They were returned via the Post Office check and send service i.e. secure post.

Thanks Guru. Did you complaint? Do they normally give compensation to cover costs etc?

Thanks ban.s

Would it help if I call them up? Do you have a contact number for IPS?

I sent my naturalisation certificate with passport application using check and send service. On receipt of the certificate back, it is torn :( I feel that this is because it was not handled properly by the courier. Is there any way to obtain a new certificate without having to pay £94 for a ...

Hello jami, I think I have got a fair understanding of the absences criteria after reading your various responses but I would still like to put my case forward and seek your assistance. I am applying for ILR next week in person under HSMP JR. I have total absences of more than 180 days but no single ...

I am applying for ILR under HSMP JR. My query is regarding absences from the UK during last 5 years. My total absences from the UK during last 5 years are 237 days (no single absence more than 90 days at a stretch). Of these 237 days, following is the break-up of absences: (a) 162 days - holidays ...

I was unemployed at that time and was given an offer by a company that they will share 50% of the revenue generated from any business I get from overseas - unfortunately it did not work out - hence technically I was neither employed nor self-employed at that time In such case, these will be ...

Dear friends, I am applying for ILR (Set (O)) by post in the next couple of weeks and in this regard I have a question - would appreciate your help and guidance - thanks in advance - my question is as follows: Dependant - My wife has been in the UK as my dependant less than 2 years (only got married ...

Dear friends, I am applying for ILR (Set (O)) by post in the next couple of weeks and in this regard I have a question - would appreciate your help and guidance - thanks in advance - my question is as follows: Employment - I have breaks in my employment. I therefore do not have P60 for all 5 years ...

Dear friends, I am applying for ILR (Set (O)) by post in the next couple of weeks and in this regard I have a question - would appreciate your help and guidance - thanks in advance - my question is as follows: Absence - I have been out of UK for 237 days in the last five years. Of this 237 days, 75 ...