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ILR

Post by Small » Sat Dec 28, 2019 3:16 pm

Hello guys,
I got my ILR on 05/01/2019. Shall I apply for Naturalisation on 05/01/2020 or 06/01/2020 please

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Re: ILR

Post by alterhase58 » Sat Dec 28, 2019 3:28 pm

Small wrote:
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Hello guys,
I got my ILR on 05/01/2019. Shall I apply for Naturalisation on 05/01/2020 or 06/01/2020 please
Personally I would apply on 6 Jan which is a workday - applied means you submit and pay your online application. I avoid weekends and holidays for important transactions .... A day or two shouldn't make a different, and also you will have to attend the biometrics appointment for which you may have to wait a few days.
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Re: What is form AN?

Post by Small » Sat Dec 28, 2019 3:33 pm

Thanks. But what is the general rule. Is it after 5 years of ILR or on the day when your 5 years complete?

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Re: What is form AN?

Post by alterhase58 » Sat Dec 28, 2019 3:36 pm

You can apply anytime starting 5th Jan.
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Re: What is form AN?

Post by Small » Sat Dec 28, 2019 3:39 pm

Thanks

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Re: What is form AN?

Post by Small » Fri Jan 03, 2020 8:20 am

Hello 👋, :?:
I booked my appointment with UKVCAS and it is within 12 days from today 03/01/2020. I just found that I will be busy on day of appointment at enhanced centre. Is it possible to change my appointment? Do I need to pay again full or partial? Or is it free to rebook appointment please

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Re: What is form AN?

Post by Small » Fri Jan 03, 2020 3:59 pm

Another question guys please :roll:
I have been asked to download documents on sopra steria. I don’t know what are following documents?
1. Proof of business: I don’t have any business. I am an employee. What should I upload for this?
2. Life events.. what is it.. phew
3. Medical information?
4. Sponsors employment? I have no sponsor..
5. Educational documents. Shall I upload Level B1 certificate here?
6. Proof of application. What is it? What document needing uploading here please
Thanks 🙏

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Re: What is form AN?

Post by alterhase58 » Fri Jan 03, 2020 4:23 pm

Small wrote:
Fri Jan 03, 2020 3:59 pm
Another question guys please :roll:
I have been asked to download documents on sopra steria. You mean upload? I don’t know what are following documents?
Just ignore these categories - they are not required - and load all your documents into "Other" - the system caters for many different applications - UKVI will find your documents
1. Proof of business: I don’t have any business. I am an employee. What should I upload for this?
2. Life events.. what is it.. phew
3. Medical information?
4. Sponsors employment? I have no sponsor..
5. Educational documents. Shall I upload Level B1 certificate here?
6. Proof of application. What is it? What document needing uploading here please
Thanks 🙏
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Re: What is form AN?

Post by Small » Fri Jan 03, 2020 4:39 pm

Hello Aalterhase58,
Yes uploading documents!
There is not enough option for uploading file in “other”. I booked for appointment at enhanced centre though? Will UKVI upload for me ? It means my fee is included in uploading files? I have loads of job letters from my employers ( last 5 years). Where I will upload them? Do I have to pay extra for uploading at enhanced centre please
I made some errors in my citizenship application I found them when I printed out the application. Can I apply for new application? Do I need to pay another £1350 again and £61.50 again or it’s free?
Thanks

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Re: What is form AN?

Post by Small » Fri Jan 03, 2020 7:46 pm

Hello 👋
I had my referee forms already signed before submitting online application for BC. Is that right ? Or I have to contact referees again after submitting my online application please

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Re: What is form AN?

Post by alterhase58 » Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:53 am

Small wrote:
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Hello 👋
I had my referee forms already signed before submitting online application for BC. Is that right ? Or I have to contact referees again after submitting my online application please
Not an issue. Referees don't have to sign same date.
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Re: What is form AN?

Post by alterhase58 » Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:56 am

Small wrote:
Fri Jan 03, 2020 4:39 pm
Hello Aalterhase58,
Yes uploading documents!
There is not enough option for uploading file in “other”. I booked for appointment at enhanced centre though? Will UKVI upload for me ? It means my fee is included in uploading files? I have loads of job letters from my employers ( last 5 years). Where I will upload them? Do I have to pay extra for uploading at enhanced centre please can't comment on UKVCAS services - they are not UKVI just the service company receiving application.
I made some errors in my citizenship application I found them when I printed out the application. Can I apply for new application? Do I need to pay another £1350 again and £61.50 again or it’s free? Mistakes (unless serious) don't loose you the application fee. Best to email/write to them explaining.
Thanks
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What is proof of application

Post by Small » Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:51 pm

Another question please
I will be going for ukvcas appointment soon. They ask me to provide documents. I can’t understand what document would be proof of application. What is proof of application . Thanks
Also I want to help people here what I have been experienced so far. How can I reply to the questions please

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Re: What is proof of application

Post by alterhase58 » Sun Jan 05, 2020 11:38 pm

Small wrote:
Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:51 pm
Another question please
I will be going for ukvcas appointment soon. They ask me to provide documents. I can’t understand what document would be proof of application. What is proof of applicationDon't know. . Thanks
Also I want to help people here what I have been experienced so far. How can I reply to the questions please
That document is not relevant/required for your application.
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How long

Post by Small » Tue Jan 21, 2020 7:05 pm

Anyone knows when will the home office send the letter after submitting application to UKVCAS please .

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Re: How long

Post by CR001 » Tue Jan 21, 2020 7:06 pm

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Tue Jan 21, 2020 7:05 pm
Anyone knows when will the home office send the letter after submitting application to UKVCAS please .
What letter?

You don't get an acknowledgment letter after ukcvas appointment.
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Re: What is form AN?

Post by Small » Tue Jan 21, 2020 7:11 pm

I submitted my application for BC at one of enhance centres in UK. The guy who was taking finger prints and photos told me the you will receive a letter from home office but he did not tell when I will receive that letter.
I got a text message that my application has been submitted to Home office

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Re: What is form AN?

Post by CR001 » Tue Jan 21, 2020 7:23 pm

You don't get a letter. The next letter you get is either asking for documents or something or the approval/refusal.
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Re: What is form AN?

Post by Small » Tue Jan 21, 2020 7:46 pm

Thanks. When will I get this letter?

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Re: What is form AN?

Post by CR001 » Tue Jan 21, 2020 8:03 pm

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Tue Jan 21, 2020 7:46 pm
Thanks. When will I get this letter?
Whenever they have processed your application which can take up to 6 months, sometimes longer.

Really hope you were not expecting a quick turnaround of a few days on the application.
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Re: What is form AN?

Post by AnotherUUID » Wed Jan 22, 2020 12:10 am

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Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:58 am
Doctors are not on the list of acceptable referees. You need one referred who is British and over 25 and a second referee who is a professional of any nationality. A nurse would be fine for a professional. Both referees must have known you for at least 3 years.
Doctors are still accepted as being of professional standing by HO. As far as I could dig out the only reason they were removed from the list is because they explicitly asked to in order to avoid being swamped with forms to fill in.

In my application (2018) I used a medical doctor as my professional referee. That said, they are a good friend of mine as well and not the kind of doctor I only ever see every so often at their practice. Not sure if that carried any weight, but they were accepted and HO had no issues about that.

Of course a sample size of 1 report is not a "guarantee" and should be considered as opinion only, but it seems other members still use doctors and HO appear to be satisfied.

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Re: What is form AN?

Post by Small » Sat Feb 15, 2020 3:54 am

It’s been a month since I applied for BC application . Any idea how long I have to wait or expected time please

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Re: What is form AN?

Post by alterhase58 » Sat Feb 15, 2020 7:48 am

It's only been one month ....Could be anywhere between two months and six months, sometimes longer.
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Re: What is form AN?

Post by Small » Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:21 pm

Thank you. If HO wants more documents, would they send letter with in the month? Would I consider my BC application fully documented then please

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Re: What is form AN?

Post by alterhase58 » Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:46 pm

There have been a few cases reported where a case worker has sent an email requesting further details, for example recently relating to paying off a county court judgement debt (member got positive decision afterwards). If you don't hear from them one must assume they have everything required and are progressing the application.
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