He's lived in Nigeria with his mum whom I wasn married to and only just came to the UK last Sept on a Student visa applied from Nig by his mum. I came into the UK in 1998 on a Student visa and have since naturalised since 2009. He wasn't included in my ILR application at the time which apparently wa...

Obie thank you for your reply.
Pls can you advice what we ought to consider then?
I wasn't aware I ought to have applied before he turned 18.
If he's to apply on his own how soon can he apply for ILR?

I am a Naturalised British Citizen leaving in the UK with my family. I had a son 18 yrs ago in my home country before moving to the UK. He is now here studying on a Student visa. Is there a way I can apply for ILR for him as he was born outside the UK before I gained British Citizenship? I will be m...

[quote]She could have applied for BC since last year. She doesn't have to wait till September 2011, she can apply now

Thank you so much. Will complete forms and send off this week.

Dear Vinny and others who can help me. I got BC since September 2009 and my wife who was on a dependent visa got her ILR on the 20th of September 2010. Is it true that the earliest we can apply for BC for her is 20th September 2011 (next month)? We have been married for 9 years & resident here i...

Well i have got two "Lloyds" defaults notices ( Not default judgements) registered against my name. I am after a break of 6 months (resulting in default notices) now paying the DMC on monthly basis and am told that these will stay with me till i have paid the accounts in full. Eagleeye, d...

Yes, my Visa expired on 21/04/2008 and I applied for extension on 19/05/2008. I got my VISA extended without any issues in that period Vchandani, the gap would be flagged up when you apply for the ILR. It is unlikely to be unnoticed. My wife has been in the UK since 1998 and there was a gap of less...

do you think if i go through the solicitor i can get it on the same day? if then how much it wil cost any idea please? Kesh is right. I applied for my daughter some months ago and it only took 18 days from submission to receipt of the certificate. Don't waste your money on solicitors. It is fast an...

can i just answer date of birth not available or leave the space blank. Kheli note that filling the form properly is part of the application and vetting process so whatever you fill MUST be accurate. If you do not recall your ex-wife's date of birth then state there that it is "unknown". ...

Does this mean one photograph should be endorsed ?

PCB the photograph does not have to be endorsed. You only require endorsement when applying for the passport and yes both referees can be British. Best of luck.

Update my Questions: -can i contact the council to book an earlier date even if i have not received a letter from the HO Mularda, you could have a go at asking for an earlier date from your council but it will appear they have given you the earliest date. You could ask for a 'private ceremony' thou...

Dilemma is that I travel in 3.5 weeks time, should I try and get Passports sorted before then or just leave the ceremony till I get back in January.

Congratulations on your approval. To be honest it might be better for you to delay your ceremony till your return as 3.5weeks is tight in my opinion.

is this true even if the first entry was on a 6 months tourist visa? [/quote] Refer to Section 2.1 Page 16 of the Guidance notes for Form AN. Only when you first arrived 'on along-term basis' . In other words your visiting entries do not count but the first date when you achieved say 'Work Permit',...

Strictly speaking my first date of entry was 10 years ago but I got my ILR based on 4 years Work Permit, and now am applying for Naturalisation on this (4-yr WP) basis + 1 year ILR. Your first date of entry is the date you first entered the UK. i.e. the date some 10 years ago when you first arrived...

The end of an eventful journey. I received my passport today. This forum has been really helpful and best of luck for those still waiting. Timeline below :lol: :lol: :lol: NCS or Postal: NCS NCS Centre: Leicester Submission Date: 25/09/2009 Date of Arrival: 26/09/2009 Criteria: 10 yrs + 1 yr ILR Dat...

Had my passport interview this morning. Questions asked: 1. Full name and spelling 2. Date of Birth 3. Date of Citizenship ceremony 4. Current address & how long I have resided there 5. Previous address and duration 6. Who do you bank with? 7. Is there any adult living with me at my address? If ...

Had my passport interview this morning. Questions asked: 1. Full name and spelling 2. Date of Birth 3. Date of Citizenship ceremony 4. Current address & how long I have resided there 5. Previous address and duration 6. Who do you bank with? 7. Is there any adult living with me at my address? If ...

donpetuchi, is that yes for me? about doing the mn1 form for my daughter now i have discretionary leave. Samboo did you say you now have Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)? If yes then use form MN1 for your daughter. If you just have 'Leave to Remain' then you are not 'settled' and so you cannot appl...

hi, can i register my child for MN1? she was born here in the uk age 7yrs and and i have just received my leave to remain was told thou it is discretion so is it still ok to apply for MN1

YES

I have contacted the consultancy regarding time frames and they gave me the usual 6 months quote you get from HO but did mention that they see many of their cases getting process within 3-4 months. You don't need a solicitor if your application is straightforward. You'll be saving your firm on cons...

I am extremely happy to say that I have just received my passport today it was a joy my road has now come to then end :):):) i like to thank all here for the support and help this forum been so helpful for my jurney i cannot explain the happiness,you day will come hang on there guys. Here my the fu...

Citizenship by Descent Person born outside India on or after 10 December 1992 are considered as citizens of India if either of their parents is a citizen of India at the time of their birth Although you have not formally registered the birth, your child is already an Indian citizen. See quote above

Any disadvantage/advantage in going down the Indian to British route compared to getting the British nationality directly?? There is no difference in terms of rights/priviledges etc between a British Citizen by birth or by registration. Note that India does not recognise dual nationality and as suc...

Do i need to delcare it in the form because it is a minor traffic offence and second it was not convicted in court. I had a similar experience and at the NCS the lady advised that I declare the offence although it would not have any negative bearing on the application. I did declare the offence (wi...

That's what the lady on the phone told me. As long as you have the reference number to hand you can go for the interview

You were right Sid. Called them back and managed to get an appointment for this Saturday (early start at 08:45am though). Thanks again for the info.