I didn't receive a Royal Mail tracking email either. My documents were returned a couple of days after I received my British passport. Maybe Royal Mail is just being slower than usual. Consider that you didn't pay for faster delivery (eg first class) but secure delivery.

B&W is fine but your picture needs to be recognisable, so best to rescan in higher resolution.

Cover letter not compulsory, only recommended if you have specific circumstances to explain.

You will need to submit proof of ILR.

Hi everyone, I'm looking for people who have gone through this specific situation. I obtained Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) through the Skilled Worker (formerly Tier 2) route and I'm married to a British citizen. Based on the official GOV.UK guidance, my understanding is that a spouse of a ...

Thank you for your reply and the link to the application. Can I please ask a few more questions. 1) Documents - I have a UK NARIC letter instead of ECCTIS letter. In the Documents Checklist, it is stated "Ecctis letter that confirms the qualification meets or exceeds the recognised standard of a ...

Good luck. At what time did you find a priority slot? will you have to cancel and rebook biometrics as well?

The priority service for citizenship applications is very new so we don't know enough or have any data to know of patterns. There is no reassurance you would find a priority slot. In any case, to my knowledge, the lawful residence is only necessary until you submit the application. It should not be ...

The priority service for citizenship applications is very new so we don't know enough or have any data to know of patterns.

You asked a number of questions that pertain to child's ILR - those need to be asked in the ILR subforum, not here. I will attempt to address as many registration related queries as possible. Your child can only apply for registration once you obtain your ILR, not before. We don't know how easy it ...

Your children can apply only after they complete 10 years of residence in the UK and must have a valid visa.

You will get your answer if your application is approved, it bears no consequence on your situation until you actually have to apply.

No it wouldn't be accepted unfortunately. You must refer to the guidance, rather than to advice you found online. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/naturalisation-as-a-british-citizen-by-discretion-nationality-policy-guidance/naturalisation-as-a-british-citizen-by-discretion-accessible ...

Then the answer is No.

I believe as the child is born abroad you still need to apply for registration for him to become a British citizen before he can get a passport.

Yes, I am sure. UKVI advisors on the phone are not case workers and it does happen that they give incorrect advice. Also immigration services is different to citizenship, citizenship is not an immigration application and not the same thing as proving your right to work/rent. The guidance clearly ...

Are you or the other parent of the child applying for naturalisation? If Yes, answer yes.

Hi Experts, I'm planning to apply for British naturalisation on 1 August, as I received my ILR on 31 July last year through the 10-year long residence route. From the GOV.UK eligibility guidance, I understand that I must: Have been physically present in the UK exactly 5 years before the Home Office ...

If you are employed, why not just requesting a letter form your employer? Tenancy agreements are not accepted.

You will need a form of valid ID when you attend your biometrics appointment. A picture of a lost BRP won't be enough for that.

If you demonstrate that you haven't had substantial absences in the 2 years before your qualifying period started (Feb 2022-Feb 2024) and that your life and finances are in the UK (through evidence I mentioned above, though I don't know for sure how many bank statements are necessary, I'd think 3 ...

Your passport can't be current if it has expired. You must provide other evidence of residence, eg P60s or an employer letter with dates of your employment(s) over the last 5 years. Bank statements or bills (except council tax bills) are not accepted. Did you tell the authorities you lost your BRP ...

Passports stopped being stamped a while ago, but the guidance hasn't been updated. Your passport will be enough.

This question should be asked in a different subforum as it is not regarding an application for citizenship.

You can apply now, until the 3 August. Make sure you attend the biometric application as soon as possible if you have any travel coming up - you can travel after that.

Yes.

Yes former teachers can do it. If they don't want to provide references ( a well known issue to UKVI) use family friends who have known the children for 3 years.