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by teawithlemon
Sat Jun 01, 2013 10:45 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Return of Passport after Naturalization application.
Replies: 14
Views: 5367

CR001 wrote:When did you send your application?
1st of may and they acknowledged it 9th of May . And then after 3-4 days i forwarded more supporting documents.
by teawithlemon
Sat Jun 01, 2013 10:01 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Return of Passport after Naturalization application.
Replies: 14
Views: 5367

Not sure what the procedure is or time frame for requesting your passport back, but this is why using NCS is worth the small extra cost as you get your originals back and they send your application with photocopies of your documents. You could try this which I found on the UKBA website : To request...
by teawithlemon
Sat Jun 01, 2013 9:39 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Return of Passport after Naturalization application.
Replies: 14
Views: 5367

Return of Passport after Naturalization application.

Hi I know in any kinds of point based system application including ILR application return of documents mean application automatically being treated as withdraw. But with my Naturalization application I sent all orginal documents and also enclosed prepaid self level envelope. And after received ackno...
by teawithlemon
Fri May 31, 2013 8:26 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: AN Application Fee payment method
Replies: 10
Views: 6858

Re: AN Application Fee payment method

Dear Member, My spouse and I are applying for Naturalisation through NCS next week and I am not sure what will be the best method of payment for application fee. We had a horrible experience when extending our HSMP visa few years back, Home Office sent our application back unprocessed after a few w...
by teawithlemon
Fri May 31, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: AN Application Fee payment method
Replies: 10
Views: 6858

Ayyubi72 wrote:I don't think that 3 months is "ages".

UKBA does mention 6 months.


If you read the timelines on this forum, most people seem to be getting it in under 2 months. Many within 5 weeks period.

:)
Ok
by teawithlemon
Fri May 31, 2013 6:24 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: AN Application Fee payment method
Replies: 10
Views: 6858

Actually, many naturalisation applications only take about a month. I know of a recent real life case where naturalisation approval arrived in post exactly 29th day of when the application was posted. Well they are lucky then. Then why it takes ages for some people. I know one of my femalefriend wh...
by teawithlemon
Fri May 31, 2013 6:05 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: AN Application Fee payment method
Replies: 10
Views: 6858

Reading from this forum, most people pay by credit/debit card, which is a good, easy and quick payment method. Not heard any real horror stories about payment problems with BC applications. Nationality team seems to be very efficient. Even if by a remote chance your payment gets declined, nationali...
by teawithlemon
Fri May 31, 2013 10:04 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change of surname for wife
Replies: 6
Views: 724

Re: Reply

Thanks friend for your reply.. I think best thing to speak to UKBA before application. My other question was how would this change effect things back home(i.e. Election card, bank accounts,investment etc.) kindly advise Thanks It wont effect you as my friend is Indian and he also changed his name b...
by teawithlemon
Fri May 31, 2013 9:38 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change of surname for wife
Replies: 6
Views: 724

Re: Reply

Thanks friend for your reply.. I think best thing to speak to UKBA before application. My other question was how would this change effect things back home(i.e. Election card, bank accounts,investment etc.) kindly advise Thanks It wont effect you as my friend is Indian and he also changed his name b...
by teawithlemon
Fri May 31, 2013 9:25 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15088
Views: 4767663

Re: Citizenship

As you have arranged payment option so HO has nothing to do with it. As far as I know if anyone in IVA or any kind of insolvency then they supposed to inform HO and as your landlord taken you in court so best is of you inform this to HO , thank you. How do i inform the HO tried calling and i got an...
by teawithlemon
Fri May 31, 2013 4:28 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Change of surname for wife
Replies: 6
Views: 724

Re: Change of surname for wife

Hello friends, My naturilisation application is approved today so I assume my wife can apply before she completes her 5 years in UK. Apparently we didn't get chance to change her surname after our marriage so can I fill her naturilisation application with my surname even if her passport is showing ...
by teawithlemon
Fri May 31, 2013 4:02 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Can I apply for naturalisation from abroad (outside the UK)?
Replies: 8
Views: 4387

Re: Can I apply for naturalisation from abroad (outside the

Gents and Ladies, I got my ILR on July 15, 2012 via the 5-year work-permit route, and I'm hoping to apply for naturalisation (after the mandatory 12 months post-ILR) on July 17th 2013. However, I wont be physically present in the UK in July, as I'll be relocating to the US at the end of June 2013 f...
by teawithlemon
Fri May 31, 2013 3:54 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: AN Application Fee payment method
Replies: 10
Views: 6858

Re: AN Application Fee payment method

Dear Member, My spouse and I are applying for Naturalisation through NCS next week and I am not sure what will be the best method of payment for application fee. We had a horrible experience when extending our HSMP visa few years back, Home Office sent our application back unprocessed after a few w...
by teawithlemon
Fri May 31, 2013 12:14 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15088
Views: 4767663

Re: Citizenship

If court issued you CCJ ? And what kind of bill and is it big amount. If you dont tell us details then this forum wont able to help. Tell us details , without more information I wont able to give you answer, sorry. Ws for an unpaid rent just under 1200 have arranged payment options, but since i jus...
by teawithlemon
Fri May 31, 2013 12:11 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15088
Views: 4767663

Re: Citizenship

If court issued you CCJ ? And what kind of bill and is it big amount. If you dont tell us details then this forum wont able to help. Tell us details , without more information I wont able to give you answer, sorry. Ws for an unpaid rent just under 1200 have arranged payment options, but since i jus...
by teawithlemon
Thu May 30, 2013 11:30 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15088
Views: 4767663

Re: Citizenship

Did you ever faced any kind of appeal or any minor conviction. Or anything as your taking more time so may be it is just on the que or may be they decided to check something so taking longer. Straigh forward application mormally doesnt take more than 14 weeks. So you are still safe sight. no crimai...
by teawithlemon
Thu May 30, 2013 10:07 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15088
Views: 4767663

Re: Citizenship

Eligibility: 11 yrs plus 1 yr ILR. Method : post next day tracked Date of application 02/04/13 Date of receipt by UKBA: 03/04/13 Date of acknowledgement :12/04/13 dated 08/04/13 Date of debit of fee 15/04/13 Return of documents: WAITING Date of approval: WAITING Date of ceremony:WAITING It's been a...
by teawithlemon
Thu May 30, 2013 8:45 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15088
Views: 4767663

Re: Citizenship

Eligibility: 11 yrs plus 1 yr ILR. Method : post next day tracked Date of application 02/04/13 Date of receipt by UKBA: 03/04/13 Date of acknowledgement :12/04/13 dated 08/04/13 Date of debit of fee 15/04/13 Return of documents: WAITING Date of approval: WAITING Date of ceremony:WAITING It's been a...
by teawithlemon
Thu May 30, 2013 8:31 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15088
Views: 4767663

Re: Citizenship

Eligibility: 11 yrs plus 1 yr ILR. Method : post next day tracked Date of application 02/04/13 Date of receipt by UKBA: 03/04/13 Date of acknowledgement :12/04/13 dated 08/04/13 Date of debit of fee 15/04/13 Return of documents: WAITING Date of approval: WAITING Date of ceremony:WAITING It's been a...
by teawithlemon
Thu May 30, 2013 12:55 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: MAY 2013 - NATURALISATION APPLICATION TIMELINES (ONLY)
Replies: 110
Views: 25333

Christianoronaldo wrote:Any updates?
I think they are aparently dealing with mid to late april application and some march application.
by teawithlemon
Wed May 29, 2013 11:05 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: AN Form 3.5 Address of tax office or tax office reference.
Replies: 10
Views: 7271

Re: AN Form 3.5 Address of tax office or tax office referenc

[quote="chineseguyuk"][quote="teawithlemon"][quote="chineseguyuk"][quote="teawithlemon"][quote="chineseguyuk"][quote="D4109125"][quote="chineseguyuk"]What should I write under 3.5 on the An form. Address of tax office or tax offic...
by teawithlemon
Wed May 29, 2013 10:13 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: AN Form 3.5 Address of tax office or tax office reference.
Replies: 10
Views: 7271

Re: AN Form 3.5 Address of tax office or tax office referenc

You should put all your questions relating to naturalisation in the same thread! You put the details as per a letter you have received from HMRC. Sorry about it. Should I write down "Employer PAYE Reference"? Thanks Paye reference if you dont know leave it blank. But address is mandatory....
by teawithlemon
Tue May 28, 2013 3:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: AN Form 3.5 Address of tax office or tax office reference.
Replies: 10
Views: 7271

Re: AN Form 3.5 Address of tax office or tax office referenc

What should I write under 3.5 on the An form. Address of tax office or tax office reference. Thanks. You should put all your questions relating to naturalisation in the same thread! You put the details as per a letter you have received from HMRC. Sorry about it. Should I write down "Employer P...
by teawithlemon
Tue May 28, 2013 3:22 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Filling in absence from UK on NA form
Replies: 1
Views: 291

Re: Filling in absence from UK on NA form

After submitting the form, I realised that I filled in over 5 years of absences on the form. I should have listed absences from 2008. However, I listed absences from 2007, which is the last 6 years. But the total absences do not exceed the limit. Would this be a problem? Thanks Not a problem. Casew...
by teawithlemon
Tue May 28, 2013 2:41 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15088
Views: 4767663

Samuel72 wrote:What happens if I request my documents after 6 months with being told of the outcome , will it affect my application.
You are asking same question again ! This is only for timeline, post your message on appropriate section, thank you.