http://ips.gov.uk/passport/apply-first-born-out-uk.asp#certificate I have a certificate of naturalisation or registration from the Home Office In this case we need: * your naturalisation or registration certificate * the passport on which you entered the UK. They also like to fold naturalisation cer...

lxf2442: can you let us know your exact dates, please? 1. Date you arrived in UK 2. Dates of spouse visa (valid from date - to date) You might need to apply for FLR(M) instead of ILR. You should definitely not apply after your visa has expired - contrary to the advice you have been given, that would...

munisa: I can't believe the IO questioned your son... Ridiculous!

Sadly, I can't say I disagree entirely with the UKBA in this case. Seems that the man was trying to enter the UK illegally, so they did what they had to do.

Shame, though. We could really use more authentic Mexican food here!

I have had a relatively easy time here, although most of that was just being lucky with timing. I'm happy to have made my home here and look forward to staying here for the foreseeable future. I know that many of my friends and people in this forum have not been so lucky, though. I feel for you... W...

Excel : I can't find a link on the web, but this is a quote that was included in the naturalisation packet I got at my citizenship ceremony in Sep 2008: Some Information for British Nationals As a British Citizen, you now have a right of abode in the UK and are no longer subject to any form of immi...

Jeff Albright: My in-laws live in West Yorkshire. They have both always worked part-time, yet they have paid off their mortgage, own a car, raised 2 kids, travel abroad several times a year, and are just now easing into their retirement without much worry about their pensions or the future. They're ...

Hmm, now what puzzles me is that because UK recognise dual or multi nationality, this person can still choose to use original Passport, which probably means that if he decides not to inform the UKBA of the change, it is unlikely that IRIS can keep up so as to stop this person entering UK. Excel : O...

I am a UK citizen and my wife is Filipina. We are both official residents of Andorra. Our child was born in Andorra and has a UK passport. My wife meets all the requirements for a UK passport except for the 3 year residency. Neither of us wish to spend 3 years in the UK just to qualify for a UK pas...

Also new on the UKBA website - identity cards instead of stickers in passports for a further range of applicants, w/e/f 31st March:- http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/idcardsnewcategories Thanks for the link, Mr Rusty. They have put a nice positive spin on ID cards, there: ...

So I need referees' signature again? but I dont see the point when we've already provided references for the naturalisation application. Oh well..anyawy, it's what they require so no mtter how pointless it may be, we have no choice but to follow it.. Yup, sorry! You can get a passport application f...

Siggi: congratulations on becoming British

Shouldn't take too long to get your passport... Mine took 4.5 weeks.

Is it possible to submit a passport application prior to the ceremony? and do councils conduct ceremony during saturdays? No, you cannot submit your passport application before your ceremony because you won't have your naturalisation number yet. It will be on the naturalisation certificate that the...

Could he not apply for FLR(M) in the meantime?

I am a USA citizen, and I was wondering if England will stamp my passport (pass through immigration) if I fly from Dublin to London using Ryan Air. I understand both countries are in a Common Travel Area, but the regulations are extremely confusing when I've tried to read them. I think they only ap...

if you think you could help please feel free to contact us... Help with what? Your immigration questions? We are willing to travel (but no time wasters please) No time wasters, indeed. if you require any information regarding anything on this advert please do not hesitate to contact us... Oh, I see...

A group of us drove over the border from the Czech Republic to Germany and back to the Czech Republic in September. No one stopped us - in fact, we barely noticed the border crossings. Obviously this is not the same as taking a train from Germany to France, but it might give you a glimmer of hope? O...

Have you been living together - preferably for several years - so she qualifies for an unmarried partner visa?

If he enters on Tier2, is it still possible to switch to a spouse visa once we are both in the UK? Or would he have to return to Australia to make the application. I don't know enough about switching from one category to another - some applications can be done in-country while others have to be don...

dnicky wrote:
Date of receipt of invitation letter/s : 12-Dec-2008 (dated 03-Dec-2008)
Date of Ceremony: 23-Dec-2008 (private)

Glad to see you finally got it!

Have a good weekend

Just to make sure there are no doubts in UK make sure you get it Apostiled. Go to Las Vegas City Hall and follow their instructions to obtain the Long Form copy of the certificate, get it signed and notarized by them, and further Apostiled by the office they will indicate, mentioning for Foreign us...

Giuseppe_S: 'Residency' can just mean you reside here, regardless of your immigration status. I think we need more details to help you. In really simple terms: Limited Leave to Remain means that you have a visa (ex: student, spouse, work permit) with an expiry date. If you fulfil the requirements on...

blisspix wrote:We are planning to move to the UK by September 09, if not sooner.

Just noticed you're planning to come by Sep 2009. There will be changes introduced next year... This may very well impact your husband but no one really knows yet. Keep reading the UKBA website and this forum.

Replying to myself.... On further reading, looks like the path is - Apply, VAF4, hopefully obtain ILE pending KOL Arrive UK He takes KOL Apply for ILR using SET (M) either right away or towards end of 27 month period after 3 years (from arrival date or from ILR?) apply for naturalisation That's sad...

One more thought, Sean7398: You might want to encourage your wife to take the Life in the UK Test as soon as possible (if her English skills are up to it - if not, enroll her in an ESL class asap.) The test results don't expire and it is required for future visa applications. Just be sure to keep th...

Hooray!. My wie joined me in the UK two days ago as her entry clearance came through without any problems. she had a note from the UK Border and immigration agency stating that now they will deal with her ILR application in 2 years time. My question is this: Can anyone please tell me how I go about...