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A section for posts relating to applications for Naturalisation or Registration as a British Citizen. Naturalisation

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by faruk1989 » Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:05 pm

Djuliane wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:56 pm
faruk1989 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:13 pm
Djuliane wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:01 pm
faruk1989 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:41 pm
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 😒

they must have received it. Otherwise they would have told you to post them out. so dont worry, it would have reached to the case worker. just double check the email you sent the documents is the same as your case worker asked you to send; and if its the same email then dont worry.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Raja0007 » Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:40 pm

faruk1989 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:07 pm
Raja0007 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:59 pm
faruk1989 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:41 pm
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.


Thanks Brother.

Finally I have recieved an email stating you will be contacted in 21 working days. I hope it's a positive answer.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Djuliane » Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:41 pm

faruk1989 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:05 pm
Djuliane wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:56 pm
faruk1989 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:13 pm
Djuliane wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:01 pm


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 😒

they must have received it. Otherwise they would have told you to post them out. so dont worry, it would have reached to the case worker. just double check the email you sent the documents is the same as your case worker asked you to send; and if its the same email then dont worry.
They just tell me to reply via email... with email I don’t know 🤷‍♂️ 😔

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by faruk1989 » Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:46 pm

Raja0007 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:40 pm
faruk1989 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:07 pm
Raja0007 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:59 pm
faruk1989 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:41 pm
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.


Thanks Brother.

Finally I have recieved an email stating you will be contacted in 21 working days. I hope it's a positive answer.

There it is the dream words from UKVI :D thats a positive sign that your approval letter is on its way. congratulations in advance brother

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by faruk1989 » Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:48 pm

Djuliane wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:41 pm
faruk1989 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:05 pm
Djuliane wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:56 pm
faruk1989 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:13 pm


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 😒

they must have received it. Otherwise they would have told you to post them out. so dont worry, it would have reached to the case worker. just double check the email you sent the documents is the same as your case worker asked you to send; and if its the same email then dont worry.
They just tell me to reply via email... with email I don’t know 🤷‍♂️ 😔
Do not worry, they must have received it. give it until next week friday. email again on next friday around 10am to Nationality support team FMT email to chase it up.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Djuliane » Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:47 pm

faruk1989 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:48 pm
Djuliane wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:41 pm
faruk1989 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:05 pm
Djuliane wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:56 pm



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

they must have received it. Otherwise they would have told you to post them out. so dont worry, it would have reached to the case worker. just double check the email you sent the documents is the same as your case worker asked you to send; and if its the same email then dont worry.
They just tell me to reply via email... with email I don’t know 🤷‍♂️ 😔
Do not worry, they must have received it. give it until next week friday. email again on next friday around 10am to Nationality support team FMT email to chase it up.
Ok thank you , I will let you know

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Sam1234567 » Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:18 am

Hi all,
I have applied on the 01/02/2019 and have not received a decision yet, anyone on the same boat?

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Mama26 » Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:57 am

faruk1989 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:40 pm
Mama26 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:48 pm
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
Thanks its different from the paper

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Omyousif » Sat Aug 03, 2019 1:53 pm

Hi All
I applied in January and am still waiting for the decision, today my B1 certificate expired and I don't know what is should do?, shall I wait HO to contact me or I shall send them asking about the solution.
Thanks alot

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by CR001 » Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:05 pm

Omyousif wrote:
Sat Aug 03, 2019 1:53 pm
Hi All
I applied in January and am still waiting for the decision, today my B1 certificate expired and I don't know what is should do?, shall I wait HO to contact me or I shall send them asking about the solution.
Thanks alot
Your B1 test expiry should not be an issue as it was valid when you submitted your application. Nothing you need to do.
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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Akas14 » Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:55 pm

faruk1989 wrote:
Wed Jul 31, 2019 11:41 am
Akas14 wrote:
Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:53 am
Akas14 wrote:
Tue Jul 30, 2019 1:58 pm
faruk1989 wrote:
Tue Jul 30, 2019 12:35 pm


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.
Thanks mate.I have received my approval letter today on 3rd of Aug and my wait is finally over ,I will aim to book ceromony soon .I wish good luck to other applicants .ps I have enrolled my biometric on 23rd March other update on timeline .4 month wait is finally over ..

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by dender » Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:08 pm

Hi All

Please help me out in this part of on application form.

im almost filled the application form for BC and applying under 5 year route + married with BC.



Residence requirements

1) Do you meet these residence requirements ? do i need to say yes and explain why i dont meet the requirements for 3 year route ?

Are there any reasons why you cannot meet the requirements to become a British citizen (for example, you have had too many absences from the UK) ? do i need to explain here that i want to be consider under 5 year route ?

If you do not meet the statutory requirements to become a British citizen, are there any special circumstances why you think the Home Secretary should still grant your application? anything to say here ?

Immigration details
Do you have any other details that you would like to be considered regarding this applicant and their application to be registered as a British Citizen? Yes Give other details to be considered anything here ?

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Kamal150 » Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:37 pm

Dear Members,

As a director of Limited liability company for last 6 years, do I need to submit only most recent Self-Assessment Statement of Account as per below note from AN guidance? Or should I submit last 5 years P60s too? I thought P60s requirement is only for applicants who were not self employed.

Form AN guidance (Page 32):
“Self-employed applicants”
“If you do not pay tax through Pay As You Earn (PAYE) arrangements, we require the most recent HM Revenue & Customs Self-Assessment Statement of account”.

Thank you in advance for your advice.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by sam86ds » Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:32 pm

Akas14 wrote:
Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:55 pm
faruk1989 wrote:
Wed Jul 31, 2019 11:41 am
Akas14 wrote:
Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:53 am
Akas14 wrote:
Tue Jul 30, 2019 1:58 pm


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.
Thanks mate.I have received my approval letter today on 3rd of Aug and my wait is finally over ,I will aim to book ceromony soon .I wish good luck to other applicants .ps I have enrolled my biometric on 23rd March other update on timeline .4 month wait is finally over ..
Congratulations brother

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Omyousif » Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:36 pm

CR001 wrote:
Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:05 pm
Omyousif wrote:
Sat Aug 03, 2019 1:53 pm
Hi All
I applied in January and am still waiting for the decision, today my B1 certificate expired and I don't know what is should do?, shall I wait HO to contact me or I shall send them asking about the solution.
Thanks alot
Your B1 test expiry should not be an issue as it was valid when you submitted your application. Nothing you need to do.
Thanks for the reply and I will wait to hear from them about my application

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Akas14 » Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:25 pm

sam86ds wrote:
Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:32 pm
Akas14 wrote:
Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:55 pm
faruk1989 wrote:
Wed Jul 31, 2019 11:41 am
Akas14 wrote:
Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:53 am


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.
Thanks mate.I have received my approval letter today on 3rd of Aug and my wait is finally over ,I will aim to book ceromony soon .I wish good luck to other applicants .ps I have enrolled my biometric on 23rd March other update on timeline .4 month wait is finally over ..
Congratulations brother
Thanks mate ..

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by mrafgsharoon » Sun Aug 04, 2019 12:11 pm

Hello everyone
I made an application for naturalisation on 25-july-2017
It has been more than 2 years wait still no sign of aproval
And I been living in the uk more than 11 years with no criminal record no ccjs etc
But I have no idea why it's taking that longer for HO to make a decision on my application I am going to contact HO this Monday to ask them for an update .

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Heitomorrow » Sun Aug 04, 2019 11:40 pm

mrafgsharoon wrote:
Sun Aug 04, 2019 12:11 pm
Hello everyone
I made an application for naturalisation on 25-july-2017
It has been more than 2 years wait still no sign of aproval
And I been living in the uk more than 11 years with no criminal record no ccjs etc
But I have no idea why it's taking that longer for HO to make a decision on my application I am going to contact HO this Monday to ask them for an update .
Why did you wait this long without contacting home office ? Did they send any letters regarding to the delay

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Raja0007 » Mon Aug 05, 2019 10:12 am

Hi Guys I have recieved my approval letter today. It took them more than 4 months to process my application. :D I am so over the moon now.

I wish you all of yous good luck who are still waiting for their applications to be processed. Keep your Hope's up cuz I know it is a most stressful period of your life.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by sam86ds » Mon Aug 05, 2019 11:12 am

Raja0007 wrote:
Mon Aug 05, 2019 10:12 am
Hi Guys I have recieved my approval letter today. It took them more than 4 months to process my application. :D I am so over the moon now.

I wish you all of yous good luck who are still waiting for their applications to be processed. Keep your Hope's up cuz I know it is a most stressful period of your life.
That’s the best news mate. I’m actually buzzing for you. All the best and enjoy your celebrations 🎉

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by nuna123 » Mon Aug 05, 2019 11:38 am

Hi to All i applied in start of april and still waiting from the HO i did send them email on saturday and got replied today that i applied in april and its gonna take longer to decide my application
is that standard reply? what does it mean?
Many Thanks

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by CR001 » Mon Aug 05, 2019 11:42 am

nuna123 wrote:
Mon Aug 05, 2019 11:38 am
Hi to All i applied in start of april and still waiting from the HO i did send them email on saturday and got replied today that i applied in april and its gonna take longer to decide my application
is that standard reply? what does it mean?
Many Thanks
It is a standard reply. You won't get any update on your applications until at least 6 months has passed.
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Chad

Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Djuliane » Mon Aug 05, 2019 2:16 pm

faruk1989 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:48 pm
Djuliane wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:41 pm
faruk1989 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:05 pm
Djuliane wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:56 pm



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

they must have received it. Otherwise they would have told you to post them out. so dont worry, it would have reached to the case worker. just double check the email you sent the documents is the same as your case worker asked you to send; and if its the same email then dont worry.
They just tell me to reply via email... with email I don’t know 🤷‍♂️ 😔
Do not worry, they must have received it. give it until next week friday. email again on next friday around 10am to Nationality support team FMT email to chase it up.
Hi after email them this morning I received this email
Thank you for your e-mail



You will be contacted by post within 21 working days



Thank you






FMT

Is a bad or good news ? 🙏🙏🙏

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Raja0007 » Mon Aug 05, 2019 2:21 pm

sam86ds wrote:
Mon Aug 05, 2019 11:12 am
Raja0007 wrote:
Mon Aug 05, 2019 10:12 am
Hi Guys I have recieved my approval letter today. It took them more than 4 months to process my application. :D I am so over the moon now.

I wish you all of yous good luck who are still waiting for their applications to be processed. Keep your Hope's up cuz I know it is a most stressful period of your life.
That’s the best news mate. I’m actually buzzing for you. All the best and enjoy your celebrations 🎉



Thanks!
I hope you recieve your approval soon.

Djuliane
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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Djuliane » Mon Aug 05, 2019 2:22 pm

Raja0007 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:40 pm
faruk1989 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:07 pm
Raja0007 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:59 pm
faruk1989 wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:41 pm
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.


Thanks Brother.

Finally I have recieved an email stating you will be contacted in 21 working days. I hope it's a positive answer.
Hi raja i received the same email today is meant the decision was already made ?

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