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by CULLINAN » Fri Dec 11, 2020 2:02 am
nislam wrote: ↑Fri Dec 11, 2020 2:01 am
My flight is on coming Sunday subject to clearance of covid. Daughter is not flying.We have to book the test date.
I just want to save time as application is all complete but my daughter is giving life in the UK test same day when I travel.
I thought in that case you can just submit the application before you fly on the same day after 12AM. Just a suggestion based on what you previously said.
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by nislam » Fri Dec 11, 2020 5:49 pm
Apologise at the outset as I keep raising this point of the life in the UK test for my daughter which has not cleared on the date of application. In the online application should I select option "No" to the question "Have you passed the life in the UK test"? I will then write a letter stating that due to Covid reason the appointment date is taking long time but before the appointment of Biometrics the certificate letter indicating the unique reference number will be confirmed. All such correspondence will be via loading the documents in the path or folder to be confirmed post submitting the application. I may be overcomplicating this point but thought to reconfirm again please.
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by CULLINAN » Fri Dec 11, 2020 5:58 pm
Select “yes” and put a generic number “0000” to override the question. Add a cover letter with an explanation and provide LIUK reference details later on before biometrics.
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by CULLINAN » Tue Jan 26, 2021 2:26 pm
I require guidance on the following to upload the documents for the UK naturalisation/Citizenship.
1. What requires as a proof of parent responsibility? Would the birth certificate and the marriage certificate of parents be sufficient?
2. A letter of consent require from child's parents. Is there a standard wording to follow and it is to be addressed to UK Visa and immigration? Any details will be appreciated.
3. Proof of living in the UK. What is to be uploaded here?
4. Proof of freedom from immigration time restriction. What is in scope for this section?
5. Finally is there any guidance under which sections documents to be uploaded as I could not quite follow. For eg proof of parent responsibility, letter of consent from parents, proof of living, proof of freedom, Life in the UK test, English test, passport details (whether front or all where we can proof travel history)..etc
6. There is a section on Education. Do we have to upload documents as it was not required when we applied for the ILR?
Many thanks
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by CULLINAN » Tue Jan 26, 2021 2:30 pm
1) Child’s UK birth certificate showing parent(s) name.
2)
Mother’s consent:
I (Full name of mother) consent to this application for the registration of (Full name of child) as a British Citizen.
Signature:
Date:
Address:
Mobile:
Email:
Father’s consent:
I (Full name of father) consent to this application for the registration of (Full name of child) as a British Citizen.
Signature:
Date:
Address:
Mobile:
Email:
3) Passport stamps covering the qualifying period. Residence does not apply to children.
4) ILR BRP
5)
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6) Categories are generic. Not necessarily all applies to you. See (5). Children do not need any LIUK or English Requirements.
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by nislam » Tue Jan 26, 2021 2:56 pm
Many thanks for your prompt response.
Would it be a correct approach that I simply follow the list of documents required in our case that exist in the checklist and upload? There are several other documents in your link that might not be required in our application.
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by CULLINAN » Tue Jan 26, 2021 3:12 pm
nislam wrote: ↑Tue Jan 26, 2021 2:56 pm
Many thanks for your prompt response.
Would it be a correct approach that I simply follow the list of documents required in our case that exist in the checklist and upload? There are several other documents in your link that might not be required in our application.
The categories are generic. Not all applies to you. Follow the checklist and upload. As long you upload the required documents in whichever category, you are fine. The above link is just a generic guidance.
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by nislam » Mon Feb 01, 2021 7:07 pm
Please can I clarify that the date when referee has provided a sign on the referral letter, would this create any problem if the date is after the date of the UK Citizenship online application or it can be any update before the date of appointment for the Biometrics? Kindly confirm please.
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by CULLINAN » Mon Feb 01, 2021 7:22 pm
Any date before biometrics appointment is fine.
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by nislam » Mon Feb 15, 2021 5:35 pm
Many thanks to all the support provided on the UK Naturalisation and am really grateful. We have completed the Bio-metrics and documentations formalities after visiting the designated UK home office. Although I understand that a decision may take time up to 6 months but would you know how early it can be although it might be difficult in my case since I have submitted total 6 applications including dependents which may take longer time-6months?
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by alterhase58 » Mon Feb 15, 2021 5:47 pm
Applications can take anywhere between 2 months to 6 months, sometimes even faster and sometimes beyond the 6 months. Also note that all your applications may not be decided at the same time - so there may be a trickle of approvals coming through.
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by cjv501 » Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:37 pm
CULLINAN wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:47 pm
nislam wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 5:30 pm
Many thanks. But the problem is that they are not even replying via email or in writing. It is all over telephonic conversation.
Just explain the situation in the cover letter. HO will believe at face value. HO is not strict when it comes to referees for young children. Also, given corona, you can not be chasing GP’s and health visitors for reference anyways. Just explain, arrange other referee as stated above. You will be okay.
Could you please upload draft letter please? I have the same issue, hard to give professional reference(GP, teachers) . I will appreciate if upload draft letter. I have applied MN1 form for my son(born in uk) last week but BRP appointment on 23rd march.
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by cjv501 » Tue Mar 16, 2021 6:05 pm
cjv501 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:37 pm
CULLINAN wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:47 pm
nislam wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 5:30 pm
Many thanks. But the problem is that they are not even replying via email or in writing. It is all over telephonic conversation.
Just explain the situation in the cover letter. HO will believe at face value. HO is not strict when it comes to referees for young children. Also, given corona, you can not be chasing GP’s and health visitors for reference anyways. Just explain, arrange other referee as stated above. You will be okay.
Thanks,
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by Miraj » Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:55 pm
Hi All,
Please guide me, I am in the same situtation as per this topic started where both my daughters born in UK and their first referrals GP and School are not willing to share their Personal and Passport details. I am stuck to proceed further, Shall i please try obtaining a signature with the category of adult and add a cover letter to Home Office with an explanation. Kindly advise.
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by CR001 » Sat Apr 17, 2021 8:04 pm
Miraj wrote: ↑Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:55 pm
Hi All,
Please guide me, I am in the same situtation as per this topic started where both my daughters born in UK and their first referrals GP and School are not willing to share their Personal and Passport details. I am stuck to proceed further, Shall i please try obtaining a signature with the category of adult and add a cover letter to Home Office with an explanation. Kindly advise.
Please continue in your own existing topic rather than tagging onto other members threads.
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by Miraj » Sat Apr 17, 2021 9:00 pm
CR001 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 17, 2021 8:04 pm
Miraj wrote: ↑Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:55 pm
Hi All,
Please guide me, I am in the same situtation as per this topic started where both my daughters born in UK and their first referrals GP and School are not willing to share their Personal and Passport details. I am stuck to proceed further, Shall i please try obtaining a signature with the category of adult and add a cover letter to Home Office with an explanation. Kindly advise.
Please continue in your own existing topic rather than tagging onto other members threads.
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Sorry done as requested