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by mesn
Fri Apr 08, 2022 8:28 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9563
Views: 2072485
Mood:
England

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Type: 3 Passports after Naturalization/ Registration - 1 Adult [Self], 1 Adult [Wife], 1 Child Method: Online Passport Office: HMPO Bootle [Same for all 3] Online application submitted: 10/03/22 [Same for all 3] Email sent for identity verification: 10/03/22 [Same for all 3] Identity verified: 10/0...
by mesn
Fri Apr 08, 2022 3:03 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship for UK Born Child before parent got ILR
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Mood:
England

Re: Citizenship for UK Born Child before parent got ILR

Yes. As you have ILR now, believe you can apply for the kid's MN1.
by mesn
Fri Apr 08, 2022 3:01 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Anyone fined £1000 for not returning BRP?
Replies: 6
Views: 5055
Mood:
England

Re: Anyone fined £1000 for not returning BRP?

Don't think anyone has ever been fined but are you willing to ignore the advice given in the approval email about surrendering the BRP and try your luck? Would suggest you apply now and Bio may take a month. If you get the approval before you come back, you can always schedule your Ceremony later to...
by mesn
Fri Apr 08, 2022 2:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalization email
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Mood:
England

Re: Naturalization email

Eligibility criteria: ILR 5yr Method of application: Online Date of application: 18 Feb 2022 Date Biometrics enrolled: 21 February 2022 Date of receipt of approval: still waiting for home office email but received an email from council today 07/04/2022 that to book ceremony appointment . Exact word...
by mesn
Wed Apr 06, 2022 5:16 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9563
Views: 2072485
Mood:
England

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Type: 3 Passports after Naturalization/ Registration - 1 Adult [Self], 1 Adult [Wife], 1 Child Method: Online Passport Office: HMPO Bootle [Same for all 3] Online application submitted: 10/03/22 [Same for all 3] Email sent for identity verification: 10/03/22 [Same for all 3] Identity verified: 10/0...
by mesn
Sat Apr 02, 2022 8:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Identity Verification app (IDV app)
Replies: 3
Views: 1056
Mood:
England

Re: Identity Verification app (IDV app)

GeneralGeorgina wrote:
Fri Apr 01, 2022 1:29 pm
Thank you very much hassanemam.

Does it mean that the upload will still be to the Sopra Steria website?
Yes. Docs are consolidated by Sopra and forwarded to HO at once.
by mesn
Sat Apr 02, 2022 8:55 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Do we have to declare PCN's for citizenship applications?
Replies: 5
Views: 4974
Mood:
England

Re: Do we have to declare PCN's for citizenship applications?

Hey there Ticktack, Thank you so much for your reply and clarification! 2 dying questions though... If one was to declare the PCN's anyway for lets say peace of mind, how much would that affect the naturalisation application? As in like in my case, 2 PCN's in las 12 months and another 1 over a year...
by mesn
Fri Apr 01, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Anyone waiting for confirmation of receipt of documents for Passport application?
Replies: 24
Views: 8745
Mood:
England

Re: Anyone waiting for confirmation of receipt of documents for Passport application?

The current standard period to confirm the receipt of documents as per HMPO is 11 working days. My documents were delivered via Special delivery on 10 March 2022. As of 1 April 2022, 16 working days later, there's still no update. They are unable to provide any details on the phone either Anyone el...
by mesn
Mon Mar 28, 2022 11:11 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Virtual ceremony via Zoom
Replies: 1
Views: 340
Mood:
England

Re: Virtual ceremony via Zoom

Hello all, I saw there're some people attending the virtual ceremony via Zoom, and would like to know if it's an option for all or it depends on the council? Any one in Scotland has done this via Zoom? Many thanks! Depending on the council and this was during the pandemic. Not sure if this is still...
by mesn
Mon Mar 28, 2022 11:02 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9563
Views: 2072485
Mood:
England

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Type: 3 Passports after Naturalization/ Registration - 1 Adult [Self], 1 Adult [Wife], 1 Child Method: Online Passport Office: HMPO Bootle [Same for all 3] Online application submitted: 10/03/22 [Same for all 3] Email sent for identity verification: 10/03/22 [Same for all 3] Identity verified: 10/0...
by mesn
Sun Mar 27, 2022 1:38 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Child first British passport application document delays
Replies: 3
Views: 871
Mood:
England

Re: Child first British passport application document delays

Hi there I have applied passport of my kids after Naturalization and sent original documents to Redgrave Court BOOTLE passport office and still waiting for confirmation for receipt of original documents. I called on contacted no. 0300 330 0901 (passport advice line) and they asked me to wait until ...
by mesn
Thu Mar 24, 2022 10:25 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Passport application after the ceremony
Replies: 2
Views: 606
Mood:
England

Re: Passport application after the ceremony

You could have made those changes to the Indian passport. But I believe now, the best option would be to apply for the British PAssport and then change add the surname to it later. And apply for the OCI card with the new name.
by mesn
Tue Mar 22, 2022 6:54 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: India passport reissue no valid visa form
Replies: 29
Views: 6837
Mood:
England

Re: Passport appointment slot - INDIA HCI

try at mid night india time.
by mesn
Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:42 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: MN1 Application for Infant. Referee personal details.
Replies: 1
Views: 329
Mood:
England

Re: MN1 Application for Infant. Referee personal details.

Hi, my application for ILR has been successful today. I am working on the MN1 application for my UK born infant now that one of the parents is settled (myself). I think the nursery will certainly provide the required references. We are on very good terms with them and all the staff. However, I feel...
by mesn
Thu Mar 17, 2022 11:01 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Registration of Child as British Citizen - MN1 Form
Replies: 3
Views: 666
Mood:
England

Re: Registration of Child as British Citizen - MN1 Form

Dear All, Please can you help me with a couple of details regarding the MN1 form for my child to be registered as a British citizen. Background - I have an Indian passport and recently received my ILR. My husband is on a separate Tier 2 general visa. My son (2 year old) was born before i received m...
by mesn
Thu Mar 17, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation Queries
Replies: 1
Views: 372
Mood:
England

Re: Naturalisation Queries

Hi Team, I am in process of applying for my naturalisation (ILR received on September 2020) and have few queries so hoping you can help with. 1. I am planning to travel to Paris in May and then India in August 2. Under which circumstances I cannot travel if my Ceremony is before any of the above tr...
by mesn
Tue Mar 15, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Changing jobs between naturalisation and passport
Replies: 1
Views: 280
Mood:
England

Re: Changing jobs between naturalisation and passport

Hi, I have a question. I received my naturalisation certificate on the 08/03 and on 09/03 I applied for a British passport. I did not scan the naturalisation certificate before sending it off. I am now being offered a new job, and they want to see evidence I can work in the UK. What should I show? ...
by mesn
Tue Mar 15, 2022 9:21 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Register children born outside UK for citizenship apply at the discretion of the home secretary
Replies: 15
Views: 2258
Mood:
England

Re: Register children born outside UK for citizenship

by mesn
Tue Mar 15, 2022 9:20 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Can ILR acquired father and PBS dependant Son (4 year old born in India) apply citizenship at the same time?
Replies: 4
Views: 402
Mood:
England

Re: Can ILR acquired father and PBS dependant Son (4 year old born in India) apply citizenship at the same time?

by mesn
Thu Mar 10, 2022 7:44 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9563
Views: 2072485
Mood:
England

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Type: 3 Passports after Naturalization/ Registration - 1 Adult [Self]/ 1 Adult [Wife]/ 1 Child Method: Online Passport Office: HMPO Bootle [Same for all 3] Online application submitted: 10/03/22 [Same for all 3] Email sent for identity verification: 10/03/22 [Same for all 3] Identity verified: 10/03...
by mesn
Thu Mar 10, 2022 11:25 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1130
Views: 396097
Mood:
England

Re: Surrendring Indian passport

Surrendered Passports on 4Mar - Friday. Site showed Review- Ready - Printed status on 7Mon. That was super quick but haven't received the certificates yet. Royal Mail status is still invalid. So, they haven't been posted yet. You should get it shortly, mostly takes 7-10 days, many also get within 4...
by mesn
Thu Mar 10, 2022 11:24 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5645
Views: 1609790
Mood:
England

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Thanks for the info. Hope its valid for Goswell Road too. Our passport surrender application took 4 hours. So, planning to go alone and apply on behalf of Wife and Kid if that's accepted. Yes very much so, I applied OCI for my daughter, wife and myself at Goswell Road centre, I applied on their beh...
by mesn
Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:55 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5645
Views: 1609790
Mood:
England

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Well done to everyone successfully getting their OCIs. I have a query about going to the centre in Hounslow. Can my husband go there on his own with our and his forms as it is too much of a hassle to make the trip there with our 3 yr old from Norfolk. Ours is about submitting the forms to get our O...
by mesn
Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:37 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1130
Views: 396097
Mood:
England

Re: Surrendring Indian passport

Surrendered Passports on 4Mar - Friday. Site showed Review- Ready - Printed status on 7Mon. That was super quick but haven't received the certificates yet. Royal Mail status is still invalid. So, they haven't been posted yet.
by mesn
Fri Mar 04, 2022 9:29 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport Docs post Naturalisation
Replies: 0
Views: 322
Mood:
England

British Passport Docs post Naturalisation

Hi Folks, I know this has been answered few times but my situation seems to be a bit unique. I am applying for my Adult and 6y old's first UK passport, post Naturalization and registration. I have already surrendered/ cancelled all my Indian passports. When I chose, I don't have a current passport, ...