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Help Please

Post by driver » Tue Dec 25, 2018 5:04 pm

Hello All,
I came to the UK in 2006 on a student visa on Indian Passport, i extended my student visa 3 or 4 times don't remember exactly how many times till 2011 than in 2011 i went back to Goa India where i am originally from, as Goans can apply for Portugal nationality i did that and got my Portugal Nationality in 2012 and came back to London in September 2012.

In September 2017 i got my PR and September 2018 i applied for British citizenship online but i didn't mention on form that i was a student here in the UK from so and so time, as dont remember the exact dates, will this affect my application, is caseworker can refuse my application i have started worrying now as its already 3 months now.

Please, Moderators and Gurus, help pls reply.

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Re: Help Please

Post by alterhase58 » Tue Dec 25, 2018 8:40 pm

Three months is a fairly normal processing time (considering UKVI advise six months as a rule).
Basically you haven't disclosed material facts, i.e. that you have had immigration applications in the past. We can't second-guess what a case worker might decide (assuming your past details are still available on their systems). UKVI might still come back to you asking for further information about your previous application. Or you could send a letter disclosing the details as far as you can. With all applications to the Home Office if in doubt disclose.
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Re: Help Please

Post by Djsuccess » Wed Dec 26, 2018 10:35 am

driver wrote:
Tue Dec 25, 2018 5:04 pm
Hello All,
I came to the UK in 2006 on a student visa on Indian Passport, i extended my student visa 3 or 4 times don't remember exactly how many times till 2011 than in 2011 i went back to Goa India where i am originally from, as Goans can apply for Portugal nationality i did that and got my Portugal Nationality in 2012 and came back to London in September 2012.

In September 2017 i got my PR and September 2018 i applied for British citizenship online but i didn't mention on form that i was a student here in the UK from so and so time, as dont remember the exact dates, will this affect my application, is caseworker can refuse my application i have started worrying now as its already 3 months now.

Please, Moderators and Gurus, help pls reply.

It might be better to write a cover letter and send to the HO office before your case is decided. Explain that you have forgotten to mention that you were once a student in the UK and then provide as much evidence as you can.
I am not a lawyer and do not claim to be one. All my comments here are based on my opinions, experience and interpretation of the appropriate UKVI guidance documents and immigration rules.

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Re: Help Please

Post by driver » Wed Dec 26, 2018 12:49 pm

Djsuccess wrote:
Wed Dec 26, 2018 10:35 am
driver wrote:
Tue Dec 25, 2018 5:04 pm
Hello All,
I came to the UK in 2006 on a student visa on Indian Passport, i extended my student visa 3 or 4 times don't remember exactly how many times till 2011 than in 2011 i went back to Goa India where i am originally from, as Goans can apply for Portugal nationality i did that and got my Portugal Nationality in 2012 and came back to London in September 2012.

In September 2017 i got my PR and September 2018 i applied for British citizenship online but i didn't mention on form that i was a student here in the UK from so and so time, as dont remember the exact dates, will this affect my application, is caseworker can refuse my application i have started worrying now as its already 3 months now.

Please, Moderators and Gurus, help pls reply.

It might be better to write a cover letter and send to the HO office before your case is decided. Explain that you have forgotten to mention that you were once a student in the UK and then provide as much evidence as you can.
Thank you so much will do that i just remember the date i entered in this country and i left i don't remember exactly when and when i applied for student visa extension i don't have my Indian passport with me i surrendered my Indian passport as Indians doesn't have dual nationality

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Re: Help Please

Post by driver » Wed Dec 26, 2018 12:52 pm

Djsuccess wrote:
Wed Dec 26, 2018 10:35 am
driver wrote:
Tue Dec 25, 2018 5:04 pm
Hello All,
I came to the UK in 2006 on a student visa on Indian Passport, i extended my student visa 3 or 4 times don't remember exactly how many times till 2011 than in 2011 i went back to Goa India where i am originally from, as Goans can apply for Portugal nationality i did that and got my Portugal Nationality in 2012 and came back to London in September 2012.

In September 2017 i got my PR and September 2018 i applied for British citizenship online but i didn't mention on form that i was a student here in the UK from so and so time, as dont remember the exact dates, will this affect my application, is caseworker can refuse my application i have started worrying now as its already 3 months now.

Please, Moderators and Gurus, help pls reply.

It might be better to write a cover letter and send to the HO office before your case is decided. Explain that you have forgotten to mention that you were once a student in the UK and then provide as much evidence as you can.
Thank you so much will do that ASAP

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Re: Help Please

Post by driver » Thu Dec 27, 2018 7:44 pm

i have posted today covering letter with details of my immigration history whatever i remembered, fingers crossed and hoping for best.

Thanks @ Alterhase58 and DJ

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Re: Help Please

Post by driver » Sun Dec 30, 2018 9:25 pm

Another question please
When i was student i have worked more than 20 hours will that count against good character and can caseworker refuse me citizenship.

has anyone had a similar situation if so what was the outcome?

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Re: Help Please

Post by driver » Fri Jan 04, 2019 5:35 am

driver wrote:
Sun Dec 30, 2018 9:25 pm
Another question please
When i was student i have worked more than 20 hours will that count against good character and can caseworker refuse me citizenship.

has anyone had a similar situation if so what was the outcome?
Anyone, please who was in a similar situation

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Re: Help Please

Post by CR001 » Fri Jan 04, 2019 7:24 am

Yes, it could count against you if you were in breach of your visa conditions.
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Re: Help Please

Post by driver » Fri Jan 04, 2019 6:33 pm

CR001 wrote:
Fri Jan 04, 2019 7:24 am
Yes, it could count against you if you were in breach of your visa conditions.
Thanks CR001

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