The comments are not about racisim - its just that it appears to be a sham 'relationship' way it seems with the amount of information you have give. If it's genuine, give more information and you will get better replies.

They will ask you a lot of questions about things that only you can verify - so don't worry about it. They have your photoand if you answer all the questions truthfully then there is nothing to worry about.

I applied through NCS and paid them cash for their service. My card was not debitted by the HO for another 3 weeks after they received my application and that was when they sent an acknowledgement of my application. It really just depends onhow busy they are. You can track your application the the D...

I applied through Check and Send Bedford Post Office on 10/03/12 and had my interview on 10/04/12 and received my passport on 12/04/12. Finally all over - good luck to all who are still waiting!

Hi, you just have to be patient - they will not talk to you about your case if it's under 6 months old so no point trying. And they only issue you a letter confirming you should attend a Citizenship Ceremony where you will then be given your Naturalisation Certificate. That's the moment you become a...

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In short she can apply using married name even if her current passport is in maiden name - as long as she has her marriage certificate that shows the change form maiden to married name. I did the same. Not sure about the birth certificates- think they will always show the names on them.

[quote="irshad999"][quote="irshad999"]Passport for: Adult Application Type: New Method of application: Check & Send Date of application: 21/03/2012 Date application received by IPS: 23/03/2012 Date of return of documents: 04/04/2012 Date of receipt of interview letter: 02/04/...

I found the book to be more than enough. I read it over several lunch times (30min each) at work then went through the practice tests at the back - the only chapter I had to read twice was the history one - other than that the book is all you need. Why pay more for something you already have????

I found the book to be more than enough. I read it over several lunch times (30min each) at work then went through the practice tests at the back - the only chapter I had to read twice was the history one - other than that the book is all you need. Good luck!

Also did your friend get ILR due to marriage to a BC - because there is a loop hole there for a married partner applying

boloney wrote:

newlife2009 wrote:How much for the ceremony fee ?

(I know the naturalisation fee is £ 851 )

Ceremony fee is included.

Unless you book a private ceremony then that fee will depend on the local council - it's about £100

Yes I used the number published - pressed 2 then 2 again. The main thing is just be patient, it will come.

I rang them about 2 and a half months in because I needed my reference number - I was advised my application was in final stages. It did take a while to get though.

Another cost to consider is travelling to Passport Interview offices I don't drive long distances and neareast office is fully booked so I have to now spend £40 taking a train to Leicester and back and taxi to location for my interview.

I rang them a few weeks short of 3 months and said I did not get acknowledgement letter and wanted ref number to keep a record of my application and they told me it was with a case worker - 2 days later my application was approved.

I booked my ceremony when I received my approval - the council never said anything about sending a letter and I never received one. They said to bring the approval letter and my passport and that was enough.

When I had indefinite leave I never completed a landing card and always used the shortest and fastes queue (as long as I travelled wiht my hisband who has a British passport). I was told this at Gatwick airport by pople controlling the queues, they said as long as we are together we could use either...

Passport for: Adult Application Type: New Method of Application: Check and Send (Bedford Post Office) Date of Application: 10/03/2012 Date of Receipt by IPS: 12/03/2012 Date of Return of Docs: 22/03/2012 Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 23/03/2012 Date of Passport Appointment: 10/04/2012 Date of...

Hi, you don't send your passport if you apply using NCS - contact your local council to book an appointment - they certify everything and lt you keep all your orginal documents. Of course there is an added fee for this. If you did your Life in UK test at time of ILR, tick that you did it as part of ...

When we were married I had the clause of no recourse to public funds - and when my BC husband was fired from his job - we were advised that condition of my spouse visa was that he can support me without accessing public funds - so he was unable to claim anything for the 2 months he was unemployed. W...

I was not given a reference tracking number on the date of application - I was told if I wanted it I had to ring NCS a few days later (allowing them to send it) and theyw ould give me my DX tracking number.

From what I remember when i was on the 2 year spouse visa my husband had to give up all benefit (all he had was the council tax one). Mt visa said no recourse to public funds. We were both unemployed at one point and he did not seek any benefit as my visa meant he couldn't get any as he is supposed ...

To answer original question as I don't really spend enough time to know who is who and who said what.... My husband and I had a small wedding, there was no way we could have afforded anything more than the registry office and 5 guests, my sis, brothe r in law, and 3 of my husband's friends. He wore ...

they have to travel with insurance that will cover any medical costs - so will have to pay for treatment and medicines.