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by ILR1980
Tue Oct 27, 2020 1:50 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 780166
Pakistan

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

I didn't receive anything today :x I called my council and they said they haven't received any certificates in the past several weeks. I'm in Southampton. same here in Southampton and got this reply from them " We have not received any paperwork from the Home Office and until we do we cannot b...
by ILR1980
Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:25 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 780166
Pakistan

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

- Date of approval: 1st of July 2020 - 25th of August 2020, I chased the HO for an update in regards to my ceremony letter as I have to apply for my British passport and travel urgently for compassionate reasons. My father is really ill and he has no one to care for him. I requested for my ceremony...
by ILR1980
Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:19 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19
Replies: 5631
Views: 780166
Pakistan

Re: Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

It seem people are waiting for long time to get an inviation for cermony. Do we get an invitation from local council ? I applied at the end of July 2020 and recieved approval email on 18th august and when contacted local council about update then got this reply " Once we have received your Cert...
by ILR1980
Tue Aug 25, 2020 2:01 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Traveling on Pakistani passport after British citizenship
Replies: 4
Views: 897
Pakistan

Re: Traveling on Pakistani passport after British citizenship

My understanding is you cannot enter the UK using your certificate of British citizenship or old BRP(must return it within 5 days after getting your certificate of British citizenship. You need either British passport or certificate of entitlement for right of adobe in UK
by ILR1980
Tue Aug 18, 2020 12:02 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15355
Views: 5096388
Pakistan

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: ILR(10 YEARS RESIDENCE) Language Criteria: UK Master degree + Life in UK test Nationality :Pakistani Date of application:, 28July 2020 BIOMETRIC ENROLMENT : 12 August 2020 Decision email with Approval : 18August 2020 Date of Cermony :PENDING I was surprised that just took 6 day...
by ILR1980
Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:04 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Proof of 5 years residence for naturalisation
Replies: 5
Views: 2248
Pakistan

Re: Proof of 5 years residence for naturalisation

CR001 wrote:
Wed Aug 05, 2020 6:19 am
All biomteric and stamped pages.

No originals are kept or sent.
Ok thanks. Strange that they ask us to put name and date of birth on the back of photos when they cannot see it in copy of referee declaration uploaded which show only front side of the photo as they asked us to glue the photo
by ILR1980
Wed Aug 05, 2020 6:59 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: **** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)
Replies: 2494
Views: 345382
Pakistan

Re: **** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)

I paid fees week ago and got same email( as in post above) today to book appointment and manage to got appointment Tuesday for £69.99. i think it was the cheapest slot i could find .
by ILR1980
Wed Aug 05, 2020 6:18 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Proof of 5 years residence for naturalisation
Replies: 5
Views: 2248
Pakistan

Re: Proof of 5 years residence for naturalisation

Do I need to include only two recent non-British passports covering the last 6 years? Citizenship is based on the last 5 years. So yes, passports for last 5 years. And do I also need to upload the entry and exit stamps in these passports or just main page of passports with photo and all details on ...
by ILR1980
Wed Aug 05, 2020 4:49 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Proof of 5 years residence for naturalisation
Replies: 5
Views: 2248
Pakistan

Proof of 5 years residence for naturalisation

Hello everyone, I have just booked an appointment for naturalisation and checklist document asking proof of living in the UK for 5 years (Non-European got ILR based on 10 years long residence ). Do I need to include only two recent non-British passports covering the last 6 years? and do I also need ...
by ILR1980
Tue Sep 17, 2019 1:56 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Expired IELTS Life Skills A1 certificate for FLRM
Replies: 3
Views: 2053
Pakistan

Re: Expired IELTS Life Skills A1 certificate for FLRM

It will definitely be accepted provided the test and centre still appearing on HO list. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/823155/Approved_Secure_English_Language_Tests_and_Test_Centres_-_Website.pdf yes centre number PK015 appear to be t...
by ILR1980
Tue Sep 10, 2019 4:58 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Expired IELTS Life Skills A1 certificate for FLRM
Replies: 3
Views: 2053
Pakistan

Expired IELTS Life Skills A1 certificate for FLRM

Hello everyone Can you used expired life Skills A1 certificate for first FLR(M) Application from within UK if previously used it successfully for fiance entry clearance visa...test has validity of two years and was valid when applied fiancé visa but has been expired now when switching from fiance to...
by ILR1980
Mon Jul 15, 2019 7:15 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spouse visa and uploading documents
Replies: 10
Views: 1395
Pakistan

Re: Spouse visa and uploading documents

I have applied FLRM for spouse but i had option to opt for free documents scanning service of three applicants during booking appointments of biometrics at visa centre. I can still upload it but also opted documents scanning at Visa centre in case anything goes wrong If you are applying entry cleara...
by ILR1980
Wed Jul 10, 2019 1:52 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Fiance Visa to FLR(M) - Question about Sponsors name
Replies: 6
Views: 909
Pakistan

Re: Fiance Visa to FLR(M) - Question about Sponsors name

I dont see any issue if your sponsor use her present maiden name at the time of application even if she is thinking to change her surname later on . Sponsor name should be matching with names on her passport and others sponsor documents which he/she will be providing in support of your visa applicat...
by ILR1980
Sat May 04, 2019 3:11 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: supporting documents scan
Replies: 71
Views: 9529
Pakistan

Re: supporting documents scan

Did you manage to resolve this issue. I am also able to view the document before the upload but not after the upload is done. In the preview window it says how many documents are already uploaded but doesnt preview them. How did you resolve this? I am currently uploading document for Fiance VIsa. T...
by ILR1980
Tue Apr 23, 2019 10:04 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: UKVCAS - Uploading documents
Replies: 12
Views: 19597
Pakistan

Re: UKVCAS - Uploading documents

Hi, Please see the guidance as it is written below: "Scan in Greyscale or Black and white: To help contain the files size to 6MB please scan in ‘Greyscale’ or ‘Black and white’ and not in ‘Colour’. It is also helpful to keep the resolution between 150 dpi (dots per inch) to 300 dpi. This can b...
by ILR1980
Tue Apr 23, 2019 9:59 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: application help
Replies: 2
Views: 288
Pakistan

Re: application help

Strange why applied for visa if did not wanted to bring her here and what is the reason of this sudden change of mind . You should be honest with yourself and your partner Applicant can withdraw their application and application can only be successful when applicant and his sponsor willing to live t...
by ILR1980
Tue Apr 23, 2019 9:53 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: UKVCAS - Uploading documents
Replies: 12
Views: 19597
Pakistan

Re: UKVCAS - Uploading documents

Where its written that documents must be scanned in balck and white?

They are asking to scan documents in black and white only to reduce size and have multiple pages within one file. I don't see any issue if your colour documents are within the size limits
by ILR1980
Sun Apr 21, 2019 12:48 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: supporting documents scan
Replies: 71
Views: 9529
Pakistan

Re: supporting documents scan

I am currently uploading document for Fiance VIsa. They redirect you to VFS global after paying fees for uploading documents and for booking appointment . Documents should not be more than 10MB if PDF . Its really stupid process because you can preview files before uploading but cannot see it after ...
by ILR1980
Tue Apr 16, 2019 9:02 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Parents visa - Pakistan
Replies: 4
Views: 353
Pakistan

Re: Parents visa - Pakistan

They dont even give visit visa to parent easily let alone settlement visa..i applied for my mother twice and attached dozen documents(boht compulsory and optionals) in support of her application but got rejected with no right of appeal and reason of refused were rather silly..you cannot challenge th...
by ILR1980
Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:57 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: English Language requirement for spouse visa
Replies: 26
Views: 3134
Pakistan

Re: Spouse Visa Documents list and questions.

You must apply online https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/home/welcome and also fill this form https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-uk-visa-for-family-settlement-form-vaf4a You will get instruction during filling process. They have recently changed the process of sending supporting...
by ILR1980
Tue Apr 16, 2019 6:31 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Tier 1 (General) Tax and 322(5) refusals + Court of Appeal judgments
Replies: 21
Views: 21404
Pakistan

Re: Court of Appeal judgment on 322(5) refusals

Major judgment finds Home Office policy of ejecting migrants over tax discrepancies “legally flawed”

https://www.freemovement.org.uk/paragra ... ly-flawed/
by ILR1980
Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:41 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: GWS Reference Number - Help
Replies: 24
Views: 2709
Pakistan

Re: HSBC bank statement authenticity issues - Fiance visa

HSBC is worse bank and have same experience with them . They refused to stamp on bank statement printed in branch . I managed to got letter from them stating the authenticity of statement ..statement should have your address as well ..if not then their letter should mention your address and account ...
by ILR1980
Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:55 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: English Language requirement for spouse visa
Replies: 26
Views: 3134
Pakistan

Re: Spouse Visa Documents list and questions.

You must apply online https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/home/welcome and also fill this form https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-uk-visa-for-family-settlement-form-vaf4a You will get instruction during filling process. They have recently changed the process of sending supporting ...
by ILR1980
Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:27 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Martial status of fiancé ?
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Pakistan

Re: Martial status of fiancé ?

Correct! The new system requires supporting documents to be uploaded by the applicants or scan at one of the centre UKVI which involes a fee of £75 Thanks for reply. UKVI as usual never stick with one procedure So it means they will never ask for sending original documents at any stage after you up...
by ILR1980
Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:41 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Martial status of fiancé ?
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Pakistan

Re: Martial status of fiancé ?

You're welcome Is fiance visa come under Appendix FM partner? It seem everything has been changed now ..no more appendix 2..no more sending original supporting documents to Sheffield but instead they are asking to upload all documents on vfsglobal which is strange because you will be keeping all or...