General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

[Britney99]

Hi fellow members,

Can someone please help me with my situation.
im filling the british citizenship form at the momento, ive seen couple of comment similar like my situation but couldnt work it out.
I hold ILR last 3 years i have it as my own right. im also married with bc
Unfortunately me and husband are no longer together i dont have his papers for application! ( also i dont want to use his documents for my application )so my current martial status is still married. (we didnt filled any documents for divorce). i know im eligible to applying naturalisation on my own right but i dont know "HOW" as i have been in this country for the past 10 years.
if i tick the married status its asking me my partner detail ! and qualifying me under 3 year route. is there something i can do or choose in the form ?


I would really appreciate a detailed reply.

Sorry not sure how to respond to this and hope you can see. I was in same situation as you and applied February but still waiting. I wrote my married name which is my legal name and under ‘other name’ wrote my maiden name and ‘reason for other’ I confirmed date of marriage, explained my marriage has ended and we are processing divorce. Under relationship status I put ‘unmarried partner’ as I have a new boyfriend. Otherwise as you say if you put married you have to note your ‘husbands’ (or ex) in this, address etc and I didn’t want to do this. He would scupper something for sure.

Now I’m not sure what I did was correct but it’s how I got around saying I was/am married but it’s over and didn’t write exhusbands details. Hope this helps

[Akas14]

I have applied on 18th March on Ilr+1 year and same for my Wife..I had written HO email last week and got reply that I should wait upto 20 day to get a response for that email . I have submitted all documents according to checklist it's generated at end of application . That checklist didn't asked me trinity Certificate for English (not submitted)and checklist asked for referees declaration which I have submitted through UKVCAS ..
I haven't got any mail or email about additional documents and neither any response from HO. Just waiting !!!

Hi Akas14, if you want an update please email HO on below email ID

NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk

they will reply you very quickly. also Please Note CEFR Level B1.1 is the mandatory part of your application which you should have uploaded before or at the UKVACS centre. nevertheless, if they require, they will ask for that certificate.

Thanks @faruk1989 - I'll email them today about status and English certificate in email address provided .

I received a response today on email "FurtherNationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk"

The application has had a decision made on it and it was sent out on the , this may take up to 21 working days to arrive. If it has not arrived by then please contact us.
I hope I get it something positive soon and move on next things . Waiting for postive letter now ..finger crossed ..

[faruk1989]

I have applied on 18th March on Ilr+1 year and same for my Wife..I had written HO email last week and got reply that I should wait upto 20 day to get a response for that email . I have submitted all documents according to checklist it's generated at end of application . That checklist didn't asked me trinity Certificate for English (not submitted)and checklist asked for referees declaration which I have submitted through UKVCAS ..
I haven't got any mail or email about additional documents and neither any response from HO. Just waiting !!!

Hi Akas14, if you want an update please email HO on below email ID

NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk

they will reply you very quickly. also Please Note CEFR Level B1.1 is the mandatory part of your application which you should have uploaded before or at the UKVACS centre. nevertheless, if they require, they will ask for that certificate.

Thanks @faruk1989 - I'll email them today about status and English certificate in email address provided .

I received a response today on email "FurtherNationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk"

The application has had a decision made on it and it was sent out on the , this may take up to 21 working days to arrive. If it has not arrived by then please contact us.
I hope I get it something positive soon and move on next things . Waiting for postive letter now ..finger crossed ..

thats a good news brother. hope you will receive your approval letter ASAP. i was in the same situation as i forgot to upload referees declarations at the time of appointment but uploaded straight after the appointment. so i was told the same on 29th July that you will be contacted within 21 working days so fingers crossed.

[ariskar]

My spouse applied for naturalisation on the basis of ILR + BC spouse and had her UKVCAS appointment for biometrics and document scanning.

She applied for EU Settled status on the basis of ILR and marriage and living in the UK with EU citizen (myself, later became BC, valid per Lounes). The EU Settled status application is still in progress.

Would obtaining EU Settled status be a change in circumstances for the purpose of the naturalisation application, provided that she already meets settlement criteria through ILR?

Would we have to notify the HO naturalisation team of the presumably newly obtained EU Settled status?

Thanks.

[samibano123]

Hi Guys,

I was granted ILR on October 2018 since I am married to a British citizen I immediately applied for British citizenship by naturalisation when I passed the Life in the UK test. Before the ILR status, I was on a five years refugee visa and I was holding a travel document UN 1951 which expired on 18/04/2018. I did not apply for a new travel document when I had the ILR permit granted, I thought this may complicate my naturalisation process and I was expecting to get that in maximum six months. Now it is been seven months (applied on 19/12/2018) since I applied for the citizenship, I contacted the Home office to get an update, they replied me the followings “Our enquiries into your application are ongoing. Once your application is with a caseworker you will be contacted”.
I contacted them a couple of times more after the first follow-up and they said the status remains the same.

I am not sure how long more this may take therefore I am planning to apply for a new travel document but I don’t know if I am allowed to apply for it based on my current residency status (ILR) while my citizenship application is ongoing, if I apply for this document do I need to notify citizenship department or does this conflict with my citizenship application.

I really appreciate if can someone advise me on this matter, please.

Thank you.

Did you submit evidence of meeting the B1 English requirement AND the liuk test???

Thank you for your reply, Yes I did, I have got a master degree from a UK university, I submitted a copy of my higher education certificate and the original Life in the UK result. My question is to get a new travel document while my British citizenship application is ongoing, first of all can I apply for a new travel document based on my current residency status (ILR), also if I apply for this document do I need to notify citizenship department or does this conflict with my citizenship application.

I would appreciate if can someone advise me on this matter, please

This is my third attempt please help me on this matter.

[faruk1989]

Did you submit evidence of meeting the B1 English requirement AND the liuk test???

Thank you for your reply, Yes I did, I have got a master degree from a UK university, I submitted a copy of my higher education certificate and the original Life in the UK result. My question is to get a new travel document while my British citizenship application is ongoing, first of all can I apply for a new travel document based on my current residency status (ILR), also if I apply for this document do I need to notify citizenship department or does this conflict with my citizenship application.

I would appreciate if can someone advise me on this matter, please

This is my third attempt please help me on this matter.

Please consult an immigration advisor or speak to a legal firm. this is not a right platform i suggest. this is for general discussion.

[CR001]

Did you submit evidence of meeting the B1 English requirement AND the liuk test???

Thank you for your reply, Yes I did, I have got a master degree from a UK university, I submitted a copy of my higher education certificate and the original Life in the UK result. My question is to get a new travel document while my British citizenship application is ongoing, first of all can I apply for a new travel document based on my current residency status (ILR), also if I apply for this document do I need to notify citizenship department or does this conflict with my citizenship application.

I would appreciate if can someone advise me on this matter, please

This is my third attempt please help me on this matter.

You should ask your travel document question in the forum link below. It is not relevant to the British Citizenship sub forum or this General discussion topic. It is completely separate to your citizenship application process.

general-uk-immigration-forum/

[dender]

Hi fellow members,

Can someone please help me with my situation.
im filling the british citizenship form at the momento, ive seen couple of comment similar like my situation but couldnt work it out.
I hold ILR last 3 years i have it as my own right. im also married with bc
Unfortunately me and husband are no longer together i dont have his papers for application! ( also i dont want to use his documents for my application )so my current martial status is still married. (we didnt filled any documents for divorce). i know im eligible to applying naturalisation on my own right but i dont know "HOW" as i have been in this country for the past 10 years.
if i tick the married status its asking me my partner detail ! and qualifying me under 3 year route. is there something i can do or choose in the form ?


I would really appreciate a detailed reply.

Sorry not sure how to respond to this and hope you can see. I was in same situation as you and applied February but still waiting. I wrote my married name which is my legal name and under ‘other name’ wrote my maiden name and ‘reason for other’ I confirmed date of marriage, explained my marriage has ended and we are processing divorce. Under relationship status I put ‘unmarried partner’ as I have a new boyfriend. Otherwise as you say if you put married you have to note your ‘husbands’ (or ex) in this, address etc and I didn’t want to do this. He would scupper something for sure.

Now I’m not sure what I did was correct but it’s how I got around saying I was/am married but it’s over and didn’t write exhusbands details. Hope this helps

Thank you very much for your answer..
ive just speaking with British nationality services and they told me to put every detail of your marriage and your spouse just not send and sporting documents. also provide for 5 year documents to prove that ive been in uk for that years.

hopefully you will hear yoru good news soon and good luck for all of us.

[Kamal150]

Dear Members,

Can using a solicitor firm for representing the applicant’s naturalisation application help the applicant if the application is slightly complex. Would you recommend it using the solicitor firm?

Many thanks and Best Regards,

[CR001]

Dear Members,

Can using a solicitor firm for representing the applicant’s naturalisation application help the applicant if the application is slightly complex. Would you recommend it using the solicitor firm?

Many thanks and Best Regards,

Using a solicitor has no influence on your application.

You as the applicant must meet ALL the requirements.

[World Traveller]

Dear Members,

Can using a solicitor firm for representing the applicant’s naturalisation application help the applicant if the application is slightly complex. Would you recommend it using the solicitor firm?

Many thanks and Best Regards,

Based on my own personal experience, a solicitor can be useful when it comes to more complex applications in terms of preparing a good cover letter which clearly explains things in an organised and sound manner. It can also be helpful in terms of deciding how to deal with elements subject to the Home Office's discretion such as absences of more than 90 days in the last 12 months or more than 450 days in the last 5 years.

[Sohail Alvi]

Hi
I applied for naturalization on 20th May 2019. Can anyone pls tell me email address to contact the UKVI.

thanks

[World Traveller]

Hi
I applied for naturalization on 20th May 2019. Can anyone pls tell me email address to contact the UKVI.

thanks

I believe this is what you want: FurtherNationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk

[SomaliGirl]

I have applied on 18th March on Ilr+1 year and same for my Wife..I had written HO email last week and got reply that I should wait upto 20 day to get a response for that email . I have submitted all documents according to checklist it's generated at end of application . That checklist didn't asked me trinity Certificate for English (not submitted)and checklist asked for referees declaration which I have submitted through UKVCAS ..
I haven't got any mail or email about additional documents and neither any response from HO. Just waiting !!!

Hi Akas14, if you want an update please email HO on below email ID

NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk

they will reply you very quickly. also Please Note CEFR Level B1.1 is the mandatory part of your application which you should have uploaded before or at the UKVACS centre. nevertheless, if they require, they will ask for that certificate.

Thanks @faruk1989 - I'll email them today about status and English certificate in email address provided .

I received a response today on email "FurtherNationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk"

The application has had a decision made on it and it was sent out on the , this may take up to 21 working days to arrive. If it has not arrived by then please contact us.
I hope I get it something positive soon and move on next things . Waiting for postive letter now ..finger crossed ..

I received the same email reply today, having emailed complaints@homeoffice.gov.uk on the 28th July.

Equally, I'm hoping the outcome is a positive one.

[Mama26]

Can someone help me with the référées form i submitted my application and forget to download the référées form i have an appointment on wendesday i want to bring them like supporting document i’m struggle to find it need help plz

[faruk1989]

Can someone help me with the référées form i submitted my application and forget to download the référées form i have an appointment on wendesday i want to bring them like supporting document i’m struggle to find it need help plz

https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... on_MN1.pdf

go onto this link, download 2 sets of this form. this is the referee declaration form

[faruk1989]

Alhamdulillah,
i have received the ceremony letter from my local council. still waiting for the approval letter from UKVI.

do i have to pay incase i want a private ceremony?

[CR001]

Alhamdulillah,
i have received the ceremony letter from my local council. still waiting for the approval letter from UKVI.

do i have to pay incase i want a private ceremony?

Yes you have to pay extra for a private ceremony.

[Raja0007]

Alhamdulillah,
i have received the ceremony letter from my local council. still waiting for the approval letter from UKVI.

do i have to pay incase i want a private ceremony?

Congratulations Brother....

[Djuliane]

Alhamdulillah,
i have received the ceremony letter from my local council. still waiting for the approval letter from UKVI.

do i have to pay incase i want a private ceremony?

Hi Faruk 1989 I have received this email today from my caseworker I don’t know with email can I send this back Anyway I have reply to this email and send the documents required but I’m worry now how can i know if they received the document.

Dear.........

I refer to your application for British citizenship. Before we can proceed further please send scanned copies of the following documents to this office by 15 August 2019.



§ Passport or Travel document to cover the period from 16/05/2014 to 24/07/18.



If you do not hold passport or travel document(s) to cover this period, you should provide alternative evidence of your residence in the UK. The enclosed annex outlines the evidence you should provide.





You must reply via e-mail by the date above.



The documents / information are required to demonstrate to the Secretary of State that the requirements for citizenship are met. Failure to reply to this e-mail by the date given will result in the application being refused.



Yours sincerely,

[faruk1989]

Alhamdulillah,
i have received the ceremony letter from my local council. still waiting for the approval letter from UKVI.

do i have to pay incase i want a private ceremony?

Congratulations Brother....

Thank you brother @Raja0007, hope you will get urs very soon.

[faruk1989]

Alhamdulillah,
i have received the ceremony letter from my local council. still waiting for the approval letter from UKVI.

do i have to pay incase i want a private ceremony?

Hi Faruk 1989 I have received this email today from my caseworker I don’t know with email can I send this back Anyway I have reply to this email and send the documents required but I’m worry now how can i know if they received the document.

Dear.........

I refer to your application for British citizenship. Before we can proceed further please send scanned copies of the following documents to this office by 15 August 2019.



§ Passport or Travel document to cover the period from 16/05/2014 to 24/07/18.



If you do not hold passport or travel document(s) to cover this period, you should provide alternative evidence of your residence in the UK. The enclosed annex outlines the evidence you should provide.





You must reply via e-mail by the date above.



The documents / information are required to demonstrate to the Secretary of State that the requirements for citizenship are met. Failure to reply to this e-mail by the date given will result in the application being refused.



Yours sincerely,

Do you have the passport to cover the period to show you were in the UK during the period, your case worker outlined? or any alternative proof of your presence? and do you know which email they asked you to send it back?

[sam86ds]

Alhamdulillah,
i have received the ceremony letter from my local council. still waiting for the approval letter from UKVI.

do i have to pay incase i want a private ceremony?

Congratulations brother
I’m so happy for you

[faruk1989]

Alhamdulillah,
i have received the ceremony letter from my local council. still waiting for the approval letter from UKVI.

do i have to pay incase i want a private ceremony?

Congratulations brother
I’m so happy for you

Thank you @sam86ds. Brother i hope you will get a good news in a coming week.

[Djuliane]

Alhamdulillah,
i have received the ceremony letter from my local council. still waiting for the approval letter from UKVI.

do i have to pay incase i want a private ceremony?

Hi Faruk 1989 I have received this email today from my caseworker I don’t know with email can I send this back Anyway I have reply to this email and send the documents required but I’m worry now how can i know if they received the document.

Dear.........

I refer to your application for British citizenship. Before we can proceed further please send scanned copies of the following documents to this office by 15 August 2019.



§ Passport or Travel document to cover the period from 16/05/2014 to 24/07/18.



If you do not hold passport or travel document(s) to cover this period, you should provide alternative evidence of your residence in the UK. The enclosed annex outlines the evidence you should provide.





You must reply via e-mail by the date above.



The documents / information are required to demonstrate to the Secretary of State that the requirements for citizenship are met. Failure to reply to this e-mail by the date given will result in the application being refused.



Yours sincerely,

Do you have the passport to cover the period to show you were in the UK during the period, your case worker outlined? or any alternative proof of your presence? and do you know which email they asked you to send it back?

Yes I have the passport I have reply directly to this email but now I don’t know if they received or not