Hi All, From individual experience: 1. What time of the day would you normally received the Printing Passport SMS? 2. Can it be more than a day later? Thank you 1. I got it at 9:18 am this morning 2. It can be a day later as i got the sms today but the passport wasn't delivered today so I am hoping...

juliemjohn wrote:
Out of curiosity, which Passport office did you apply and how come you did not have to attend a interview? Lucky you.

I think the interview was still held for the Adult Passport. Child applicants do not have to attend an interview!

Thanks BC and Julie. The guy I spoke to said they will write to counter signatory for a letter or a form to sign. Has anyone had this done? This was done when the counter signatory signed the form and photos at the time of application. So don't think there is any need for them to contact anyone fur...

Is it common for the Home Office to contact the countersignatory as I wanted to give them extra phone no but the guy said they usually write to them. I had my passport interview today and can confirm that still the counter signatory hasn't been contacted yet. I will let you if he does get contacted...

As an update... I had my Uncle contact his MP and he said he would contact the Liverpool office to see what is going on with my application. It's been 53 days, or 7.5 weeks, and not a single word about my application from Liverpool aside from when they received it and that it is in the "examin...

After reading through countless comments of people, like myself, waiting for their first passport with no assistance from the passport office, i really do not think it is fair. Those who are applying to get their passport renewed have the option to pay to have their passports fast tracked (in some ...

Received the supporting documents today with a note. "Your application has been received and its being processed. Your supporting documents have been noted and are enclosed"... Have anyone received supporting documents before interview letter? Or is it a sign of further problems? Sent app...

Hi guys, I've only applied for passport yesterday and they should have received it today! How is the process now, how long should I expect before I get an interview or all the process. Just don't want to frustrate over the time frame. Thanks It takes a minimum of 5-6 weeks for a new passport. You m...

lea123 wrote:
So im around 3 days behind you.. There may still be hope!!

Don't think it necessarily works like that as my application only got picked up when I got in touch with the MP. Infact the very next day the letter was sent out!

I called them everyday like clock work...same answer of 6-8 weeks minimum...and every day they say that they will send the e-mail to processing team, getting really worried that I may miss the vacation planned in Aug 1st week. Now the direct no. to peterborough is not working - 0845 601 5549, is th...

lea123 wrote:

BC_Applicant wrote: I got my interview letter this week and con confirm it comes via normal post.

How long ago did you send off your application?

sent it on 29th may received in Peterborough on 2nd june letter received this week and interview on Saturday.

Wrightfamily wrote:Could someone advise if the interview letter arrives via Royal Mail or with the same courier who delivers the passports?

I got my interview letter this week and con confirm it comes via normal post.

thanks maher.786

akash08 wrote:
I have apepared for the interview without an interview letter and hence clearly it should not matter what name they write on your interview letter. Your details should be their in the system when you go for the interview, that is it.

Thanks Akash08

Can someone please confirm if the interview appointment letter address you as mr/mrs last name or is it supposed to be full name. I have got my letter but it addresses me as mr last name. Appreciate your response!

absane wrote:
I don't believe I have one since I don't live there and I am a citizen by descent. I could perhaps harass my aunt and uncle that live there to put in a word for me but it probably wouldn't work.

Ur uncle and aunt dropping a line to the MP should definitely help! Ask them to copy you on the email.

Apparition wrote: Another Q; any guesses as to when this backlog may be cleared?

Don't think anyone here can answer that one to be honest!

Apparition wrote: Makes sense. So Durham has been misrepresented somewhat in this thread, they're slow as of late due to re-routed applications.

Definitely deserves benefit of doubt mate!

I think the issue was in peak times applications got sent to various passport offices and unfortunately a lot more applications have been stacked up in Durham and also they didn't expect as may applications hence it has been difficult.

I searched threads for opinions on best/worst passport offices, to my surprise I didn't find any. From a skim of the last 40 pages, it appears Peterborough's best. That the consensus? Also as an immigrant or child of immigrants, you should avoid Liverpool and London. Durham would probably be OK if ...

I keep wondering why on this earth in this part of the world that I need to get MP's involved? So many phone calls? Why can't passport guys have defined steps & let us know the exact status? I believe this will help both the parties. This has happened at every step towards citizenship. I hope t...

Finally I am going to post my timeline and experience... Passport for: 1 Adult Application Type: Naturalisation First British passport Method of application: Post Office: Check and Send Date of application: 29/05/2014 Date application received by IPS: 02/06/2014 Peterborough Date of SMS: 03/06/2014 ...

keerthi wrote: This sounds too good to be true?

Anyone had a similar experience and did they call back with a reference no?

well it would be great if they did call as I have been told thrice but haven't been called once!

yachtingcrew wrote:Application Timeline
- how can I check which office did mine/my wifes application go?

Thanks

https://passportofficeforms.service.gov ... ation.ofml

Well to be fair the phone conversation started by saying your 6 weeks are not up yet and they are busy! I told her yes 6 weeks are not up but it will be 6 weeks on Tuesday next week. Also, in 6 weeks we r expected to have new passports and here after 5 n half weeks I haven't even been contacted for ...