General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

[Khurram545]

Quick question , people who directly post online/ Paper application with documents , do they need to send pre paid return envelop to get the documents back ?

[alterhase58]

Quick question , people who directly post online/ Paper application with documents , do they need to send pre paid return envelop to get the documents back ?

From the AN Guide:
If you require your valuable documents to be returned by secure post you must
enclose a pre-paid self-addressed Royal Mail Special Delivery (or Recorded Signed
For delivery) envelope with your application. The pre-paid self-addressed envelope
must be sufficient to accommodate the size and weight of your documents and be
insured to the appropriate level for the value of your documents. If this is not
enclosed your documents will be returned to you using Royal Mail 2nd class post.

Though I would recommend NCS service, as they take certified copies of your valuable documents. Worth the extra charge.

[Khurram545]

Quick question , people who directly post online/ Paper application with documents , do they need to send pre paid return envelop to get the documents back ?

From the AN Guide:
If you require your valuable documents to be returned by secure post you must
enclose a pre-paid self-addressed Royal Mail Special Delivery (or Recorded Signed
For delivery) envelope with your application. The pre-paid self-addressed envelope
must be sufficient to accommodate the size and weight of your documents and be
insured to the appropriate level for the value of your documents. If this is not
enclosed your documents will be returned to you using Royal Mail 2nd class post.

Though I would recommend NCS service, as they take certified copies of your valuable documents. Worth the extra charge.

Bad , I provided no postage stuff and all important travelling documents with them... shall I send it now after more than 40 days have lapsed ?

[venomby]

Khurram
I think its a waste of money and time now. The file has moved a few places and I dont think anyone will care to trace your file to add the envelope to the folder. But its worth a try as you could lose valuable documents. BTW 2nd class mail does not mean they treat it like garbage. Only its not delivered later than 1st class. Unless your post box is insecure you should not worry about it much (like a community drop insided the front door of the building)

[SAIDFARAH90]

Hi everyone. Basically I did apply my naturalization on the 16th of April. And I forgot to mention police caution on 2010 it was 3 points on my licence I'm penalty. I just completely forgot about it. They didn't processing my application yet. What shall I do guys I need advice.

[Khurram545]

Khurram
I think its a waste of money and time now. The file has moved a few places and I dont think anyone will care to trace your file to add the envelope to the folder. But its worth a try as you could lose valuable documents. BTW 2nd class mail does not mean they treat it like garbage. Only its not delivered later than 1st class. Unless your post box is insecure you should not worry about it much (like a community drop insided the front door of the building)

Thanks for repose. I reached to point , no harm in sending it pre-paid at anytime. (just let them know I am not careless )
I will do it today

[venomby]

Hi everyone. Basically I did apply my naturalization on the 16th of April. And I forgot to mention police caution on 2010 it was 3 points on my licence I'm penalty. I just completely forgot about it. They didn't processing my application yet. What shall I do guys I need advice.

There is a possibility they will accept your explanation of forgotten if you reveal it now. After the decision is made it will be difficult to change. I recommend you write them and inform them about the lapse. After 3 years a non custodial sentence is ignored so it wont affect the decision but lying (by not mentioning) will.

[SAIDFARAH90]

Hi everyone. Basically I did apply my naturalization on the 16th of April. And I forgot to mention police caution on 2010 it was 3 points on my licence I'm penalty. I just completely forgot about it. They didn't processing my application yet. What shall I do guys I need advice.

There is a possibility they will accept your explanation of forgotten if you reveal it now. After the decision is made it will be difficult to change. I recommend you write them and inform them about the lapse. After 3 years a non custodial sentence is ignored so it wont affect the decision but lying (by not mentioning) will.

Thank you I did write a letter to them today to explain that I forgot about it and I apologise with my case ID that i received it today. I hope it didn't affect my application.

[mhsadique]

Some one advice me: My personal opinion is that you write a letter, mentioning the caution. Start with apology, Explain that you forgot the caution as it was a long way back and you had no intention of hiding any fact. You could fill out the AN page 16 and explain on page 22 and in your letter request the blank page be replaced by the one you are sending.

Hi everyone. Basically I did apply my naturalization on the 16th of April. And I forgot to mention police caution on 2010 it was 3 points on my licence I'm penalty. I just completely forgot about it. They didn't processing my application yet. What shall I do guys I need advice.

There is a possibility they will accept your explanation of forgotten if you reveal it now. After the decision is made it will be difficult to change. I recommend you write them and inform them about the lapse. After 3 years a non custodial sentence is ignored so it wont affect the decision but lying (by not mentioning) will.

Thank you I did write a letter to them today to explain that I forgot about it and I apologise with my case ID that i received it today. I hope it didn't affect my application.

[pedro31]

hello everybody.i have applied for my citizenship on 21/01/2018 and still waiting. but i am changing my address in a week, can you please give me an advice that how can i change my address on application?is email the only way to do it?

thanks

[alterhase58]

hello everybody.i have applied for my citizenship on 21/01/2018 and still waiting. but i am changing my address in a week, can you please give me an advice that how can i change my address on application?is email the only way to do it?

thanks

You could write a letter to the Liverpool office, quoting the reference number(s) and send by Special Delivery to get a signature on receipt. Keep a copy.

[silverchloride]

hello everybody.i have applied for my citizenship on 21/01/2018 and still waiting. but i am changing my address in a week, can you please give me an advice that how can i change my address on application?is email the only way to do it?

thanks

You can do it online through this link: https://visa-address-update.service.gov.uk/

You will get an email confirmation once you do it.

[Samr33]

Hi everyone,

Just received my approval letter. I read online that the biometrics card has to be returned within 5 days after the ceremony. Is the biometrics card the PR card?

Thank you

[alterhase58]

@Samr33
Assuming you mean the blue PR paper card then no need to return - but keep with all your important papers, just in case.

[ksadoc]

Hi,
Applied for naturalization throught 5yrs Tier 2 + ILR on 23 April 2018
No Money dedeucted from Credit Card as of today.
Anyone who got similar email, how much time from this email does it usually take please.



Today got email below

Thank you for your application to the Home Office. Your application has been received and is being considered.

It may take up to six months to make a decision on your case. If we are unable to process your application within six months we will tell you as soon as possible.

Our web page contains further information on our service standards and other information which may relate to your application.

Please note that this is an automated response confirming receipt of your application and does not accept responses. Please do not reply to this email.

If there is a change in your circumstances, we kindly ask that you only contact us using this link: https://www.gov.uk/change-circumstances-visa-brp

Permanent migration team

[silverchloride]

Hi everyone,

Just received my approval letter. I read online that the biometrics card has to be returned within 5 days after the ceremony. Is the biometrics card the PR card?

Thank you

Many congrats! You were waiting since August too right? Please do update your timeline. Did they ask you for any further information or just good character checks ongoing?

[virk1]

hi every one,

i have applied for citizenship on 16th of April. Home office took my fee 14th of may and i have received acknowledgement email confirming my application on 15th of may. it has been almost two weeks i have not received biometric letter. i have been reading timelines. most people received biometric letter 2/3 days after payment. has anyone else facing this issue?

[ajitk1]

hi every one,

i have applied for citizenship on 16th of April. Home office took my fee 14th of may and i have received acknowledgement email confirming my application on 15th of may. it has been almost two weeks i have not received biometric letter. i have been reading timelines. most people received biometric letter 2/3 days after payment. has anyone else facing this issue?

Something is wrong. When you receive confirmation, they system also generates a biometric invitiation letter. It should have come to your in 2/3 days (2nd class mail).
Email them.

[TheRock9]

Hi Senior Members,

Just wondering are there any cases reported on this forum where the Passport Fee was deducted [when they used Online or NCS plus JCAP) service but the Naturalisation Application was refused and money was refunded.

Thanks

[SameerSheikh]

Hi Senior Members,

Just wondering are there any cases reported on this forum where the Passport Fee was deducted [when they used Online or NCS plus JCAP) service but the Naturalisation Application was refused and money was refunded.

Thanks

I have the same question too as I found out Passport fees got deducted 4 days ago. My understanding is that once your naturalisation app is approved, they should be passing it over to the passport office to process the application. Unless this is not the case then would be wondering why would they deduct the fees pre--hand before deciding the application?

Any guru's here to answer this query?

[TheRock9]

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Hi Senior Members,

Just wondering are there any cases reported on this forum where the Passport Fee was deducted [when they used Online or NCS plus JCAP) service but the Naturalisation Application was refused and money was refunded.

Thanks

I have the same question too as I found out Passport fees got deducted 4 days ago. My understanding is that once your naturalisation app is approved, they should be passing it over to the passport office to process the application. Unless this is not the case then would be wondering why would they deduct the fees pre--hand before deciding the application?

Any guru's here to answer this query?
[/quote]

Hi
The reason i am asking is same and also i read the receipt given to me from council for JCAP application and it says

" Following a successful Citizenship application your passport application and payment will be sent to HM Passport office. Payments will be processed within 5-14 days of receipt. HM Passport will not refund the fee if your passport application is unsuccessful or withdrawn."

This is the exact wording.

Any senior members can guide on this please.

Thanks

[TheRock9]

Hi Senior Members,

Just wondering are there any cases reported on this forum where the Passport Fee was deducted [when they used Online or NCS plus JCAP) service but the Naturalisation Application was refused and money was refunded.

Thanks

I have the same question too as I found out Passport fees got deducted 4 days ago. My understanding is that once your naturalisation app is approved, they should be passing it over to the passport office to process the application. Unless this is not the case then would be wondering why would they deduct the fees pre--hand before deciding the application?

Any guru's here to answer this query?

Hi
The reason i am asking is same and also i read the receipt given to me from council for JCAP application and it says

" Following a successful Citizenship application your passport application and payment will be sent to HM Passport office. Payments will be processed within 5-14 days of receipt. HM Passport will not refund the fee if your passport application is unsuccessful or withdrawn."

This is the exact wording.

Any senior members can guide on this please.

Thanks

[mrsabih]

Hi all i have a general question regarding naturalisation for one of my friend he recently submit his naturalisation online and its 4 weeks he is awaiting decision but now his wife want to divorce him and divorce proceedings will take 6 to 7 months
As his application in process
Did he have to inform naturalisation department or stay quiet please advise

Thanks

[CR001]

Hi all i have a general question regarding naturalisation for one of my friend he recently submit his naturalisation online and its 4 weeks he is awaiting decision but now his wife want to divorce him and divorce proceedings will take 6 to 7 months
As his application in process
Did he have to inform naturalisation department or stay quiet please advise

Thanks

No as until the divorce decree is issued, he is still married.

[TheRock9]

Hi Senior Members,

Just wondering are there any cases reported on this forum where the Passport Fee was deducted [when they used Online or NCS plus JCAP) service but the Naturalisation Application was refused and money was refunded.

Thanks

I have the same question too as I found out Passport fees got deducted 4 days ago. My understanding is that once your naturalisation app is approved, they should be passing it over to the passport office to process the application. Unless this is not the case then would be wondering why would they deduct the fees pre--hand before deciding the application?

Any guru's here to answer this query?

Hi
The reason i am asking is same and also i read the receipt given to me from council for JCAP application and it says

" Following a successful Citizenship application your passport application and payment will be sent to HM Passport office. Payments will be processed within 5-14 days of receipt. HM Passport will not refund the fee if your passport application is unsuccessful or withdrawn."

This is the exact wording.

Any senior members can guide on this please.

Thanks

Hi CR001

Any advise on above.

Thanks