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Yes, I'm afraid I could be under the same situation, also applied through Southwark NCS (over 4 months ago). I asked about this somewhere in this board, and the answer was not to worry because if the approval letter is lost, I will receive the one from the council inviting me to the ceremony. However it seems this is not always the case, not all councils send invitation letters. At least I see Southwark council checks who didn't attend any ceremony and then send letters, but other councils might not do that, and then after 90 days the certificate expires, and basically you're screwed.jonnyb wrote:Interesting news from at least one November application. It turns out mine was approved on 23 January, but the invitation letter never reached me. The first I heard was a letter I got from Southwark council wondering why I hadn't attended a ceremony yet.
Yeah, probably a good idea. It's possible yours has gone astray too. For such an important thing as citizenship, the system of notifications seems a little flimsy. A couple of letters get lost and you end up screwed.AlexS wrote:So I think I'll give them a call next Monday, only thing I want to be sure is if the letter was or wasn't sent yet.
Any update on your case? thanks.mrworld9 wrote:I had my passport interview earlier today and I believed it went alright even though the woman never mentioned when I should be expecting my passport at the end of the interview.She had me sign the signature pad and said thats it. I have already requested for email update and hoping I get positive update by tomorrow. Will keep you guys up to date. Cheers
Hi cricinfo (I love this website by the way),cricinfo wrote:Hi rashidawan. If i remember correctly i think you had issue where you put date on application before your actual ceremony took place. If you don't mind can i ask what happened in the end ? Did you get your passport ?rashidawan wrote:Any update on your case? thanks.
If you applied through Post office Check and send service then barcode on original application form is NOT the application reference number. If you have got post office receipt then the reference number will be the second number under application ref where it says barcode. That barcode is your application reference number.rashidawan wrote:Hi cricinfo (I love this website by the way),cricinfo wrote:Hi rashidawan. If i remember correctly i think you had issue where you put date on application before your actual ceremony took place. If you don't mind can i ask what happened in the end ? Did you get your passport ?rashidawan wrote:Any update on your case? thanks.
Impressed with your memory. Yes, I had my interview in Reading office today. It was quite a rigorous interview and I was not expecting some of the questions. It probably lasted around 30 minutes. In the end I signed the pad and now waiting from them to hear.
On your side, I saw your post regarding your passport update.. Congratulations on that. Hopefully you will receive your passport safely.
I also requested an update through direct.gov.uk link but when I requested it last time (when I was waiting for my interview) they said that I entered the wrong application number. Is the application number not same as reference number.
HANDYMAN wrote:Hi Nov Club
Specially Alex, Oscar22, Blackhole, Sichuantoufu!
I came home today, seen a brown envelop sitting on the floor, tried not to be so excited as it could be something else!! I sat down for 15 min calmly then opened it!
Blackhole & Sichuantoufu, I think we have to drink in Tames path now!
It is eventually over, I can’t say I am dying in joy, but I must confess it is a relief.
Thanks everyone for posting, and good luck to all.
Cheers
Handyman
Handyman, congrats!HANDYMAN wrote:Hi Nov Club
Specially Alex, Oscar22, Blackhole, Sichuantoufu!
I came home today, seen a brown envelop sitting on the floor, tried not to be so excited as it could be something else!! I sat down for 15 min calmly then opened it!
Blackhole & Sichuantoufu, I think we have to drink in Tames path now!
It is eventually over, I can’t say I am dying in joy, but I must confess it is a relief.
Thanks everyone for posting, and good luck to all.
Cheers
Handyman
You can try other councils nearby your place. It is a very common thing which people do due to busy schedules of local councils.anear wrote:I received the citizenship approval letter on 30 March (dated 26 March). I have been trying to book a ceremony at Glasgow City Council for 3 weeks and couldn´t get an appointment!
First time I rang them, they asked me to leave my reference number and contact details and said they would call me in a couple of weeks. They cann´t book me in right away.
I waited for two weeks for the phone call which never arrived. I rang them again and was told to be patient and they would ring me shortly. Waited for a few days and called them again. I insisted to find out where I was in the queque. Then they gave me a date on 2 May.
But I will be out of the country for two weeks and couldn´t make 2 May. I asked to book the next available date. They told me that they could not book the next available date until all the places on 2 May are taken! They asked me to wait for their phone call again once the next date will be available for booking!
I can not believe how ridiculous this is. Why they make such a simple thing so complicated? It should be one phone call and book a date. That simple.
I am concerned of the 3-month time during which I have to do the ceremony. I'm a busy guy and my calendar is often fully booked.
I ´m thinking to change to a nearby council. Anybody has done this before? Who shall I ask to post my citizenship certificate to the nearby council I wish to do the ceremony?