And now my second application has been successful and I've got 21 days to arrange for the citizenship ceremony - just got the letter through the post. All in all, a great experience, no hassles (except those caused by my own mistakes).

Thanks!

The system's fair - I've always believed that.

I want to give everyone some good news - my application fee of 925 GBP is being refunded. It is as I believed, the system is fair - and I've never had any reason to moan and complain - or to believe those who think negatively about it! I've since applied again, through NCS, should get my citizenship ...

I want to confirm that my application has been rejected (as per rules - no surprises there) but I've also received correspondence saying that a request for refund of fees has been made on the system. As before this has reaffirmed my faith in the immigration system - it all seems very fair! To me ...

OK.

Yes - no point crying over spilt milk. But I've previously had very good experience with immigration and I truly find them fair (so far) so I keep my faith.

Thank you again.

I have actually received this reply from ohara, and reacted to this… "Applications only start to be considered after biometrics are enrolled. You're either going to be extremely lucky, or you're going to get the rejection letter through the post in a few weeks time." Curious as to why you say I need ...

Thanks ohara, I wasn't actually looking for any advice, just updating my progress. Either way, I'm pretty sure that I will be asked to change the date of the application as according to the website, their intent is to help people and the process and not hinder them. To quote again: "Caseworkers ...

Just an update - I've been asked to submit my biometrics recently...so the application hasn't been rejected yet.

Also what is the email to write to?

Is this the one?

FurtherNationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk>

Sorry to drag on the discussion but I have another question...

Given the two month discretion, can I apply on the 28th of Feb? As I was in the UK on the 27th of April 2013.

Or better not?

Thanks. This is what I found: "Fees for nationality will increase by 25% - each applicant will now need to pay £1,156, up from the current fee of £1,005." Anyway money come and goes and I'm not going to cry over spilt milk. However I'm not going to not write to them and ask for their consideration, ...

Thanks again so much for your help.

This is a lesson learnt and next time (if there is a next time) I'm going to use the NCS!

Thanks again.

I'll keep you guys posted about the outcome, as it may help someone else in the same position.

Cheers

Definitely don't expect any sugar coating. I'm going to write to them anyway, and see what they say. I was going to ask you about this paragraph, sounds like they do want to help people to not lose their money? "Caseworkers should decide whether or not the start date requirement is/will be met by ...

OK. Thanks for your reply Char.

I appreciate your help, though I do feel I am being told off like a school child.

Thank you again though.

OK - thanks for your reply. :) I guess I'll just tell them I made a mistake, request that they offer me re-declaration with an application dated the 19th of December, and if not just cut my losses and get on with my life. Wait for them to send everything back with a refusal. If I have to reapply in ...

OK.

So in that case, do I just write to them, tell them I committed an error and withdraw my application?

And reapply with another application dated Dec 19th, 2015?

Or wait for them to revert?

I found the wording confusing, which might explain why this has happened. I applied directly by post.

Hi - I've applied for British Citizenship as spouse of a British Citizen and having had ILR for over a year. I fulfilled ALL requirements but just realised that I wasn't here in the UK on the exact day 3 years prior to the application! I'd first arrived in July 2012, and I got the IRL in Sept 2014 ...

Ah - got it now - thanks Casa!

I didn't have an agent - did it all myself. I think the title of my post may have been misunderstood - I meant great service from the British High Commission - though the word 'service' may not apply here!

Joined: 25 Jul 2012 Posts: 1 Hi I have been looking at this forum for some time and have come across loads of complaining, so thought I'd share a bit of good news to lighten the mood somewhat! :) I applied for Settlement wife visa from Mumbai North May 7th. Wasn't too happy that they took so long to ...

Hi I have been looking at this forum for some time and have come across loads of complaining, so thought I'd share a bit of good news to lighten the mood somewhat! :) I applied for Settlement wife visa from Mumbai North May 7th. Wasn't too happy that they took so long to give it to me, but ...