I had the the no surname in Indian passport issue which I worked around by executing an unenrolled deed poll at the time and got my UK passport in the desired name. Can I check if I can use the same unenrolled deed poll to support my OCI application? VFS tell me that I need an affidavit notarised bu...

1. Yes used the same IELTS certificate that I used in my first tier 2 application and all subsequent immigration applications 2. Here is how I responded based on my situation Degree taught in English - No Passed an approved Eng language test - yes Test equivalent to CEFR B1 or higher - yes for me Ho...

Thanks for this very useful thread. In which of the below scenario is OCI expected to be expedited faster: 1. SC and RC appointment together at the VFS and once both are obtained then apply for OCI which makes it a straightforward process 2. Get SC first and then apply for RC and OCI together. As OC...

Got my Bp today and the above steps definitely worked. To summarise for others: 1. Get your naturalisation cert 2. Submit an application to surrender Indian passport on same date as naturalisation date. You will get a PDF of application form with a barcode. Affix your photo and sign as indicated 3. ...

Supporting documents: pending Passport delivered: 22 May 2024 Passport printed: 21 May 2024 Application approved: 20 May 2024 Documents received: 16 May 2024 Application received: 13 May 2024 Identity details received: 13 May 2024 Ask someone to confirm your identity: 13 May 2024 Application submitt...

Thank you!

Can it be on a plain white A4 paper and does it need to have any title etc or can it start directly with the declaration?

Those who have changed/rearranged the order of their names via unenrolled deed poll, can you share the template that you have used? I see a template in gov.uk website but note that there is a para on informing police. Is that a must to include in the deed poll even if it’s not applicable in my case?

Just an update- I kept checking the slots early morning and saw few up for grabs. Not sure if every council does it this way but would suggest to keep checking for the slots early morning. Thanks

I received approval to naturalise today. I was looking to book citizenship ceremony in early May but the earliest private ceremony slot I see in my council is in late May. I don’t think I can change council now but is there any way to bring the ceremony forward? I need to travel mid June and would l...

Eligibility: T2 general 5 years + ILR (1 year) Nationality: Indian Language: IELTS for my initial T2 general visa Date of application: 30 Jan 2024 Biometrics: 30 Jan 2024 (paid, Croydon) Confirmation of receipt of docs: 30 Jan 2024 Approval: 29 April 2024 (email approx 13:00 hrs) Ceremony date: TBD ...

Good to hear and congratulations!

https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll

The above URL might help answer some of the question on format and witnesses. Keep everyone posted!

As per my due diligence (because I’ll be in a similar situation should my naturalisation application be approved) this is what I could gather. HMPO’s systems doesn’t allow surname field to be blank so they usually mention your given name as surname and put an xxx under given/first name. Others with ...

Dear OP - helpful if you could provide an update on how did you go about solving this issue. I’ll be in a similar situation soon.

Hi all, I have applied to naturalise in Jan 24 so still early days. I would like to know if there is any mandatory requirement or recommended list of authorities in the UK that I need to inform after naturalisation. Below is the list I could think of and appreciate it’s quite subjective but just wan...

Very helpful, thank you!

Helpful if you could post update in the OCI forum on whether unenrolled deedpoll worked for OCI application after you get OCI with name as per BP.

Thanks again!

Thanks for sharing your experience. Few questions please: 1. When you applied to surrender the Indian passport, was that just the application form that was sent to HMP i.e. you still had the physical Indian passport with you? I am just trying to work out if I will be passportless at any given time? ...

Thanks all for the insights into the requirements. Feb seems like safe bet. Thanks again

Dear experts, I was issued ILR on 30 Jan 2023. I know I should have been in the UK on application date minus 5 yrs. I meet all the residency requirements in terms of absences. I was away from the UK from 31 Jan 2019 until 22 Feb 2019. Can I apply on 30 Jan 24 or should I wait until 22 Feb 2024 on a ...

Hi krimurthy

Did you manage to update the Indian passport? How long did the process take?

Thanks in advance!

Hi all, Anyone here who had to do a deed poll to remediate the XXX given name issue in first British passport and got the second British passport and thereafter the OCI 1. Does your OCI now match your second British passport? 2. Do you need to submit the deedpoll for OCI purposes as well? I’m wonder...

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Will I need BP to surrender Indian passport it is naturalisation certificate will suffice. The HCI guidance says to attach BP but will a cover letter to explain that I haven’t obtained the BP yet suffice?

Hi all, I am just researching at the moment as I’m yet to apply to naturalise. I shall be grateful if anyone can guide me to the right posts or share some thoughts on: 1. I rent in the UK. Do I need to update/renew OCI every time I move within UK to a new address? 2. Those who had corrected BP names...

Thanks for your reply!

Hello all, Been reading many posts on ‘no surname’ matter for Indian nationals. Some posts were older than a decade so thought I’ll checkin to see if any one had any recent experiences which they’ll be willing to share. I’m yet to apply to naturalise (eligible soon) but I’m not keen to update my cur...