I realise that everybody on this thread, including myself, has applied for BC and most have been approved or in the process of waiting for approval, but has anybody actually been refused? and if so, on what grounds? I understand that the majority of applicants, myself included, have straightforward ...
Thanks a lot lumera for your reply I really appreciated it, can you please specify regarding the parents detail 4 boxes, you have mentioned that it depends when I was born? I am sorry I didn't get that, can you please give an example.
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Hi there, I have just got my British naturalization certificate and about to apply for my first passport, the application form is quite confusing, can someone please advise on SECTION 3: have you had or been included on any sort of passport? should I cross No or leave it blank? Section 4: Parents de...
Eligibility criteria: EEA (Dirvorced) +1year (ILR)
Method of application: NCS Southwark
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16-March-2012
Date of debit of fees: 18-Marchl-2012
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 23-March-2012
Date of receipt of approval:25-July-2012(Dated 16July 2012)
Date of Ceremony:TBC
Option 1:Your girlfriend has overstayed her visa hence The only problem she may encounter is if she have to return to the UK in future - a strict immigration official might make her previous overstaying an issue but again she can always apply for visa to come to the UK in Japan before she leaves - m...
it is if she is breaking the rules and will stay when she shouldnt. I have no idea if their relationship is a sham or if they are giving it a proper go. I was just curious as to what could happen. Its not fair on genuine applicants and proper marriages if it isnt real if she got to stay. Firstly yo...
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill was introduced into the House of Commons on 21 June 2011Once the Commons and Lords agree on the final version of the Bill, it can receive Royal Assent and become an Act of Parliament (the proposals of the Bill now become law).IT HAS NOT BEEN...
Yes i agree. OK, we shall wait for another month and see... thank you friendinneed, you're very kind for responding so quickly! If you go over 6 months you can call them and they will give an update. How useful that update may be is another matter. I was lucky and managed to get an agent who did gi...
Hi all, So I finally went to the magistrates this morning to give a "statutory declaration". The process was very easy, they told me to be there at 10, I went there and went to the information desk, the lady attending the desk had my file ready. she took my file to court number 3 and 5 mi...
[quote="greenolive"]Thanks my friend I would strongly suggest that you consult a qualified adviser or a solicitor as it might be an exemption in your case since you have been permanently living here for more than 3 decades that you do not need to pass the life in the uk test since that law...
Like I have said earlier that your case looks very promising,I am certain that you will clear your name and obtain your British citizenship, Good luck to you fella
I called the magistrates that had issued the original court fine and explained the situation. they said i can make a statutory decleration, which basically means i have to swear under oath that i hadn't received any of the DVLA and court letters, if that goes through they will reopen my case and th...
Hi all, So here's my story, my car didn't have road tax (because I wasn't using it and didn't know about SORN, my bad!) and they clamped the car and issued a fine, which I paid, but there was also another fine which I didn't know about (I've just learnt about this and I'm still trying to find out e...
Hi everyone just to give you my timeline so far for citizenship Married to British Born male ILR + 3 years settled All documents processed through Government checking agency Receipt of Money and Documents confirmed May 2011 November 2011 Telephoned UKBA HO Liverpool (as advised after 6 months) No a...
Civil courts or divorce courts they do not interfere with your immigration status, the only time that the UKBA can be alerted when there is a criminal offence commited and when an individual has been charged or convicted with a crime. In your case if your wife report you to the HO your residence wil...
When you are married or live with a partner here in the UK it is mandatory that you declare them when you apply for benefits. since you are british citizen you are entitled to claim benefits but not your wife because of the restrictions (no recourse to public funds).What is her visa status now?
Why "not your immediate employer"? Exactly..why "not your immediate employer"? I am worried now as I used my employer. My sincere apologies I got confused here, it is not your solicitor or agent representing you with your application or someone employed by the the Home Office. Y...
Can I use friend as my referees when applying for naturalisation ? (one is company director, the other one is finanical assistant, both have british passport and over 25) Yes of course you can use your friend as a referee but not your family member,you can check this link for accurate informations ...
Hi friends, I am going to apply for BC in Jun 12 but I got trafic conviction under TS10, 3 points and £120 fine by court. Date of offence is 20 Apr 2007 while date of conviction is 29 Feb 2008. I got ILR in Jun 11 with same conviction. Can some please suggest me what to do or some one got BC with t...
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Hi syedfida, Rozen is right , you don't stand chance , you should stay married for 3 years and lived together in the uk for 1 year to be able to retain your residence permit and because you are a non EEA national if you inform the HO about the changes of your circumstances it is most likely that the...
Hi Obie, I have a regular access to the children and I am paying maintenance to the CSA on a monthly basis of shared care the children stays with me 2 days a week. I hope the HO will take in consideration that I am supporting my children who are still minors . Thank you so much for you valuable advi...
Hi John, Indeed she is an EEA national and was working since we relocated here to the UK in 2004, but in 2008 was diagnosed with cancer and had to go for major operation and chemotherapy, I beleive that she is on some kind of incapacity benefit right now , the treatment isn't over yet and I don't th...
Hi everyone, I came to the UK in 2004 on family permit visa because I was married to an EEA natinal. For some reasons I got 1 year residence permit. Finally I got 5 years residence permit wich is due to expire in 2011. I was seperated from my wife in 2007. she petitioned for the divorce and got the ...
