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Naturalisation application withdrawal and resubmission

Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 5:48 pm
by SunnyDay2023
Hi there,

I'm hoping to get some help with my situation, and any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
I submitted my application three weeks ago and withdrew it yesterday, beginning by cancelling my biometrics appointment.

I have been in the UK for 15 years, I've built my home here, and I have EUSS. I've realized that holding EUSS grants me the same rights as holding British citizenship, except for the ability to vote. Additionally, I won't lose anything if I ever decided to leave the UK for a while since the clock restarts with each visit back to the UK within five years. However, after withdrawing my application, I started to regret it. The UK has become my home and a significant part of my identity.

If I decide to resubmit my application, can I do it immediately? Also, do I need to mention anywhere that I applied before, and if so, what details should I provide?

My second question is whether I can reuse the referee declarations signed in April 2023 without the need for the referees to sign them again.

Thanks in advance!

Re: Naturalisation application withdrawal and resubmission

Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 5:51 pm
by CR001
If I decide to resubmit my application, can I do it immediately?
Yes.
Also, do I need to mention anywhere that I applied before, and if so, what details should I provide?
No.
My second question is whether I can reuse the referee declarations signed in April 2023 without the need for the referees to sign them again.
Yes, fine.

Re: Naturalisation application withdrawal and resubmission

Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 5:57 pm
by SunnyDay2023
Thank you, CR001!

Would there be any delays in the process (having an withdrawn application and a new one at the same time)?

Re: Naturalisation application withdrawal and resubmission

Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 6:05 pm
by CR001
No.

Re: Naturalisation application withdrawal and resubmission

Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 8:00 pm
by SunnyDay2023
Thanks so much.

Sorry, I have a couple of more questions if you don't mind.

Would I need a new UKVCAS account? I seem to be able to book an appointment despite not submitting a new application. Will it be ok to book my appointment?

Under "Immigration details", there's the question "Have you made any previous UK immigration No
applications in the UK or abroad?" I said "no" before, but I believe I've seen somewhere that my EUSS would fall into this category. So should I mention it here again in addition to the section above specifically dedicated to EUSS?

I also have a trip where I flew into country 1, drove across the border into country 2 (a few hours), then spent 3 weeks in country 1, then flew via country 3 (one day) + took the ferry into the UK. I've only included the UK -> country 1 as that's where I've spent 99% of the time. Is it ok to leave it at that?

Thank you

Re: Naturalisation application withdrawal and resubmission

Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2023 11:38 am
by Ticktack
SunnyDay2023 wrote:
Fri Apr 21, 2023 8:00 pm
Thanks so much.

Sorry, I have a couple of more questions if you don't mind.

Would I need a new UKVCAS account? I seem to be able to book an appointment despite not submitting a new application. Will it be ok to book my appointment?

Under "Immigration details", there's the question "Have you made any previous UK immigration No
applications in the UK or abroad?" I said "no" before, but I believe I've seen somewhere that my EUSS would fall into this category. So should I mention it here again in addition to the section above specifically dedicated to EUSS? Yes you should.

I also have a trip where I flew into country 1, drove across the border into country 2 (a few hours), then spent 3 weeks in country 1, then flew via country 3 (one day) + took the ferry into the UK. I've only included the UK -> country 1 as that's where I've spent 99% of the time. Is it ok to leave it at that? Stick with country 1 and 3. Country 2 is almost a transit and so doesn't really count. Anyhow you go, it's not a deal breaker. The HO aren't that petty.

Thank you