Immigrationboards.com

Hello experts,
I would be applying for my naturalization soon but it seems UKBA has made it more difficult since my last contact with them. I have an ILR(possess BRP) and would be travelling for 3 months from Oct 2015 to Dec 2015. My plan was to apply using NCS and then go for oath after coming back hoping approval is returned in 3 months(or more) time.

Just noticed from other posts that they ask for BRP enrolment again! within 15 days of receiving the letter. Although someone would be present to receive the letter but I would be in india. And I dont wont to fly back for 2 days just for BRP

Does anyone know of way around it ?
Is it compulsory?
Is there a way to do in India?

The reason for applying before november is due to the changes in english requirements. My english language requirement is fulfilled by using UK NARIC certificate(degree in english medium).

lunatfr wrote:Hello experts,
I would be applying for my naturalization soon but it seems UKBA has made it more difficult since my last contact with them. I have an ILR(possess BRP) and would be travelling for 3 months from Oct 2015 to Dec 2015. My plan was to apply using NCS and then go for oath after coming back hoping approval is returned in 3 months(or more) time.

Just noticed from other posts that they ask for BRP enrolment again! within 15 days of receiving the letter. Although someone would be present to receive the letter but I would be in india. And I dont wont to fly back for 2 days just for BRP

Does anyone know of way around it ?
Is it compulsory?
Is there a way to do in India?

The reason for applying before november is due to the changes in english requirements. My english language requirement is fulfilled by using UK NARIC certificate(degree in english medium).

Simply delay applying for naturalisation there is no publicised imminent change to the option of submitting a degree as proof of English. (There are ofcouse other changes re English test & certification).

That's a good point...Re-reading the ukba link regarding english requirement its ESOL that wont be valid qualification from november 2015. So i should save the pain and apply after coming back in 2016 and hoping no detrimental rule changes for naturalization

Thanks!

Everytime one makes an application, biometric enrollment is mandatory. They wish to verify that you are who you claim to be!
So no way out.

The changes being introduced in November do not affect you, if you fulfill the English language requirement by virtue of a degree taught or researched in English.