Hi

Has anyone had a virtual oath ceremony? Can we have another family member join the call virtually?
My mother is in india and I would like her to join the call.

You are only British once you attend your ceremony. You get an approval letter and then a ceremony invitation. Until you have attended your ceremony, you are an Indian citizen holding ILR (note PR is under EU rules, you don't hold PR but ILR through tier 2 under the UK immigration rules). ILR brp c...

Hi all, I have submitted my application in August and awaiting a response. They have emailed to say that it may take longer than 6 months as there is an issue with my biometrics. Please could you tell me what is the process once the application is successful and naturalisation is granted? I ask as I...

CULLINAN wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:30 pm

Ask them what the issue is and how will it be sorted? Will you have to attend biometrics again? Only they can answer.

They haven’t given any details. When I asked the person that replied to me they said that it’s being handled by other department that will contact me.

Hi all, My application was submitted on 31 July and I submitted biometrics on 01 Sept. I had sent an email to check on my application last week as I need to travel in April. I received a reply today saying my application will take longer as there was an issue my Biometrics. Has anyone had the same ...

Hi all, My application was submitted on 31 July and I submitted biometrics on 01 Sept. I had sent an email to check on my application last week as I need to travel in April. I received a reply today saying my application will take longer as there was an issue my Biometrics. Has anyone had the same i...

Hi, I had made my application end of July and received and acknowledgement on Aug 8 with a case ID. After which I submitted my biometrics on Sep 1. Today Nov 23, I have received a second acknowledgement email with another case ID. Has anyone else had the same? Is this normal? I’m a little concerned...

Hi, I had made my application end of July and received and acknowledgement on Aug 8 with a case ID. After which I submitted my biometrics on Sep 1. Today Nov 23, I have received a second acknowledgement email with another case ID. Has anyone else had the same? Is this normal? I’m a little concerned ...

Application Timeline Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 2 General + ILR 1 year Method of application: online Date of receipt by UKBA: 31 July 2020 Date of debit of fees: 31 July 2020 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 31 July 2020 Biometric submitted: 01 Sept 2020 (in person appointment at Croydon...

Just had my Biometrics appointment at Croydon. Took a total of 20 mins. Very well organised. The only document they asked from me was my (Indian)passport. I had uploaded a scan of my passport and additional documents beforehand. The gentleman just scanned all pages from the passport and returned it....

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 2 General + ILR 1 year
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 31 July 2020
Date of debit of fees: 31 July 2020
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 31 July 2020
Biometric submitted: 01 Sept 2020 (in person appointment at Croydon)

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 2 General + ILR 1 year
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 31 July 2020
Date of debit of fees: 31 July 2020
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 31 July 2020

CR001 wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 25, 2020 8:34 pm

You are free to travel.

Perfect. Thank you very much for your help.

Nothing and no originals are posted to HO anymore. Everything is uploaded digitally. Referee forms must be uploaded yes. Signed referees forms with your photo are still mandatory. Applications can take anywhere between 8 weeks and up to 6 months, sometimes longer. Thank you this is really helpful. ...

Hi I am starting my process for naturalisation and using the online form. However, I am unclear on the documents needed. Do we need to just upload copies? If we have to mail documents, do we send copies or originals. These are the documents that I have: 1. Indian passport 2. Permanent Resident card ...