Can anybody please confirm the following:- a) My spouse and child had entered under VAF4A and will need to apply to extension under FLR (M). Can anybody confirm what is the earliest date when they can apply? Is it 28 days before the expiry date or can the visa extension be done before that period? b...

Thanks Vinny for your quick response.

Hello, I have a query regarding the dependent ILR. My spouse has originally arrived in UK during Jan 2010 under Tier 2 - ICT dependent. They were here in UK till Sep 2013 but had to travel back to India for more than 1 year. In the mean time their dependent Visa expired and I have got an ILR by that...

Hi All, By God's grace long wait has finally ended. I have received my passport today. Thanks to ask for your help and support. My timelines are mentioned below. Application Timeline Passport for: Adult Application Type: New Method of application: Check and Send (Post office) Date of application: 19...

One last question - any idea on the processing timeline for duplicate citizenship certificate? Is there any tracking mechanism?

Thanks ban.s.

ban.s wrote:Indian authorities will also need see your naturalisation certification for issuance of surrender certificate and OCI.

Many thanks Vinny.

Regards

vinny wrote:

globalindian wrote: Or does the British passport is sufficient to prove my nationality?

No. Your naturalisation certificate may be much more important than a passport.

Thanks Vinny. Just wanted to check if a naturalization certificate is really required anywhere else if I get the passport? e.g. Is it required for my dependent's visa application or OCI application etc? Or does the British passport is sufficient to prove my nationality? Get a replacement UK citizens...

Thanks CR001 for your quick response. The certificate has been torn in the middle since it was folded. Though the torn part is still in tact with the overall certificate and this does not impact any of the characters i.e. the torn part is not impacting any of the written words on the certificate, ju...

any advise folks?

Hi I have received my original documents from HM passport office today. But by mistake I damaged my original citizenship certificate while opening the envelope. Can anybody please advise if I need a replacement? Will it be required anywhere else even if get the UK passport? E.g during my dependant's...

Thanks excited.

Thanks excited for your quick response. Did you mentioned that they called her work number? Is this to verify if the counter signatory is working for this organisation? Or do they call the counter signatory's mobile number? In my case I have given counter signatory's mobile number for communication ...

I was told that my application is stuck because they have sent mail to the office address of the counter signatory. In unfortunately the office is saying they havenot received any post. Even though pass port office has send 2 reminder letter. Can you please advise what shall be done in this case? Bi...

OK thanks beehive.

Can anybody please advise if return of documents and interview letter are sent in Royal Mail or by DX Courier? I have opted for secure Delivery.

Thank you mrsbean. Appreciate your help.

Application Timeline Passport for: Adult Application Type: New Method of application: Check and Send (Post office) Date of application: 19/11/14 Date application received by IPS: 25/11/14 (SMS received) Date of return of documents: waiting Date of receipt of interview letter: waiting Date of Passpor...

Thanks pgaitonde. The application was just for me. Thanks dks100. Just a quick question- I have received only one letter from home office regarding the approval and asking to arrange for ceremony. Do we get the citizenship certificate from the council? Thanks With the approval of globalindian the sp...

Thanks dks100. Just a quick question- I have received only one letter from home office regarding the approval and asking to arrange for ceremony. Do we get the citizenship certificate from the council? Thanks With the approval of globalindian the spread sheet reached 50% approval rate. Congratulatio...

Hi All, By God's grace I have received approval letter from Home office today. I would like to thank you all who had helped me in this forum. Good luck to all.... My details: Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1 year ILR Method of application: NCS Date of application: 12/08/2014 Received Date : 13/08/2014 ...

Congrats MisterLysenkiy

Just wanted to check if anybody who has applied from Edinburgh NCS or any of the Scotland council and has received an approval this month? Please let me know your timelines.

Congrats to all who received approval this week. It seems home office is working over the weekend. That's really remarkable.

Thanks krisbal.

krisbal wrote:Hi GlobalIndian,

Thank you.
That post was when I applied for citizenship through NCS. I meant to say what were the docs NCS asked and the originals were returned back. From HO, we receive only approval letters. Apologies for the confusion.

Thanks
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