I decided to ring the IPS this morning and i'm furious: I spoke with a polite lady who confirmed that my application has been received (great) but only yesterday - one week after I lodged it with the Post Office. I cannot see the point of this check and send service if applications are left to lang...

Passport for: Adult Application Type: New (After Naturalisation) Method of application: Post Office Check and Send Date of application: 22/04/2013 Date of application delivery to IPS: 23/04/2013 Date of fee collection: Paid at Post Office Date of text message receipt confirmation from IPS: 25/04/20...

Passport for: Adult Application Type: New (After Naturalisation) Method of application: Post Office Check and Send Date of application: 22/04/2013 Date of application delivery to IPS: 23/04/2013 Date of fee collection: Paid at Post Office Date of text message receipt confirmation from IPS: 25/04/201...

Hi Anuonyammre, unfortunately despite paying a fortune all correspondence is sent via 2nd class post, I received my approval letter yesterday but it was dated back in March. The acknowledgement letter doesn't really tell you anything, so long as the money has been taken that is the main thing. Good ...

Hi Dhuidrom, unless you are the partner of a British Citizen, you need to wait one year from when you get ILR.

Congratulations Arunkrish!!

I applied through NCS Westminster also (a few days after you), did you get approval and invitation from Westminster together?

For the private ceremonies, I assume you get a specific time?

I paid with a debit card - I assume that if you pay with a cheque they would need to wait for it to clear until they accept the application. Not sure that is the case but what I would assume.

I attended on 08/03 - same as above, nice and simple.

They send same day and provide you Royal Mail tracking number which it seems some NCS don't.

I had a morning appointment at 9:30, but was seen at 09:20 when I arrived so recommend them.

Good luck!

Eligibility criteria: 5 years (Ancestry) + 1 year ILR Method of application: NCS Westminster Date of application: Friday 08/03/2013 (booked 17/01/2013) Date of receipt by UKBA: Monday 11/03/2013 (NCS Westminster provide a tracking number to check on Royal Mail web-site) Date of debit of fees: 18/03/...

Hi Nev, Can you share which category you are applying under as I think some differences apply for different categories? I applied under Ancestry and had a letter from my accountant for director/limited company to cover the last twelve months - they basically just stated my earnings for each month (G...

Hi all, First up, thanks very much to everyone for help and feedback in the past as I was stressing over preparing my application .... thankfully I have been successful and can share my experience with others on the forum. I think a lot of cases on here are through HSMP, but I applied on an Ancestry...

I just had mine yesterday and was successful for ILR/Settlement. If you are successful, then you get your passport and all your documents back as well as a generic letter, but there is no stamp in your passport - you need to wait 7-10 working days for your biometric residence permit. They advise tha...

Hi all, I am hoping somebody on here may be able to give me some advice in regards to what I need to provide for SET(O) Ancestry application. "Evidence of your finances. If you have to complete section 5, bank statements, building society savings book(s), pay slips or other formal documents as ...

Hi all, Just a quick question as I'm paranoid that I may fill the form out wrong and get rejected for a small mistake!! 1.4 Your full name as in your passport or travel document 1.5 Surname or family name This seems slightly strange, but I assume 1.4 would be "JOE ANTHONY BLOGGS" and 1.5 w...

Hi Rosaaa - looks like we are in similar situations - see my post: http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=95847 If I go ahead with my appointment on 05/03/2012 instead of just extending my visa, I will be sure to let you know how I get on. I too am interested to know if all PEOs have ''HEO...

Hi all, I am in the UK on an Ancestry Visa - valid until 08/03/2012 - I entered the UK 03/05/2007 - as I entered within 90 days, I can take advantage of the recent change of rules to include those days at the start so I am eligible to apply for ILR within 28 days of 08/03/2012 - ie. now! I have an a...

That is the one I am going to, but once I get to point 2.1 to download the form, I cannot go any further in the application process - there is no option to proceed to 2.2 or 3 as far as I can see.

UKBA web-site states you can only get an appointment over the phone for Belfast.

Hi jack902 - see my post here which is what I was told on the phone to UKBA today ...
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=95691

I am currently on 195 days so in a similar situation. I called and spoke to UKBA today and was advised that over 180 days you need an explanation for why you have exceeded. I was also informed that in these scenarios, it is likely that the case officer may not approve the application on the day, may...

I cannot get past that point where it gives you the option to download the form!!

I get to point 2.1 on iApply and cannot get any further ... https://apply.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/iapply.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=confirmAndDownload_1&_urlType=action&wlpconfirmAndDownload_1_com.sun.faces.portlet.VIEW_ID=%2Fpages%2FfindForm%2FconfirmAndDownload%2FConfirm.xhtml&w...