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Eszter wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:28 pmI applied for UK citizenship on the 18th of February 2019. I submitted all of my documents including my residency card. On the 11th of April 2019 I received a letter stating that my application has been refused because I haven't provided my residency card. I did submit it and in fact it was sent back to me in the same envelope with all my other documents. It was on the very top of the pile. The accompanied letter included a list of documents which didn't include my residency card even though it was on the very top of the pile.
I believe that someone deliberately mishandled my case as it couldn't be more obvious that it was attached. I contacted the HMRC and they suggested me to appeal against the decision.
Although I took photos of the letter I received and the pile of documents I am affraid that if I appeal they will just simply say that it wasn't there because they deliberately left it off from the list as well.
I have an appointment in the Citizen Advice bureau in a few days but I am wondering if this has happened to anyone else and what the outcome was.
Obviously, I am furious and don't really know what else I can do.
Many thanks
E
CR001 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:53 pmYou cannot appeal for a refused citizenship application. You only have the option to apply (and pay almost £400) for a reconsideration, which can take months.
You say 'residency card'. What card do you hold exactly?? Is it a Document Certifying Permanent Residency or a Residency Card (they are different)??
What is the exact wording of the refusal letter??
I have a UK Residence documentation for a national of an EEA state. It is a dark blue card. I am from Hungary and this is the document I need for sure. My patner applied with the same card and it went through without any problems.CR001 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:53 pmYou cannot appeal for a refused citizenship application. You only have the option to apply (and pay almost £400) for a reconsideration, which can take months.
You say 'residency card'. What card do you hold exactly?? Is it a Document Certifying Permanent Residency or a Residency Card (they are different)??
This is the wording:
What is the exact wording on your partners card?? When did your partner apply for citizenship? Presumably your partner is also an EU citizen??
If you only have a Residency card that does NOT state it is a document Certifying Permanent Residence, then the refusal is correct. The rules changed in November 2015 when it became mandatory to submit proof of Permanent Residence.Eszter wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:08 pmThis is the wording:
As you haven't provided a document certifying permanent residence or a permanent residence card issued by the Home Office, we cannot be satisfied that you were permanently resident in the United Kingdom on the date of your naturalisation and it hase been refused.
I have been living in the UK since 2004. My partner applied in September 2018. He is also from Hungary.CR001 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:19 pmWhat is the exact wording on your partners card?? When did your partner apply for citizenship? Presumably your partner is also an EU citizen??
A Residency card is unfortunately not sufficient. It is mandatory that it has to be a card that clearly says Document Certifying Permanent Residence. How long have you been in the UK exercising treaty rights?
If you only have a Residency card that does NOT state it is a document Certifying Permanent Residence, then the refusal is correct. The rules changed in November 2015 when it became mandatory to submit proof of Permanent Residence.Eszter wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:08 pmThis is the wording:
As you haven't provided a document certifying permanent residence or a permanent residence card issued by the Home Office, we cannot be satisfied that you were permanently resident in the United Kingdom on the date of your naturalisation and it hase been refused.