Naturalisation refrees

[chandruj]

Dear all,

I am looking to apply for naturalisation and take UK passport for myself and family. Indian passport for my two sons are going to expire in January and for myself in March. While the Indian passport expiry dates are approaching, can I apply for naturalisation without renewing our passports?
Or Do I need to renew the Indian passports first before applying for naturalisation?
Is there a requirement that current passport should not be expired state for UK passport applications?

Kind Regards

[alterhase58]

Dear all,

I am looking to apply for naturalisation and take UK passport for myself and family. Indian passport for my two sons are going to expire in January and for myself in March. While the Indian passport expiry dates are approaching, can I apply for naturalisation without renewing our passports? Yes - you can apply with the current passports.
Or Do I need to renew the Indian passports first before applying for naturalisation? No
Is there a requirement that current passport should not be expired state for UK passport applications? There's no specific requirement. For adult naturalisation you may have to produce additional residency documents for the period when passport has expired. For children registration you just need to explain why the passport is expired (assume it's a lengthy process). For the passport application with HMPO it doesn't matter if passports are expired, it's a separate process.

Kind Regards

[chandruj]

@alterhase58 Thank you so much for your quick response.

[contorted_svy]

You should refrain from planning any trips until you get your approval, unless you renew your passport. It can take up to six months, sometimes more, to get approved then you have to attend you ceremony to become British.

[chandruj]

@contorted_svy Thanks for an important update with regard to travel.

[chandruj]

Dear all,

I am looking to apply naturalisation for myself and my family(wife and 2*children) at the same time. Can I please know if we can have same referees for all 4 applications?
Or
Do I need different referees for every application?
Can you also please confirm if below referees are fine for the application?
1. Refree is Director of limited company(British passport holder with Indian origin)
2. Refree is Manager working in Studen's loan company(financial services) - British passport holder with Indian origin

Kind Regards,

Chandru

[contorted_svy]

Those are ok as far as number 2 is over 25. They must not be related to any of you through blood or marriage, no uncles/cousins/in-laws. They can be the same for everyone.

[chandruj]

@controlled_svy Many Thanks for the clarification

[chandruj]

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@contorted_svy

Under Documents section there is a requirement to submit a parent's consent for my children. Can someone please share the template for letter of consent?

##A letter of consent from xxxxx parent(s) or legal guardian(s)

[alterhase58]

Click on the link https://www.immigrationboards.com/viewt ... 6#p2169506 to get a format for MN1 parents' consent .

[chandruj]

@alterhase58 Many Thanks for your kind response. Going through the shared link. Can I request to confirm only the "Section 7 Page 27 - only the parents' sections 7.1/7.2" is enough to fill and attach and not the whole MN1 form as I am filling same information online?

Kind Regards

[alterhase58]

@alterhase58 Many Thanks for your kind response. Going through the shared link. Can I request to confirm only the "Section 7 Page 27 - only the parents' sections 7.1/7.2" is enough to fill and attach and not the whole MN1 form as I am filling same information online?

Kind Regards

Just the section I mentioned specifically - NOT the whole form. Print, fill in and upload
You are applying online - MN1 manual form NOT required!

[chandruj]

Fantastic! @alterhase58 Much appreciated

[chandruj]

For child applicant MN1 form says the referee should be a professional who has engaged with the child in a professional capacity such as teacher, health visitor, social worker or minister of religion. Getting a reference from school is challenging so can someone please confirm if the below refree are ok?

1. Refree is director, manager or personnel officer of a VAT-registered company(British passport holder with Indian origin)
2. Refree is Manager working in Studen's loan company(financial services) - British passport holder with Indian origin

[alterhase58]

For child applicant MN1 form says the referee should be a professional who has engaged with the child in a professional capacity such as teacher, health visitor, social worker or minister of religion. Getting a reference from school is challenging so can someone please confirm if the below refree are ok?

1. Refree is director, manager or personnel officer of a VAT-registered company(British passport holder with Indian origin)
2. Refree is Manager working in Studen's loan company(financial services) - British passport holder with Indian origin

If they qualify to be referee:
1. ok
2. over 25? then ok.
Note British citizens' national origin is not relevant.
UKVI are aware of the issue around children's referees and will accept those who qualify for adult applications.
If you have any written confirmation from the school include copies and include a note explaining the difficulties.

[chandruj]

Yes both referees over 25yrs age. Thanks for the response. It helps me to progress. Thanks again!

[chandruj]

Can you please confirm if the answer to below question is yes or no? I have got ILR taken after 5yrs Tier 2 General route. This question is confusing as there is already a question for ILR so not sure if the below one is asking if I made any previous naturalisation application.

Q. Have you made any previous UK immigration applications in the UK or abroad?

[CR001]

The answer is obviously YES!!

Every visa application, tier 2 and ILR, is an immigration application.

[chandruj]

Many Thanks for your kind response

[chandruj]

Dear All, It took some time to get a letter from school for the kids so I am planning submit the application tomorrow. However the referee letters have been signed dated 18th Nov. Can you please let me know if the back dated letters are OK to attach?

Kind Regards,

[contorted_svy]

Yes, they are still very recent. Mine were dated in the last month of me applying.

[chandruj]

Many Thanks @contorted_svy

[chandruj]

Dear All, Attaching a letter as below with our naturalisation application. Kindly confirm if it's OK and please provide an information about whom to address the letter. Many Thanks

With reference to our children's application we couldn't get teacher referee as they are not ready to share personal information so head teacher has kindly offered a reference letter to confirm both our children attended school since 30th Aug 2021. Please find the referee details below who are professionals and British citizens.

Referee1
Referee2

We request you to consider the referees for the application and please let me know if any further information is needed.

[contorted_svy]

The letter is not needed. The headteacher is enough. No further explanation required.

[chandruj]

Great Many Thanks @contorted_svy