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Referee declarations forms digital signatures
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 11:14 pm
by dheeraj1025
Can the referees sign online digitally, there are tools to sign the pdf's can they use that are do I need to post the forms to them physically?
New and old service for naturalization
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 11:27 pm
by dheeraj1025
I have seen posts saying when they do submit an application online for naturalization, they get two options asking for selecting new service or existing service.
But I only have one option - Standard service: pay 1349.20 GBP, most people get a decision within 6 months after attending their biometrics appointment. The amount you pay for each service option includes the 19.20 GBP biometrics enrolment fee for each applicable person on this application.
Is this service to post the application and documents to UKBA or new ukvcas way where we need to book an appointment to verify the documents?
Re: Referee declarations forms digital signatures
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 3:11 am
by zimba
Referees must sign the actual paper referee forms
The postal option may not be available anymore. You better apply online and attend an appointment at one of the UKVCAS centers
Re: New and old service for naturalization
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 6:04 am
by anamariap
dheeraj1025 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2019 11:27 pm
I have seen posts saying when they do submit an application online for naturalization, they get two options asking for selecting new service or existing service.
But I only have one option - Standard service: pay 1349.20 GBP, most people get a decision within 6 months after attending their biometrics appointment. The amount you pay for each service option includes the 19.20 GBP biometrics enrolment fee for each applicable person on this application.
Is this service to post the application and documents to UKBA or new ukvcas way where we need to book an appointment to verify the documents?
I have this exact problem! Made a post about it last night but no replies yet...
I am starting to suspect the HO have retired the "old" service completely starting yesterday (the new/old option was available on the form Sunday night but not Monday night). But I can find no official notification that it is the case.
Some other people are reporting the paper form has also disappeared which is consistent with this theory.
I will wait a few more days, hopefully someone will confirm either way.
Re: Referee declarations forms digital signatures
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 4:40 pm
by zimba
UKVI's plan was to abolish the existing path. UKVCAS is the way to go
Referrals - Expiration
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2019 11:33 am
by dheeraj1025
Hi,
I have letters from referrals dated 3 months ago, I have plans to apply back then but due to circumstences, I am applying now for British citizenship.
Do I need to get new letters or can I use the ones I have? is there a date expiration?
Thanks in advance.
Re: Referee declarations forms digital signatures
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2019 2:32 pm
by zimba
There is no expiry.