Application Timeline Eligibility criteria: Long Residence Outside the Rules Method of application: NCS Camden Method of application:29/2/2013 Date of receipt by UKBA: 1/3/2013 Date of debit of fees: 6/3/2013 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 12/3/2013 Date of receipt of approval: 24/3/2013 Date of...

Hello all, I had previously reported on this site that I was facing a conviction for driving without licence but as the good Lord would have it, the CPS withdrew the case on the basis that I was able to prove that the insurance company did not notify me of cancellation coupled with various maladmini...

Hello, just to let you know that I have found out (albeit after calling the courts myself) that a proceeding has been initiated against me and has been scheduled for the new year (what a nice xmas present!) :( . As this is a strict liability offence, it is almost certain that I would be found guilty...

I would tend to say yes. On the one hand, a person is innocent until proven guilty. On the other hand, HO will never give you BC if there are proceedings against you pending (and to add insult to injury, it might even backfire badly). I am not sure if this is a question you can get definite and rel...

I don't think that a request to see one's records can trigger proceedings, but I am not an expert on that. Personally, I would want to know what is going on even if there were a risk - rather than permanently living under a Damocles sword. However, that is a decision that everyone needs to make for...

Gyfrinachgar wrote:

Twin wrote:Again, thank you for the invaluable advise.

"Advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill." Very true words by Tolkien - and they fit particularly well here I am afraid.

ok...suggestion? I don't know what to say.

I should inform HO in writing if I am eventually summoned. Is this after I have put in an application or before? When you disclose how much is a very difficult question to answer and a double-edged sword. On the one hand, maybe there is nothing in the database, in which case you would only wake sle...

I was advised by the police officer that Driving without insurance was not a criminal offence As far as I know, that is wrong. Driving without insurance is, even if accidential, a criminal offense. See also this topic (unlike in that particular situation, I see some room for mitigating circumstance...

To begin with, get a basic CRB check and subject access - PNC done. I understand that not all non criminally recordable offences appear on CRB. I was advised by the police officer that Driving without insurance was not a criminal offence but I do know that the home office treat it very seriously. I...

sushdmehta wrote:

Twin wrote:It was discovered that my insurance company had cancelled my policy because they didn't receive the reverse of my counterfeit driving licence.

Is this a typo?

sorry, I meant to say "counterpart".

Any advise?

Hello, can someone help me please? I was stopped by the police for driving without insurance earlier this year. It was discovered that my insurance company had cancelled my policy because they didn't receive the reverse of my counterpart driving licence. I wasn't aware of his as the insurance compan...

Mrlookingforward, in a case where one receives a court summons for a hearing in say...October but wishes to apply for naturalisation in September, must one declare a conviction even thought one have not been for the hearing? Either way, I am willing to pay the fine before the court hearing but the ...

Mrlookforward, when granted ILR, it didn't say anywhere on my grant letter that i'd been considered outside the rules (even though I was an overstayer). My application was based on human rights on the plea that my child whom was born here had lived here for over 7 years. Although, the decision lette...

Mrlookingforward, in a case where one receives a court summons for a hearing in say...October but wishes to apply for naturalisation in September, must one declare a conviction even thought one have not been for the hearing? Either way, I am willing to pay the fine before the court hearing but the f...

No, i am not and was not an asylum seeker but thanks for your help.

Ikpone, thanks for your reply.

Why isn't this statement true for asylum seekers? How come they are able to apply for naturalisation a year after being granted ILR?

Granted ILR in Nov 2010 but prior to that, I was an overstayer. I was of the belief that you are required to show legal residence in the UK for a period of 5 years after the grant of ILR or prior to receiving ILR to be eligible for citizenship. However, I have read so many cases where those who clai...

I think paying the fine amounts to acceptance of guilt. If you are not guilty you'll have to take a legal course and get your name cleared. It would come down to a forgery case on your ex. You'll have to ask for proof from DVLA for the letter you allegdly sent and argue it was a forgery... but you'...

Thanks, Mrlookfoward. I shall contact the DVLA later today to arrange a payment and let you know how i get on.

@Mrlookforward - i'm a bit confused about your response. This matter has already been to court and the court has awarded the DVLA £953 and on the back of that, the bailifs have attended my property.

As difficult as it might be and given the likely consequence, I wouldn't mind so much as to gather some £1,000 together to pay the fine (very infuriating!) but does that clear me from the offence? Wouldn't I still need to declare this in my application for naturalisation? In essence, wouldn't it be...

I'm probably not due naturalisation yet as I have only in Nov 09 been granted ILR under the 7 year policy. My application was finally decided after 5 years. Anyway, the problem now is that my EX drove my car while I had declared a SORN on it and the DVLA of course sent a fine which he hid from me an...

chibage wrote:FM How would applying again make a difference?

very good question indeed. i would also like to know.

You need another two years legal stay before you can get ILR based on 10 years legal stay. This assumes you have legal entry? If as your post suggest you do not have legal stay then another 6 years required. As for a work permit - the answer is no. WP will disappear at the end of November and the P...

I get you, FM but the deception i'm particularly referring to here is the one used in the entry clearance application. The OP stated that she falsified her date of birth and name. This is the deception that would be hard for her to scale.