I applied Joint Naturlisation and passport application through Westminster council. But because I am living in Redbridge council, I received ceremony invitation from Redbridge council. My ceremony is booked for 8th September. I have contacted Redbridge council regarding my joint passport application...

Have you received any acknowledgement eg email? Usually a letter and biometrics letter are sent around the time money is taken, both in the same envelope. Sometimes you also get an email but it seems quite sporadic as many people don't get the acknowledgement emails. Some people have had luck conta...

I submitted a joint Naturalisation and Passport application on 6th May 2016. The payment was deducted on 25th May 2016 for both passport and Naturalisation. But I have not received the Biometric yet. I am just wondering is this normal? For a friend of mine he received biometric after 2 weeks.

Hi, For applicants who applied under the Cash Savings Category - D i.e. more than £62,500. Do the sponsor need to maintain the balance after the Entry clearance Visa is issued and until the spouse arrives in the UK? My husband has received an entry clearance but he will be arriving after nearly a mo...

A friend of mine recently received an Entry Clearance spouse visa in Pakistan. Her husband is also in Pakistan at present. The home office posted all the documents including TB test certificate back to her husband's address in the UK while he is in Pakistan. The question is can she travel with him w...

Could you please confirm if the following is correct when using the Joint Naturalisation and Passport Application service through NCS. 1. You do not need to write telephone number in Section 2? 2. Referees do not need to write/sign anything on the Passport Form as long as the referees have filled in...

Yes, as long as they are over 25 and British and are of good character (i.e no convictions or bankruptcy etc). I am confused now. So both referee friends should be British citizen? Or 1 friend can be a British citizen and other non-British? I have a non-British accountant friend who is lawfully wor...

Yes, if known to you for 3 years or more and: not related to you or each other; not your representative; not a HO employee; no unspent convictions #2 to be a professional or else aged over 25 years old How about friend? Are friends allowed as referees if they are friends for more than 3 years and n...

Anyone know if the following individuals and how they are known to the applicant are eligible as referees for British naturalisation application? 1. Non-British Professional Accountant (working in the UK) introduced through a mutual friend. Now she is also a friend. 2. British Citizen - Former work ...

Is it a mandatory requirement to include a marriage invitation card with your entry clearance spouse visa application?

After paying your application and IHS fee for an entry clearance Spouse visa application from Pakistan,
1. What is the maximum time you can take for registering for biometrics?
2. What is the maximum time you can take after your have registered your biometrics to send all the documents to Sheffield?

Anyone know what is considered as the date of application for entry clearance spouse visa application from Pakistan?

1. When you actually go and register your biometrics?
2. The date you make a payment?
3. The date when home office receive's documents?

The Only document you need to submit at Gerrys in Pakistan is your passport .You will need to show them the Confirmation letter that you have submitted and paid for online submission. Whilst handing these in you will be required to do your biometrics. Every other document including your TB test and...

I am little confused as to where one should submit the documents for entry clearance spouse visa application from Pakistan. 1. Should the application form and all supporting documents including passport be submitted in Pakistan. 2. Or some documents are submitted in Pakistan and some in the UK 3. If...

shakoorh wrote:

elizabethgrantsmith wrote:1. Do you require Police Certificate?
2. Do you require Birth Certificate?
3. Do you require National Identity Card Number

No you don't need any of the above except NIC photocopy for Spouse.

Do you mean copy of applicant's NIC or UK spouse's NIC? I thought passports would be enough no?

1. Do you require Police Certificate?
2. Do you require Birth Certificate?
3. Do you require National Identity Card Number

For Entry Clearance Spouse Visa....

1. Do you require Police Certificate?
2. Do you require Birth Certificate?
3. Do you require National Identity Card Number?

Yes, you need to submit 6 months minimum worth of bank statements to prove you meet the financial requirement. If you are relying on savings, the £62,500 must have been held in an accessible account (not a fixed deposit) for at least 6 months I am fully aware that for Cash Savings 6 months statemen...

CR001 wrote:A couple of years ago. The copies need to be certified, not notarised. Post Office should be accepted.

Thanks for clarification. Does the post office only certify UK passport or foreign Passport as well?

CR001 wrote:You need a certified copy, the post office can do this (for a small fee). I have used them myself in the past.

How long ago roughly was it when you used the Post Office service? Because in 2016 HO is little bit more strict.
Post office is very reasonably priced but i dont know if HO accept in 2016

CR001 wrote:The post office also provides the service at a small fee.

But Post office is not Notary is it? Does HO accept Post Office attestation?

Hi, Does anyone know 1. Is it mandatory for spouse visa entry clearence that you must include a certified copy of your spouse's passport who is in the UK? Yes 2. Should it be every single page of the passport and for all passports? Yes 3. Where and how can you get them attested if attestation is ne...

Hi,
Does anyone know

1. Is it mandatory for spouse visa entry clearence that you must include a certified copy of your spouse's passport who is in the UK?
2. Should it be every single page of the passport and for all passports?
3. Where and how can you get them attested if attestation is necessary?

CR001 wrote:You can state on the form that it is cash savings from employment and provide the statements required or more statements if you wish to.

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What type of statements? Bank statements?

The HO guidance regarding declaring source of Cash Savings only shows an example where an asset is sold. In my case, I managed to save £65K in 5 years from full-time employment from 4 different employers. To provide an evidence to declare source, I cannot go through the hassle of contacting each one...