BRITISH CITIZEN / NATURALIZATION need help

[wrigglyslug]

Hi to all,
Hello im applying for british citizen/ naturalization soon. but i just got one important question that me and my husband really want to find out what the answer is, its been bothering us for weeks now.

Here's was the situation is, my husband and i had plan to apply for british citizenship for me in the first month of this year (January) we had all the application form ready and the refferees form signed for so its all done and ready. but we just hit a financial problem and cant get the form sent that time. now we want to send my application form next month. my question is.......

Q: IS MY REFFEREE FORM THAT HAS BEEN SIGNED AND DATED IN JANUARY WILL STILL BE VALID EVEN IF I SENT IT NEXT MONTH FOR MY APPLICATION FORM? OR DO I NEED MY REFFEREES TO SIGN MY REFFEREES FORM AGAIN FOR ME?

regards rea

[joebloggs]

i don't remember reading anywhere about a time limit

but if your worried, it might be worth paying about £45 for a single person, or £80 for a married couple and booking an appointment with your locals councils Nationality Checking Service

where they will ..

What we do
We can make sure that your form is correctly filled in, your application is validly submitted and that the unwaivable requirements for citizenship are met. This helps reduce unnecessary delays when applying for British citizenship. Completed applications checked for accuracy (with the correct documents and fees) are usually resolved quicker than incomplete applications.

Our advisers are trained and registered to check and send your application.

They will:

* photocopy and certify your passport and other valuable documents so these remain in your possession and then
* send your application and correct fee to the Home Office by special delivery post

[wrigglyslug]

Thanks joebloggs, i'll talk to my hubby bout this again tonight. and thanks for the information.

cheers,

[joebloggs]

Thanks joebloggs, i'll talk to my hubby bout this again tonight. and thanks for the information.

cheers,

link is here

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/br...rvice/#header1

[Terpe]

I think if you telephone your local Checking Service they will tell you the latest regulation.
When I was a Civil Servant and used to sign all kinds of papers we were always advised (not instructed) to inform the person that they must then use our sign within 6 months. I really don't know what the current advise is, I can't imagine it changed but you just never know.

BTW we used the local checking service and although you pay for it, we found they did an excellent service, with loads of advice and useful info. Very well worth the extra money.
I would very strongly support the suggestion of Joe bloggs. Brilliant, but you pay. It's a very fair price though.

[wrigglyslug]

we feel better now knowing wot to do lol. thanks joebloggs & terpe your advice much appreciated. dont mind paying a lil bit more if its to make sure evrythings ok for my application to be sent out. thanks all

[ca143]

i think the signature of ur references still valid as long as not older than 6 mos. i did same just recently my reference got their signature on jan.04 and i submitted my application last friday of feb.Yesterday i receive a confirmation letter that my application is successful...

[Terpe]

i think the signature of ur references still valid as long as not older than 6 mos. i did same just recently my reference got their signature on jan.04 and i submitted my application last friday of feb.Yesterday i receive a confirmation letter that my application is successful...

Well done.
And thank you very much for making the effort to post your useful information.

[wrigglyslug]

CONGRATULATION.....TO YOU ca143
and thanks for your post; it really help. i'll be posting mine on monday.
cheers to all:

[Arthur Little]

Yesterday i receive a confirmation letter that my application is successful...

Congratulations & well done ... my wife is currently researching the UKBA website in preparation for HER application next March, and I shall be closely following the progress of others here on the forum.

[Arthur Little]

Rea ... a belated to the friendly, online filipino/uk site. And goodluck with yours!

[wrigglybum]

Hello Arthur and thanks for the friendly welcome

Its been a long time that i hav'nt check this site that was since i posted my application for british citizenship (28 of march that was!) but now im back to share something about my application.

I had a knock on my door today, a postman and i know straight away what would that be about..!
in it my document and a letter saying my application was SUCCESFULL !!!! i was over joyed to read it very happy...so as my husband and my lil daughter. now just waiting for a letter for my ceremony! any ideas what to expect for...? lol im just really happy

good luck for your wife's application arthur im sure it'll be good.

[ca143]

Congratulations and well done wrigglybum..when u receive an invitation letter for ceremony just book for appointment.then arrive 15 mins early in the venue dont bother to have a cup of tea b4 u leave as so many free foods there....eat all you can.....

[Terpe]

Congratulations wrigglybum

I do enjoy good news stories.

If I remember correctly, my wife had a letter from UKBA to say she her application had been approved and that she must attend a citizenship ceremony. Two weeks later she received another letter from the local county council stating that she must fill-out the enclosed citizenship ceremony booking forms.

However the very important document is the UKBA Citizenship Invitation letter (the same letter that informed us that application had been approved). This Invitation Letter is the ONLY document that will be accepted at the ceremony.

If you do not have the Invitation Letter from UKBA may I suggest giving them a telephone call.
The telephone number for the Nationality Group is 0845 010 5200
They are located in Liverpool.

[wrigglybum]

Thanks CA143, hey i cant wait if its eat all you can lol nah, im sure i wont be sleeping and eating anything before and that day. cant do anything when im nervous or excited .
anyway still looking forward for it

to Terpe, yeah ukba will send me another letter as they say for an invitation for the ceremony i'll be expecting it within 2 weeks. IF I DONT RECIEVE IT BY THEN I'LL BE CALLING THEM

[Terpe]

Sounds all is good then

[wrigglybum]

yes thank you for all the post.

[Terpe]

I think you'll really enjoy the ceremony. It's very nice.
Take the camera for photo time.

Oh and not to forget the special singing surprise


Your very final test.

[wrigglybum]

hmmm Terpe. wot do you mean by special singing surprise....
do i have to sing god save the queen..?

it might be helpfull if you tell me evrything Terpe i really want to know.

[Terpe]

......do i have to sing god save the queen..?

it might be helpfull if you tell me evrything Terpe i really want to know.

Don't worry ...........not you alone................

I was with my wife and it seemed I was the only one who actually knew the words.


Maybe they won't do it. But if they do it's very very funny....................

Don't worry you will not be embarassed or ashamed................ but it's funny that the music plays and not one person knows what to sing.

[wrigglybum]

Oh, lovely.....

thanks for the info Terpe

[wrigglybum]

Finally, got my letter from UKBA (to do w/ ceremony) yesterday ! and at the same time a letter from milton keynes counsil inviting me to attend the citizenship ceremony on 04 august 2011. i just fill up the lil questioner with it and indicated my preference and posted it at the same day in prepaid envelope.
Thats it now, dont have to do anything 'till the time comes for ceremony...

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE POST

[Terpe]

........Thats it now, dont have to do anything 'till the time comes for ceremony...

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE POST

Just learn the National Anthem

[wrigglybum]

Im working on that...

[joebloggs]

Im working on that...

i missed your post a week ago wrigglybum

great news

a few years ago it was taking upto 6 months b4 you knew the result of your app

[wrigglybum]

i missed your post a week ago wrigglybum

great news

a few years ago it was taking upto 6 months b4 you knew the result of your app

Thanks JOEBLOGGS

oh i know my settlement visa... it did toke forever! it was horrible waiting...

im glad this time it did'nt take that long

[sworld]

I have a query regarding the citizenship ceremony.

I've recvd. a letter from my council today stating 1st September as the ceremony date. Is there any possibility of getting this ceremony done at other nearby councils? OR is switching to a private ceremony the only alternative?

[Moy]

Hi to all,
Hello im applying for british citizen/ naturalization soon. but i just got one important question that me and my husband really want to find out what the answer is, its been bothering us for weeks now.

Here's was the situation is, my husband and i had plan to apply for british citizenship for me in the first month of this year (January) we had all the application form ready and the refferees form signed for so its all done and ready. but we just hit a financial problem and cant get the form sent that time. now we want to send my application form next month. my question is.......

Q: IS MY REFFEREE FORM THAT HAS BEEN SIGNED AND DATED IN JANUARY WILL STILL BE VALID EVEN IF I SENT IT NEXT MONTH FOR MY APPLICATION FORM? OR DO I NEED MY REFFEREES TO SIGN MY REFFEREES FORM AGAIN FOR ME?

regards rea

very big CONGRATULATION well done