When there is a discussion about the appointments not being available, does it only refer to the free appointments? I've booked paid appointments yesterday just after midnight thinking that they will disappear. However, I see that many appointments are still available. If there is a possibility of f...

The references are a big thing. The application process provides two links for two references after the application is submitted. To my surprise, I have managed to get two professional references from British Citizens! However, the first referee can be non-British but must be a professional. The sec...

My friend - is a "Senior Software Engineer" - has done MSc Computer Science in the UK - is NOT a member of BCS - has an ILR on an Indian passport. Can he act as my second reference? The referees have to provide personal details such as passport number and date of birth. It's hard to make s...

1. Thanks for the confirmation. Yes, I didn't think of the post - will go for that.

2. I will find and mention my one fulltime job details before the current job. I will not be able to find the payslips for the parttime/odd jobs before that.

1. So for both the referees, I will have to fix my photo on this form https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/documents/1st_Referee_Declaration_MN1.pdf , go to them and get their signatures, then scan and upload the completed form on UKVCAS (and also carry the originals at the appointment). Is this...

1. After completing the BC online application, there comes a page with the list of Documents. The last item on this list is "Two referee declarations for Mr B". However, there is no information given about this document anywhere on this page or throughout the application. I wonder whether ...

musheer1812 wrote: ↑

Mon Dec 28, 2020 12:27 pm

Not planing to take British citizenship happy with my ILR and Indian passport will there a problem?

Out of curiosity, why are you not going for British Citizenship? Is it out of personal/emotional reason or are there any practical drawbacks of surrendering the Indian passport?

Thanks CR001 and secret.simon. There are far too many factors to consider. I don't know how anyone would manage to go through the UK-immigration journey without immigrationboards.com.

I will apply for British Citizenship tomorrow and cancel my travel plans if required.

This is enlightening. - I CAN travel outside the UK after submitting biometrics. - After receiving the letter of approval for BC, I possibly CAN have up to 90 days to attend the ceremony in-person/remotely. There are also delays/Covid-extensions. - After becoming a British Citizen (attending the cer...

Sorry, I don't understand. I surely can't travel outside the UK if my application for BC is under consideration, isn't it?

Okay, so the approval letter is not Naturalisation Certificate. The Ceremony is Naturalisation Certificate/British Citizenship Certificate?

Thank you CR001 for your prompt help!

- Okay, will need to find another referee.
- It is clear then that I need to choose between applying for BC today or visiting India in July.

You are a saviour!

I received ILR in Apr-2019 after 5 years on T2G. I am now applying for BC. Q1: References: Is it okay to have the first reference from an accountant and the second reference from his sister-in-law, a nurse. Both have different surnames, address, etc. Q2: My application is straightforward. Is this ti...

Just to let you know that I applied online on 17th June, documents received by them on 19th June and got the passport on 25th June. I was not eligible for fast track, but they did it even quicker!

Best wishes,
B

Yes, as CR001 said, this should be okay. The helpline confirmed that grandparents documents are not required. Furthermore, there seems to be few problems with the online application system (including it asking for grandparents details). I have submitted my biometric card with ILR, my passport, my ma...

Congratulations! Thanks for coming back and posting, as this will help others.

Best wishes,
B

I went through the online application again. The system did NOT ask me how the child qualified for a passport. It appears that they decide the next set of questions based on the answers to previous questions. Surprisingly, it did not ask if any of the parents has an ILR despite stating that all pare...

I got ILR in Apr-2019. My son was born in May-2019. I am applying online for his British passport. I believe I only need to send them the below original documents: - Child's birth certificate - My passports - My biometric card However, the online application system asked for the details of maternal ...

Thanks talreh20! She has done a Masters in Computer Management in India which was taught in English. She also had TOEFL exam in 2010. Her admission to MSc Software Engineering was based on these qualifications. I think this should work. I haven't received any response from experts - so will assume t...

There is a 'Diplomas' section on page 16 of this guidance . It states that "Applicants holding a postgraduate diploma from a UK university are considered to have the required level of English for a settlement or citizenship application." The above wording suggests to me that there is no ne...

Is a post graduate diploma okay to satisfy the English language requirement for a Set(O) application? Applicant has completed 5 years on a Tier 2 dependent visa and has cleared the LITUK exam.

Many thanks,
B

Hi Navanee,

I suggest to just go with what CR001 says. I reckon she has more experience than any other 'solicitor' in the UK!

Best wishes,
B

Approved! 15 weeks in total. Wrote a letter to them requesting earlier approval for medical reasons and they approved within 1 week. Not 100% sure if it was due to the letter. Applied for ILR Route : Set(O) (Tier 2 General, 5 years) - Standard application Date application sent : Wed, 19-Dec-2018 (on...

Thankyou very much! Very clear. "... either of you hold ILR..." I have applied on 19-Dec-2018, but not yet received the outcome. My wife is eligible on 13-May and baby is due on 15-May. Its relieving that my wife does not need ILR in place before the birth. In case my visa doesn't arrive b...

I have applied for T2G to ILR on 19-Dec-2018. My wife (T2G dep) is eligible for ILR on 13-May-2019. We are expecting a baby around 15-May-2019. 1. Does it make any difference whether the baby arrives before/after I/my wife have an ILR? 2. We plan to directly apply for a British passport for the new ...

Member 2 - my wife - complicated :? : Married and RE-entered as my dependent on: 14-Jun-2014 (visa from 10-Jun-2014) Questions: 1. What is the earliest date my wife can apply for ILR? 1. No sooner than WITHIN 28 days before 14th June 2019. Are the rules now changed so that my wife can apply within ...