Naturalisation Apply Few queries

[kirukiru]

Hi Everyone,

At the end of jan, the ILR 12 months period gets over and will be applying for the Naturalisation process. Have few queries as got travel in march

1. After applying can i travel out of uk(March first 3 weeks ) and before the decision ?
2. What happens if i am out and the decision comes? Will be allowed to travel back in UK ?
3. Are there any restriction on the travelling after the naturalisation is done ? Or it is compulsary to apply for passport ?

Thanks

[alterhase58]

Hi Everyone,

At the end of jan, the ILR 12 months period gets over and will be applying for the Naturalisation process. Have few queries as got travel in march

1. After applying can i travel out of uk(March first 3 weeks ) and before the decision ?
Yes - ensure you give biometrics before travelling, just in case.
2. What happens if i am out and the decision comes? Will be allowed to travel back in UK ?
You will use your ILR status - you will only be British once attended the ceremony, the decision email is only advisory.
3. Are there any restriction on the travelling after the naturalisation is done ? Or it is compulsary to apply for passport ?
You can apply for a passport anytime after you have received your certificate at the ceremony. No compulsion but if you wish to travel recommended you apply. I would apply anyway as it's a convenient document to show you are British.
Thanks

Also note you will no longer under immigration control as a BC. Keep the certificate safe, as that's the official proof you are British.

[contorted_svy]

Hi Everyone,

At the end of jan, the ILR 12 months period gets over and will be applying for the Naturalisation process. Have few queries as got travel in march

1. After applying can i travel out of uk(March first 3 weeks ) and before the decision ? Yes, just make sure you attend the biometric appointment first
2. What happens if i am out and the decision comes? Will be allowed to travel back in UK ? Yes, you won't become British until you attend the ceremony.
3. Are there any restriction on the travelling after the naturalisation is done ? Or it is compulsary to apply for passport ? You need to obtain a British passport to travel abroad as your ILR status will no longer be valid, or obtain a ROA sticker on your foreign passport. Without either of these it is not advised to travel.

Thanks

[kirukiru]

Hi Everyone,

At the end of jan, the ILR 12 months period gets over and will be applying for the Naturalisation process. Have few queries as got travel in march

1. After applying can i travel out of uk(March first 3 weeks ) and before the decision ?
Yes - ensure you give biometrics before travelling, just in case.
2. What happens if i am out and the decision comes? Will be allowed to travel back in UK ?
You will use your ILR status - you will only be British once attended the ceremony, the decision email is only advisory.
3. Are there any restriction on the travelling after the naturalisation is done ? Or it is compulsary to apply for passport ?
You can apply for a passport anytime after you have received your certificate at the ceremony. No compulsion but if you wish to travel recommended you apply. I would apply anyway as it's a convenient document to show you are British.
Thanks

Also note you will no longer under immigration control as a BC. Keep the certificate safe, as that's the official proof you are British.

Thanks for reply.. so the issue is I have to surrender indian passport ...i think that is when i get british passport or is it when i get the certificate.

also is there any fast track in this ? as i saw the timeline thread and it is a bit scary long time

[alterhase58]

There's no fast-track for naturalisation, it's not immigration.
You are British from the date of the certificate. Passport is a separate application after that.
The UK is not interested in any other nationalities you may hold.

[secret.simon]

I have to surrender indian passport ...i think that is when i get british passport or is it when i get the certificate.

Please post questions about Indian passport surrender in the Other Countries forum. That is a matter for Indian law and Indian authorities and has nothing to do with British law or authorities.

[kirukiru]

Thanks for the response.
Have below queries on the application form pls

I have the NARIC from old system.
So i have queries on what to add to below questions pls

1 Your previous visa
Do you have a previous visa, entry clearance or leave to remain where you had to prove your knowledge of English?
- Added the previous T2 BRP before ILR. Is that ok?

2. Knowledge of the English language
Did you meet the knowledge of English requirement as part of an indefinite leave application made on or after 28 October 2013?
- Selected YES. Is that ok ?

3. English language - degree taught in English
Do you have a degree that was taught in English?
- Selected Yes and country

Does your degree meet the English language requirement for this visa?
Get more information on how you can use a qualification from outside the UK to meet immigration requirements from the Ecctis website.
- Yes .. Is that all ok ? as this is Ecctis ?


4. Proof of your degree
What will you use to prove your degree taught in English?
(Required)
Degree certificate
Official transcript or letter
- What should be selected here pls ? I have a degree certi and NARIC

Thanks

[contorted_svy]

Thanks for the response.
Have below queries on the application form pls

I have the NARIC from old system.
So i have queries on what to add to below questions pls

1 Your previous visa
Do you have a previous visa, entry clearance or leave to remain where you had to prove your knowledge of English?
- Added the previous T2 BRP before ILR. Is that ok? If you proved your knwoledge of English in that application, yes

2. Knowledge of the English language
Did you meet the knowledge of English requirement as part of an indefinite leave application made on or after 28 October 2013?
- Selected YES. Is that ok ? Yes

3. English language - degree taught in English
Do you have a degree that was taught in English?
- Selected Yes and country

Does your degree meet the English language requirement for this visa?
Get more information on how you can use a qualification from outside the UK to meet immigration requirements from the Ecctis website.
- Yes .. Is that all ok ? as this is Ecctis ? Yes, NARIC changed name and became Ecctis


4. Proof of your degree
What will you use to prove your degree taught in English?
(Required)
Degree certificate
Official transcript or letter
- What should be selected here pls ? I have a degree certi and NARIC Select degree certificate and upload the NARIC letter too.

Thanks

[kirukiru]

Thanks for that, few more questions on the form

1. Number of previous applications
- how far we have to add pls?
- i remember details of last ilr, and previous 2 t2 application.
- do not have dates or ref number for previous applications? what should i enter pls ?

2. Also can i add Additional applicant ? As my partner is eligible to apply as well

To add another applicant, select their relationship to you.

Thanks

[contorted_svy]

Thanks for that, few more questions on the form

1. Number of previous applications
- how far we have to add pls?
All previous immigration applications you have details for

- i remember details of last ilr, and previous 2 t2 application.
- do not have dates or ref number for previous applications? what should i enter pls ? Just enter details that you remember.

2. Also can i add Additional applicant ? As my partner is eligible to apply as well

To add another applicant, select their relationship to you. What relationships are available? Select the most appropriate one.

Thanks

[kirukiru]

Thanks for that, few more questions on the form

1. Number of previous applications
- how far we have to add pls?
All previous immigration applications you have details for

- i remember details of last ilr, and previous 2 t2 application.
- do not have dates or ref number for previous applications? what should i enter pls ? Just enter details that you remember.

2. Also can i add Additional applicant ? As my partner is eligible to apply as well

To add another applicant, select their relationship to you. What relationships are available? Select the most appropriate one.

Thanks

Thanks for the reply.
1. I have know high level dates and dont remember exact dates for previous application.
- Does it need to be accurate ? Like URN and dates
- Does it impact application processing or timelines ?

2. Its the partner so I can add her and apply it together ?

Thanks

[alterhase58]

Thanks for that, few more questions on the form

1. Number of previous applications
- how far we have to add pls?
All previous immigration applications you have details for

- i remember details of last ilr, and previous 2 t2 application.
- do not have dates or ref number for previous applications? what should i enter pls ? Just enter details that you remember.

2. Also can i add Additional applicant ? As my partner is eligible to apply as well

To add another applicant, select their relationship to you. What relationships are available? Select the most appropriate one.

Thanks

Thanks for the reply.
1. I have know high level dates and dont remember exact dates for previous application.
- Does it need to be accurate ? Like URN and dates You can use approx dates month/year. Some data fields are/maybe "if known".
- Does it impact application processing or timelines ? Certainly not your eligibility, unlikely timelines, they can be up to 6 months or sometimes longer.

2. Its the partner so I can add her and apply it together ? If she satisfies all requirements then yes. Note each person is assessed separately, not as part of family or group.

Thanks

[kirukiru]

Thanks so does it impact timelines sorry a bit confused ..
also regarding referee:
I have got 1 civil servatn and othr one normal professional..

where does these go in ?
Referee 1 = doesnt show professtional
Referee 2= asks for professional

[contorted_svy]

We don't know for sure what has an impact on timelines. It doesn't affect your staturoy requirements in any case, so it's not worth worrying too much about it.

What profession is your "normal professional" referee? are they a British citizen and over 25?

[kirukiru]

We don't know for sure what has an impact on timelines. It doesn't affect your staturoy requirements in any case, so it's not worth worrying too much about it.

What profession is your "normal professional" referee? are they a British citizen and over 25?

That referee is policy consultant, yes brit and over 25

[contorted_svy]

the civil servant can be referee 2, unless they work for the Home Office.

[kirukiru]

the civil servant can be referee 2, unless they work for the Home Office.

thanks ... have added as second refree.. and adding my partner along with the same application
but as said they will consider it as seperate cases

[kirukiru]

the civil servant can be referee 2, unless they work for the Home Office.

A bit of confusion on list of documents:
- passports for both - color copies is asked so that is fine.

-Ecctis letter that confirms the qualification meets or exceeds the recognised standard of a Bachelor's or Masters degree or PhD in the UK -- Is it the naric letter to be added ?

- degree certificate for both is fine

-Proof of living in the UK for Mr x for 5 years if applying in your own right
If you are not married, or in a civil partnership with, a British citizen, you must have been in the UK for the past 5 years.
If you are a Non-EEA National, you need to include your passport to prove you have lived in the UK for the relevant 3- or 5-year period.
If you do not have your passport or it was not stamped when you entered the UK, you need to include letters (for example, from your employer or government department) as proof.
Bank statements or household bills are not suitable proof you have been living in the UK.

----> what are the valid proofs please? This is a bit of confusion as bank statements or bills are not suitable

- last is 2 referee so that is fine..

any help would be great ...

thanks in advance

[lolo2]

-Proof of living in the UK for Mr x for 5 years if applying in your own right

----> what are the valid proofs please? This is a bit of confusion as bank statements or bills are not suitable

Proof of living in the UK is a scanned copy of the stamped pages on your passport covering the qualifying period - 5 years.

Nothing else is needed!

[contorted_svy]

Either attach NARIC or Ecctis letter, whichever you have.

[kirukiru]

-Proof of living in the UK for Mr x for 5 years if applying in your own right

----> what are the valid proofs please? This is a bit of confusion as bank statements or bills are not suitable

Proof of living in the UK is a scanned copy of the stamped pages on your passport covering the qualifying period - 5 years.

Nothing else is needed!

oh thnaks .. so I have the history across an old passport... which should be fine..

also while booking an appointment there is not free regular appointment - i can see regular appointment if i take document scanning service which is .. this is absurd..
any idea how to get the free regular appointment please ?

thanks

[kirukiru]

-Proof of living in the UK for Mr x for 5 years if applying in your own right

----> what are the valid proofs please? This is a bit of confusion as bank statements or bills are not suitable

Proof of living in the UK is a scanned copy of the stamped pages on your passport covering the qualifying period - 5 years.

Nothing else is needed!

oh thnaks .. so I have the history across an old passport... which should be fine..

also while booking an appointment there is not free regular appointment - i can see regular appointment if i take document scanning service which is .. this is absurd..
any idea how to get the free regular appointment please ?

thanks

and now they blocked me ...
You have been blocked

Due to several attempts to book an appointment you have been blocked. Please try after a few minutes to book a new appointment.

[lolo2]

We cannot visualise the TLS portal or what you're doing on it.

Free appointments are usually limited, you need to try at different times, booking on different dates or even different UKVCAS centres (near to you/when possible).

[kirukiru]

We cannot visualise the TLS portal or what you're doing on it.

Free appointments are usually limited, you need to try at different times, booking on different dates or even different UKVCAS centres (near to you/when possible).

i understand that.. but the issue is there are no FREE regular slots avaialble..
as soon as i select document scanning service(50 per person )
all regular slots shows up.. this is really weird. ..

it shows the availaiblity as next regular slot 2 feb london glee .. but when i checked on that day.. only prime slots are availabel..

i am london based and can go till reading croydon and london centres...

[lolo2]

London centres have always been the most difficult to get free appointments, need to be patient and persistent.

If you think the site is behaving in a strange way then report the issue to TLS.

https://vcas.tlscontact.com/country/gb/ ... elp-centre