There's only me in the flat, and the relative would probably stay about a month or so.

Hi there! Hope all the regular contributors here are doing well - and everyone else too :D I have a question in relation to bringing a family member over for a visit - If I am renting a one bedroom flat, will this cause a problem with the application? The living room is spacious enough to have a sof...

Aha, I didn't think they would give you the option to apply for someone else.
Thanks ban.s I've just created an account

Thanks Sohail, it definitely helps!

What about printouts of electronic bank statements? Has anyone had issues with that?

Hello! It's been quite a while since my mum's last visit, and I have just found out that the entire visa application process in India has changed! Everything is done online now which is my mum's worst nightmare :lol: So I was wondering if I could do everything for her from here in the UK - create th...

NATURALISATION APPLICATION TIMELINE:- Eligibility Criteria: 3yrs Spouse of BC Method of Application: NCS Edinburgh Date of Application : 01/10/2013 Date of Receipt of Acknowledgement: 21/10/2013 (Dated: 18/10/2013) Date of Debit of Fees : 21/10/2013 Date of Receipt of Approval: 27/11/2013 (Dated: 19...

luk1c wrote:Hi, can I use HR officer in limited company as my professional referee?

I can't see it listed in the UKBA guide but then again it is meant to be a sort of sample and not an exhaustive list.

Is there anyone else you know?

Hi there, just wonder if someone knows the answer. Can a retired sergeant from the army be considered as a referee with a professional standing? thank you Joanna Hi Joanna, The BC list of acceptable referees annexa show the following: Officer of the armed services (active or retired) I am not sure ...

I don't know anyone else who fits the list of approved professions so I will have to take the chance

It's a grey area; for instance, when you apply for a passport, they have the same list of professionals and they specify that the person can be retired (and must have known you for 2 years); in case of BC application, they must have known you for 3 years and it doesn't say if they can be retired or...

Thanks neoseal. I'll check if their registration is valid, but like you say it's a grey area and I'd rather be on the safe side. I think I have another potential though - a sister of a friend. We only occasional meet at gatherings so we know each other but are not close friends. What sort of questio...

Does anyone know if a retired nurse would be an acceptable referee?

There seems to be no way to get in touch with the UKBA for such enquiries

njoy1987 wrote: can be a huge ask at times cant it ?

Yes it is! I never made friends based on their professional qualifications. I should have planned ahead properly

Awesome! Thanks for the reply

Now I just need to find a "professional" person to vouch for my good character

Hello! After all these years it is time for my citizenship application :D I just want to double check I am applying at the right moment. I entered the UK on 9 Sep 2010 on a Fiancee visa . Got married later that month. Transferred to a Spouse visa in Nov 2010 . Gained ILR in Nov 2012 . I am going to ...

Oh! Not sure why I thought it would be based on when I entered the UK

Thanks for the link. I shall read the form again carefully.

Hi guys! I'm back again :lol: A couple of questions for a start 1) Granted fiancee visa from 14/07/10 to 14/01/11 Entered UK on 09/09/10 Granted spouse visa from 30/11/10 to 30/11/12 If my understanding is correct, the earliest I can apply for SET(M) is 19/08/12. Is that right? 2) When I applied for...

Cheers MPH80!

I don't see why they should refuse if we have the marriage cert and my sponsor's financial docs. From what I've gathered by skimming through the FLR(M) those two seem like the most important ones.

Thanks for setting my mind at ease!

Hi folks! Ok here is my plan... :lol: 1. I have a fiance visa. I travel to UK and then I get married in a simple civil ceremony. 2. We start paperwork on my spouse visa and also start making arrangements for our "actual" reception. It gives us enough time to make plans and ensure everyone ...

Congrats akhila and ajay!!! Great news. You guys must be overjoyed

I think I'm going to do the x-ray scan here itself and carry it with me.

What exactly do I have to ask the hospital for? A chest x-ray? TB test?

Sorry to bump this up again, but hoping someone might have some helpful advice

@bazzyboi : Not sure if I can help you, but as far as I know doesn't it depend on what method you specified at the time of application submission? I said I wanted to collect my stuff from the VFS centre. However there is also the option of having it all couriered to you. So I'm guessing if you took ...

Good luck aminehmoh. Let us know how you get on

Ok I'm really confused and a bit worried, if anyone can help me, it would be great. I got my passport last Friday along with all my application documents. Checked my passport and was elated that I got the visa. Quickly looked through my stuff and it didn't seem like anything else was included. Today...

Hello MisfitMel..!! Wat status message you got in online when your application is processed ..do yo have any medicals please inform me so that we ca know the information. Hi Akhila, I got a message saying "Processed visa application is ready for collection at UK Visa Application Centre"