Thanks Siraj,
and Vinny, HMPO must have read this thread and taken Antsmall suggestion as that's exactly what she has been suggesting!

Just to give an update I have now received my British passport and still have my foreign passport which is valid in a different name. Before applying for the passport, I wrote to my MP to approach HMPO on my behalf to explain my situation i.e. foreign passport in a different name and applying for f...

Also, OP, should you pay for the NHS surcharges yourself and in case the Secretary of State is minded to maintain a negative decision on your application, I think the NHS surcharges are refunded back to you. I read this somewhere, so please don't just take my word for it as I can't find the document...

hellonewhere, thanks for getting this thread back on track. Spoke too soon Casa! ^^^^^^ :wink: But actually thanks to Obie for making that point re the fee waiver and destitution ( and saying it's okay to post the link ) which the OP mightn't have been aware of. Good to see that the Secretary of St...

People of certain nationality are exempted from the Surcharge, and so is the case for people who are destitute and can demonstrate that they are. The surcharge is wholly unfair and unreasonable. For an FLR(FP ) application, the Surcharge will be £500 per applicant. I think Wanderer is a few Sandwic...

Pedro sounds scary.
Rest in peace Pedro.

Hellonewhere: please note that now the passport people require all dual (or plural) nationals to submit colour photocopies (why is this trying to change my British spelling to American automatically by the way?) of any "uncancelled passports" even when renewing passports. I initially thou...

Noajthan once again many thanks for the very insightful post; excellent advice as well. On a positive note, at least your wife's case seem to be moving in the correct direction. I am afraid my own embassy wouldn't have a ready-made process for cancelling an existing passport similar to your wife's e...

@noajthan - thank you so much for the very informative post and suggestions. I appreciate the time you took to write it; certainly helps me to assess my options available. Point 1 you mentioned - I was thinking to go along this option, however, I am unsure whether my embassy will cancel my existing ...

I anticipate that I will have the same problem when applying for my first British passport. My birth country's passport ( which is blank but valid, it's a replacement of a lost/stolen ) is issued in my maiden name and my naturalisation certificate is in my married name ( although there's an error on...

Hi, The question is "where do you intend to have your main home if you are naturalised", It's simple actually, just mention wherever in UK, you intend to live. It doesn't ask to provide evidence of that intention. You could well be living temporarily somewhere but the intention remains tha...

Hi Amiya, Actually, according to your 4th point, the last 7 days one would have been the final reminder. Your council in fact very strictly followed the gov document. Anyhow, it's happened now. You can either write to the council and express your concern if you think you ought to have received anoth...

Hi Amiya, Casa answered your question upthread already. Personally, I would go with her suggestion rather than suggestions of friends, but that's my personal opinion, what you do ultimately is your decision. Although, you didn't physically attend court, a case was lodged at the magistrate court and ...

Hi, I cannot answer your question directly, however, I can give my own experience regarding changes to a marriage certificate. My own marriage certificate had an error and we had to send it back to the registry office to have it corrected. It was an error on their part, therefore, it was corrected. ...

Something doesn't quite make sense here. A court summons is never issued within a month of a council tax payment being due. You'll see from this link (warwick district council) that it progresses through several stages before legal action as a last resort. http://www.warwickdc.gov.uk/info/20593/cou...

Thanks both for your replies, but Sanky, I can't "plan my travel accordingly", my father has just died and I am going home to be with my family, letter or no letter. I will err on the side of caution and send UKVI an e-mail and try to call them, just to cover myself. I'll also have proof ...

I am hoping someone else can come and give you some advice if they have been through a similar situation or are aware of the procedure. I am sure there must be some guidance regarding this as not every person can sign. Out of curiosity, does the person have a passport? If yes, does it have a thumb p...

From which country please.

Hi, I found this document which is to do with applying for a UK passport, however, it might give you some ideas regarding your query. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/118600/applicants-unable-to-write.pdf I think it depends on what documents needs signing/thu...

Is it "lose" and not "loose"?
Probably just me.

Good luck with the doctorate program OP, hope it all works out.

Your anecdotal experiences illustrate exactly what I'm talking about: Citizenship applications take a long time, both in the UK and elsewhere. My question is, why? It doesn't make sense. I understand the vent, but like it or not, citizenship is a privilege not a right ( page 8 ) so you need to fulf...

If you are a UK resident, then yes you have to declare it on your tax return; despite having paid the tax in the US. You will declare it under foreign income on your tax return, and be given a double tax relief. Work out your residence status Whether you’re UK resident usually depends on how many da...

yes, I think so. And it is the Home Office's policy to keep it as well once your application is granted. That's what my letter said anyway. Actually my friend applied today in Hammersmith NCS and they returned his original LIUK test. So it looks different NCS offices have different information. Ah ...

Hi, I applied through Bracknell NCS on 05/05/2015. The lady said we need to send the original LIUK test. So she gave me the photo copy and sent the original to UKVI. Is it normal? yes, I think so. And it is the Home Office's policy to keep it as well once your application is granted. That's what my...