I have sent the change of circumstances form to UKBA (just had to give them new passport details) when should I expect to get a confirmation letter from them? Do they take several weeks or months?

Hello, I have a PhD from University of Sussex, UK in 2009. Will that be sufficient when I apply for ILR (currently on Tier 1 G). Is it part of one of these language qualifications: • A speaking and listening qualification at level B1 or above from the Secure English Language Test (SELT) list; • An E...

Recently I applied for renewal of my Indian passport at Indian High Commission (London) and they asked me to complete change of appearance form. I look almost the same as I used to ten years ago - but never mind. Please can anyone tell me whether I need to inform UKBA of change of apperance. And wha...

I went for my Indian passport renewal to the Indian High Commission, London today and they made me fill a change of appearance form. Do I need to inform UKBA of this change? I am now on Tier 1 General extension. Also they added spouse name in passport. Do I need to inform UKBA of this change? Is cha...

I submitted my application for Indian Passport renewal at the Indian High Commission (London) today. I did not give a self-addressed envelope. Does it mean that they will send it back in ordinary post or does it mean I can collect it? They asked to contact after five weeks? Is it correct? When is th...

Yes he accepted non attested passport copy of spouse. He said spouse name will be endorsed - which is fine> I just wanted my passport to be renewed. I see I will email them after one week. So they wont post it back if self-addressed envelope hasnt been provided? And it definitely means collection?

Dear all, Thank you for all your help and advice. I went and queued up outside High Commission at 7.30. There were 17-18 people ahead of me. At 8.30 they started giving tokens. I went downstairs to the basement and was seated. At 9.30 the counters opened. My turn came within 10 minutes or so because...

Bhaskar - why did you mention you dint want spouse name in the passport?

I thought changing/adding/deleting spouse name was only part of miscellaneous service

Exactly - my spouse is not even in the UK. He is in India and cannot attest passport copies or show passport or come along with me.

Bhaskar did you not take your spouse with you?

Thanks Bhaskarnu for your reply. I am sorry but I think the information you have given seems to be different from most people have said. It is OK to mention spouse name but it is not necessary that they will mention his name or ask for marriage certificate etc if I dont mention anything in the misce...

I am applying for renewal of passport at Indian High Commission (London) tomorrow. My passport is currently valid so i am applying to reissue within one year validity. The form says (Ques 20: is this application for a passport for the A) first time; B) new passport in replacement of an expired passp...

Can I take a friend with me to the Indian High Commission, London, to renew Indian passport? Will she be allowed inside the premises?

I see. Many thanks for all your assistance. I really appreciate it.

So when they ask if I would like spouse name to be included and I say NO then they wont bother asking any further questions right? Do I still need to take marriage certificate and copy of spouse passport?

If I mention spouse name will they ask me for marriage certificate or just accept the form as it is and not ask any questions

Thanks for the responses. If I mention spouse name how do I tell them not to include it in the passport (as it has never been on current passport and I have also not changed my name after marriage)

How much time does Indian High Commission take to renew currently valid passport?

So should I mention his name in passport form or just leave it blank. Please advice.

I am applying for renewal of Indian passport. So if I mention spouse name it is not necessary they will mention in passport. i am very worried

I am due to renew my passport next week. I got married in 2011 but separated with spouse recently. I have not changed my name do I still need to mention spouse name on the passport form? (I was going to leave it blank but it says not to suppress marital information). I dont want spouse name on my pa...

You mean normal service it will take 3-5 working days to issue a new passport?

I am going to Indian High Commission (London) to renew my Indian passport. Please can you let me know how long they can take to process the passport. It is currently valid till June 2014. I need it before Christmas.

Also, is Tatkal service available?

As per new rules everyone has to give this Knowledge of Language (KOL) test (as well as Life in the UK test). However, I have done my PhD in UK University - do I still have to give this test when I apply for settlement?

Sorry, it is 4 years student, 1.5 years post study work and 4.5years Tier 1 General. Is it worth taking the risk? Is post-study work visa counted/included within 10yr period?

My ten years complete in Sept 2014 (4 years PhD, 1 year post study work visa, and 4.5 years Tier 1 General). Can I apply for ILR? Or shall i wait for completion of 5 years in Tier 1 General (April 2015)?

I have an older dependent with me in the UK and taken the relative to NHS surgery for some checkups but they did not ask to pay --- will it affect dependent ILR...how can I pay for NHS treatment given in previous years to the dependent relative?