General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

[MwanaKay]

They only need to see what they have asked for. They will not need to see again what they have returned. They will have all what you have sent to them scanned onto their computer system.

I suggest you get back home in peace, and after reading their letter, ask anything else you may have doubts about.

Ayyubi72

Thanks very much, you are so right, got home that day and found enclosed, just a small passort sized return envelope with a specific address and code number for the case worker working on my application, and another note saying please enclose the documents requested into this envelope and post. There was also a note saying: "Also note that if your aplication is approved, beow is how your names and date & place of birth will appear on your certificate."

Do you reckon this is a positive sign or there requesting for my old expired passport showing visas given me going back 4 years, means they are not convinced of something?

Anyway I sent the expired passport which has all my visas going back as far as 2009, they got it this morning 08:07 and signed for it (royal mail tracked).

Fingers crossed, still praying and anxiously waiting to conquer Everest BC!!

[berti83]

Applied on the 1st of June. Payment received on the 4th and acknowledged on the 6th. Got the usual email response of "not yet been allocated to a case officer" 2 weeks ago got an email back saying is with a case officer but no decision is yet been made. Still waiting , And yes,i was told its a very straightforward case. Been here 15 years on ILR received in 1999. Its just luck of the draw i think as my application wasn't even touched for 6 months

[Ayyubi72]

"Also note that if your aplication is approved, beow is how your names and date & place of birth will appear on your certificate."

Do you reckon this is a positive sign or there requesting for my old expired passport showing visas given me going back 4 years, means they are not convinced of something?

This neither a positive sign nor a negative one. I must say, this is a sign that you did not make much effort to get your application right.

Why on earth did you not send them all the passports that cover your qualifying residence in UK?

How are they supposed to know how many days you were absent from UK without looking at all the passport covering 5 years period?

But its good that your application is being looked at, and I hope once they have your passport, they will make a decision soon.

Good Luck.

[MwanaKay]

Hi All
Am back again with another question (feeling a little embarrased for asking too many questions). Please can someone advice me, is travelling aborad after passport and BRP have been returned to you while your naturalisation application is still being considered by UKBA a NO NO or is it allowed?

(Just to shed some more light; my docks were returned to me and UKBA asking for me to just send them my old passport containing VISAS going back 5yrs. I have all my travel docs with me now, but was considering going on a week's holiday abroad.)

[PatienceInc]

Dear fellow members,
My local authority says that they don't have any private ceremonies and the public one is on the 29th of this month. My question is can i arrange for a private ceremony with a different local authority?

[sidhujazz]

Hello PMwanaKay »,

If applied using NCS, you will be able to keep your original documents so you will be able to travel following the application. Don't forget to come back for the ceremony.

Please always read the FAQ before posting, the answer to your question is 'Yes' you can travel.

[MwanaKay]

Hello PMwanaKay »,

If applied using NCS, you will be able to keep your original documents so you will be able to travel following the application. Don't forget to come back for the ceremony.

Please always read the FAQ before posting, the answer to your question is 'Yes' you can travel.

Thankyou Sidhujazz

[Denzel_pompey]

Hi Guys,
I recently made an application for naturalization, using the NCS. I would like to know if it is ok to travel overseas during the application process or if this could affect the outcome of the naturalisation application. The HO have taken the application fee, and I am basically waiting for an approval letter.

Thanks.

[zombie]

Hi,

I've applied for naturalisation via NCS in November and the payment has been deducted on the 10th of January 2013. I have a one month holiday booked from Jan 30 to the end of Feb. Must I be physically be present when the approval letter comes through? Is it advisable to travel abroad?

Any information would be highly appreciated.

Cheers
Zombie

[sidhujazz]

Hi Zombie,

No you do not need to present in the UK at the time of approval. You can travel without a problem.

However, make sure you inform someone at home regarding your application, just in-case the home office require additional documents or wants to get in-touch with you.

Also don't forget to come back to the UK for you ceremony within 3 months once approved.

[zombie]

Hi Zombie,

No you do not need to present in the UK at the time of approval. You can travel without a problem.

However, make sure you inform someone at home regarding your application, just in-case the home office require additional documents or wants to get in-touch with you.

Also don't forget to come back to the UK for you ceremony within 3 months once approved.

Thank you very much. I'll ask someone to check my posts whilst I am on holiday.

[MwanaKay]

Am so so so so so so Happyyyyyyy PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW

Thank God I hav BC, I have Conguered Everest BC!!!!!! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

I emailed my case worker this morning and within five minutes she emailed back informing me she had approved my application this morning and that I will be receiving my documents and Ceremony Invitation leter this week.

I felt like a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders. God is great and he hear the prayers of His people.

Timeline

Application Date: 21/10/2013
Received By UKBA: 22/10/2013 (Royal Mail Tracked & Confirmed)
Fees Debited: 21/11/2013
Acknowlwdgement Letter Reveived: 24/11/2013
Date of receipt of further documents: 17/12/2013 (Dated 13/12/2013)
Date Sent Back Docs Requested (Passport Showing My Previous VISA going back 5 years): 18/12/2013 (UKBA Received 19/12/2013)
Approval Date: 13/01/2013 (Received Email from my case worker informing me she has Approved my application)

[statician]

Hi All,

I am planning to use NCS to apply for naturalization and want to use Life in the UK test certificate and my Masters Degree obtained from London South Bank University to meet the requirement for KOLL.

Does anyone know if NCS/ Local Boroughs are aware of the fact that UK degree is enough to meet the B1 requirement of KOLL.

I don't want to book an appointment with them and get told that they need B1 certificate and they will not accept UK Degree as an alternate.

Any advise/ suggestion/ personal experience will be appreciated

[TTOE]

I'm very sure all the NCS centres in the UK know all about the KOLL requirements now, you have absolutely nothing to be worried about.

[statician]

Thanks for your reply.

I was looking for someone who had a similar experience. I will wait for another week before I make an appointment, in the meantime I am sure someone will share his/her experience.

[TTOE]

Hi All,

Does anyone know if NCS/ Local Boroughs are aware of the fact that UK degree is enough to meet the B1 requirement of KOLL.

Any advise/ suggestion/ personal experience will be appreciated

I only responded to your question, sorry!

[nats]

Hi everyone,
I had my ILR and now will apply for nationality next month. I have a question regarding this.

1- in Good Character requirement: do i have to attach any document with my application to show good character like CRB? or will they check it by my NI number and other info provided?

2-List of documents should i prepare to attach with application?

2 whats the average processing time?

[Zeeshan123]

Hi there ,
I applied for citizenship using AN form through ncs hammersmith on 13th of jan 14 . They gave me a royal mail tracking number . When i checked today it says delievered on 14/01/14 to warrington mail centre . I am just wondering why does it say warrington mail centre and not home office .
Thanks

[nionlight]

Hi there ,
I applied for citizenship using AN form through ncs hammersmith on 13th of jan 14 . They gave me a royal mail tracking number . When i checked today it says delievered on 14/01/14 to warrington mail centre . I am just wondering why does it say warrington mail centre and not home office .
Thanks

Naturalisation application processing centre is in Liverpool. This is why it went to Warrington mail centre for delivery. It should be delivered soon.

[Zeeshan123]

Hi there ,
I applied for citizenship using AN form through ncs hammersmith on 13th of jan 14 . They gave me a royal mail tracking number . When i checked today it says delievered on 14/01/14 to warrington mail centre . I am just wondering why does it say warrington mail centre and not home office .
Thanks

Naturalisation application processing centre is in Liverpool. This is why it went to Warrington mail centre for delivery. It should be delivered soon.

Ok thanks for replying back . I thought it only takes a day or 2 to get delivered and its been sitting there for 3 days now.
Anyways thanks for your time and i hope it gets delivered soon.

[nats]

Hi,
anyone can help?

I had my ILR and now will apply for nationality next month. I have a question regarding this.

1- in Good Character requirement: do i have to attach any document with my application to show good character like CRB? or will they check it by my NI number and other info provided?

2-List of documents should i prepare to attach with application?

2 whats the average processing time?

[settlementnow]

Dear All,

I am now due to apply naturalisation in few months and would like to prepare everything before the time comes. I am puzzled with sonthings, vould anyone kinfly give comments on my question below:

1) i have Life in the UK whick i passed in June 2013. Can i use the same certificate for naturalisation? I heard that i need to pass another test with new syllabus.

2) i have a Masters degree from uk university, do i have to still do b1 english test? Or do ihave to certified that from UK naric.

Thanks in advanced.

Regards

[MwanaKay]

Hi Forum,

Just a quick question; does the home office send out the approval letter and also notify the council at the same time?

If not, how long does it take for the council to be notified or for the council to receive certificate from the home office?

[fm1011]

i have the same question if anybody can answer plzzz

[abc_uk]

Dear All,

I am now due to apply naturalisation in few months and would like to prepare everything before the time comes. I am puzzled with sonthings, vould anyone kinfly give comments on my question below:

1) i have Life in the UK whick i passed in June 2013. Can i use the same certificate for naturalisation? I heard that i need to pass another test with new syllabus.

2) i have a Masters degree from uk university, do i have to still do b1 english test? Or do ihave to certified that from UK naric.

1) it's valid, no need for a new one
2) Degree is sufficient. No need for naric certification if it's an accredited UK university.