Questions on referee and residence proof

[Sv2018]

Hi folks,
I am due to apply for the citizenship application after holding the ILR for more than 12 months.

Can I please confirm if the border force at Heathrow airport no longer stamp the passport (non-EU) on return, has anyone recently travelled back to UK?
When I queried the officer, I was told it is all digital now so no need for the stamping but my biometrics were taken.
Now I am panicking as to how I will provide the proof of my return to the UK to fulfill the less than 90days outside UK criteria.

Please reply.
Thanks

[contorted_svy]

You can explain in a cover letter and to cover all bases you could provide extra evidence (eg a P60 or employment letter).

[Sv2018]

Thanks,
Is it the case that after holding ILR, the border force no longer stamp the passport on return to UK as it is all digital now?

Looking forward to hear some recent experience if anyone has encountered this. Thank you

[contorted_svy]

Passport should get stamped, people apply all the time and still use their stamped passports.

[Sv2018]

Hello,

I am preparing for the naturalisation application, few questions on referree.
1) For adult naturalisation application, Can a person working as an IT professional as Associate director working in a reputed bank be accepted as a referee?

2) For child registration as a British Citizen, is there a strict requirement that referee for the child should know child for at least 3 years?
The child had moved school so know the head teacher for 2 years and 8 months.

3) When returning to the UK from a short holiday, if the stamp is missing what other documents can be provided to proof residence?

I look forward to hearing from the members who faced similar situation.

Thanks

[contorted_svy]

Hello,

I am preparing for the naturalisation application, few questions on referree.
1) For adult naturalisation application, Can a person working as an IT professional as Associate director working in a reputed bank be accepted as a referee? Are they chartered with a professional body?

2) For child registration as a British Citizen, is there a strict requirement that referee for the child should know child for at least 3 years?
The child had moved school so know the head teacher for 2 years and 8 months.

that sounds reasonable though be aware that teachers often decline being a referee.

3) When returning to the UK from a short holiday, if the stamp is missing what other documents can be provided to proof residence?

letters from the government, eg DVLA, HMRC, P60s, or a letter from your employer.

I look forward to hearing from the members who faced similar situation.

Thanks

[Sv2018]

Thank you @contorted_svy

A quick question, can the document (eg the employer letter) be dated after the application submission but before biometric date?

What other evidence is acceptable in lieu of stamping other than the employer letter?

Thank you.

[alterhase58]

P60s and council tax bills are used frequently. Only one type of document is sufficient, or if you have gaps a mix will normally do.

[Sv2018]

P60s and council tax bills are used frequently. Only one type of document is sufficient, or if you have gaps a mix will normally do.

Thank you.

[Sv2018]

A daft question
“Details of your trips outside the UK” for the last 5 years
Under this section what should be the order of trips made?

Recent to oldest trip or

Oldest to recent trip
??

[AmazonianX]

A daft question
“Details of your trips outside the UK” for the last 5 years
Under this section what should be the order of trips made?

Recent to oldest trip or

Oldest to recent trip
??

[contorted_svy]

Thank you @contorted_svy

A quick question, can the document (eg the employer letter) be dated after the application submission but before biometric date? Best if dated before application date if at all possible

What other evidence is acceptable in lieu of stamping other than the employer letter? P60s and government letters (eg NHS, DVLA, DWP...) Council tax bills have been suggested but it seems they are not accepted. Other thing you can do is request a SAR as that would be Home office records which are accepted.

Thank you.

[Sv2018]

Thank you both.

I came with another question here.
I got the referee who signed on the declaration form and submitted my application.

I realised under the “full name”the referee has written in the referee form, last name followed by first name and then middle name;

In the application form submitted:
Given name XY
Family name Z

In the referee form (to be uploaded)
ZXY

Will this be acceptable? Kindly advise at the earliest as Iam panicking. Many thanks.


The argument from referee was that in the British passport, he has the last name section appearing first and then the given name.

I am aware if full name is asked in the UK, the order should be given name followed by the last name.

[contorted_svy]

Just explain in a cover note. it won't impact the application.

[Sv2018]

Thank you.
Can the referee declaration be dated after the application submission but before the biometric
(As the referee has now agreed to issue an updated declaration)

Kind regards

[CR001]

Thank you.
Can the referee declaration be dated after the application submission but before the biometric
(As the referee has now agreed to issue an updated declaration)

Kind regards

Yes!

[Sv2018]

Thank you.
Can the referee declaration be dated after the application submission but before the biometric
(As the referee has now agreed to issue an updated declaration)

Kind regards

Yes!

Thank you.

[Sv2018]

Documents submission on UKVCAS

Hi all,
I see the interface has changed slightly for the UKVCAS website.
I have a quick question on the documents submission we.
I have uploaded all the documents under the relevant category, however I cannot see the option to “submit” them on the website. Even though I am still very much away from the 48hours submit window.
My question is how can I submit these?
Earlier the option to submit all in one go was available.
Anyone recently did this can shed some light?
Thank you.

[alterhase58]

The system changed at some stage but not aware about any other changes.
UKVCAS will submit your documents (to UKVI) at the appointment, no issue.