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by teekay125
Wed May 21, 2014 1:18 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1139
Views: 410059

Re: Surrendring Indian passport

VFS global are a bunch of idiots. They have sent somebody else's cancelled passport and surrender certificate to me in the prepaid envelope I had sent them! Can't they even read names properly! It is not as if the names are similar in anyway- the name of the person's documents I received does not e...
by teekay125
Tue May 20, 2014 4:37 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1139
Views: 410059

Re: Surrendring Indian passport

I don't understand why they need photocopy of british passport! Would it not satisfy them to see the naturalisation certificate to convince them? People may take up citizenship, but not bother having a passport if they have no immediate travel plans. Another thing I don't understand is why they nee...
by teekay125
Tue Feb 18, 2014 11:01 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15352
Views: 5093953

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: EU 5 years+1 year PR Method of application: NCS Date of application: 26/11/13 Date of receipt by UKBA: 28/11/13 Date of debit of fees: 15/01/14 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 17/01/2014 (dated - 14/01/2014) Date of receipt of approval: 18/2/2014 (letter dated 12/2/2014..to...
by teekay125
Tue Feb 04, 2014 3:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15352
Views: 5093953

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

hi guys and grls any news about November applicationsssssss Mine application is from 28th Nov and fees were deducted only in 2nd week of Jan 2014, and has gone quiet since then. I wonder when there will be any more movement. I had high hopes that when October backlog is cleared, they will catch up ...
by teekay125
Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:56 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15352
Views: 5093953

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: EU 5 years+1 year PR Method of application: NCS Date of application: 26/11/13 Date of receipt by UKBA: 28/11/13 Date of debit of fees: 15/01/14 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 17/01/2014 (dated - 14/01/2014) Date of receipt of approval: TBC Date of Ceremony:TBC I understand...
by teekay125
Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:55 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: BA Pass - University of Delhi - Statement of Comparability
Replies: 10
Views: 2238

Hi teekay Did you get the letter from the College or from the University to confirm that medium of instruction was English ? How much time it took and any charges ? Thanks Hey! Letter was from college principal, my batchmates were able to go and speak to him personally and get it issued for me. NAR...
by teekay125
Mon Nov 25, 2013 3:24 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: BA Pass - University of Delhi - Statement of Comparability
Replies: 10
Views: 2238

NARIC - SoC and ELA - BA Pass - University of Delhi

Hi, NARIC response for both SoC and ELA has been POSITIVE for BA Pass from University of Delhi. Thought of sharing it if it might benefit someone. Please note that I had to get a letter from the university / college to confirm that medium of instruction was English. There has been some recent posts ...
by teekay125
Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:55 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: New rules for citizenship from 28.10.13
Replies: 11
Views: 3387

Re: Further on ACCA..

UK Border Agency provides equivalence ratings for professional qualifications around the world, for the purpose of assigning points for immigration applications. The ACCA Qualification was assigned to the level of ‘taught Masters degree’. More information on the UK Border Agency points based system...
by teekay125
Wed Oct 30, 2013 9:10 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: English language requirement for naturalisation
Replies: 24
Views: 4182

If they cost that much, then there is option of doing english test. Costs £ 125 a shot, and results in a week. But the benefit for UK Naric is, that you can use their assesment for other purposes too if you want to. Could someone please share the comparative details (effort / cost / time delay / lo...
by teekay125
Tue Oct 29, 2013 3:49 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: BA Pass - University of Delhi - Statement of Comparability
Replies: 10
Views: 2238

Re: Is BA Pass degree comparable? (Delhi University)

The link you pointed has the University of Delhi listed, which by the way I also confirmed with NARIC over the phone today. So when you called NARIC , they confirmed that its recognised and i nthe databased and there is no need to get SoC? I am in a similar situation and wanted to find out if my de...
by teekay125
Tue Oct 29, 2013 1:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: BA Pass - University of Delhi - Statement of Comparability
Replies: 10
Views: 2238

Is BA Pass degree comparable? (Delhi University)

Perhaps look here . Thanks for the reply. The link you pointed has the University of Delhi listed, which by the way I also confirmed with NARIC over the phone today. What I could not find from them or anywhere else is if BA Pass degree (from DU) comparable. Someone must have been in similar situati...
by teekay125
Tue Oct 29, 2013 1:12 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: BA Pass - University of Delhi - Statement of Comparability
Replies: 10
Views: 2238

BA Pass - University of Delhi - Statement of Comparability

A quick question - even a short answer will be help I have 3 year degree - BA Pass from Hindu College, Delhi University (DU) with Economics, Political Science, English and Hindi. I have 1) degree, 2) statement of marks and 3) a letter from my college principal stating that the medium of instruction ...
by teekay125
Mon Oct 28, 2013 11:17 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: New English language requirement
Replies: 22
Views: 3315

Guru, I have the certificate but not the official transcript. It looks like the transcript is necessary from the naric website. I have mbbs degree 14 yrs ago and don't have the official transcript. Will my ielts work? I spoke to NARIC today, for purpose of 'TRANSCRIPT' they are happy with my 'STATE...
by teekay125
Sun Oct 27, 2013 10:18 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Degree Taught in English
Replies: 10
Views: 4817

You just need to send them the transcripts and deg certificate and they will send you ela. I did tht for my application of my wife to naric. Hi, could you please comment on this - is ' University of Delhi BA Degree with English as a subject and Statement of Marks enough for NARIC to issue an ELA ce...
by teekay125
Fri Oct 25, 2013 2:14 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: KoLL qualification
Replies: 9
Views: 1541

I spoke to my council for a NCS appointment and they insisted that you must get a UK NARIC certificate as my degree was from India. I explained to them that this degree is in points calculator and UKBA previously accepted this for Tier 1 and ILR. They still said there is no such in the guidance sen...
by teekay125
Fri Oct 25, 2013 2:05 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: KoLL qualification
Replies: 9
Views: 1541

I spoke to my council for a NCS appointment and they insisted that you must get a UK NARIC certificate as my degree was from India. I explained to them that this degree is in points calculator and UKBA previously accepted this for Tier 1 and ILR. They still said there is no such in the guidance sen...
by teekay125
Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:51 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: KoLL qualification
Replies: 9
Views: 1541

Re: KoLL qualification

I am eligible to apply for naturalisation from 15/11/2013...have met all standard requirements; but not sure whether I have met the new rule, KoLL which is effective from 28/10/2013. So please clarify 1) Life in UK test - was passed in 2011. So not required to be taken again for citizenship applica...
by teekay125
Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:01 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: EEA Case - Am I now to apply for British Citizenship?
Replies: 27
Views: 2073

But the main point I was trying to raise is that the link http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/britishcitizenship/kol-uk states Those who have obtained a degree taught in English will not be required to show a formal speaking and listening qualification I would like to have your ...
by teekay125
Thu Oct 24, 2013 12:55 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: EEA Case - Am I now to apply for British Citizenship?
Replies: 27
Views: 2073

I think in 2007, for work-permit, I might have used same logic, and I already have a LIUK test booked. "I think" and "might" is probably not enough. I suggest you confirm this. ;-) :) I've been searching for WP documents from 2007 and all I could find was was printout of online ...
by teekay125
Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:55 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: EEA Case - Am I now to apply for British Citizenship?
Replies: 27
Views: 2073

So as I understand I can apply for BC from the 'Start Date' 10 Nov of my wife's working, even though the WRS was issued few weeks later but states the back date of starting to work. And I am ready with all the required documents like her passport, WRS certificate, employments - self employment deta...
by teekay125
Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:00 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: EEA Case - Am I now to apply for British Citizenship?
Replies: 27
Views: 2073

- Nov 2007 - my wife started working and applied for WRS / I got FMRS. This event is now split into three stages i.e. - started working on - 10 Nov 2007 - Applied Worker Registration - 11 Nov 2007 - WRS certificate issued on .......... - 25 Nov 2007 We are not sure which date it is and if we choose...
by teekay125
Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:52 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: EEA Case - Am I now to apply for British Citizenship?
Replies: 27
Views: 2073

Apologies if it seems like a repeat of the question. I was not sure that my comment to previous question may be lost unnoticed, so posted a new question. This is actually in addition to what was stated before i.e. - Nov 2007 - my wife started working and applied for WRS / I got FMRS. This event is ...
by teekay125
Thu Oct 24, 2013 6:32 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: EEA Case - Am I now to apply for British Citizenship?
Replies: 27
Views: 2073

Did you read what was wrote before? Apologies if it seems like a repeat of the question. I was not sure that my comment to previous question may be lost unnoticed, so posted a new question. This is actually in addition to what was stated before i.e. - Nov 2007 - my wife started working and applied ...
by teekay125
Wed Oct 23, 2013 11:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: START DATE? of excercise treaty rights - EEA - A8 National
Replies: 1
Views: 278

START DATE? of excercise treaty rights - EEA - A8 National

Hi, Could someone please help with this? If an EEA A8 national - arrived in UK on - 5 May 2007 - started working on - 10 Nov 2007 - Applied Worker Registration - 11 Nov 2007 - WRS certificate issued on .......... - 25 Nov 2007 For applying for citizenship, they need to have exercised their treaty ri...
by teekay125
Wed Oct 23, 2013 6:59 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Where to find Home Office Reference? (not Case ID)
Replies: 5
Views: 12648

HO ref number is not on stamp / sticker. If you look at the letter that arrived with your stamp, I am sure you will find HO reference number. Every single letter that I have received from HO in past 14-15 years always had the reference number. Thanks fur your reply. I received my passport without a...