British Citizenship application eligibility in May 2019

[apsk]

Hi Experts,

With ILR granted on 10th May 2018 (via 5years Tier 2 G route), I understand I am eligible to apply for Citizenship any day after 9th May 2019. Since, there is new online system for the same, I would like to know if I can submit my online application anytime (even before 9th May 2019) and book appointment for 10th May 2019 ? I am sure I won't be able to book any appointment for 10th May on 9th May, and will need some time for referee form filling and scanning also. I may be just assuming things from my previous understanding when I booked my ILR appointment for 10th May 2018 on 4th April 2018 when I was eligible to apply ILR on 9th May 2018. Please advise.

Thanks in advance!

[Casa]

Be careful The date of online submission is the date of application. Submit this too soon and the application will be refused.

[apsk]

Thank you Casa for the prompt response. It looks like I will need to do online application on 10th May, not before that, unless anyone else can advise differently with some recent experience.

How soon this new system provides with appointment? I faced bit of trouble in ILR appointment book, it used to give appointment for almost 42nd day of online submission. For example, if I apply on 10th May which is Friday, would I be able to find something for Monday?

[makky86]

Thank you Casa for the prompt response. It looks like I will need to do online application on 10th May, not before that, unless anyone else can advise differently with some recent experience.

How soon this new system provides with appointment? I faced bit of trouble in ILR appointment book, it used to give appointment for almost 42nd day of online submission. For example, if I apply on 10th May which is Friday, would I be able to find something for Monday?

Its sensible to apply after you become eligible. Now a days you can get appointment like same day or in few daya at max.

Also remember you need to be in the UK the date of application counting 5 years back.

[apsk]

Sure. Thank you!

[apsk]

Hi experts,

I submitted my online application on 10th may, and got appointment for 7th June, which is tomorrow. But on 17th May I moved my house so my address is different to what I submitted my application with. As I knew about my house move while submitting the application, I mentioned new address as correspondence address, but kept my real address that time.

I did email Citizenship.Support@homeoffice.gov.uk on 17th May informing them about the change in address with my application reference, but no response yet.

As I am going to attend appointment tomorrow, Could anyone advise what I can do to make sure UKVI got my updated address?

Thanks in advance.

[joeano353]

It really amuses me as why people are so desperate to get British nationality the first day they are eligible. When one is moving in 7 days and certainly nothing is done by this department (HO) in seven days obviously just stick to the new address or apply 7 days later. Im not mocking anyone for being overly anxious to change nationality but if you are then you should be ready to suffer the consequences. Now you are in a panic in sending emails to HO and complicating everything. Your choice!!

[Nerazzuri]

Hi experts,

I submitted my online application on 10th may, and got appointment for 7th June, which is tomorrow. But on 17th May I moved my house so my address is different to what I submitted my application with. As I knew about my house move while submitting the application, I mentioned new address as correspondence address, but kept my real address that time.

I did email Citizenship.Support@homeoffice.gov.uk on 17th May informing them about the change in address with my application reference, but no response yet.

As I am going to attend appointment tomorrow, Could anyone advise what I can do to make sure UKVI got my updated address?

Thanks in advance.

You could write a letter and have it included in the scanned document under ‘other’.

[zimba]

I also highly suggest to set up a mail redirection via royal mail

[apsk]

It really amuses me as why people are so desperate to get British nationality the first day they are eligible. When one is moving in 7 days and certainly nothing is done by this department (HO) in seven days obviously just stick to the new address or apply 7 days later. Im not mocking anyone for being overly anxious to change nationality but if you are then you should be ready to suffer the consequences. Now you are in a panic in sending emails to HO and complicating everything. Your choice!!

Nothing to panic really, and it is not desperation, it is to match travel plan. I take your point nothing will happen in 7 days but the thing is with mad rush sooner the better is what I think. And this was not a panic question, it was a normal question for any suggestion, perhaps you missed the point that correspondence is already given as new address. Thanks for your concern and sharing your feelings.

[apsk]

Hi experts,

I submitted my online application on 10th may, and got appointment for 7th June, which is tomorrow. But on 17th May I moved my house so my address is different to what I submitted my application with. As I knew about my house move while submitting the application, I mentioned new address as correspondence address, but kept my real address that time.

I did email Citizenship.Support@homeoffice.gov.uk on 17th May informing them about the change in address with my application reference, but no response yet.

As I am going to attend appointment tomorrow, Could anyone advise what I can do to make sure UKVI got my updated address?

Thanks in advance.

You could write a letter and have it included in the scanned document under ‘other’.

Sure. Whom shall I address the letter to? Case officer, UKVI, Liverpool?

[apsk]

Thank you Casa for the prompt response. It looks like I will need to do online application on 10th May, not before that, unless anyone else can advise differently with some recent experience.

How soon this new system provides with appointment? I faced bit of trouble in ILR appointment book, it used to give appointment for almost 42nd day of online submission. For example, if I apply on 10th May which is Friday, would I be able to find something for Monday?

Its sensible to apply after you become eligible. Now a days you can get appointment like same day or in few daya at max. A month is the wait now a day

Also remember you need to be in the UK the date of application counting 5 years back.

[Nerazzuri]

Hi experts,

I submitted my online application on 10th may, and got appointment for 7th June, which is tomorrow. But on 17th May I moved my house so my address is different to what I submitted my application with. As I knew about my house move while submitting the application, I mentioned new address as correspondence address, but kept my real address that time.

I did email Citizenship.Support@homeoffice.gov.uk on 17th May informing them about the change in address with my application reference, but no response yet.

As I am going to attend appointment tomorrow, Could anyone advise what I can do to make sure UKVI got my updated address?

Thanks in advance.

You could write a letter and have it included in the scanned document under ‘other’.

Sure. Whom shall I address the letter to? Case officer, UKVI, Liverpool?

That’s fine

[joeano353]

I also highly suggest to set up a mail redirection via royal mail

From what I have read, redirection is not a safe option. It basically entails the new occupant putting the letter back in the mail box saying RTS. Some dont bother to do that. They just throw it away.

[zimba]

It may take few days to be set up but redirection makes all your mail to be rerouted upon entry to the royal mail network to your new address instead. It is a very safe option

[apsk]

Hi all

While I am not panicking but just curious if anyone else had same situation and nothing to be worried about. Following application in May and document verification by Sopra Steria in first week of June, me and my wife both submitted our applications successfully. Last week my wife got citizenship ceremony invite from local council for next week, where I am still waiting for mine.
Though w e submitted our applications on same day, I was expecting citizenship ceremony for the same day.

PS: We both submitted individual application on same day though and same day was our appointment.

My question, is this normal? I am not panicking as I came in 2010 on student visa and my wife joined in 2012 as PSW dependent on me..so different situations but just slightly worried as each day is passing with nothing for me in post. Fingers crossed!!

Thanks in advance.

[alterhase58]

Each application is individually processed as there is no joint application. Anybody's guess but each one could be with a different case worker with different work loads. Not necessarily an indication of complexity or issues.

[Nerazzuri]

Hi all

While I am not panicking but just curious if anyone else had same situation and nothing to be worried about. Following application in May and document verification by Sopra Steria in first week of June, me and my wife both submitted our applications successfully. Last week my wife got citizenship ceremony invite from local council for next week, where I am still waiting for mine.
Though w e submitted our applications on same day, I was expecting citizenship ceremony for the same day.

PS: We both submitted individual application on same day though and same day was our appointment.

My question, is this normal? I am not panicking as I came in 2010 on student visa and my wife joined in 2012 as PSW dependent on me..so different situations but just slightly worried as each day is passing with nothing for me in post. Fingers crossed!!

Thanks in advance.

To put your mind at ease, that is completely normal. There have been instances where one person hears in 4 weeks and the other person hears in 4 months. It doesn't mean there's something wrong with your application either. It's down to the case worker, their case load and your circumstances.

[apsk]

Thank you for the prompt responses. Much appreciated.

On another note, how does UKVI see "to be present 5 years before the date of application"?
I take date of application is the date we submit online, not the date we submit documents to Sopra Steria. Please advise if it is otherwise?

[CR001]

Thank you for the prompt responses. Much appreciated.

On another note, how does UKVI see "to be present 5 years before the date of application"?
I take date of application is the date we submit online, not the date we submit documents to Sopra Steria. Please advise if it is otherwise?

Correct, date of application is the date you submit and pay online and that is the date/period you must have been physically present in the UK 5 years ago, i.e. the start of the 5 year residence qualifying period, i.e. not away on holiday or work. Note that this is a mandatory requirement and members have been refused for this reason.

[apsk]

Thank you for the prompt responses. Much appreciated.

On another note, how does UKVI see "to be present 5 years before the date of application"?
I take date of application is the date we submit online, not the date we submit documents to Sopra Steria. Please advise if it is otherwise?

Correct, date of application is the date you submit and pay online and that is the date/period you must have been physically present in the UK 5 years ago, i.e. the start of the 5 year residence qualifying period, i.e. not away on holiday or work. Note that this is a mandatory requirement and members have been refused for this reason.

Brilliant. Thanks

It is fine then. This question was in my mind because I wasnt here 5 years ago the day I submitted my documents at Sopera Steria center .. but I was in UK on the day I made my application online. So, this int my concern anymore.

[apsk]

Hi again Experts,

While waiting for something for me, thinking more i realized following 2 things:
1. After completing my degree, I did work in my University briefly for a week, for which I was paid some £100-£150. Since, I completely forgotten about this while making my application I didnt include that in my form.
2. When I started my full time job after my degree, it was a temporary contracting position, for which I was told to create a Limited company which I did. That company was operational only for 4 months as after 4 months I was offered a permanent role in same company and I accepted it. I had an accountant who took care of my company's formation, accounts, taxes, VAT and then dissolved it later. While he paid corporation tax and VAT due in time, he put my tax code wrong due to which right tax wasnt deducted that time. A year later I got letter from HMRC for underpayment of taxes, and if I remember correctly it was sorted by HMRC by changing my tax code of next year.

My concern/query: Could you anticipate any or both of above as any issue? If so, what action I take now at this point of my Naturalization application?

Thanks in advance.

[apsk]

Hi again Experts,

While waiting for something for me, thinking more i realized following 2 things:
1. After completing my degree, I did work in my University briefly for a week, for which I was paid some £100-£150. Since, I completely forgotten about this while making my application I didnt include that in my form.
2. When I started my full time job after my degree, it was a temporary contracting position, for which I was told to create a Limited company which I did. That company was operational only for 4 months as after 4 months I was offered a permanent role in same company and I accepted it. I had an accountant who took care of my company's formation, accounts, taxes, VAT and then dissolved it later. While he paid corporation tax and VAT due in time, he put my tax code wrong due to which right tax wasnt deducted that time. A year later I got letter from HMRC for underpayment of taxes, and if I remember correctly it was sorted by HMRC by changing my tax code of next year.

My concern/query: Do you anticipate any or both of above as an issue? If so, what action I must take now at this point of my application?

Thanks in advance

[R-graphite]

Which Visa were you on when you became a director of a company?

Hi again Experts,

While waiting for something for me, thinking more i realized following 2 things:
1. After completing my degree, I did work in my University briefly for a week, for which I was paid some £100-£150. Since, I completely forgotten about this while making my application I didnt include that in my form.
2. When I started my full time job after my degree, it was a temporary contracting position, for which I was told to create a Limited company which I did. That company was operational only for 4 months as after 4 months I was offered a permanent role in same company and I accepted it. I had an accountant who took care of my company's formation, accounts, taxes, VAT and then dissolved it later. While he paid corporation tax and VAT due in time, he put my tax code wrong due to which right tax wasnt deducted that time. A year later I got letter from HMRC for underpayment of taxes, and if I remember correctly it was sorted by HMRC by changing my tax code of next year.

My concern/query: Do you anticipate any or both of above as an issue? If so, what action I must take now at this point of my application?

Thanks in advance

[apsk]

Which Visa were you on when you became a director of a company?

Hi again Experts,

While waiting for something for me, thinking more i realized following 2 things:
1. After completing my degree, I did work in my University briefly for a week, for which I was paid some £100-£150. Since, I completely forgotten about this while making my application I didnt include that in my form.
2. When I started my full time job after my degree, it was a temporary contracting position, for which I was told to create a Limited company which I did. That company was operational only for 4 months as after 4 months I was offered a permanent role in same company and I accepted it. I had an accountant who took care of my company's formation, accounts, taxes, VAT and then dissolved it later. While he paid corporation tax and VAT due in time, he put my tax code wrong due to which right tax wasnt deducted that time. A year later I got letter from HMRC for underpayment of taxes, and if I remember correctly it was sorted by HMRC by changing my tax code of next year.

My concern/query: Do you anticipate any or both of above as an issue? If so, what action I must take now at this point of my application?

Thanks in advance

PSW (Post Study Work visa) and then switched to Tier 2 G when I accepted permanent position in the same company.