ESC

Click the "allow" button if you want to receive important news and updates from immigrationboards.com


Immigrationboards.com: Immigration, work visa and work permit discussion board

Welcome to immigrationboards.com!

Login Register Do not show

Search found 167 matches

by osteophytes
Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:16 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Some Questions About The An Form
Replies: 2
Views: 812

Re: Some Questions About The An Form

Hi all, It's my time to apply for naturalisation as a Britsh citizen, but I have some questions which I hope someone can clarify pls. section 1.3 Should i write my FLR-M (6 months) or spouse visa (2 years) or ILR date? section 1.4 and 1.5 Which title/surname should i use? (I am married but my passp...
by osteophytes
Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:13 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: can the ho reject the applicaton because of old photo?
Replies: 22
Views: 4231

Re: can the ho reject the applicaton because of old photo?

hi everybody, after reading the guidance for photograph i realise that my friend send his AN application for apply for citizenship with the same photo which he sent for his PR application one year ago(blue card with same photo dated one year ago is including in the AN application) what will happing...
by osteophytes
Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:04 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: can the ho reject the applicaton because of old photo?
Replies: 22
Views: 4231

Re: can the ho reject the applicaton because of old photo?

hi everybody, after reading the guidance for photograph i realise that my friend send his AN application for apply for citizenship with the same photo which he sent for his PR application one year ago(blue card with same photo dated one year ago is including in the AN application) what will happing...
by osteophytes
Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:54 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: can i acquire british citizenship(BC)???
Replies: 50
Views: 6022

VEERARMAAN wrote:what type of form i will have to fill and submit to british embassy???
http://ukinhongkong.fco.gov.uk/en/help- ... pply/india
by osteophytes
Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:53 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: IS MUST BE WORKED TO APPLY BC
Replies: 2
Views: 771

Re: IS MUST BE WORKED TO APPLY BC

sameer9966 wrote:HI ALL,

MY WIFE DUE TO APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP SOON AFTER GAINING ILR THIS MONTH.

SHE HAS NI BUT SHE NEVER WORKED, SO SHE DID NOT HAVE ANY TAX REFERENCE ASWELL.

MY QUESTION IS WHETHER THIS AFFECT TO HER CITIZENSHIP AND ILR
APPLICATIONS?

PLS ADVICE

THANKS
And...DON'T SHOUT
by osteophytes
Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:26 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Need help for naturalization process :)
Replies: 2
Views: 880

Re: Need help for naturalization process :)

Hello All, I got my Indefinate last year as married to a british citizen. Now its also approaching 1 year to my indefinate so wanted to know what is the right steps and process to apply for naturalization and for a british passport. Your help will be appreciated. Best Regards http://www.ukba.homeof...
by osteophytes
Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:24 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How long you can stay away after British Nationality
Replies: 18
Views: 9161

There are residential requirements. http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/nationality/guide_mn1.pdf My eyes might be failing me but I wasn't able to find residential requirements for applications under section 1(3) in the guide (there are requirements for applications under ...
by osteophytes
Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How long you can stay away after British Nationality
Replies: 18
Views: 9161

The kids that were born in the UK when the parent had a work premit are not automatically British and would need to be registered under section 1 (3) but the parent must do it while still in the UK otherwise it would be too late. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/britishcitizenship/eligibility/chil...
by osteophytes
Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: can i acquire british citizenship(BC)???
Replies: 50
Views: 6022

VEERARMAAN wrote:please give me the appropriate addresses in delhi.
You have two options:

1) CLICK on the link provided and see the details!!!!!

2) Easier option - scroll this page up and see the details on the top left corner!!!!
by osteophytes
Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:51 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: How long you can stay away after British Nationality
Replies: 18
Views: 9161

Re: How long you can stay away after British Nationality

Hello, My friend is leaving UK with his family as he got a good job in Pakistan. He got his British Natinality last month and now he leaving UK with his wife and 3 kids. All three Kids were born in UK. He was earlier on Work permit and then on ILR and now he got his British Nartionality. My Queatio...
by osteophytes
Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:21 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: can i acquire british citizenship(BC)???
Replies: 50
Views: 6022

i went through the above two websites but did not get the answer.well,i wanted to know the details of my father's british passport i.e.the number and its contents as i wrote ,it has been misplaced. Why dont you contact a professional? The owners of this website, www.workpermit.com have a branch in ...
by osteophytes
Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:53 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15092
Views: 4774418

Application Timeline for spouse
Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Method of application: NCS
Date of submission: 09 Nov 2011
Date of debit of fees: 20 Nov 2011
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:24 Nov 2011
Date of approval:
Date of receipt of approval: 14 Jan 2012
Date of Ceremony:
by osteophytes
Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:44 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: can i acquire british citizenship(BC)???
Replies: 50
Views: 6022

i thought my father's british passport was kept safe but to my surprise ,it has been misplased by my family member. :( :( :( so,now i just want to know is that is there any website or authority where i can get any information about his passport??? http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/docum...
by osteophytes
Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:31 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying from outside UK
Replies: 4
Views: 880

I was reading the link you sent. It says 2.3 If the applicant is abroad or is about to go abroad for a continuous period of more than six months, the application should normally be refused, and the applicant should be advised to re-apply, on return to the UK, for permanent residence and if the norm...
by osteophytes
Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:17 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Applying from outside UK
Replies: 4
Views: 880

Re: Applying from outside UK

Hi, I am currently considering career options right now so your answer to my question is very crucial. I am currently on Tier 1 visa and eligible for ILR in March 2012 (5 years work permit + tier 1 visa combined). I plan to apply for ILR in Feb 2012. I read from the UKBA website that one can apply ...
by osteophytes
Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:41 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: LIUK for Naturalization
Replies: 2
Views: 689

Re: LIUK for Naturalization

Hi, I recently received my ILR and as expected I was returned all the original docs that I had submitted, but admittedly it was slightly surprising to see the original LIUK certificate returned back to me. I'd have thought they'd either not return it, or might return a photocopy. I was just going t...
by osteophytes
Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:39 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Can my wife apply for British Citizenship while abroad?
Replies: 3
Views: 1215

Re: Can my wife apply for British Citizenship while abroad?

Hi, (first post, so apologies for mistakes etc).... Our fact pattern: I am a British citizen and my wife (Mexican) currently has indefinite leave to remain in the UK. This was granted in November 08. We lived in the UK from Feb 2004 to August 2011. We married in June 2006. We have now moved abroad ...
by osteophytes
Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:36 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Dual nationalities possible?
Replies: 2
Views: 924

Re: Dual nationalities possible?

Hi My wife who is an Indian national has been granted ilr , she has her Indian passport which is valid till 2017 , she is allowed to apply for citizenship in August of this year . When she get neutralised and gets her British passport , does that automatically mean she would need to surrender her I...
by osteophytes
Fri Jan 06, 2012 5:40 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: does anyone have link for Naturalisation case worker guide
Replies: 2
Views: 1493

Re: does anyone have link for Naturalisation case worker gui

Hi All, I need some help and would really appreciate if someone can post the link or redirect me to the case worker guidance for naturalisation as a BC been on wp- 4 yrs tier1-1 year ILR one year but i need to see from a case workers point of view can someone help? regards I imagine you dont meet t...
by osteophytes
Fri Jan 06, 2012 2:29 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Getting Indian Passport back
Replies: 5
Views: 3254

Chaps, Many Thanks for your feedback. I truly appreciate it. Going through the information in the links, it seems minor cannot give up the citizenship until he/she is 18 years. Cheers Ash Its not that under 18 can not give up. If you look at the form there is a provision (a box!) which says please ...
by osteophytes
Fri Jan 06, 2012 2:22 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion after BC and Passport application
Replies: 3010
Views: 560598

chocho wrote:I called DX and they said they tried to deliver the original docs on Tuesday 03/01 (that sounds weird to me because there is no way I could have missed the delivery) so I re-scheduled with them for 06/01
Similar stories posted many times in this and other forums! Not sure what they do
by osteophytes
Fri Jan 06, 2012 2:18 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Spouse eligibility
Replies: 13
Views: 2275

Re: Spouse eligibility

cannot get a hold of the british passport or naturalisation certificate as it is out of the question now. my spouse won't give it to me now i have however managed to obtain by requesting from the ukba, a duplicate of the naturalisation certificate Well, based on the above contradictory statements I...
by osteophytes
Fri Jan 06, 2012 2:16 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Spouse eligibility
Replies: 13
Views: 2275

Re: Spouse eligibility

I agree with John but your original post confused me a little
by osteophytes
Thu Jan 05, 2012 3:39 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Spouse eligibility
Replies: 13
Views: 2275

Re: thanks

Spouse is a naturalised bc........is it ok to go ahead using the duplicate nat cert? any experiences If you have the official copy from home office and if your spouse has no objections then you can apply. But technically speaking, your marriage is not sustaining and home office might withdraw the c...
by osteophytes
Wed Jan 04, 2012 6:47 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Criminal conviction for my wife. ILR due.
Replies: 28
Views: 6025

smoothturbo wrote:what about getting in touch with the home office and explaining my situation? would they give any advice? or am I being stupid?
That is one thing I would avoid.