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by abrar1984 » Sat Jun 30, 2018 10:53 am
Hi,
I have completed my 1 year on ILR and want to know what documents i need to send for applying for naturalisation? MY wife is british citizen so i think i just need to show documents for 3 years?
Also can you please tell me what is the process for applying online, do i need to book any appointment ? Or just print the filled form and send with documents
Getting the passport is also same application or that is next step?
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by CR001 » Sat Jun 30, 2018 10:59 am
If your wife is British, there was no need to wait 12 months on ILR.
Read the AN guidance notes and the form, tells you what is required.
If you apply online, once you submit and pay you can make an appointment with NDRS at the council and yes you can apply for passport at same time using the paper form.
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by abrar1984 » Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:17 am
Thanks for your message.
AAh. I already completed 12 months so that is fine.
So if i apply online then i have to make an appointment within 10 days and take the documents with me to the council?
Also what documents i need to take?
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by CR001 » Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:21 am
So if i apply online then i have to make an appointment within 10 days and take the documents with me to the council?
Yes.
Also what documents i need to take?
Please read the AN guidance notes. The online application will also have a checklist.
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by TheRock9 » Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:25 pm
abrar1984 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:17 am
Thanks for your message.
AAh. I already completed 12 months so that is fine.
So if i apply online then i have to make an appointment within 10 days and take the documents with me to the council?
Also what documents i need to take?
Thanks
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Hi,
To be on safe side, make an appointment with Council first as some councils are very busy and there is a waiting time of more than 10 days. on other hands some council have walk in service for NDRS (Merton council offer walk in for NDRS)
I am not an immigration lawyer, so comments here are not an advise. My comments are from my own experience and interpretation of information which is available publicly.
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by abrar1984 » Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:45 pm
Thanks
I am only confused about section 10 : Evidence of NI contribution covering relevant period:
Do i need to send all pay slips for 3 years or P60s for 3 years? Or if i have passport showing all my absence then its fine?
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by abrar1984 » Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:46 pm
Also do i need to book for Bio metric or i will get a letter?
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by CR001 » Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:50 pm
P60s is fine.
For biometric, you will be sent a letter if you apply using the paper form. If you apply using the online form, I think it is part of the process to download the letter. You enroll your biometrics at the Post Office (walk in service) and pay the fee £19-20 to do it.
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by abrar1984 » Mon Jul 02, 2018 1:41 pm
Many Thanks,
Do i need to provide 3 or 5 years p60 as i am married to British Citizen.
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by TheRock9 » Mon Jul 02, 2018 2:04 pm
abrar1984 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 02, 2018 1:41 pm
Many Thanks,
Do i need to provide 3 or 5 years p60 as i am married to British Citizen.
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Hi,
You don't have to provide a P60 if you're married to British citizen and you have got all your previous passports.
What option you have ticked that it is asking for P60 ?
Thanks
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by abrar1984 » Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:29 pm
I have not filled that part yet but just saw the guidance for Manual form but I am now filling online. Do I have to fill online form in Block letters?
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by abrar1984 » Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:50 pm
Also do i need to provide all the previous applications?
Additional previous applications
Have you previously made any other UK immigration applications in the UK or abroad?
I don't remember all of the tier2 applications
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by abrar1984 » Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:58 pm
Couple of questions more:
1) For Previous address do i need to add my current address again as I have provided on Home address or they will calculate the number of years i have lived in my current address by checking the date lived to on my 1st previous address?
2) I am also applying for passport with same application but the Section 5 of passport ask for
Certificate of registration or naturalisation
But i have not received it yet as i am sending the application at the same time.
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by TheRock9 » Tue Jul 03, 2018 8:42 am
abrar1984 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:50 pm
Also do i need to provide all the previous applications?
Additional previous applications
Have you previously made any other UK immigration applications in the UK or abroad?
I don't remember all of the tier2 applications
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Hi,
Yeah you have to supply as much information as you know, write a cover letter and mention that the information is best to your knowledge. Do not hide anything.
I am not an immigration lawyer, so comments here are not an advise. My comments are from my own experience and interpretation of information which is available publicly.
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by TheRock9 » Tue Jul 03, 2018 8:44 am
abrar1984 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:58 pm
Couple of questions more:
1) For Previous address do i need to add my current address again as I have provided on Home address or they will calculate the number of years i have lived in my current address by checking the date lived to on my 1st previous address?
2) I am also applying for passport with same application but the Section 5 of passport ask for
Certificate of registration or naturalisation
But i have not received it yet as i am sending the application at the same time.
Thanks
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Hi,
I hope below information will be helpful.
Applicants should complete sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 (if applicable) and 9 of the passport application form.
They do not need to complete section 10 nor have the 2 photographs certified. Details of referees will be collected as part of the citizenship application.
You need to bring in three photographs. The photographs submitted with both applications must be identical (i.e. from the same sitting) and comply with the photo standards as described in the accompanying guidance. The applicant’s name should be written on the back of one photograph.
Section 1: Any applicant within 6 months of their 16th birthday at the time of application must attend the appointment in person.
Section 2: Please do not enter a mobile phone number in section 2 of the application form. Please enter it in Section 8 instead.
Section 4: Grandparents’ details are not required.
The payment mandate on Page 25 of the Application guidance must be completed, but do not fill in the barcode section. Please ensure that the security number of the card is entered in the appropriate box
If you are unsure about any requirements leave the section of the form blank and complete it at your appointment.
I am not an immigration lawyer, so comments here are not an advise. My comments are from my own experience and interpretation of information which is available publicly.
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by abrar1984 » Tue Jul 03, 2018 9:24 am
Many Thanks
For the Dates out of the country. I have visited 2 countries one after other what dates should i put for return?
Example
11-07-2017 i went to czech rep. then from there i went to Austria on 14th and returned to UK on 17.
How will i fill this in on online form as it only takes one country at a time.
If i fill each country then i have to fill that i returned to UK on 14th and went to Austria and returned to uk on 17th.
Any suggestion please
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by abrar1984 » Wed Jul 04, 2018 8:55 am
For the Dates out of the country. I have visited 2 countries one after other what dates should i put for return?
Example
11-07-2017 i went to czech rep. then from there i went to Austria on 14th and returned to UK on 17.
How will i fill this in on online form as it only takes one country at a time.
If i fill each country then i have to fill that i returned to UK on 14th and went to Austria and returned to uk on 17th.
Any suggestion please
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by Archer1 » Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:49 am
The date you went and the date you came back to United Kingdom.Exit and Entry .
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by abrar1984 » Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:13 pm
So should i not enter the 2nd country. In this case i should skip Austria and on show Czech republic for 7 days?
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by Archer1 » Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:18 pm
No need, Only exit and entry from United kingdom is counted unless you came back and then went again to any other country or by heaving connecting flight via, UK, which you havnt had if I am not mistaken.
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by Archer1 » Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:29 pm
Its bit technical in terms of documenting your vist out side the UK. I suggest, you to mention both countries under same date just for safe side, as we are not sure if your passport contains stamps of both countries while exit.
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by abrar1984 » Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:47 pm
Yes, I just went from once country to another country then returned back to UK. So just first country of destination and Back to UK should be fine
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by abrar1984 » Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:55 pm
But online form doe not allow 2 countries in one field. I have to enter I went to czech republic and came to uk back and then on next page i have to enter went to Austria on same date which doesn't make sense as there will be no stamp after Czech visit.
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by Archer1 » Wed Jul 04, 2018 2:30 pm
If thats the case then you can explain it the blank column for any other information which you could think can help your application. If its in online filling form then do that way. The main thing is not to hide .
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by abrar1984 » Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:44 am
Just one more question. For Online form do i have to fill it in Capital text letters?
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