Few Naturalisation Queries to answer please !

[huqqapani]

Hi

I am about to submit the naturalisation application and have the following queries. Hopefully you people can help me with these.

* Professional referee - Would a Chartered Engineer (registered with IMechE - Institution of Mechanical Engineers) satisfy this requirement?

* Language Requirement - I have a MSc from a UK university. Does that satisfy the requirement? Do I need to post the original certificate (and/or transcript) of the degree or a photocopy with suffice?

* NCS - Are there any pros and cons for using this service i.e. does this speed the process up in any way apart from the benefit of keeping the original documents with me.

[milan69]

1. Yes
3. Staff at NCS are trained by HO and can give valuable information. They will look at your documents and only accept your application if you fulfill the requirements. I recommend that you use their service. I don't think that using them will speed the process.

[huqqapani]

Thanks milan69

Anyone who can answer query no. 2 please?

[Malik44]

* Language Requirement - I have a MSc from a UK university. Does that satisfy the requirement?

Yes

Do I need to post the original certificate (and/or transcript) of the degree or a photocopy with suffice?

Original Certificate

[huqqapani]

Thanks Malik44

One final query. The timelines for recent months for naturalisation applications are not consistent. To be on the safe side how long do you think would an application take if i submitted next week. A vague guesstimate will suffice..

[Malik44]

Thanks Malik44

One final query. The timelines for recent months for naturalisation applications are not consistent. To be on the safe side how long do you think would an application take if i submitted next week. A vague guesstimate will suffice..

its depends on your luck if you are lucky you will get answer by end of Januanry 2015.
If no luck no bad luck then end of Feb
and bad luck than upto six months

[huqqapani]

Looks like its all about luck even after paying £900 odd.

Thanks alot all for your advice.

[Malik44]

Yes its true no idea how they process the applications three of my friend applied Naturalization in June 2014 One got his approval in Aug almost after 3 months and one got his approval in October almost after 5 months and one got his approval in 8 weeks time.

[huqqapani]

I have contacted my local council for NCS service and been given an appointment which is over 3 weeks away. Apparently the NCS service has gone to part time. I have been eligible to apply since 20/11, so it will be by 20/12 that I will be submitting the application.
Is it worth me submitting on my own as my application is straight forward. I am not comfortable waiting another 3 weeks. I do understand that my passport and documents will stay with HO for the duration of my application but that's the risk I took in all my application thus far.

What shall I do.

[fwd079]

I have contacted my local council for NCS service and been given an appointment which is over 3 weeks away. Apparently the NCS service has gone to part time. I have been eligible to apply since 20/11, so it will be by 20/12 that I will be submitting the application.
Is it worth me submitting on my own as my application is straight forward. I am not comfortable waiting another 3 weeks. I do understand that my passport and documents will stay with HO for the duration of my application but that's the risk I took in all my application thus far.

What shall I do.

My council didnt provide NCS so I checked neighbouring counties and booked one neighbouring one, you can check too and find any nearby one if you like.

[ASCENSUS]

I have contacted my local council for NCS service and been given an appointment which is over 3 weeks away. Apparently the NCS service has gone to part time. I have been eligible to apply since 20/11, so it will be by 20/12 that I will be submitting the application.
Is it worth me submitting on my own as my application is straight forward. I am not comfortable waiting another 3 weeks. I do understand that my passport and documents will stay with HO for the duration of my application but that's the risk I took in all my application thus far.

What shall I do.

Try and use another ncs that is somewhat local to you? I think that this is possible too..? Anyone correct me if I'm wrong!

[huqqapani]

I have a query

The AN form requires proof of residence for past 5 years. however I have been issued with BRP since 2012 which I returned when I got ILR. My current BRP(ILR) is valid from November 2013. Do I need to take previous passport that had a stamped visa in it or is it not required?

Please respond ASAP.

Thanks.

[milan69]

If you have submit your new and old passport, that is what NCS advised me when I submitted my application.