79 all the postal application get sep invitation letter and no rush for that but i was bit counfused thats why i called to the glasgow city council but i red many council website they all mentioned about the cover/poll number for booking the cermony.

yes the main hurdle and hassels are over and atleast i know my application is successfull and i have got my approval letter so i am pleased for that. and you will get your passport tommoro morning and stay home goodluck.

regards
nazia

1664 · Post by **1664** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 7:04 am

rnr79 wrote:1664 any news regarding your passport..?

My status said passport was printed out today..but not with delivery supplier yet...

Yep - mine is out for delivery today. Will update once I get it.
By the sounds of it you should be getting yours soon too.

vipul1981 · Post by **vipul1981** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:05 am

1664 wrote:
rnr79 wrote:1664 any news regarding your passport..?

My status said passport was printed out today..but not with delivery supplier yet...
Yep - mine is out for delivery today. Will update once I get it.
By the sounds of it you should be getting yours soon too.

exciting times.

I will be using mine for the first time this weekend.

1664 · Post by **1664** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 11:09 am

vipul1981 wrote:
1664 wrote:
rnr79 wrote:1664 any news regarding your passport..?

My status said passport was printed out today..but not with delivery supplier yet...
Yep - mine is out for delivery today. Will update once I get it.
By the sounds of it you should be getting yours soon too.
exciting times.

I will be using mine for the first time this weekend.

Good luck with the travel mate.
Have a good one.

Beige · Post by **Beige** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:20 pm

I just received my passport! YAY! Quite strange, I called the IPS this morning to find out if it had been picked up by the courier and they said it won't be delivered until tomorrow. Could be for security reasons..who knows..?! My journey ends here. Thanks everyone :D

daniash · Post by **daniash** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:22 pm

Hi guys,
Nazia thanks for asking, no I haven't heard anything at all, today it is exactly 17 weeks
and still all is silent. This morning I was tempted to call but I didn't.
I try to be patient now. I wanted to go on a summer holiday. I didn't, because I had to wait for them. I wanted to then go on an autumn holiday, but still I couldn't. Lastly, there is a job sponsorship scheme which I'd very much like to apply for do where the application window closes very soon, this is not a trivial thing like a holiday, it's an opportunity for a new career, but no, I can't do it, because I have no papers at all, so I have to give up that as well.
I used to think of myself as an independent person, someone with motivation, who could always find a way around difficulty. Now I feel so demotivated by all this. So powerless.

Nazia88 · Post by **Nazia88** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:51 pm

daniash wrote:Hi guys,
Nazia thanks for asking, no I haven't heard anything at all, today it is exactly 17 weeks
and still all is silent. This morning I was tempted to call but I didn't.
I try to be patient now. I wanted to go on a summer holiday. I didn't, because I had to wait for them. I wanted to then go on an autumn holiday, but still I couldn't. Lastly, there is a job sponsorship scheme which I'd very much like to apply for do where the application window closes very soon, this is not a trivial thing like a holiday, it's an opportunity for a new career, but no, I can't do it, because I have no papers at all, so I have to give up that as well.
I used to think of myself as an independent person, someone with motivation, who could always find a way around difficulty. Now I feel so demotivated by all this. So powerless.

hi daniash

i understand that your feeling but as you said you try to be patient. i hope you will hear something soon because now they are sorting all the may applications. i wish you goodluck

regards
nazia

rnr79 · Post by **rnr79** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:58 pm

Beige wrote:I just received my passport! YAY! Quite strange, I called the IPS this morning to find out if it had been picked up by the courier and they said it won't be delivered until tomorrow. Could be for security reasons..who knows..?! My journey ends here. Thanks everyone

well done Beige...I called IPS now and they say that my passport has been posted throguh door as well

Beige · Post by **Beige** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:04 pm

rnr79 wrote: well done Beige...I called IPS now and they say that my passport has been posted throguh door as well :)

Congrats rnr79! We made it :D

Nazia88 · Post by **Nazia88** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:07 pm

rnr79 wrote:
Beige wrote:I just received my passport! YAY! Quite strange, I called the IPS this morning to find out if it had been picked up by the courier and they said it won't be delivered until tomorrow. Could be for security reasons..who knows..?! My journey ends here. Thanks everyone
well done Beige...I called IPS now and they say that my passport has been posted throguh door as well

thats it all done.....congrates mate

Nazia88 · Post by **Nazia88** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:09 pm

Beige wrote:I just received my passport! YAY! Quite strange, I called the IPS this morning to find out if it had been picked up by the courier and they said it won't be delivered until tomorrow. Could be for security reasons..who knows..?! My journey ends here. Thanks everyone

congrates Beige.......make a plan for a holiday now

Sam_London · Post by **Sam_London** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:49 pm

daniash wrote:Hi guys,
Nazia thanks for asking, no I haven't heard anything at all, today it is exactly 17 weeks
and still all is silent. This morning I was tempted to call but I didn't.
I try to be patient now. I wanted to go on a summer holiday. I didn't, because I had to wait for them. I wanted to then go on an autumn holiday, but still I couldn't. Lastly, there is a job sponsorship scheme which I'd very much like to apply for do where the application window closes very soon, this is not a trivial thing like a holiday, it's an opportunity for a new career, but no, I can't do it, because I have no papers at all, so I have to give up that as well.
I used to think of myself as an independent person, someone with motivation, who could always find a way around difficulty. Now I feel so demotivated by all this. So powerless.

Try to take it easy, mate. Its matter of weeks now, you've waited 17 weeks and a few more won't harm

daniash · Post by **daniash** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 3:09 pm

Sam_London wrote:Try to take it easy, mate. Its matter of weeks now, you've waited 17 weeks and a few more won't harm

I'm going to lose an opportunity to enter an industry which I've always wanted to enter, so yeah it could actually cost me big bucks.
But yeah waiting and waiting is the only thing to do. I just need to get it off my chest.

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