Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation

[jilpangs]

Yes i do have BRP Card. Should i fill in BRP Card no ? same info i filled in Section 6 - BIO metrics details.


I thought this is the forum for "Advice on filling form AN for naturalisation"?

Should i go back to my "Couple of questions" thread?

[CR001]

Go back to your thread, it is easier to follow your circumstances there and also, not many people view this thread.

If you ask in your thread, it will stay at or near the top with each post.

[michaelkon93]

Hello everyone,
I'm a first time poster, so apologies in advance if I inadvertently break any forum etiquette. I have a question regarding Section 1.17 - 'Please provide your addresses for the past five years.'

Should I include my university addresses in Wales, where I study, which changed every year, or simply state the address of where my parents live in Essex and where I lived prior to going to university?

Also, last year I went on a European student exchange to Spain, should I include my address in Spain or, again, just state the address of my parents' house during that time?

I appreciate any advice!
Thanks,

[CR001]

Hello everyone,
I'm a first time poster, so apologies in advance if I inadvertently break any forum etiquette. I have a question regarding Section 1.17 - 'Please provide your addresses for the past five years.'

Should I include my university addresses in Wales, where I study, which changed every year, or simply state the address of where my parents live in Essex and where I lived prior to going to university?

Also, last year I went on a European student exchange to Spain, should I include my address in Spain or, again, just state the address of my parents' house during that time?

I appreciate any advice!
Thanks,

Were you in Spain for more than 90 days?

[michaelkon93]

Hello everyone,
I'm a first time poster, so apologies in advance if I inadvertently break any forum etiquette. I have a question regarding Section 1.17 - 'Please provide your addresses for the past five years.'

Should I include my university addresses in Wales, where I study, which changed every year, or simply state the address of where my parents live in Essex and where I lived prior to going to university?

Also, last year I went on a European student exchange to Spain, should I include my address in Spain or, again, just state the address of my parents' house during that time?

I appreciate any advice!
Thanks,

Were you in Spain for more than 90 days?

Hi, well, I was there for 140 days altogether, however it was broken up into three parts, as I travelled back home once in November and once for the Christmas holidays. So this is how it was broken up:
25.08 - 11.11 = 77 days
13.11 - 21.12 = 37 days
07.01 - 03.02 = 26 days

Does the amount of time spent abroad affect the previous addresses section?
Thanks in advance!

[CR001]

Hi, well, I was there for 140 days altogether, however it was broken up into three parts, as I travelled back home once in November and once for the Christmas holidays. So this is how it was broken up:
25.08 - 11.11 = 77 days
13.11 - 21.12 = 37 days
07.01 - 03.02 = 26 days

Does the amount of time spent abroad affect the previous addresses section?
Thanks in advance!

Your absence in the 12 months immediately prior to applying for citizenship exceeds the allowed limit of 90 days. You risk refusal if you exceed the absence limits. You would be better off waiting till your final 12 months absence is no more than 90 days.

[michaelkon93]

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Your absence in the 12 months immediately prior to applying for citizenship exceeds the limit of 90 days.[/quote]

Yes, I'm aware of that, which is why I will wait until May to submit my application as that is when I will have 90 days of absence withing the past 12 months. Besides, as it states in Annex B to Chapter 18 of the British Nationality Act 1981 in Section 5 (Excess absences in the final year), subsection 5.1.2: "Total absences of more than 100 days but not more than 180 days where the residence requirements over the full 5(3) year qualifying period are met - consider disregarding if applicants have demonstrated links through the presence here of family, an established home and a substantial part of their estate." This gives me some leeway too, as my family has established a home in the UK.

So my question remains: do I include my term-time addresses and do I include the addresses abroad?

[noajthan]

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Should I include my university addresses in Wales, where I study, which changed every year, or simply state the address of where my parents live in Essex and where I lived prior to going to university?

Also, last year I went on a European student exchange to Spain, should I include my address in Spain or, again, just state the address of my parents' house during that time?

It's all about your residence - so give your addresses where you lived in UK.
For periods abroad you could state, eg: "student exchange - abroad".

[Kindsoul]

Hi everyone,
Require suggestion regarding few questions;

1.2 knowledge of language /life in the UK

What option do I choose :
My guess is : I met the knowledge of language and life requirment to qualify for settlement on or after 28th October 2013


section 6.7 BRP enclosed if choosing as in my case then please state the location of biometric permit
My answer : with applicant

Is it ok? Or I need to mention in a different way.

ALSO 6.12 please give details why you are unable to provide it?
My answer : May required for travelling

Please advise. Thanks

[noajthan]

Hi everyone,
Require suggestion regarding few questions;

1.2 knowledge of language /life in the UK

What option do I choose :
My guess is : I met the knowledge of language and life requirment to qualify for settlement on or after 28th October 2013

section 6.7 BRP enclosed if choosing as in my case then please state the location of biometric permit
My answer : with applicant

Is it ok? Or I need to mention in a different way.

ALSO 6.12 please give details why you are unable to provide it?
My answer : May required for travelling

Please advise. Thanks

First rule of naturalisation: do not guess
By doing so you are on a fast-track for refusal and loss of fee - with no appeal.

English - try to recall how you fulfill proof of English requirements.
Answer question accordingly, whether by degree, with SELT or ??

You need to submit proff of settled status (ILR) or your application will fail.
If you wish to retain your BRP then apply via NCS.
Then answer BRP enclosed: Yes.
&
6.12 blank or N/A

[Kindsoul]

Hi everyone,
Require suggestion regarding few questions;

1.2 knowledge of language /life in the UK

What option do I choose :
My guess is : I met the knowledge of language and life requirment to qualify for settlement on or after 28th October 2013

section 6.7 BRP enclosed if choosing as in my case then please state the location of biometric permit
My answer : with applicant

Is it ok? Or I need to mention in a different way.

ALSO 6.12 please give details why you are unable to provide it?
My answer : May required for travelling

Please advise. Thanks

First rule of naturalisation: do not guess
By doing so you are on a fast-track for refusal and loss of fee - with no appeal.

English - try to recall how you fulfill proof of English requirements.
Answer question accordingly, whether by degree, with SELT or ??

You need to submit proff of settled status (ILR) or your application will fail.
If you wish to retain your BRP then apply via NCS.
Then answer BRP enclosed: Yes.
&
6.12 blank or N/A

Thanks very much for your reply . I am appliying through NCS and will provide all the documents to them.
I have fulfilled my English requirements by producing my master degree from UK based University so therefore I said my answer will be;
I met the knowledge of language and life requirment to qualify for settlement on or after 28th October 2013. I hope it's is much clearer now.

I will be taking my BRP to them to check and send copy so should I tick BRP enclosed?
However, I will not be sending my BRP card with the application as they asked in Q 6.11 and will send wishing 5 days of attending my ceremony so I seemed the advise for leading question;

Q6.12 : please give details why you are unable to provide it?
So what my answer be here?
Thanks

[ohara]

If you are applying through NCS, you do not need to send your BRP as they will send a photocopy. Do not tick the box to say the BRP is enclosed.

As you are aware, if your application is successful, you must return your BRP to the Home Office within 5 days of the ceremony or face a £1000 fine.

[Kindsoul]

If you are applying through NCS, you do not need to send your BRP as they will send a photocopy. Do not tick the box to say the BRP is enclosed.

As you are aware, if your application is successful, you must return your BRP to the Home Office within 5 days of the ceremony or face a £1000 fine.

Thanks but it slightly confusing now as noajthan said answer enclosed yes contrary to urs answer don't tick the box to say the BRP is enclosed.

[noajthan]

If you are applying through NCS, you do not need to send your BRP as they will send a photocopy. Do not tick the box to say the BRP is enclosed.

...

Thanks but it slightly confusing now as noajthan said answer enclosed yes contrary to urs answer don't tick the box to say the BRP is enclosed.

Even applying via NCS you do tick (check) box that BRP is enclosed.
NCS enclose a certified copy - that is as good as enclosing BRP.

Basically turn up at NCS with all your evidence & docs; NCS will clarify & sort it out.
That is why they are useful & worth the nominal fee.

[Kindsoul]

If you are applying through NCS, you do not need to send your BRP as they will send a photocopy. Do not tick the box to say the BRP is enclosed.

...

Thanks but it slightly confusing now as noajthan said answer enclosed yes contrary to urs answer don't tick the box to say the BRP is enclosed.

Even applying via NCS you do tick (check) box that BRP is enclosed.
NCS enclose a certified copy - that is as good as enclosing BRP.

Basically turn up at NCS with all your evidence & docs; NCS will clarify & sort it out.
That is why they are useful & worth the nominal fee.

Thanks. I will refill this page again then and tick the box that BRP is enclosed.

[october2013]

hi i will be 12 months on ILR in March and wanted to find out when its the earliest time to apply for AN. I am asking because i know with ILR you can apply 28 days before 10 years completion and just wanted to know if the same applies with the AN

[noajthan]

hi i will be 12 months on ILR in March and wanted to find out when its the earliest time to apply for AN. I am asking because i know with ILR you can apply 28 days before 10 years completion and just wanted to know if the same applies with the AN

No.
Its not a visa.
Completely different rules & regulations apply.

[october2013]

thank you for the response. Another question please.

Regarding the good character bit, i am slightly confused.

I have 2 friends i intend to use, one is a British passport holder BUT a housewife, the second is a non birtish passport holder but a Marine engineer.

Are they suitable please?

[CR001]

thank you for the response. Another question please.

Regarding the good character bit, i am slightly confused.

I have 2 friends i intend to use, one is a British passport holder BUT a housewife, the second is a non birtish passport holder but a Marine engineer.

Are they suitable please?

Yes to both referees as long that have known you for 3 years.

[brazUKa]

Hi all

The time has finally come! Time to apply for my British citizenship.

I have filled the AN form but am not sure on point 1.3 - When indefinite leave to enter/remain in the UK was given.
Is this the issue date of the Permanent Residence? Or the issue date of the 5 year 'visa' prior to the PR?

I'm a non-European family member of a EEA national.

[CR001]

Hi all

The time has finally come! Time to apply for my British citizenship.

I have filled the AN form but am not sure on point 1.3 - When indefinite leave to enter/remain in the UK was given.
Is this the issue date of the Permanent Residence? Or the issue date of the 5 year 'visa' prior to the PR?

I'm a non-European family member of a EEA national.

Date of Permanent Residence. You do have a PR card don't you?

[october2013]

hi can you also help me with the link to the fee page section cos its not in the form. It also appears the fees has been increased to £1156?

[ohara]

The payment slip is on the last page of the fees leaflet: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... _07_21.pdf

The AN fee is increasing to £1236 on 18th March so get your application in soon

[noajthan]

hi can you also help me with the link to the fee page section cos its not in the form. It also appears the fees has been increased to £1156?

See http://lmgtfy.com/?q=UK+naturalisation+fee

[brazUKa]

Hi all

The time has finally come! Time to apply for my British citizenship.

I have filled the AN form but am not sure on point 1.3 - When indefinite leave to enter/remain in the UK was given.
Is this the issue date of the Permanent Residence? Or the issue date of the 5 year 'visa' prior to the PR?

I'm a non-European family member of a EEA national.

Date of Permanent Residence. You do have a PR card don't you?

Thank you for the reply. Yes I do have PR since the end of 2013.
Just wasn't 100% sure about this point 1.3 on the form.