British Citizenship – Good Character Requirement FAQs

[Jaggers]

Hello Guys

I wonder if any one can help me with this scenario, I am just about to apply my naturalisation.
I had penalty from companies house for late filling of my annual tax return.


I am thinking to disclose in my application, is it a serious issue against my application?

Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

Good luck to all

[CR001]

Hello Guys

I wonder if any one can help me with this scenario, I am just about to apply my naturalisation.
I had penalty from companies house for late filling of my annual tax return.


I am thinking to disclose in my application, is it a serious issue against my application?

Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

Good luck to all

It should not be an issue if you have settled the relevant penalty and tax is up to date.

[zara4633]

Hi everyone I apply British nationality in august 2017 in September I see my experian credit score and he show me in my name ccj mean county court judgement the judgement issue on my name 04 September then I contact the court the court people said if u pay the judgement with in 28 days the the judgement remove your name I pay the money with in 28 days after he remove the judgement on my name know I have confused is affect my British citizenship application or not and can I have inform the Home office for this judgement. Thanks

[Hafid]

Hi All,

I applied for naturalization in 2014 and after received refusal letter in Feb 2017 on Good Character condition.
The letter saying that you were in your country working with a party that has had criminal against humanity so according to that you may be involved with ?!. Is this right?! how they make the decision according to suspicious and not concentrate evidence?
I received letter last month saying that if you want reconsideration you have to pay the £320 for fees and also they mentioned to 6-month waiting period
I am working and paying tax in this country. I have not have any criminal records.

I applied for reconsideration and paid the fees now and waiting for a reply ?

I do not know how long should I have to wait? maybe 2 years or 3 years again ?!

Any idea, please ?

Kind Regards

[bd12345]

Hello All,

I need a bit of help from you all who had the same situation I have before applying for Naturalization.

So, I have single non-custodial sentence (AC50) at 30/09/2015 from the court which is showing in my Basic Disclosure (criminal record). I have no other offences (no offence in last 12 months).

My question is - Is there anyone who applied under 'Exceptional grants under section 10(b) of chapter 18 Annex D' and granted citizenships recently?

Thank you in advance.

[Stevennn2003]

Hello

I need a bit of advice on my case
In 2006 i had a fixed penalty notice issued for shoplifting basically a friend of mine come out from the shop with a jacket that he nevere paid

We boght got a fixed penalty notice fine

I have asked an imigration advisor and she said that because its over 10 years ago and its not criminal conviction it is not relevant for my application


Im still a bit worried what's your advice

Thanks

[mhsadique]

Hi

I've couple of questions I need your advice.

1) may 2017 I voilet red light, attend a course not penalty or either points. And this one only driving mistake past 9 years. Red light voilet is not in naturalization form.
Q is do I need to mention in page num 22?

Q2. I've caution in December 2010. Not warning or written. But police told me we keep this in he for Next 2 years. Then will automatic delete.
My barrister say it's not a issue if you not mention coz after 2 years it's swipe from record.
Do you think I've mention. I'm applying in this month.

Asking advice from modetor.

Thanks.

[Samr33]

HI, I received a PCN for the london Congestion charge (I did not realise I went through it at the time). I have paid it straight away. Do I need to inform the Home Office?

[haiderja]

HI, I received a PCN for the london Congestion charge (I did not realise I went through it at the time). I have paid it straight away. Do I need to inform the Home Office?

Its not a crime , and after all you paid Its done.

[shanny77]

Will this affect my naturalisation application ?
1. I arrived UK in Oct 2005 on a visit visa, went back to my home country without overstaying, came back in 2008 March and I got 6 month extension to work voluntary in October 2008, the visa expired in April 2009 and I got married Dec 2009 to an EEA, I have had my 5yrs residence from June 2010 till June 2015 and get permanent residence in 2016. I wanted to apply for Naturalisation base on good character will the period between when my voluntary work visa expired and when I was grated residence in 2010 be an issue ?

2. Second issue in 2013 I was arrested by police for passport related issue on the ground that it was a fake, this happen on Saturday and I was locked up eventually taken to magistrate court plead not guilty and remanded in prison for about a week before I got bailed. The case went to crown court for trial and was acquitted and discharge.
Do I need to declare this on my naturalisation application as I was not convicted and it was not mentioned on my recent disclosure certificate.

I'm now due to apply for naturalisation in April. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

[secret.simon]

the visa expired in April 2009 and I got married Dec 2009 to an EEA

You were illegally in the UK for the period listed above. So, I would suggest that any naturalisation application for you be made after December 2019 at the earliest.

[redsaintt]

Hi
My wife accused me for beating her I got charged found not guilty shall I declare I have a letter from my solicitor explaining what happened in court.
Thanks

[Hstepper07]

Hi
My wife accused me for beating her I got charged found not guilty shall I declare I have a letter from my solicitor explaining what happened in court.
Thanks

You should. Add the letter too.

[redsaintt]

the visa expired in April 2009 and I got married Dec 2009 to an EEA

You were illegally in the UK for the period listed above. So, I would suggest that any naturalisation application for you be made after December 2019 at the earliest.

Sorry my bad I got married 15 Dec 2009 and my visa expires 23 Dec 2009, I applied for RC in March only 2 month gap. Any idea

[Hstepper07]

the visa expired in April 2009 and I got married Dec 2009 to an EEA

You were illegally in the UK for the period listed above. So, I would suggest that any naturalisation application for you be made after December 2019 at the earliest.

Sorry my bad I got married 15 Dec 2009 and my visa expires 23 Dec 2009, I applied for RC in March only 2 month gap. Any idea

I believe this question has been answered to you many times. It does not matter. You got married to EEA national bf your visa expired. RC is not compulsory.

[redsaintt]

the visa expired in April 2009 and I got married Dec 2009 to an EEA

You were illegally in the UK for the period listed above. So, I would suggest that any naturalisation application for you be made after December 2019 at the earliest.

Hi
Sir i was filling the application form there was a question choose your status single married, divorced, legally separated. I want to know what is legally separate and how can i prove that I am legally separated?

[CR001]

Hi
Sir i was filling the application form there was a question choose your status single married, divorced, legally separated. I want to know what is legally separate and how can i prove that I am legally separated?

Why do you persist in posting questions in this topic which is ONLY for Good Character Requirement FAQs???

Please start your own new topic with all your questions you keep tagging onto this topic and many other members topics.

Legally separated is a process issued by a court.

[mhsadique]

Can moderator please guide me
My intention wasn't hide simple caution was on end of the year of 2009. After follow this page realize I've simple caution as well. I did ask qualified and successful immigration barrister" as per his experience is not make any difference if not mention it's remove. But I'm not fully satisfied.

I did apply naturelizatipn end March 2018.

Caution: Less information about yearly paid car insurance.
If declare this silly mistake and apologise now
Is that in issue? Still they thought I'm trying to hide.
How I can deal with this situation?
Any body have previous experience?

Simple Caution was just a letter no penalty or fine.

[mhsadique]

british-citizenship/naturalization-appl ... 23013.html

is that correct? Over 3 years old caution don't need to mention?

Can moderator please guide me
My intention wasn't hide simple caution was on end of the year of 2009. After follow this page realize I've simple caution as well. I did ask qualified and successful immigration barrister" as per his experience is not make any difference if not mention it's remove. But I'm not fully satisfied.

I did apply naturelizatipn end March 2018.

Caution: Less information about yearly paid car insurance.
If declare this silly mistake and apologise now
Is that in issue? Still they thought I'm trying to hide.
How I can deal with this situation?
Any body have previous experience?

Simple Caution was just a letter no penalty or fine.

[skhan18]

Hi I would like to inquiry regarding Naturalisation application good character requirements. I read out this forum few times. I came uk in May 2007 as a student and till March 2013 was PSW visa. Then I applied in time application for business entrepreneurs visa which was refused and I appealed. The appeal was exhausted in February 2015. After exhausting the appeal(according to old rules) within 28 days,I applied Tier 2 and tier 2 approved. In April 2017 ILR was granted long residence route in same day service. I haven't breach the immigration rules past 10 years or more.

Now I am worried after reading some articles from immigration boards regarding naturalisation is being rejected for being not good character. I have no convictions at all, no debt. just only I applied fresh application within 28 days (February 20/2105-March 10/2015= 20 days).

I just applied naturalisation application through NCS End of April 2018.

Does28 days grace period count as overstayer that can lead my application rejection ?

Anyone success who was same situation like me....please I am stressing out a bit.

[Natbay]

Hi there,
I have had good guidance in this platform previously for my settlement (ILR) application. I would be appreciated if you could advise me now for my naturalisation application.
I came to UK as a student in 1997. I then had extensions on my student visa at most times by the end of 2007-althoguh I was refused a number of times, I won my case against the HO and was finally granted. I then applied for ILR in 2017 on the basis of 10 year lwaful residency. However, I was refused for settlement as claimed that I had over 28 days overstay between my two applications in 1999, as claimed by the HO. I then appealed the HO decision of refusal my ILR application. I lost all my appeals, including the final appeal at the High Court. It took around 1 years all of these appeal processes. Before the High Court's decision, I made additional application to the HO on the basis of my postgraduation study for work permit. I did not hear from the HO regarding the decision of the High Court and work permit application two more years. I worked pt/ (20 hours maxiumum as I had right to work as student) during these years. I completed 14 years in 2011 and without waiting response to my existing application, I applied for settlement on the basis of 14 years long residence. I was then granted ILR in the same year. My solictor advised me to apply for naturalisation after one year without waiting for 5 years. I did but then I was refused claimed as I was in breach of immigration between 2007 and 2011. Now, I have completed 7 years since I was granted ILR. I now would like to apply for naturalisation again, but need your advice on the basis of good character. My soilicitor said that we should explain your immigration history in details, but I could still be refused. What would your advice be? In short, I allways made my applications on time within the past 10 years; I logged another application before the High Court's decision; I did not have another refusal after the High Court decision; I did not ether hear to my variation application for work permit-altough I had a confirming letter saying my application was passed on the caseworker.
Many thanks

[Hstepper07]

Hi there,
I have had good guidance in this platform previously for my settlement (ILR) application. I would be appreciated if you could advise me now for my naturalisation application.
I came to UK as a student in 1997. I then had extensions on my student visa at most times by the end of 2007-althoguh I was refused a number of times, I won my case against the HO and was finally granted. I then applied for ILR in 2017 on the basis of 10 year lwaful residency. However, I was refused for settlement as claimed that I had over 28 days overstay between my two applications in 1999, as claimed by the HO. I then appealed the HO decision of refusal my ILR application. I lost all my appeals, including the final appeal at the High Court. It took around 1 years all of these appeal processes. Before the High Court's decision, I made additional application to the HO on the basis of my postgraduation study for work permit. I did not hear from the HO regarding the decision of the High Court and work permit application two more years. I worked pt/ (20 hours maxiumum as I had right to work as student) during these years. I completed 14 years in 2011 and without waiting response to my existing application, I applied for settlement on the basis of 14 years long residence. I was then granted ILR in the same year. My solictor advised me to apply for naturalisation after one year without waiting for 5 years. I did but then I was refused claimed as I was in breach of immigration between 2007 and 2011. Now, I have completed 7 years since I was granted ILR. I now would like to apply for naturalisation again, but need your advice on the basis of good character. My soilicitor said that we should explain your immigration history in details, but I could still be refused. What would your advice be? In short, I allways made my applications on time within the past 10 years; I logged another application before the High Court's decision; I did not have another refusal after the High Court decision; I did not ether hear to my variation application for work permit-altough I had a confirming letter saying my application was passed on the caseworker.
Many thanks

If they refused your application for naturalization because you were in breach of immigration rule between 2007 - 2011, they will most likely refuse you again as you have not completed 10 yrs since you got your ILR in 2011. You did not need to have a legal status to apply under the 14yr rule.
If you made an in time application when you applied for ILR in 2007, you should have been covered by sec 3c which will be extended if you also made subsequent in time appeals. Where you given right to work throughout this period? if your period of application and appeals were covered under sec 3c, maybe you have to prove this to HO. If not, wait till 2021 bf you apply.

By the way, the info you have provided is quite confusing. You said you were granted ILR in 2011 under 14yr rule. You then applied for ILR in 2017 on the basis of 10 yr lawful residence. I take it that you meant 2007?

[llcozac90]

hi all,
i have a question regards good character req
i got this letter which attached, what impact this have on my BC application?

[llcozac90]

I called them they say this is regards my car tax 3 years back which i never get any letters.
Is that barred me from putting BC application for three years? Is it pcn or fpn please if any one have clue do let me know thanks

[silverchloride]

hi all,
i have a question regards good character req
i got this letter which attached, what impact this have on my BC application?

Is this a private debt collecting agency or a government department?