General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

[rukia888]

Thank you. Make me feel much better hearing that. Probably just me reading too into the email. Hope things all well from your side

[azaam]

Dear all

I got ILR on ten years basis. My wife got ILR after one month.
So can we make joint application for naturalization provided that my 12 months are completed but my wife still has one month left for 12 months completion OR she needs to complete her own 12 months period before applying for naturalization ???

Thanks

[imran0000]

hi guys
i wnat to apply for british naturalisation as british spouse but i been away about 375 day in whole 3 years
on small smaal vist for work mainly but few times with my family as well
will i get discreation or shall i wait for longer

[milan69]

It is up to you.
Anything over 270 days in the last 3 years and you have to apply for discretion.
How long have you been absent in the final year?

[skyturk]

HO asked me on 1st of April travel document just to confirm, that I've not been abroad. I've sent them but does anybody knows how long it will take them to give approval? In the letter, they said everything is fine, except that.

[charumlk83]

Hello All,

Guys i need some help regarding my naturalization application. I was just going through the pre application checks and came to know that i need to provide some English test certificate.

I have completed my education in India and have got a letter from institution that the medium of instruction during my course was English.

My question is that this certificate is more then enough or i need to appear for any english test here in UK as well ?

Regards
Charu

[Soebmk]

Hello All,

Guys i need some help regarding my naturalization application. I was just going through the pre application checks and came to know that i need to provide some English test certificate.

I have completed my education in India and have got a letter from institution that the medium of instruction during my course was English.

My question is that this certificate is more then enough or i need to appear for any english test here in UK as well ?

Regards
Charu

Just go for b1 English test it's very easy test It will cost you £125.00.

[charumlk83]

Hello Soebmk,

Thanks for your input. Could you please help me and let me know from where i can enrol for that test and whats the procedure ?

I live in reading.

Regards
charu

[charumlk83]

Hello Soebmk,

Thanks for your input. Could you please help me and let me know from where i can enrol for that test and whats the procedure ?

I live in reading.

Regards
charu

[maximux79]

Before taking B1 test , pls check if your degree is recognised in PBS calculator and also see if it allocates 10 points for english language requirement. If yes, they take a print-out and submit it along with your original degree certificate (should be in English). This would suffice and save money too.

Thanks

Hello Soebmk,

Thanks for your input. Could you please help me and let me know from where i can enrol for that test and whats the procedure ?

I live in reading.

Regards
charu

[charmi39]

Hi

i'm new to this forum,if some one can help me on this please.

i'm applying for naturalisation next month. but i want to know if my husband can apply with me or not. he came to the uk in dec 2009.
he got ILR. is he eligible to apply with me next month or he has to wait for another year or so?

also do i have to pass this ESOl as i already have LIUK? and what document required for naturalisation if applying through NCS?

Thanks,

Charmi

[secret_qa]

Hi All,

URGENT QUESTION PLEASE:
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I applied for naturalization using NCS service but received a letter on 24th of March from UKBA to send the original passport. I sent that the same day and have not received any update form then until now,

I am worried around not having my passport with me, and not about anything else.

I've three questions:

1. Can I get my passport back without it impacting the usual processing - if yes, how?
2. How long it might take for them to send back my passport and will they send it along the decision
3. Is there a way to contact them and check the status (other than emailing them? )

Many Thanks

AT

[kittykat]

Hi,
I applied through the NCS last Wednesday 9 April 2014, on the basis of 5 years Ancestry + 2 years ILR. I have not yet had confirmation from the Home Office nor have they taken the fee from my account. Unfortunately due to family illness I have had to make urgent plans to travel next week. I have my passport so that is not an issue.
My question is whether it is appropriate to let the HO know that I am traveling, or whether it isn't relevant to them now that it is outside of my 5-year qualifying period.
Can anyone advise?
Thanks.

[secret_qa]

Hi,

I don't see a reason that you need to inform HO for your travel but as they may ask you to send a document whilst you are away, it might be good to tell them. But, if you have got someone at home to receive your letters and update you, it should be not be an issue, especially when they have not even started to process your application

cheers

[milan69]

It is irrelevant to HO now that you have applied.
I've traveled 3 times between submitting my application and receiving approval.

[vnadgir]

Hi,

I have applied for Naturalization last week on an expired passport. I have no doubts or concerns about having used an expired passport.

However, due to changes in circumstances I will have to travel in July which means I either need to get my application approved, ceremony done, passport applied and have received the passport before that which seems cutting it too close. As an alternative option, I have been thinking about renewing my expired passport as that is fairly quick and straight-forward.

I have a couple of questions with this approach in mind.

Does anyone know if It is fine to renew my passport when my naturalization application is in flight?

Is there any other advice/options that can help my situation?

Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

Vnadgir

[skyturk]

I've emailed HO and they said: "A decision has been made on your application. I am not at liberty to disclose the outcome via email. The decision letter will be dispatched shortly."

After how long letter will be sent?

[charumlk83]

Hello Maximus,

Are you sure that this will be ok with and i need not to give the B1 test in this case ?

I have recently checked and my degree is recognised on the PBS calculator and it award 10 points for english for that to me.

Regards
Charu Malik

Before taking B1 test , pls check if your degree is recognised in PBS calculator and also see if it allocates 10 points for english language requirement. If yes, they take a print-out and submit it along with your original degree certificate (should be in English). This would suffice and save money too.

Thanks

Hello Soebmk,

Thanks for your input. Could you please help me and let me know from where i can enrol for that test and whats the procedure ?

I live in reading.

Regards
charu

[dahveedoff]

Hi Guys,

Just realised that when I submitted my application via NCS, I am not sure the officer made copies of my driving license to be included in my application (same document that I used for my life in the Uk test). What do you think are chances of any issues coming up with my application?

[navalaviator]

Hi Guys,

Just realised that when I submitted my application via NCS, I am not sure the officer made copies of my driving license to be included in my application (same document that I used for my life in the Uk test). What do you think are chances of any issues coming up with my application?

IMHO I don't think that it would cause any issues so calm down and chill

[dahveedoff]

Hi Guys,

Just realised that when I submitted my application via NCS, I am not sure the officer made copies of my driving license to be included in my application (same document that I used for my life in the Uk test). What do you think are chances of any issues coming up with my application?

IMHO I don't think that it would cause any issues so calm down and chill

Thanks mate! I'll gladly "chill"

[NMC123]

Hi,

Can some one advise .I applied for ILR under Tier 1 General on 14th Nov 2012 along with my wife and 3 children. There was complete silence from UKBA for 6 months. Then I had to approach them through our local MP , for which they replied with apologies for the delay ,ultimately we were granted ILR on 28th Aug 2013, with the laps of more than 9 months.
My question is can I apply now for Naturalization that is before my 12 months period which would be 28/08/2014 - taking into consideration the discretion of 15 months from the time of original application , where in the end the ILR was granted.

Secondly in my initial application of Entry clearance for HSMP in June 2007 , I satisfied my level of English by taking ILETS at that time. Do I have to take another Test(B1) to prove my level of English, or will I be exempted. I have already done my Life in UK.

[RE_G]

I need advice regarding travelling out of UK after obtaining the naturalisation certificate but before passport. I will collect my naturalisation certificate next week at the citizenship ceremony but need to travel out of the UK soon thereafter and there is not enough time to apply for a British passport before I leave.

Can I travel on my current non-UK passport (and ILR card) and get back to the UK on non-UK passport even though technically I'll be a British citizen at that time? I intend to apply for my British passport as soon as I return

[milan69]

Read this post, maybe it will help:

http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... l#p1020629

[tara70]

I have applied on 3/04/2014 and received Acknowledgement on 14/04/2014. how long i have to wait for requesting return of documents without affecting my application