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by hermanthegerman
Wed May 22, 2019 11:20 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship ceremony scheduling process
Replies: 10
Views: 2119
Germany

Re: Citizenship ceremony scheduling process

The wait in Cambridge for a public ceremony was over 60 days when I applied. So 45 days seems to still be pretty good...
by hermanthegerman
Sat May 18, 2019 4:14 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Have ILR but how to apply for BC without absence proof?
Replies: 3
Views: 369
Germany

Re: Have ILR but how to apply for BC without absence proof?

just do it like all the EU applicants, search the forum for more details but essentially include P60s or Payslips covering the relevant period. If you dont have those then council tax statements or letters from the NHS etc. I just submitted P60s for 5 years and my last payslip. You will still need t...
by hermanthegerman
Sat May 18, 2019 12:41 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Referee made a mistake
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Germany

Re: Referee made a mistake

just call the passport office and ask.
by hermanthegerman
Sat May 18, 2019 12:38 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: passport application ????
Replies: 1
Views: 387
Germany

Re: passport application ????

only your naturalisation certificate and your current passport as well as the passport you used to enter the country are required: You have a certificate of naturalisation or registration You’ll need both: your naturalisation or registration certificate the passport you used to come into the UK or t...
by hermanthegerman
Fri May 17, 2019 10:54 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Job offer outside UK whilst applying for BC
Replies: 6
Views: 600
Germany

Re: Job offer outside UK whilst applying for BC

sba2019 - why did you come to the UK in the first place? You only need evidence of health insurance if you were a student or a "self sufficient person". If you came here to work then you do not need one as you were eligible for NHS care. You also need to bear in mind that you will have to ...
by hermanthegerman
Fri May 17, 2019 10:29 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport - what after application?
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Germany

Re: British Passport - what after application?

I did the online application so got the number in my email. When they check in your application they text you with the number in it again. I suspect you will still get these texts even if you applied on paper. I had a phone call this morning regarding my application to clarify something so overall t...
by hermanthegerman
Thu May 16, 2019 10:09 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport - what after application?
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Germany

Re: British Passport - what after application?

You will get a text from the HMPO when they "check in" your documents. I send mine on a Wednesday evening with recorded mail. They arrived Friday morning at 8am in Belfast. I got the text that my documents had arrived the following Monday around 5pm. I suspect you will get a text tomorrow ...
by hermanthegerman
Thu Apr 25, 2019 12:18 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Application: required documents
Replies: 19
Views: 2412
Germany

Re: Application: required documents

yes
by hermanthegerman
Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:12 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: PROOF OF LIVING IN THE UK AS AN EEA NATIONAL
Replies: 12
Views: 2271
Germany

Re: PROOF OF LIVING IN THE UK AS AN EEA NATIONAL

I only submitted P60s and my last pay slip. My application was accepted.
You will need to submit something for any times you may have been unemployed, such as council tax bills.

There is no need to send extra letters or bank statements.
by hermanthegerman
Tue Mar 12, 2019 8:01 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change of Reference after application submission
Replies: 62
Views: 7146
Germany

Re: British Citizenship Checklist

you can book the scanning and checking service at any time. I think you need to have uploaded your documents 3 days prior to the appointment for them to be checked. After you have paid you will go to the Sopra Steria website to book your appointment and any of the additional things. You can then upl...
by hermanthegerman
Mon Mar 11, 2019 8:33 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change of Reference after application submission
Replies: 62
Views: 7146
Germany

Re: British Citizenship Checklist

I don't know what it adds. I doubt that someone who is qualified in immigration law reviews your application for the 30 GBP they charge so I suspect they look through it and tell you if documents are not legible... I personally do not see the point. The timeline for the application is hugely variabl...
by hermanthegerman
Mon Mar 11, 2019 8:28 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: making new application
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Germany

Re: making new application

1. no, but you need two actual photos for your referee forms which you then scan and upload (when using the new service) 2. you should be able to see months on your HMRC tax record which you can see online 3. just apply on 16/3 to be safe its unlikely to make any difference on how long your applicat...
by hermanthegerman
Mon Mar 11, 2019 8:20 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Processing and asking for ID's return
Replies: 1
Views: 301
Germany

Re: Processing and asking for ID's return

by hermanthegerman
Mon Mar 11, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change of Reference after application submission
Replies: 62
Views: 7146
Germany

Re: British Citizenship Checklist

yes, it's a completely different website and you can upload things as you go along before the appointment. It is only locked when you attend. There is a deadline a few days before if you use the document checking service for an extra fee. It's however not clear what that actually adds over the stand...
by hermanthegerman
Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:37 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Please Answer my Questions
Replies: 5
Views: 685
Germany

Re: Please Answer my Questions

hi, i just got my citizenship approved via EU-PR route. I only supplied P60s going 5 years back and my last (not all) payslips to show that I continue to be in work. I did not submit any other documents as proof of living in the UK so I suspect what you plan is overkill. P60s fro the period she was ...
by hermanthegerman
Thu Mar 07, 2019 11:12 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Advice on how I can withdraw online application
Replies: 9
Views: 1210
Germany

Re: Advice on how I can withdraw online application

have a look around the forum, at least one person at their application approved despite being on holiday and it was assumed the home office took the biometrics as their date (although in the thread there was some lively discussion about this). Alternatively, why don't you make sure? It should be evi...
by hermanthegerman
Thu Mar 07, 2019 8:09 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: January 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 154
Views: 70776
Germany

Re: January 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Eligibility criteria: 5 years (PR) + 7 years Nationality: EU Language Criteria: UK degree Method of application: Online + UKVCAS Croydon Date of application: 17/01/2019 Payment method: Credit Card Date of acknowledgement: Email acknowledgement 18/01/2019 Date of debit of fees: 18/01/2019 Date Bio-me...
by hermanthegerman
Thu Mar 07, 2019 5:51 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change of Reference after application submission
Replies: 62
Views: 7146
Germany

Re: British Citizenship Checklist

sort of, I assume your are using UKVCAS: a. I fill the form c. apply online and pay the fee b. Get my documents scanned d. I get reference form which i need to download and get this signed by references? e. scan the reference form along with the other documents and upload f. visit nearby library (or...
by hermanthegerman
Thu Feb 28, 2019 7:50 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation Documents Checklist- APPLIED ONLINE HOLDING ILR
Replies: 38
Views: 2703
Germany

Re: Online Naturalisation application submitted & appointment booked

that all you need.

No need to print the application form and the only thing they want to actually see is your passport and potentially BRP. They will offer to rescan any of your documents if your own scans are not of good enough quality.
by hermanthegerman
Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:16 am
Forum: Referendum-News and Developments
Topic: Driving in UK on EU licence after no deal
Replies: 8
Views: 6753
Germany

Driving in UK on EU licence after no deal

Has anyone got any information on driving (in my own car) in the UK after a potential no deal brexit? Has anyone any information how/if this will impact car insurance? I currently assume i will be able to drive for 12 months like a US citizen would. Does anyone know if I can get a learners permit an...
by hermanthegerman
Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:12 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: TRAVEL - to Poland from UK
Replies: 2
Views: 733
Germany

Re: TRAVEL - to Poland from UK

I am in the same situation. I think you need to make sure you have your passport (and it is valid) rather than just a national ID card and I have now taken out travel insurance in case of delays/cancellations/getting sick abroad. I don't think you need anything prior to 29/3 and you could hang on un...
by hermanthegerman
Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:36 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation Documents Checklist- APPLIED ONLINE HOLDING ILR
Replies: 38
Views: 2703
Germany

Re: Almost applying Naturalisation- Confused & nervous about fines

You only need the signed form when you attend your UKVCAS appointment so make sure you only book this after your referee returns. Regarding your fines: I would strongly consider declaring all of them. They are unlikely to hold up your application (see guidance above), however you may be barred for 1...
by hermanthegerman
Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:00 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Do I have a chance?
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Germany

Re: Do I have a chance?

Unfortunately citizenship by decent can not be passed on. This is obviously only relevant if you do not live in the UK and have no other way of qualifying. There are some subtleties to this which can read about here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachme...
by hermanthegerman
Sun Feb 10, 2019 5:47 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: referees, 10 year employment information and new service
Replies: 5
Views: 771
Germany

Re: enquiry on British Naturalisation

Your references sound absolutely ok. It is my understanding that your passport will serve as evidence of being in the UK. If you have the slip you are talking about just scan it in with a short note. If the home office wants more information then they seem to contact you. There also is a post in the...
by hermanthegerman
Sun Feb 10, 2019 4:36 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: referees, 10 year employment information and new service
Replies: 5
Views: 771
Germany

Re: enquiry on British Naturalisation

5. why do you think you only have 5 days to book the appointment? I booked mine 13 days after without a problem.

6. There is a document checking service which costs 30 pounds. I am not really sure if this really adds anything though.