I had my interview in Reading today. Really nice office and people. They saw me early and the interview only took about 5 minutes. So now the final wait begins. Can't wait for it all to be over!
Actually I am looking to travel asap and I live in between Bristol and Reading. Both offices were of equal distance. I don't want to go into my personal life here, but getting this passport means ending some unpleasant circumstances, which I'm eager to do. Whilst Birmingham might be quicker... that'...
Reading (when checking their address, I saw they're only open Wed-Sat, so that explains some of it). Bristol didn't have anything sooner. Anything else is getting a bit far considering I don't drive here.
Well I got my documents and interview letter quick enough...but am having to wait 9 days for my appointment. *sigh* Had a long wait for my ceremony and now a longer than average wait for this. Why did I have to live in this silly busy area?
Passport for: Adult Application Type: New Method of application: Check and Send Date of application: 02/08/2011 Date application received by IPS: 04/08/2011 Date of return of documents: 16/08/2011 Date of receipt of interview letter: 16/08/2011 Date of Passport Appointment: 25/08/2011 *sigh* Date of...
I just used the online request form and got an email back pretty quickly.
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Bleh, I'm getting all ansty about getting my documents returned and praying either the Reading or Bristol branch has appts quickly as I have travel I want to do soon. Can't wait until this last stretch of waiting is over!
[quote="gidoc"Playing the devil's advocate here- What happens if on the date on your form, your referee is not in the country? Sometimes IPS call the referee to check this! My advice- Consider the logistics on that day, before you post your application [/quote] Well she was. She was just u...
Does anyone know the average waiting time from receipt of confirmation letter until taking the ceremony? I know there is the private option, and maybe it varies between council areas. Thanks Completely depends on the council. My council only does 1 a month so I had to wait a month. Other councils h...
Yeah I just applied yesterday. I just want to know how quickly the application is going to get there so I can have an idea of when I might get my letter.
Will they let you attend without the interview letter?
I just put my application in and was wondering how to track...so that phone number is the only way? I had been hoping for some sort of online tracking thing. I guess I'll wait two weeks before calling.
Do you know if all councils hold pvt ceremonies? Swindon refused to do one for me. They said the HO would only allow them do do private ceremonies for extreme circumstances, like someone going off to war. I tried pushing it, saying I know for a fact other councils around the country were doing priv...
True Nazia It's really sad that we have to restrict ourselves from discussing issues of mutual interest, which defeats the whole process of being on a forum. However there is nothing we can do apart from discussing on this wise thread. Let's hope that we all start hearing quickly from HO I really d...
Eligibility criteria: married 3 years to British citizen + 1 year IRL Method of application: NCS Swindon Date of application: 16-05-2011 Date of receipt by UKBA: 17-05-2011 Date of debit of fees: 23-05-2011 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 26-05-2011 (dated 23-05-2011) Date of receipt of approval...
Does the number of applicants (ie in a family application) affect greatly the time it takes for an approval to come through? It looks like April applications are being looked at at an impressive speed, but don't want to get my hopes too high too soon! It is hard not to...as you think, hmmm, I could...
Whilst a shorter processing time of one month would have really been preferrable, I suppose it's somewhat reassuring to see all these two month approvals coming in. I just hope they keep it up or perhaps even reduce that time.
