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by immg83
Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:56 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Renunciation process
Replies: 27
Views: 11032
Mood:
India

Re: Renunciation process

Hi, I have submitted the Surrender Certificate (SC) Application and Renunciation Certificate Application (RC) yesterday and would like to share my feedback. 1. I would recommend to apply both SC & RC at the same time. 1. Fill the online application for RC & SC 2. book the appointment for RC...
by immg83
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5645
Views: 1608487
Mood:
India

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Thanks for the feedback - much appreciated. I'll make my application in the next couple of weeks and can share my experience here. Hi, Let me provide my experience on this. To get the OCI you need both Surrender Cert (SC) + Renounce Cert (RC) So, i suggest to apply the OCI once you have both SC and...
by immg83
Mon Jan 15, 2024 3:11 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Renunciation of Indian Citizenship - processing timelines
Replies: 76
Views: 17479
Mood:
India

Re: Renunciation of Indian Citizenship - processing timelines

Online application completed: 03/12/2023
Appointment at VFS Gosewell: 13/12/2023
CGI location: London
Receipt of Renunciation: 15/01/2024 - Still Awaiting (status in online RC portal as Application received)
by immg83
Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:33 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Travel to India with British passport and e-visa whilst OCI is in process
Replies: 21
Views: 5615
Mood:
India

Re: Travel to India with British passport and e-visa whilst OCI is in process

Hi, Apologies couldn't get back on time. "Also if we renounce indian citizenship, will my son’s citizenship automatically grts cancelled? He is 13 yr old. Can’t understand the section8 rule. Can anyone clarify please." - After you renounce, your child's India citizenship will be cancelled ...
by immg83
Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Renunciation process
Replies: 27
Views: 11032
Mood:
India

Re: Renunciation process

Hi, You can fill the child details in section 5 and there it ask the Child nationality, child passport country, child birth country etc. I filled for my 2 UK born Kids. It's little confusing section as when form submitted and section 5 is about the children who are citizen of India. So, i would say ...
by immg83
Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:08 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Application timeline
Replies: 7
Views: 1643
Mood:
India

Re: Application timeline

Hi,
I have update this in timeline thread : british-citizenship/naturalisation-appl ... l#p2135581
by immg83
Fri Dec 15, 2023 8:06 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Travel to India with British passport and e-visa whilst OCI is in process
Replies: 21
Views: 5615
Mood:
India

Re: Travel to India with British passport and e-visa whilst OCI is in process

Hi @dewdrops1420, You mentioned that your naturalization ceremony was planned on 11the Dec.If i assume that you have already done that then you have the naturalization certificate with you. Keeping your travel plan in mind to India on 8th Feb i would suggest the following. 1. Don't apply for Britis...
by immg83
Thu Dec 14, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Travel to India with British passport and e-visa whilst OCI is in process
Replies: 21
Views: 5615
Mood:
India

Re: Travel to India with British passport and e-visa whilst OCI is in process

Hi @dewdrops1420, You mentioned that your naturalization ceremony was planned on 11the Dec.If i assume that you have already done that then you have the naturalization certificate with you. Keeping your travel plan in mind to India on 8th Feb i would suggest the following. 1. Don't apply for British...
by immg83
Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Renunciation of Indian Citizenship - processing timelines
Replies: 76
Views: 17479
Mood:
India

Re: Renunciation of Indian Citizenship - processing timelines

Online application completed 03/12/2023
Appointment at VFS Gosewell London: 13/12/2023
Location: HCI London officer present at VFS Gosewell for signature
Receipt of Renunciation: awaiting
by immg83
Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Renunciation process
Replies: 27
Views: 11032
Mood:
India

Re: Renunciation process

Hi, I have submitted the Surrender Certificate (SC) Application and Renunciation Certificate Application (RC) yesterday and would like to share my feedback. 1. I would recommend to apply both SC & RC at the same time. 1. Fill the online application for RC & SC 2. book the appointment for RC ...
by immg83
Thu Nov 09, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15088
Views: 4767023
Mood:
India

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier2 (dependent) + 1 Yr ILR Language/LIUK Criteria: Degree+LIUK Method of application: Online 22nd Feb 2023: Date of online application UKBA: 22nd Feb 2023 22nd Feb 2023: Date of debit of fees & Acknowledgement: 22nd Feb 2023 18th March 2023: Date of Biometrics co...
by immg83
Thu Nov 09, 2023 5:10 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Delay in processing the UK/British Naturalisation(AN) Application
Replies: 4
Views: 2825
Mood:
India

Re: Delay in processing the UK/British Naturalisation(AN) Application

Hi,

Just an Update, Got the HO approval email on 1st Nov.. I think SAR may have worked but not sure what worked to push the application.
by immg83
Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:25 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Application timeline
Replies: 7
Views: 1643
Mood:
India

Re: Application timeline

Hi,

I am also in similar situation. AN application submitted on 22nd Feb 2023 but still waiting for any updates from Home Office. Tried all options but nothing is working.
by immg83
Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:19 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Delay in processing the UK/British Naturalisation(AN) Application
Replies: 4
Views: 2825
Mood:
India

Re: Delay in processing the UK/British Naturalisation(AN) Application

Hi Community, I am really concerned on Delay in processing the UK Naturalisation Application which i submitted on 22nd Feb 2023. Want to check with community members if others are facing the similar delays or it's specific to my case. To give the context on My UK Immigration history: (This post is ...
by immg83
Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Delay in processing the UK/British Naturalisation(AN) Application
Replies: 4
Views: 2825
Mood:
India

Delay in processing the UK/British Naturalisation(AN) Application

Hi Community, I am really concerned on Delay in processing the UK Naturalisation Application which i submitted on 22nd Feb 2023. Want to check with community members if others are facing the similar delays or it's specific to my case. To give the context on My UK Immigration history: 2016-2022: Tier...
by immg83
Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:34 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15088
Views: 4767023
Mood:
India

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier2 (dependent) + 1 Yr ILR Language/LIUK Criteria: Degree+LIUK Method of application: Online 22nd Feb 2023: Date of online application UKBA: 22nd Feb 2023 22nd Feb 2023: Date of debit of fees & Acknowledgement: 22nd Feb 2023 18th March 2023: Date of Biometrics co...
by immg83
Thu Aug 24, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15088
Views: 4767023
Mood:
India

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier2 (dependent) + 1 Yr ILR Language/LIUK Criteria: Degree+LIUK Method of application: Online Date of online application UKBA: 22nd Feb 2023 Date of debit of fees & Acknowledgement: 22nd Feb 2023 Date of Biometrics collection UKVCAS: 18th March 2023 (Croydon - Fre...
by immg83
Tue Jun 13, 2023 1:42 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15088
Views: 4767023
Mood:
India

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier2 (dependent) + 1 Yr ILR Language/LIUK Criteria: Degree+LIUK Method of application: Online Date of online application UKBA: 22nd Feb 2023 Date of debit of fees & Acknowledgement: 22nd Feb 2023 Date of Biometrics collection UKVCAS: 18th March 2023 (Croydon - Fre...
by immg83
Fri May 12, 2023 11:23 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15088
Views: 4767023
Mood:
India

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier2 (dependent) + 1 Yr ILR Language/LIUK Criteria: Degree+LIUK Method of application: Online Date of online application UKBA: 22nd Feb 2023 Date of debit of fees & Acknowledgement: 22nd Feb 2023 Date of Biometrics collection UKVCAS: 18th March 2023 (Croydon - Free...
by immg83
Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9562
Views: 2069705
Mood:
India

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Type: First Adult passport after Naturalisation Method: Online Passport Office: HMPO Bootle Application submitted: 18 January 2023 Identity confirmed: 18 January 2023 Application received: 18 January 2023 Documents posted (Royalmail signed): 19 January 2023 Documents delivered: 20 Jan 2023 Documents...
by immg83
Tue Jan 10, 2023 7:57 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15088
Views: 4767023
Mood:
India

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: 5 years T2G + 1 year ILR Nationality: Non-EU - Indian Method of application: Online Payment method: Online Date of application: 10/10/2022 Date of debit of fees: 10/10/2022 UKVCAS biometric appt. : 14/11/2022 Date of receipt of approval: 09/01/2023 Citizenship ceremony date: 18...
by immg83
Fri Oct 14, 2022 11:06 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: IDV App - who is eligible?
Replies: 20
Views: 3148
Mood:
India

Re: IDV App - who is eligible?

Hi, In my case i also received an email that i can't use the IDV app and has to go for UKVCAS appointment. I did my last biomatric in Jun 2021 as part of ILR and hence not very old but still told to go back to UKVCAS instead of using the IDV App. I think it's randomly selected for IDV app say 30% vi...
by immg83
Tue May 31, 2022 2:18 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Visitor Visa Applications - TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 612
Views: 248292
Mood:
India

Re: Visitor Visa Applications - TIMELINES ONLY

Visa category: 6 months standard visitor (Family/General): Family Visit Visa (Mother-in-law's 4th visit) Country/Town of Application: New Delhi, India Application submitted: 01.04.2022 Biometrics enrolled: 04.04.2022 Application forwarded to UK Visas and Immigration on: 04.04.2022 Sponsor contacted ...
by immg83
Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:25 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Varying Tier 2 dependent extension to ILR
Replies: 14
Views: 2698
Mood:
India

Re: Varying Tier 2 dependent extension to ILR

Hi, Let me explain what I tried. I applied for my spouse Tier2 dependent visa extension before expiry date on 23rd July with only 6 months IHS fee with cover letter that she will be eligible for ILR in December and hence paying the IHS for 6 months. But unfortunately case worker asked her top the I...
by immg83
Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:18 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Very Confused in UKVCAS - For PBS Dependent Visa Extension
Replies: 17
Views: 3141
Mood:
India

Re: Very Confused in UKVCAS - For PBS Dependent Visa Extension

Probable ? Hi Vinny, I have followed up with Home office for partial IHS fee refund after getting the ILR and raised an complaint to Home Office for IHS fee refund (partial). But unfortunately HMO replied to me that i am not due for any refund as per the latest IHS policy, no partial refund after I...