Hey Krishna...I have only applied recently (beginning of Mar), so won't be able to answer your question until I hear from UKBA. Until then, I am keeping my fingers crossed...

All the best!

Thank you.

Thanks for your rsponse.

This process will not work for us as the marriage certificate was issued in India and I cannot send it to UK govt for change of surname.

Any other suggestions?

Thank you.

All, My wife maiden name is mentioned on the marriage certificate. However, her current Indian passport has my last name. She has applied for the residence permit and ILR using my last name. What evidence should I provide for change of her last name after marriage? The only document I can think of i...

All, Naive questions which I shall still ask to avoid confusion... Section 1.6 doesn't explicitly ask for first name. But, do I need to mention the first name here? Wife's maiden name should be mentioned in section 1.7 or section 1.8? Do I just mention the last name before marriage or both first nam...

Oh! Thanks for the key tip

Hi,

I am applying for naturalisation along with my wife. I don't see the option to say joint application in the AN form. Where can I mention it?

Or is it the case that I just need to enter the joint application fee in the payment slip and send it along with both the application forms?

Thanks

Ankur

Thank you.

Hello All, I understand from previous post in this forum that: If you obtained a degree overseas and were awarded ten points for English language skill, you can submit evidence from the on-line points calculator , together with your original degree certificate, to demonstrate that you can satisfy th...

So, the answer is to enter the BRP reference number in 1.2?

Thank you.

Please advise on 1.2 as well.

Thanks.

Thank you for your response. To confirm, you only sent copies of BRP card, approval letter and marriage certificate? Are you aware of others who have sent copies (which were not attested) and had no problem? I am planning to use NCS as do not want to send my passport or BRP card. What did you put in...

All, I need to register my child as BC, he was born in Aug 2012. I have read several posts but still not clear on few things, so I would like to ask them again. Do I need to complete 1.2 (Immigration and Nationality Directorate or Border and Immigration Agency or UKBA reference number)? I have curre...

Hi Cofe, Congratulations! I need to register my child, he was born in Aug 2012. I would appreciate if you could you advise on the following: - Did you complete 1.2 (Immigration and Nationality Directorate or Border and Immigration Agency or UKBA reference number) - What did you mention as child's 'p...

Hi Harshid,

I am in similar situation as you were at the time of registering your child' birth.

Please could you advise what did you finally mention as your child's nationality on MN1.

Regards,

Ankur

Just wanted to update all with my experience on 30th in UKBA, Croydon. Everything went fairly well and things moved very quickly. For example, my ticket number was announced while I was collecting my payment receipt. There was a bit of confusion when I went to register for biometric. It was on far r...

Many thanks.

Advice please.

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Any thoughts please. I am eagerly waiting...

Hi, I am applying for ILR on 30th Jan and need to apply for Schengen Visa on 1st Feb. I know that UKBA are now issuing biometric permits. How long does it take for it to arrive? Do they issue any letter or other evidence that I can use to apply for Schengen visa while waiting for biometric permit (i...

Hi, I am applying for ILR on 30th Jan in Croydon along with 1 dependant. Also, taking my six months old baby along but not applying for his ILR as planning to register for citizenship straight after. I am currently on HSMP + Tier 1 General and employed full-time. Documents organised in the order are...

Hi,

Thanks for your response.

Is it written in any of the UKBA guidance document?

Hi, I have gathered three types of evidence for Cohabitant which has both myself and dependent's name on it. - 24 Bank Statements - Water Bills - Mortgage Documents Do I need to photocopy each page of the document provided as an evidence? For instance, all pages of a single bank statement which coul...

Bildor,

One month of paid annual leave, rest were business trips to Middle East and India.

Ankur

Hi,

Yes, my 5 years resident permit is made up of HSMP for first two years and as T1G for remaining three years.

Thank you for your swift response and confirmation.

Regards,

Ankur