for my, i did not need to attend interview. I was in east london area at that time. But they asked me about proof of my address in last 3 years. They dont accept bank statements and utility bill. What they want was mortgage letter and letter from my employers. a week after sending those docs, they p...

Hello Steve567, i was wondering if your original passport was returned to you earlier and when was it returned to you. I am finally applying for a passport for my wife and we plan to trvale towards the end of March, so as long as she gets back her Indian passport that is fine. Will the Indian passp...

if i were you, i would not waste my time. Once i get back the home office letter advising to reapply with corrrect fee today, i will do in the same day or tomorrow. I would also enclose a cover letter referring my previous application with insufficient fund. But if you still need to wait for enough ...

My time line update Postal or NCS: POSTAL Date of submission or posting : 15 May 07 CRITERIA - 4 years + ILR 1 year Date of debit of cheque: 25 May 2007 (around that date, only after ack letter) Date of receipt of acknowledgement Letter: 21 May 07 Date of receipt of approval : 4 August 2007 (HO lett...

My time line update Postal or NCS: POSTA L Date of submission or posting : 15 May 07 CRITERIA - 4 years + ILR 1 year Date of debit of cheque: 25 May 2007 (around that date, only after ack letter) Date of receipt of acknowledgement Letter: 21 May 07 Date of receipt of approval : 4 August 2007 (HO le...

I have been trying to contact passport office after waiting for more than 6 weeks.. the operator said there must be a problem as it has taken such a long time and transferred to the examiner. But not available yet. and advised me to contact them later. I thought this step should be straight forward....

No, I haven't. Last time someone from their customer service said that I did not need it and my passport is in printing process. 1 week later, another lady said they were still checking my detail.

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I applied British passport on the day of naturalization. It was 6 weeks ago. But I have not received anything from the IPS. I did make enquires several times. One time the customer service said my passport was in printing office. One week later, the officer from Peterborugh ,as they put through, tol...

if so, I have to use British passport only in the UK ports? That is what passport office advised me when i made an enquiry. Thanks for your info.

My experience in 2006 when i took the test. I bought Life in the UK: A Journal to Citizenship from local book shop for about I think ?£11 or something. I read through Chaper 2,3,4 , perhaps 6 as well, slowly for 2 times, spending 4-5 days. And then I did the practice at http://www.3g4g.co.uk/Stuff/...

Hi I had a student visa from May 2004 to June 2007. I got married to British citizen and spouse visa was given for 2 years in Feburary 2007 which is valid till January 2009. I wonder if anyone could tell me when do I need to take 'Life in the UK' test. Is there any time restriction? Your help would...

Hi I had a student visa from May 2004 to June 2007. I got married to British citizen and spouse visa was given for 2 years in Feburary 2007 which is valid till January 2009. I wonder if anyone could tell me when do I need to take 'Life in the UK' test. Is there any time restriction? Your help would...

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As far as I know, citizenship test is not a big deal for average people

Dear all thank you very much for your reply. I must admit I have been crazy these days. I am a medical doctor graduated from oversea (outside EU). Until recently, NHS has no discrimination against non-EU job doctors. They all are employed provided that there is a right to work here. You may be aware...

My status recently changed from ILR to citizenship. But I cannot find any more benefits for being a citizen compatred with previous ILR status. (apart from more freedom of travelling) My job opportunity is not better. I have to compete with others who have a right to work here ( HSMP and their depen...

Liverpool office is better for me. But I can't remember about ILR where I applied to.

Yes, ILR is no longer valid after becoming British citizen. at the same time those who have got British passport can not get ROA sticker anymore. From 21 December 2006 you will not qualify for a certificate of entitlement to be placed in your foreign passport or travel document if you already hold e...

My time line update Postal or NCS: POSTA L Date of submission or posting : 15 May 07 CRITERIA - 4 years + ILR 1 year Date of debit of cheque: 25 May 2007 (around that date, only after ack letter) Date of receipt of acknowledgement Letter: 21 May 07 Date of receipt of approval : 4 August 2007 (HO let...

From 21 December 2006 you will not qualify for a certificate of entitlement to be placed in your foreign passport or travel document if you already hold either a United Kingdom passport which describes you as a British citizen or as a British subject with right of abode; or a UK identity card which...

hi I am dual citizen. British citizen after naturalization. I am just wondering if I can apply ROA sticker for the passport of country of birth. A friend of mine told me that the home office will not give ROA and I can keep using ILR . but on the leavelet given to me at citizenship ceremony, I need ...

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My mother is a divorcee in her 70, living back home alone. I'm just wondering if someone knows my mother can stay in Britain for a long time as a dependent.

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hi Alex as far as I know ( according to my friends), speed fine is not in CRB check(I might be wrong). Maybe, home office also considers that issue, not sure. One thing I noticed that you did applied end of November. If so, no point to inform about your speed offence in April. I think April what you...

I applied end of november....still waiting. Know another couple of guys with the same problem. I am calling BIA every week answer always the same:" waiting for character enquiries to come back". When asked for how long it could take they saying" that there is no time limit for BC app...

Do you mean Indefinite Leave to Remain? Basically after you have been living in the UK for 5 years, you may be entitled for ILR. You may know very well that fact. for how many days you can be absent in the Uk while counting 5 years, you can check the application pack which is pdf file on home office...

Postal or NCS: POSTAL Date of submission or posting : 15 May 07 CRITERIA - 4 years + ILR1 year Date of debit of cheque: 25 May 2007 (around that date, only after ack letter) Date of receipt of acknowledgement Letter: 21 May 07 Date of receipt of approval : 4 August 2007 (HO letter dated 01/08/2007)...