Yes I did and the funny thing I had the same picture on the PR as well, hence I think I got away as PR was issued about 15 months back Using the same photo in PR, BC and PP - cheeky... :D Okay, so obviously it is possible. I figure it is not a risk for the applicant, in the worst case IPS will reje...

FYI - for my appllication, used pics that were 2-3 yrs old and I got away with it. Have had my interview and am waiting for my passport. I think in practice it is not so much about the age (I agree, few faces change change enough within a year or two for the HO to notice), but more about using the ...

I have afews pics left over from my nationality application which i applied on 10/01/13, I was wondering if i can use these when it comes to applying for british passport as i heard they cant be over a month old. How do they know how old pics are, No, the passport photos must indeed be taken within...

What do you suggest I should do to avoid causing concern and delaying the application? Several possible approaches. If you maintained an address in the UK all the time, just use that. If your absences are below the thresholds (which they appear to be), that is all there is to it. If you did not mai...

The obvious difference I can think of now was the colour. Hers was sort of white ish in colour. However, she said that she never had to attend a ceremony but rather sign a letter sent to her in a post with an oath on. Interesting ! The certificate sounds like mine. What colour is yours then? [Edit:...

GD78 wrote:I was wondering if we can pay the fee for the AN form with a Banker's Draft?

Old-school, eh?
I see no reason why not. The public office in Liverpool accepts them. Since it is a perfectly valid form of payment anyway, it should be accepted without any problems by HO.

My aunt received hers about 12 years ago and since then she hasn't found a reason to take it out. Of course, she took it out to compare when I received mine. Nice. :) Does it look any different from yours? I class my naturalisation certificate in the same category as my birth and marriage certifica...

I am a EU national and have lived in UK since 2004. I would like to apply for British Citizenship, however I am unsure as to whether I'd be able to provide sufficient proof of me fulfilling the residency requirements. I've had a few jobs since my family moved here, for a total of maybe 3 years in t...

Naturalisation certificate is the proof that you are a British Citizen. Passport is only a travel document. Please please don't lose your certificate. However, you do not need to carry the certificate while traveling. That is certainly true, and very good advice. In theory, the certificate of natur...

We will be applying for Naturalization in few weeks. Im not sure who I should include in refree section. I have moved quite a lot and dont know any one to add in professional capacity to add as refree except my personal bank (officials) as I bank with the same organisation for the past 6 years. Can...

Hi Can you please advise whether the following would be an acceptable referee for British Citizenship - Manager who is a British and qualified CIMA accountant - Non- British Director of a company which is VAT registered. For the application, one reference needs to be of professional standing (any n...

Hi Folks, Does anyone used an AN form printed both side ? Is that acceptable ?? I don't think that it is formally forbidden (wouldn't rule it out, though), but why would you do that? Assuming you don't have a professional printer, duplex is more troublesome, and if you make a mistake, you have to r...

Tra2003 wrote:She asked me to put my UK address and that she will make up a letter explaining reasons for my absences during these times. Do you think this might affect or delay my application.

No. With a solid, well thought-out cover letter that should not be a problem at all.

Please in reference to your answer to 1&2 above. Does one have to include adresses where one was on hoiliday. I have applied on the basis of 3yrs married to a BC. In Jan 2010, my kids and i visited hubby outside the UK on holiday for about 50days and again in Aug for 20 days. Technically holida...

1. In section 1.17 of form AN where you mention about pervious addresses of last 5 years, do I need to mention my Pakistani address? Yes, if you have holes in your past-addresses list, that would cause concern and delay your application substantially. Just list where you have lived, regardless whet...

I just wanted to ask one more thing from the experienced forum members or Moderators or Gurus that God Forbid in worst case scenario if I'll get the refusal for my BC application will I get the right to appeal for it. There is no right of appeal, but you can ask for reconsideration using form NR (w...

Padi123 wrote:What do you mean "refer to PR documents", meaning to the documents that confirm that I received permanent resident or is there something else?

Yes, usually a blue paper booklet with your PR-sticker in it which one receives after submitting form EEA3.

In my understanding this point says that EEA Nationals should fill in this part by providing what they where doing over the 6 years? However, when I read the guide on this part of the applications it says that I DO NOT have to fill in this part of the application if I have Permanent Residence (infi...

Does anyone know if parking is easily available at Reading and Luton passport office for the interview. In Luton the NCP operates a car park at the very same post code (LU1 2SJ ) as the passport interview office. According to Google Maps, that is just 0.2m walking distance. Prices are reasonable, s...

Why did you think P60s would be required? You are not the first person to be surprised how little supporting information needs to be supplied with a Naturalisation application. Maybe because such documents are required if applying for naturalisation directly following the EEA route. In that case, a...

May I know is there any Premium Service Facility available for BC or do we have to post it. I am only asking this cause I wanted to explain my situation to the CW I'll definitely write a covering letter and try to provide all the available evidences to the CW as well. There is no chance you will di...

I just applied for my citizenship here in UK through NCS. My payment has been deducted from my account and received the acknowledgement letter from HO on 16 January. I would just like to ask if I can travel outside UK while waiting for the result of my application. Yes, but you should be able to re...

One solicitor has advised to wait for 5 years and then apply and Home office are now considering those points against your application. My understanding was that one minor offence or Fixed penalty notice in a year should not be a problem. I agree with your view. See this thread for more information...

So as its discretion than can u tell when I can apy after coming back after 3 months or 6 months? As I said above: you can apply once your absence days are in accordance with the 4 criteria stated: (1) not away >450 days in the last 5 years (270 days in 3 years if based on marriage) (2) not away >9...

You have been very lucky to get just an FPN. However, it may still cause you trouble. On the one hand the according regulations state: "Where the applicant is of good character in all other respects caseworkers should normally be prepared to overlook a single minor unspent conviction resulting ...