couldnt attend OATH Ceremony

[star17]

Hi
i had my successful nationality application and got my LETTER OF INVITATION dated 21/02/1013.
i booked my oath ceremony and got date for 9/4/2013 but just few days prior to ceremony on the 4/5/2013 due a serious emergency i had to travel abroad to visit my parents.

i am coming back to Uk on the 9/6/2013, last week i tried to get new date for my OATH CEREMONY they said i have to contact nationality department as i had to take oath within 3 months of the date on the letter of invitation ( which was 21/2/2013). i read at the back of letter it only says that

THE CEREMONY MUST TAKE PLACE WITHIN 3 MONTHS.
it nothing explains more then that on that on that letter, neither Oath ceremony people know why is that, all they know is they are advised to do so.

i called nationality department, there isn't any option to talk with anybody in the nationality department's phone line, all they left a message to email them and they will reply in 3 week time.

please guide me, what will happen next, are they going to ask me to apply again for nationality? paying £1000 again for fees etc

Regards

[Amber]

Hi
i had my successful nationality application and got my LETTER OF INVITATION dated 21/02/1013.
i booked my oath ceremony and got date for 9/4/2013 but just few days prior to ceremony on the 4/5/2013 due a serious emergency i had to travel abroad to visit my parents.

i am coming back to Uk on the 9/6/2013, last week i tried to get new date for my OATH CEREMONY they said i have to contact nationality department as i had to take oath within 3 months of the date on the letter of invitation ( which was 21/2/2013). i read at the back of letter it only says that

THE CEREMONY MUST TAKE PLACE WITHIN 3 MONTHS.
it nothing explains more then that on that on that letter, neither Oath ceremony people know why is that, all they know is they are advised to do so.

i called nationality department, there isn't any option to talk with anybody in the nationality department's phone line, all they left a message to email them and they will reply in 3 week time.

please guide me, what will happen next, are they going to ask me to apply again for nationality? paying £1000 again for fees etc

Regards

See chapter 6.11 at http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

Basically, if you provide a valid reason why you missed a ceremony the HO can grant you an extension to do the ceremony email furthernationalityenquiries@ukba.gsi.gov.uk

[star17]

Many thanks D4109125,

i don't have words to thank you, this explains everything, except who and how to contact.

thank you again for providing that contact Email as well.

[Amber]

Many thanks D4109125,

i don't have words to thank you, this explains everything, except who and how to contact.

thank you again for providing that contact Email as well.

In writing to (recorded delivery):

Department 1
UK Border Agency
The Capital
New Hall Place
Liverpool
L3 9PP

and also via email.

[teawithlemon]

Many thanks D4109125,

i don't have words to thank you, this explains everything, except who and how to contact.

thank you again for providing that contact Email as well.

In writing to (recorded delivery):

Department 1
UK Border Agency
The Capital
New Hall Place
Liverpool
L3 9PP

and also via email.

Just need a clarifications
Forwarded documents should be send above mentioned address from UK or
UK border agency.
North west region,
Nationality team, po box 306, Liverpool, L2 0QN
Will be helpful if you let me know, thank you.

[star17]

many thanks

D4109125 and teawithlemon

[ric1982]

Let us know how it goes...

[teawithlemon]

Many thanks D4109125,

i don't have words to thank you, this explains everything, except who and how to contact.

thank you again for providing that contact Email as well.

In writing to (recorded delivery):

Department 1
UK Border Agency
The Capital
New Hall Place
Liverpool
L3 9PP

and also via email.

Just need a clarifications
Forwarded documents should be send above mentioned address from UK or
UK border agency.
North west region,
Nationality team, po box 306, Liverpool, L2 0QN
Will be helpful if you let me know, thank you.

Yes But Which Address is more accurate to send documents after received aclnowledgement letter ? As on the acknowledgement letter it is Po box address as it is caseworker department but firdt address is sorting documents and taking fee and send acknowledgement letter. They doesnt make decission.

[Amber]

Many thanks D4109125,

i don't have words to thank you, this explains everything, except who and how to contact.

thank you again for providing that contact Email as well.

In writing to (recorded delivery):

Department 1
UK Border Agency
The Capital
New Hall Place
Liverpool
L3 9PP

and also via email.

Just need a clarifications
Forwarded documents should be send above mentioned address from UK or
UK border agency.
North west region,
Nationality team, po box 306, Liverpool, L2 0QN
Will be helpful if you let me know, thank you.

Yes But Which Address is more accurate to send documents after received aclnowledgement letter ? As on the acknowledgement letter it is Po box address as it is caseworker department but firdt address is sorting documents and taking fee and send acknowledgement letter. They doesnt make decission.

I think that which ever address you send the letter it ought to be forwarded to the correct department upon sorting.

[star17]

i am going to send copy on both addresses.
and will update with outcome .

[star17]

hi
today i got letter from UKBA, they have issued me new letter with which is valid for 3 months. i have got a new date for oath ceremony.

thank you very much for your support and help.
regards