Not applied yet, I am thinking if I can afford to lose my existing passport :( Any updates on your application for citizenship. Can you share if you donot mind. Cheers HI all, I know this kind of cases have been discussed previously. But all individual cases are different so I post this new thread a...

Technically speaking you need to wait 5 years from the date of conviction for your sentence (fine) to be spent. But that doesn't mean that your application is bound to fail. In the end its at the discretion of UKBA (caseworker). You will have to explain the circumstances regarding your conviction i...

Hi, Can anyone who has this knowledge/experience please share your points pleas. Any comments will be highly appreciated. Many thanks Superye HI all, I know this kind of cases have been discussed previously. But all individual cases are different so I post this new thread and welcome all comments - ...

When applying for naturalisation the caseworker can has the discretion to overlook a single minor traffic conviction with a relatively s mall fine . Fines for traffic offence starts at £200. What/how much is considered as relatively small ? Under £200 Under £150 under£100 Level of Fines Level 1...

Hi All, I am happy to share that I got my application approved after refusal due to the court fine. But it took 6 months to get reconsidered and approved. By god's grace that finally my application was approved. I asked almost all the immigration consultants and lawyers to take my case. But I recei...

HI all, I know this kind of cases have been discussed previously. But all individual cases are different so I post this new thread and welcome all comments - thanks. I got LC20 - 3 points on DL and £130 fine issueed by court. I was driving with my international DL and I got incorrect information fr...

Hi Mate, I have same traffic offence - LC20. Can you please let me know if your naturalisation application has been successfully? Thanks Su Hi All, I have been living in the UK for nearly six years and have ILR (that was granted last year). I will be applying for Naturalisation soon, I want to ask y...

Danbrix wrote:Once ILR granted ... you will be eligible to apply for benefits and you can claim the ones you are entitled for and shouldn't affect your application for naturalisation.

Thank you, is there any chance I can see this infomation on any border agency or any other official websites?

Thanks again

Hi all, Both me and my wife have just got ILR (after 5 years on a work permit) last month, and my son was born last year. We both work for the same company and my wife is currently on maternity leave to take care of the baby. I am wondering if we can apply for Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit? And...