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by skilled_migrant
Wed Oct 15, 2014 9:46 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9560
Views: 2065946

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Update: Passport for: Adult Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) Method of application: Check & Send Date of application: 30/09/2014 SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 03/10/2014 Date of return of documents: 14/10/2014 Date of receipt of interview letter: 09/10/2014 Date of Passport Appointm...
by skilled_migrant
Fri Oct 10, 2014 11:26 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9560
Views: 2065946

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Update: Passport for: Adult Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) Method of application: Check & Send Date of application: 30/09/2014 SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 03/10/2014 Date of return of documents: Waiting Date of receipt of interview letter: 09/10/2014 Date of Passport Appointment...
by skilled_migrant
Mon Oct 06, 2014 2:50 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9560
Views: 2065946

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Passport for: Adult Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) Method of application: Check & Send Date of application: 30/09/2014 SMS confirming receipt by IPS: 03/10/2014 Date of return of documents: Waiting Date of receipt of interview letter: Waiting Date of Passport Appointment: TBC Date o...
by skilled_migrant
Thu Sep 18, 2014 12:32 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15074
Views: 4758969

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

After 133 days, got approval letter today. Details below: Eligibility criteria: HSMP + Tier1 + 1 Year ILR Language criteria met: IELTS during entry clearance + Life in UK Method of application: NCS Council name: Birmingham Date of application: 08/05/2014 Payment method: Credit Card Date of debit or...
by skilled_migrant
Thu Sep 18, 2014 11:28 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 60935

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Yes, you are right go2khurram, I just noticed now that 13 Sep was Saturday. Thanks.
go2khurram wrote:Congratulations!!

Surprise to see that they are also working on Saturday :P
by skilled_migrant
Thu Sep 18, 2014 10:52 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 60935

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Finally after 133 days, I got my approval letter today. Details are below: Eligibility criteria: HSMP + Tier1 + 1 Year ILR Language criteria met: IELTS during entry clearance + Life in UK Method of application: NCS Council name: Birmingham Date of application: 08/05/2014 Payment method: Credit Card...
by skilled_migrant
Mon Sep 08, 2014 10:24 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 60935

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

122 days passed since I applied. When I applied average processing time was 50 days. It is more than 4 months already now. This is the most arrogant government in the history for immigrants. You can see historical fee increases in last 5 years and compare that with the treatment we get from Home Off...
by skilled_migrant
Fri Sep 05, 2014 5:20 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 60935

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Thanks Shaheen for updating sheet.

Congratulations to all those who got their approval, especially to those who have sandwiched me in the spreadsheet !

I am still waiting.
by skilled_migrant
Wed Aug 20, 2014 9:48 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 60935

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Thank you shaheen. Really appreciate your effort.
by skilled_migrant
Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:31 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 60935

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Shaheen ! can you update spreadsheet please ! There are a lot of new applications added and some updates.

Thanks
by skilled_migrant
Sun Aug 17, 2014 8:10 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 60935

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Hi all, Just wanted to give an update and some hope to those still waiting. I applied by NCS on 10 May and received a letter yesterday 15/8/14 from my local council congratulating me on my successful application and giving me a date for my citizenship ceremony. Although I am yet to receive my lette...
by skilled_migrant
Fri Aug 15, 2014 5:08 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: April 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 672
Views: 37478

Re: April 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Its been about 165 days for me... No updates yet :(:( why you guys don't involve your MP. It may expedite your case. I was also candidate for April 2014 but by grace of ALLAH I got it in 5 weeks. Now I'm waiting for the passport only .... You can not involove MP before their standard processing tim...
by skilled_migrant
Fri Aug 15, 2014 4:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 60935

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier2 + 1 year ILR Language criteria met: UK degree Current nationality: Thai Method of application: NCS (Westminster) Date of application: 7 May Payment: debit card Date approval received:1 Aug (received in post 13 Aug) Date of ceremony: booked Hi everyone, I have bee...
by skilled_migrant
Fri Aug 15, 2014 4:31 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15074
Views: 4758969

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Hi Folks, I got approval today , Please find below timeline if someone want to get some relief , Hope you get soon. Application Timeline Eligibility criteria: 2yr HSMP + 3yr Tier1 + 1yr ILR + Life in the Uk Method of application: NCS (Edinburgh council ) Date of application: 08/05/2014 Payment meth...
by skilled_migrant
Thu Jul 10, 2014 4:21 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 60935

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Not a single approval in last 15 days !!!
by skilled_migrant
Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:59 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Which form to use for child born abroad
Replies: 1
Views: 233

Which form to use for child born abroad

Hello everybody, I have already applied for naturalization and waiting for approval. My wife and child (born abroad) have got their ILR since last 12 months. But they did not meet 5 year residence requirement yet, so I did not apply for their citizenship with myself. Now when they will qualify in ne...
by skilled_migrant
Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:21 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 60935

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

2 months 1 week gone no approval cALL home office today same reply 6 months application is under consederation ..i give up hope now .. passport backlog ruined naturlisation applications ...best of luck to every1.. :? You are right king hassi ! Today it is 60th day since my application received by H...
by skilled_migrant
Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:24 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 60935

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Date of application: 08/05/2014 Date of aknowlegment: 21/05/2014[/b] Date approval received: Waiting Date of ceremony: Waiting could not resist to contact Home Office, and got reply: "I have checked our records and can confirm that no decision has yet been made on your application" :(
by skilled_migrant
Wed Jun 25, 2014 1:32 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 60935

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Congratulations to va786 and umsh1983 !

It takes about half a month for letter to reach. What a joke !!!!
by skilled_migrant
Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:57 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Engligh language requirement
Replies: 5
Views: 377

Re: Engligh language requirement

If this calculator awards you 10 points for English language by entering correct details of your degree, then it will be sufficient:

https://www.points.homeoffice.gov.uk/gu ... ces#footer
by skilled_migrant
Tue Jun 24, 2014 4:59 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: (URGENT) Adult British Passport application from India
Replies: 1
Views: 174

Re: (URGENT) Adult British Passport application from India

by skilled_migrant
Tue Jun 24, 2014 12:02 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Visit Visa for Mother in Law
Replies: 2
Views: 211

Re: Visit Visa for Mother in Law

Documents from your mother-in-law sides looks ok. Documents from Your Side: Very important to include a letter of sponsorship, state the reason of her visit. It is not negative but actually very positive thing if she is coming at an important occasion (New baby). There is no need to include anything...
by skilled_migrant
Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:42 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: VFS Online form sign declaration & visa fees
Replies: 2
Views: 4317

Re: VFS Online form sign declaration & visa fees

Question 1: Anybody can fill in the online application, does not matter related or not. Question 2: Declaration will not be signed electronically. Once you submit application and pay the application fee, you will see two more options: a. You will be able to download the pdf version of your applicat...
by skilled_migrant
Mon Jun 23, 2014 5:04 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: New job and just applied for first british passport
Replies: 4
Views: 317

Re: New job and just applied for first british passport

Don't you have any photocopy of passport /ILR BRP / ILR Visa ?

Normally photocopy should be acceptable.
by skilled_migrant
Mon Jun 23, 2014 4:51 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Visitor Visa for parents, Some questions on Application form
Replies: 2
Views: 1143

Re: Visitor Visa for parents, Some questions on Application

My parents got visit visa recently. Although consultant advised me not apply because they did not have any bank account / savings on their name. But I went against his advice and got it. I think it depends on the case worker, if he is satisfied they will get visa. No hard rules. Here is how I answer...