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Post by Papafaith » Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:30 pm

Folks, i got my citizenship approval on 15/08/09 (Dated 09/08/09); this board is fantastic. I thank God for bringing me to the end of this race, and i thank folks here that have been with me from the begining. God bless yu all. My commitment to this forum will not change.
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Post by Filipinas » Sun Aug 16, 2009 4:24 pm

Congrats Papa Faith,
As the board has helped you, I must say you have been helping a lot of people on this forum as well. Hope you'd stay on.

Best regards,
Filipinas
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Post by justice_will_reign » Sun Aug 16, 2009 6:06 pm

Papafaith wrote:Folks, i got my citizenship approval on 15/08/09 (Dated 09/08/09); this board is fantastic. I thank God for bringing me to the end of this race, and i thank folks here that have been with me from the begining. God bless yu all. My commitment to this forum will not change.
Congratulation, you've been really helpful as well. Do you have your ceremny day already?
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Post by Papafaith » Sun Aug 16, 2009 9:24 pm

Fili, Justice, tanx for such sweet words, i will continue to offer my services on the board. Am arraging for a private ceremony 2moro.
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Re: At Last

Post by ejobs_01 » Mon Aug 17, 2009 5:47 pm

Papafaith wrote:Folks, i got my citizenship approval on 15/08/09 (Dated 09/08/09); this board is fantastic. I thank God for bringing me to the end of this race, and i thank folks here that have been with me from the begining. God bless yu all. My commitment to this forum will not change.
Congrats Papafaith,

Hope you enjoyed this journey and good to note that you will still be around to help others. Good luck for your future.

Regards,
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Re: At Last

Post by jazzmann » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:35 pm

Congrats again.

Could you list your journey key milestones on this thread for others to know what to expect and what to look out for / be aware or cautious of


[quote="Papafaith"]Folks, i got my citizenship approval on 15/08/09 (Dated 09/08/09); this board is fantastic. I thank God for bringing me to the end of this race, and i thank folks here that have been with me from the begining. God bless yu all. My commitment to this forum will not change.[/quote]
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Post by Papafaith » Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:04 am

Ejob, Jazzmann, tanx. WIll certainly be around.
Journey milestones:
1) Apllied for HSMP April 2004
2) Got Approval June 2004
3) Entry Clearance for one year June 2004
4) Arrived UK July 2004
5) Got a job August 2004 (Being with the company till now)
6) Got Extension for a further 3yrs June 2005
7) Extended for a further 3yrs in August 2006, with 2yrs to go in my visa
to enable me get a mortgage, as i couldnt get a mortgage with a visa
less than 3yrs, Home Office Oblaged.
8) Got ILR in June 2009 on the basis of 4yrs (even though ii was 5yrs into
my HSMP) due to HSMP Forum Ltd judgement.
9) Applied for Citizenship July 17th 2009
10) Got Citizenship approval 15th August 2009, dated 9th Aug. 2009.
11) Ceremony slated for 23rd Oct. 2009, but arranged for a private
ceremony for 24th August, 2009.
12) Intend to apply for my British Passport on the 24th of Aug. 2009.

These are my timelines.
Tanx once again for all the help received from this board.
God bless you all.
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Post by Markie » Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:52 am

Thanks Papafaith for sharing your timelines... a journey indeed.
Papafaith wrote:Ejob, Jazzmann, tanx. WIll certainly be around.
Journey milestones:
1) Apllied for HSMP April 2004
2) Got Approval June 2004
3) Entry Clearance for one year June 2004
4) Arrived UK July 2004
5) Got a job August 2004 (Being with the company till now)
6) Got Extension for a further 3yrs June 2005
7) Extended for a further 3yrs in August 2006, with 2yrs to go in my visa
to enable me get a mortgage, as i couldnt get a mortgage with a visa
less than 3yrs, Home Office Oblaged.
8) Got ILR in June 2009 on the basis of 4yrs (even though ii was 5yrs into
my HSMP) due to HSMP Forum Ltd judgement.
9) Applied for Citizenship July 17th 2009
10) Got Citizenship approval 15th August 2009, dated 9th Aug. 2009.
11) Ceremony slated for 23rd Oct. 2009, but arranged for a private
ceremony for 24th August, 2009.
12) Intend to apply for my British Passport on the 24th of Aug. 2009.

These are my timelines.
Tanx once again for all the help received from this board.
God bless you all.
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private Cermony

Post by blue.olive » Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:47 am

Hi
Cong. on you sucess and Thank you for sharing with us
What is that private cermony
is it somethings you paid for and how one can arrange for that
Kindly advise
Thank you
Regards
Olive
Papafaith wrote:Ejob, Jazzmann, tanx. WIll certainly be around.
Journey milestones:
1) Apllied for HSMP April 2004
2) Got Approval June 2004
3) Entry Clearance for one year June 2004
4) Arrived UK July 2004
5) Got a job August 2004 (Being with the company till now)
6) Got Extension for a further 3yrs June 2005
7) Extended for a further 3yrs in August 2006, with 2yrs to go in my visa
to enable me get a mortgage, as i couldnt get a mortgage with a visa
less than 3yrs, Home Office Oblaged.
8) Got ILR in June 2009 on the basis of 4yrs (even though ii was 5yrs into
my HSMP) due to HSMP Forum Ltd judgement.
9) Applied for Citizenship July 17th 2009
10) Got Citizenship approval 15th August 2009, dated 9th Aug. 2009.
11) Ceremony slated for 23rd Oct. 2009, but arranged for a private
ceremony for 24th August, 2009.
12) Intend to apply for my British Passport on the 24th of Aug. 2009.

These are my timelines.
Tanx once again for all the help received from this board.
God bless you all.
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Post by Papafaith » Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:56 am

Blue, A private ceremony is one in which you apply to attend alone, it is done for a fee. Rather than wait for the scheduled time, which could take as long as two months from date of approval, you could pay a fee to have a ceremony the next day after approval if you want. My council charges £150 for this.
You arrange this after receiving your letter from HO which advises you to contact your council for further arrangement. You can then ask for a private ceremony if you so desire.
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Post by bani » Tue Aug 18, 2009 11:23 am

Congratulations Papafaith! It has been a long journey, I remember your posts as far back as the April 2006 HSMP rule changes. You have helped a lot of people (even before then, I'm sure). Enjoy the ceremony and citizenship.
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Post by centennial » Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:31 pm

Congrats Papafaith,

You got another independence on 15th Aug (asuming you are from india). Good to see someone getting on other end.

god bless ....
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Post by Papafaith » Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:10 pm

Bani Cente, tanx alot. Yes Bani i remember yu too well.
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Post by Papafaith » Wed Aug 26, 2009 6:15 am

Had our Citizenship Ceremony last Friday, the 24th. Bringing to an end this journey. I Give God praise for bringing this to pass and i want to appreciate folks on this board for all the surport. God bless you all.
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Post by Rozen » Wed Aug 26, 2009 9:56 am

Papafaith wrote:Had our Citizenship Ceremony last Friday, the 24th. Bringing to an end this journey. I Give God praise for bringing this to pass and i want to appreciate folks on this board for all the surport. God bless you all.
"You reap what you sow!" And you have sowed a lot in this forum over the past couple of years! So you are more than deserving of this final outcome. CONGRATULATIONS! :)
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Post by Papafaith » Wed Aug 26, 2009 11:50 am

Thanks Rozen, such nice words.
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Post by sac » Wed Aug 26, 2009 12:03 pm

Hi Papafaith, congrats on your success. A quick query, is the fee for a private ceremony 150 quid on top of the £720 charged for the citizenship application (which includes the (public) citizenship ceremony fee)?.
cheers

Papafaith wrote:Blue, A private ceremony is one in which you apply to attend alone, it is done for a fee. Rather than wait for the scheduled time, which could take as long as two months from date of approval, you could pay a fee to have a ceremony the next day after approval if you want. My council charges £150 for this.
You arrange this after receiving your letter from HO which advises you to contact your council for further arrangement. You can then ask for a private ceremony if you so desire.
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Post by Papafaith » Wed Aug 26, 2009 12:07 pm

Yes it is. not sure wot other councils pay, but mine was £150. Wouldnt have paid this if i went for the public ceremony which was fixd for Oct 23rd
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