What is the procedure for British Citizenship?

[Michael Parnham]

Just been checking the fees and it looks as though there are three fees to pay, Naturalisation £906, Registration £823 and ceremony fee £80, is this correct?:Erm:

[Terpe]

Just been checking the fees and it looks as though there are three fees to pay, Naturalisation £906, Registration £823 and ceremony fee £80, is this correct?:Erm:

No Michael, that's not correct.

Naturalisation (British Citizship) currently costs a total of £906 which includes £80 per applicant to cover the citizenship ceremony fee.

Registration is a completely different process not applicable to Maritess

For all the nitty gritty see the UKVI table of fees here (https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/279536/Fees_Table_April_2014.pdf) on page 4 :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

No Michael, that's not correct.

Naturalisation (British Citizship) currently costs a total of £906 which includes £80 per applicant to cover the citizenship ceremony fee.

Registration is a completely different process not applicable to Maritess

For all the nitty gritty see the UKVI table of fees here (https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/279536/Fees_Table_April_2014.pdf) on page 4 :xxgrinning--00xx3:


Thanks Peter, will check it out! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

Thanks Peter, will check it out! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

The link won't work Peter. Have you a link that will provide me with the information on citizenship and bring up the application forms?? as I don't seem to be able to find anything. I just seem to be getting ILR information! :Erm:

[Terpe]

The link won't work Peter. Have you a link that will provide me with the information on citizenship and bring up the application forms?? as I don't seem to be able to find anything, I just seem to be getting ILR information! :Erm:

Sorry Michael, that was a 'bad' link.
I've corrected it now and it will work perfectly.
I'll post the other links very soon. Just give me a few mins :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Terpe]

Hi Michael,

Here's the link for the Application for Naturalisation as a British Citizen - Form AN (https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/318568/2902467-_Form_AN_v1_0.pdf)

Look to page 17 for extra information on supporting documents.

The guidance can be found here in Source algorithm
Guide AN (https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/318570/2902467-Guide_AN_v1_0.pdf )

Have a look through the documentation and if anything isn't clear just shout out. Lots of lovely people here to help out
It's all pretty straightforward. Much less of a stress than the previous applications

[Michael Parnham]

Hi Michael,

Here's the link for the Application for Naturalisation as a British Citizen - Form AN (https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/318568/2902467-_Form_AN_v1_0.pdf)

Look to page 17 for extra information on supporting documents.

The guidance can be found here in Source algorithm
Guide AN (https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/318570/2902467-Guide_AN_v1_0.pdf )

Have a look through the documentation and if anything isn't clear just shout out. Lots of lovely people here to help out
It's all pretty straightforward. Much less of a stress than the previous applications

Wow, that's fantastic Peter, thank you. Will shout if we get stuck with anything! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[stevewool]

This one is the easy one Michael, it's so easy you think there is a catch, but there isn't any.

[Michael Parnham]

This one is the easy one Michael, it's so easy you'll think there is a catch, but there isn't any.

Thanks Steve, just printed everything off! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

Busy filling in our documentation for naturalisation and it looks as though we have to go to Post Office to enrol Biometric information again, is that correct?:Erm:

[Rory]

I noticed that from the 6th April all the fees were increased. Naturalisation is now £1,005. Sorry i can not answer the question about Biometrics but surely if they have been taken in a Post Office in the UK before it will not be required again!!!!.

[Terpe]

Busy filling in our documentation for naturalisation and it looks as though we have to go to Post Office to enrol Biometric information again, is that correct?:Erm:

Didn't Maritess get a BRP when she applied for ILR ?

[Michael Parnham]

Didn't Maritess get a BRP when she applied for ILR ?

Yes of course, what puzzles me is that it says it's only for fingerprint requirement and will be destroyed after they receive proof of Naturalisation ceremony!

[Michael Parnham]

Does anyone know for definite if Maritess has to do BRP again for Citizenship?:Erm:

[Terpe]

Does anyone know for definite if Maritess has to do BRP again for Citizenship?:Erm:

Michael, you need to review section 6 on the form AN
Biometric enrolment
Everything is explained.
:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

I've been using AN booklet, not the forms. Got it right now, thanks again Peter! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Terpe]

I've been using AN booklet, not the forms. Got it right now, thanks again Peter! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Since Maritess has already been issued with her BRP she just needs to add the details onto the form AN
She'll not be issued with a new biometric permit and her current one will be returned to her.

[Michael Parnham]

Since Maritess has already been issued with her BRP she just needs to add the details onto the form AN
She'll not be issued with a new biometric permit and her current one will be returned to her.

Thank you once again! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

Still struggling for two sponsors at the moment, may be able to find one but a professional is proving very difficult, nobody has known Maritess three years yet we are at least a year out!:Erm:

[raynaputi]

GP/Dentist or co-workers??? :Erm:

[Dedworth]

Still struggling for two sponsors at the moment, may be able to find one but a professional is proving very difficult, nobody has known Maritess three years yet we are at least a year out!:Erm:

Did you vote for a local councillor Michael ? They owe you :biggrin:

[Terpe]

I'm sure you've studied the list of acceptable professional persons Michael.
But just in case here's the link:-

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/chapter-6-information-about-applications-for-british-citizenship-nationality-instructions

[Michael Parnham]

Did you vote for a local councillor Michael ? They owe you :biggrin:

Thanks Ded, Thirteen Labour and two Independent local so couldn't vote :anerikke::xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

I'm sure you've studied the list of acceptable professional persons Michael.
But just in case here's the link:-

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/chapter-6-information-about-applications-for-british-citizenship-nationality-instructions

Is it ok just to ask any professional person even though you have never known them? because I've asked at our Surgery and the Doctor who dealt with Maritess has moved on they only seem to stay three months. I will ask the man who owns our property, never thought of that before. Thank you so much for all the help Forum members have provided over these recent years, we couldn't have been as successful as we have without you all and I hope I'm around a lot longer yet to continue to be able to enjoy many more years with you all! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

Morning all, just called the IELTS test centre to check what document numbers to use from the IELTS certificate to go on the application form for Maritess citizenship application and the test centre have just told me to check to see if the IELTS certificate can still be used as they have changed the certificate required from April 6th, is this correct?:Erm:

[Dedworth]

I'm sure you've studied the list of acceptable professional persons Michael.
But just in case here's the link:-

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/chapter-6-information-about-applications-for-british-citizenship-nationality-instructions

Some interesting ones on there

Pub Landlord
Company Director
Chemist
Lady behind the counter at the Post Office
Photographer
Fireman Sam

[purple]

I didn't any Biometric when I applied for my British Naturalisation through National Checking Service. I applied on 6th Feb 2015 and by 17th Feb I received an invitation for the British Citizenship ceremony.

The documents I showed were my passport, ILR card, husband's passport and marriage certificate.

As mentioned above, the fees has changed on 6th April.

[Michael Parnham]

Some interesting ones on there

Pub Landlord
Company Director
Chemist
Lady behind the counter at the Post Office
Photographer
Fireman Sam

Already dealt with this Ded, thank you. It's #25 I'm stuck with at the moment, any ideas?:Erm:

[raynaputi]

Morning all, just called the IELTS test centre to check what document numbers to use from the IELTS certificate to go on the application form for Maritess citizenship application and the test centre have just told me to check to see if the IELTS certificate can still be used as they have changed the certificate required from April 6th, is this correct?:Erm:

Where did she take her IELTS? She can still use that cert. UKVI will accept that even if it's expired as long as it has a B1 equivalent mark for Speaking and Listening. The IELTS test centre doesn't know the rules of UKVI. They are only complying what's needed for the English test. I've asked them in the past about it when UKVI changed the requirement last 2012 and they told me to just retake the test. Follow the guidelines of UKVI.

In the test report form, there is a Test Report Number on the bottom right side of the page. That's probably what you need.

Edit: I've checked the AN form and it doesn't have an option for IELTS tests taken before 6 April 2015!!! They do make things hard for the applicants! :doh:NoNo:

[Dedworth]

Already dealt with this Ded, thank you. It's #25 I'm stuck with at the moment, any ideas?:Erm:

Where's the #25 Michael ? I'm probably looking in the wrong place

[Terpe]

Morning all, just called the IELTS test centre to check what document numbers to use from the IELTS certificate to go on the application form for Maritess citizenship application and the test centre have just told me to check to see if the IELTS certificate can still be used as they have changed the certificate required from April 6th, is this correct?:Erm:

All these language test changes and rule changes have created all sorts of confusions and grey areas.
Too many 'if's and but's", where and when's.

When did Maritess take her IELTS ?
Who was the Awarding Body ?

[Michael Parnham]

All these language test changes and rule changes have created all sorts of confusions and grey areas.
Too many 'if's and but's", where and when's.

When did Maritess take her IELTS ?
Who was the Awarding Body ?

Maritess took her first IELTS test in Dumaguete 31/03/2012 then she took it again at Sheffield 26/10/2013 because her first certificate would expire at the time she applied for her ILR, don't know what you mean by awarding body Peter!:Erm:

[Michael Parnham]

Where did she take her IELTS? She can still use that cert. UKVI will accept that even if it's expired as long as it has a B1 equivalent mark for Speaking and Listening. The IELTS test centre doesn't know the rules of UKVI. They are only complying what's needed for the English test. I've asked them in the past about it when UKVI changed the requirement last 2012 and they told me to just retake the test. Follow the guidelines of UKVI.

In the test report form, there is a Test Report Number on the bottom right side of the page. That's probably what you need.

Edit: I've checked the AN form and it doesn't have an option for IELTS tests taken before 6 April 2015!!! They do make things hard for the applicants! :doh:NoNo:

Thanks for the information Rayna, on page 8 #1.26 it asks for details of English language test taken before 6th April 2015, also I've used the Test report number at bottom right hand of page but not enough boxes on AN form, any way as you say it appears to be the only number one can use. I'm hoping this is ok just need confirmation that IELTS is ok, check out page 8 Rayna, I'll await yours and Peters comments, thank you to both of you:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

All these language test changes and rule changes have created all sorts of confusions and grey areas.
Too many 'if's and but's", where and when's.

When did Maritess take her IELTS ?
Who was the Awarding Body ?

Could it be 'Cambridge English' Peter?

[Terpe]

Could it be 'Cambridge English' Peter?

If it was Cambridge English as the awarding body then you'll be fine.

[Arthur Little]

Here's rep to you - also for effort - Michael ... and BEST WISHES with Maritess' application. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

Here's rep to you - also for effort - Michael ... and BEST WISHES with Maritess' application. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Thank you both, Peter and Arthur! :xxgrinning--00xx3: