Can someone kindly clarify on the english language requirement please ? the guide says an approved english test or degree taught in english.....would confirming the degree and english language using the pbs calculator be sufficient evidence to prove english skills.

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Shiva

Hello Everybody, I am posting this on behalf of my friend who has ILR and got married recently, his wife is from India and holds a Degree taught in English(B. Tech.) The english language requirement in the guidance form for VAF4A says that the spouse should be qualified via one of the approved Engli...

[quote="shivasks"][quote="Rahul008"]Thank you Shivasks, When we receive the receipt of acknowledgement letter, we have a number called 'Our reference', may be this will help? Thank you.[/quote] No idea man, i will check my ack letter and let you know later.[/quote] The number on ...

[quote="Rahul008"]Thank you Shivasks,

When we receive the receipt of acknowledgement letter, we have a number called 'Our reference', may be this will help?

Thank you.[/quote]

No idea man, i will check my ack letter and let you know later.

[quote="Rahul008"]Hello, Can anyone please let me know the phone number to call regarding the status of the naturalisation application? Also, what reference number should we quote when we ask for the status? Thank you in advance! Cheers,[/quote] +443001232253 is their contact number, as fa...

[quote="Serina26"]Application Timeline Eligibility criteria: 5years + 1 year ILR Method of application: Postal (through a solicitor) Date of receipt by UKBA: 07/05/14 Date of debit of fees: 14/05/14 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 21/05/2014 Date of receipt of approval: Still waiting D...

[quote="adkh2_1"]Hi Guys, A bit of update, i called HO regarding my application (applied on 29-APR), the lady on the phone said a letter has been posted to my address today, but she couldn't tell, if its a approval letter or they need some more info regarding my application.. i mean is it ...

Thanks mate, i just re read this and it seems it does not matter, it can be done before or after naturalization or even after getting the passport.

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Shiva

Is it advisable to get name changed before Naturalization or after it is done and one has got a UK Passport ? if so why ?

Thanks in advance folks

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Shiva

Thanks Mate, i was concerned if i would be asked why UKBA was not informed of the name change but your reply is assuring...btw my full name has 35 characters could your's have beaten that

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Shiva

Congratulations Ricky, just one question... did you also inform UKBA and get the changes done on your BRP etc because you say that you got the Deed Poll done 2 months prior to your Naturalization application ? from what you said below i presume that is not the case ?

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Shiva

Thanks Guys, much appreciated !

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Shiva

Hi Folks, Seems i am not the only one...good to have some company....i am in similar situation and any advice will be appreciated...my Name is quite long in that it is Double barreled twice...at the moment i am eligible to apply for Naturalization ...should i apply for Naturalization using my curren...

Yes its ridiculous, i had my appointment at 1300 on 12th march 2013 and they called me at 1730 to take my documents and then say sorry we havent got back your biometric report due to IT issues...got the brp card today though !

got the appointment finally last night at stupid o clock pfff tips on the site http://londonseye.blogspot.co.uk/2012/1 ... ments.html helped

good luck to all

Getting appointments with dependents is proving very challenging but at the same time single/individual appointments appear plenty, any thoughts anybody ?

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Shiva

This is crazy, lots of slots for single applicants but none for those with dependants.

Thanks Vinny !

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Shiva

Hi All, My current situation: HSMP EC Stamped On 8th April 2008 Entered UK on 11th May 2008 Wife Living with me since Feb 2010 as Tier 1 dependent Got Tier 1 Dependent for Son who was born in UK in Dec 2011 Myself and Mrs eligible for applying for ILR in March and am trying to get a Permium Service ...

Thanks Guru that was quick !

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Shiva

[quote="cs95tdg"][quote="shivasks"]So on the application form one needs to mention the actual date of arrival in the UK but calculate the five year period from the Date of Entry Clearance right ?[/quote]Which question on the form are you referring to? And is it the SET(O) form yo...

Hi Guys,

So on the application form one needs to mention the actual date of arrival in the UK but calculate the five year period from the Date of Entry Clearance right ?

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Shiva