BIOMETRIC APPOINTMENT 2023 | BRITISH/UK 🇬🇧CITIZENSHIP | NATURALISATION 2023

BIOMETRIC APPOINTMENT 2023 | BRITISH/UK 🇬🇧CITIZENSHIP | NATURALISATION 2023 | MY EXPERIENCE

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Жыл бұрын

Hey everyone, I hope you're all doing okay, this is a video sharing my experience of the biometric appointment.
DISCLAIMER I am not a immigration lawyer, I am simply sharing my experience.
Link to book appointment/upload documrents;
www.ukvcas.co.uk/home-internal
Link to apply for naturalisation;
visas-immigration.service.gov...
Documents needed for appointments;
- ALL Your supporting documents if you have selected the document services.
- UKVI will give you a document check list that you’ll need to bring double check that!
I hope this video helps! Please share🫶🏾

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@Isabellasm01 8 ай бұрын

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@khall786 2 ай бұрын

Can you pls tell me when it ask you to proof you have been living in uk, which document did you upload. My wife doesn’t have a driving licence. Just bills, council tax letter. Benefit letters.. national insurance number.

@tendaikasambira 4 ай бұрын

This was tlreally helpful, thank you

@youssefomar778 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍🏾

@brindlebucker4741 Жыл бұрын

Informative. It's good to hear what actually happens at this appointment. I have mine in 4 days time and I'm stressing right now trying to make sure I've uploaded all the documents they need. I find there's not a lot of good information about this process and the website itself isn't very informative. For example, on the upload page, for your passport it says: Triscan of applicant's Travel Document photo page only using Workstation Biometric Device. OK, what is this? Triscan and using workstation biometric device sounds like a device at the appointment. But it's on your upload page for you to upload and it is mandatory. I can't find any information about what this thing is, so I'm just going to scan my passport and upload that in pdf like it says. And then the optional categories are not explained. You don't know how many documents to upload- 10...? 100? What's the right amount? I'm trying to include a pay slip from every year (I've lived in the UK for 24 years). Plus some bills, council tax notices, a couple documents sent to me by the NHS, birth certificate etc. But I honestly don't know if I'm doing it right and there's just no guidance.

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad this video is helpful, don’t let the categories of documents confuse you. Home office will give you a list of all the documents you need to upload, check that and make sure only those are uploaded, it’ll save you time & stress. Don’t worry about uploading your important documents yourself (E.g passport) they will do this for you at the appointment. If you’re still confused I suggest paying for the document scanning service to avoid any further delays to your application. Hope this helps x

@akvictoria6580 5 ай бұрын

Do i need to add document scan when booking for appointments, it say it optional or it doesn't matter as long as i upload my document

@annnabvby Жыл бұрын

Omg good luck, I received my approval today, it took 5.5 monthsss

@patriciadanquah9693 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Anna. Awaiting for mine 5 months now 🙏

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! 🥰 still awaiting mine, nearly two months now x

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

Good luck!x

@patriciadanquah9693 Жыл бұрын

@@Isabellasm01 good luck too x

@STARZldnlyfe Жыл бұрын

You dope this is intresting you got a intresting story

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

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@shingiraisolomon1529 Жыл бұрын

Awww congratulations dear - quick question I’m currently waiting on mine it’s 9weeks today .Did you receive an email first or they just posted the certificate? Thank you

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

@@shingiraisolomon1529 I received an email

@sonianazarko6546 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations 🇬🇧 I am very happy for you! Please keep us updated with videos on details of the ceremony 🙏

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

@@sonianazarko6546 Thank you so much! And I most definitely will :) vlogging the entire thing x

@sammeramohammed8423 Жыл бұрын

Hi Isabella so happy for you on your citzenship. Please can you tell me how to prove residency in uk for biometric appointment. Is it by showing the travelling on passports ?

@JulieGregg-es5wq 3 ай бұрын

I am doing my English test tomorrow, and then submitting my application, how soon will I be able to get my biometrics done? I have 1 month to do it but cannot check which appointments are available because I can’t submit my application yet, I am worried that I will pay all that money for my application and not be able to get to a biometrics appointment

@omraz7864 Ай бұрын

Im going in 4 days for my mrs expired brp card what documents of hers do i take with me ive scanned her passport and expired brp card on the website what else do i need to scan do i print out the concent signing in form?

@YumanoidPontifex 11 ай бұрын

have a browse before you choose an appointment date. you might find a free one, like i did. booked mine for cca mid august. also i'm traveling out late august for a week, so i hope i won't have to send my passport to them around that time. though i heard somewhere that i can register my 'settlement status' with my national id instead of passport, which might allow me to return to the uk on my national id, i'll have to reseach that option.

@siedliko 11 ай бұрын

Do you have to do the biometrics before the citizenship or after applying for it? Thanks

@YumanoidPontifex 11 ай бұрын

@@siedliko you book that after you submit the app.

@brain346 Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 thanks for your informative video i just I would like to ask you a question. My UKVCAS tomorrow for spouse visa I paid the IHS I got the one email but I haven't got the confirmation email yet. The reference number appears on my application but I haven't got the email and I heard that it's very important to have the confirmation email. I'm really stuck 😐 please help

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

Hey, maybe try and search your junk or spam inboxes? Sorry for the delayed response!

@cleo3408 2 ай бұрын

Sorry I have a question, I don’t understand why my application says I have to pay over a £1000 . I don’t understand what I did wrong

@dorina8483 Жыл бұрын

HI Isabella , i have a colored nails shorter acrylic nails ? Do they allow it for fingerprints?Thanks

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

Hey you’ll be okay I had pretty long acrylics on too x

@pouya4674 Жыл бұрын

HEY so what the whole BIOMETRIC appointment for so basically just scan ur passport and take a figure print and a photo that it like no need to bring any extra documents? I just want to know I’m gonna apply in couple months and just want to know how it work basically

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

Yes no need to bring extra documents unless you pay extra to get them scanned there. Just take your passport & ILR.

@sonianazarko6546 Жыл бұрын

Hi I have my appointment tomorrow, thank you for your advice. This is really useful. ps. How many years have you been living in UK? keep us updated on your decision .x

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you found this useful! Best of luck with everything, I have been living in the UK for 15 years now. And Ofcourse I definitely will, I plan to do more videos on my British Citizenship Journey :) x

@eyemavic1471 Жыл бұрын

Hi, just to give us a heads up how did your oppointment go?

@sonianazarko6546 Жыл бұрын

@eye mavic it was very fast , I uploaded lots of supporting documents, so they have been checked, face picture, and fingerprints. That is it! It took me 20 mins ( but nearly 1,5h to get to Liverpool). My appointment was on 13 of Feb, and I am still waiting for a decision from the Home Office.

@eyemavic1471 Жыл бұрын

@@sonianazarko6546 hey thanks for your reply, I will upload few more supporting documents just incase, can I take the QR code printed? Hope u get a decision soon, keep us updated

@sonianazarko6546 Жыл бұрын

Woo hoo, my invitation to the ceremony arrived today 🇬🇧 So I was waiting for 3 months 😀

@Thabo616 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you🙏🏾 I just wanted to ask was there a lot of documents you had to submit? How many documents did you submit for proof of living in the UK? I watched another video and that person uploaded over 100 documents as proof of residency so now I’m thinking I don’t have enough documents. Also you said they scanned you passport as part of the standard appointment, does that mean I don’t have to upload a picture of my passport my self then?

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you for watching! No you do not need 100 documents. You just need enough documents to prove that you have lived in the UK for 5 years I used my University letter+ Sixth form letter to prove my 5years here. No you do not have to upload a picture of your passport!

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

They’ll do this at the appointment ( this is considered as important documents that’ll be scanned)

@Thabo616 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your response!! I have booked the appointment and in the email it says not to bring any of the documents I’ve already uploaded. Would you say the document checking service is worth paying for? It seems like a lot of money for just checking if documents are uploaded😅

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

It’s not worth it ! I scanned my documents by myself at home and I got approved today :). Save your money and do it yourself :).

@Thabo616 Жыл бұрын

@@Isabellasm01 amazing congratulations🥳 And Yh I think I’ll just follow in your footsteps and save the money😅. Thank you for answering my questions🙏🏾

@ndumisodee9888 11 ай бұрын

Isabella u pretty and cheers for the vid. I lost my biometric card and i have my appointment in 2 weeks. I have uploaded all documents even pics of my lost card. Will that also take more than 3 months? I so dont want a bad outcome from this

@Isabellasm01 11 ай бұрын

If you have uploaded all the documents online, it should be okay. Just call home office and confirm this’ll be okay as I can’t advise you on this. Also thank you for the lovely compliment 😊

@NazTheGreat 11 ай бұрын

So the Standard appointment is basically to collect your biometrics? By the way, I've already uploaded the Residence Permit Card, along with the other documents

@Isabellasm01 11 ай бұрын

The standard appointment is just to scan important documents and have your biometrics done :)

@NazTheGreat 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply Isabella Went there today and arrived earlier than my appointment time, was in and out in less than 15 minutes 😃

@gang-gang8325 Жыл бұрын

I normally use reading but this time I had to go Enfield

@zolooize Жыл бұрын

Mine got approved today 😅 after 12 weeks submitting

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@LOvEMe-uq9he Жыл бұрын

Oh my one more then 5 moths now 😢

@eyemavic1471 Жыл бұрын

Hi isabella, I have a spouse visa and my BRP expires April I have used the standard service and uploaded all documents, do I still need to scan all documents and take it with me? Would I need to pay for anything else on the day? I'm stressed out with this, appreciate your help thanks.

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

Hey, If you have booked the Standard appointment, only take your BRP and passport, possibly proof of marriage. With standard appointments they usually take pictures, signatures and scan only the important documents. Good luck with it all ! :)

@eyemavic1471 Жыл бұрын

@@Isabellasm01 Thank you so much for your reply, much appreciated, I have uploaded all my important documents, my BRP has expired so needs renewal, if there is anything else I need to take please let me know isabella? Will keep you updated

@AndreGoncalves-et6gi Жыл бұрын

Hello just wanted to let you know my letter just came I've been accepted for british citzenship from 2nd March biometrics to now they say because I'm under 18 in within 3 weeks naturalisation certificate should come on letter it was 25th March so 2 weeks

@zolooize Жыл бұрын

oh my god congratulations

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

Many Congratulations Andre!

@boshravi5958 10 ай бұрын

You didn't have an interview? Has anyone had an interview for an English passport? What questions do they ask?

@Isabellasm01 10 ай бұрын

No I didn’t get an interview

@jidec3165 Жыл бұрын

I had an invite to use the IDV app to upload my documents so it was a breeze. Plus it’s free. However not everyone will get the app invite..

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

That's great! And yes not everyone is eligible to use the IDV App, most people like you would have received an invitation to use this app :) I hope your application is successful!

@jidec3165 Жыл бұрын

@@Isabellasm01 yes mine was successful and even the passport application after my ceremony was super fast… like 2 weeks.

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

@@jidec3165 Many congratulations! How long did it take you to receive a decision and when did you apply for it if you don't mind me asking?

@jidec3165 Жыл бұрын

@@Isabellasm01 thanks and no problem at all. I did mine last year and it took 2.5 months to get the approval email. I’m sure yours will be fine as well 🙏🏾

@sonianazarko6546 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have been waiting since Feb 13 , stressing as I would like to invite people to my ceremony, but everyone will be leaving home for the summer holidays. Is there any chance you can speed up the process or even ring for an update ? Has anyone tried ? Thanks x

@Skull3dOSRS 10 ай бұрын

Submitted mine a month ago. (I was born here) I never uploaded my documents online I got it scanned by them - am I missing a step? How did they contact you to confirm your application, letter email or both? Good video

@Isabellasm01 10 ай бұрын

Hey nope! No step missing, they’ll send a email confirming they’ve received the application and a application update 🥰

@Isabellasm01 10 ай бұрын

Hey nope! No step missing, they’ll send a email confirming they’ve received the application and a application update 🥰

@Skull3dOSRS 10 ай бұрын

Sorry wanted to know how long your application update email took for you to recieve and completion email and did they send anything by post or all email?

@oxploretv3790 Жыл бұрын

After doing biometric to UKVCAS what next ? Where we can check the status ? What are the next step to do ? Do we have to apply for the passport ? Please help

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

Hey, hope you are well! Unfortunately you can't track the process, you'll only hear from home office if you need to upload more evidence or once your application has been approved. Can take up to 8 weeks to receive a decision. Good Luck !

@pampasmoments Жыл бұрын

Hi after submitting documents for Naturalisation do you receive a confirmation email ? I’ve submitted mine but haven’t got a confirmation

@EM-io1yh Жыл бұрын

Do you now once i submit my naturalisation application can i travel between my biometrics app? I need to travel for my docs appoitment… Thanks x

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

Hey, travel different countries? Or cities? If you are planning to travel countries whilst waiting for a decision from the home office your application won't be valid if you stay in that country for 180 days. Otherwise you can travel whilst you're awaiting a decision

@aymenlouhibi5775 9 ай бұрын

Silly question please: Did they give you back your passport and ILR BRP before you left the centre ?

@Isabellasm01 9 ай бұрын

Yes they don't keep your physical copies they just scan them and return them

@aymenlouhibi5775 9 ай бұрын

@@Isabellasm01 Thank you. I literally have my biometric appointment on Saturday morning and will be traveling in the evening lol

@daahfunworld4463 Жыл бұрын

Hey hun, love your videos, I'm based in east London...waiting for my decision. How do we connect with you? Good luck 🙏🏾❤️

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! And best of luck with everything🫶🏾 we can connect on Instagram, my handle is @Bherrabhabie

@AndreGoncalves-et6gi Жыл бұрын

Literally just booked my appointment going 2nd of March I'm 16 need to have my citzenship by June to join the the British army by September otherwise I have to wait for February 2024

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

How exciting! Good luck with everything Andre :)

@AndreGoncalves-et6gi Жыл бұрын

@Isabella S M if you were to base it of your sisters application as she's under 18 from March the 2nd when would you expect my citzenship to be approved I started my process in December the 2nd

@AndreGoncalves-et6gi Жыл бұрын

I've been in UK since birth I'm Portuguese be parents have everything I need settled status indefinite leave to remain even a english birth certificate I just need a time frame

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

So it can take anywhere between 8 weeks to 6months to get a decision:)

@sumirai373 Жыл бұрын

What if you have already biometric card , what are the documents do we need ?

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

You’ll still need the documents I’ve listed 😊

@bassdownlow007 Жыл бұрын

did they asked you to get a new biometric card?

@essenceofelegance7942 Жыл бұрын

what do you put if you don't know your nationality status?

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

Hey, Im not sure what you mean

@AndreGoncalves-et6gi Жыл бұрын

Hey just wondering what week you are on for citizenship waiting time currently I'm on Week 3

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

I’m currently on week 7, I just want it already 😃

@AndreGoncalves-et6gi Жыл бұрын

@Isabella S M what week you expecting it

@zolooize Жыл бұрын

I’ve been told the decision is made within 8 week after submitting biometric. It’s been almost 5 week since I’ve sent my biometrics. Hopefully don’t need to wait more than 8 weeks.

@AndreGoncalves-et6gi Жыл бұрын

@@zolooize ye I'm on week 4 today did biometrics on 2nd March good luck

@zolooize Жыл бұрын

@@AndreGoncalves-et6gi I’ve done mine 25th Feb. Super nervous waiting. Good luck to you too. Let me know when you get any answer.

@semharyemane5047 Жыл бұрын

Guys i have waiting 1 year and 2 months nothing new what can you request me its spouse marriage

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

Contact Home Office & you Local MP

@julialeandros1548 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone has received sooner the approval?

@Isabellasm01 9 ай бұрын

Not sure

@ghazalaali3075 Жыл бұрын

I hv applied my application last year in end of june no reply yet 😢

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

That's quite a while, I do hope you hear from them soon!

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

Any updates? Contact your local MP

@ghazalaali3075 Жыл бұрын

@@Isabellasm01 yeah spoke to mp's office they said they will have a look into it and speak to home office hoping to get news from them now ..xx thanks for asking dear xx

@warrengomez67 Жыл бұрын

What if I already have a biometric?

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

Sorry what do you mean?

@warrengomez67 Жыл бұрын

@@Isabellasm01 I applied for my biometric residence permit three years ago. I’m about to start applying for citizenship. Can I use the same biometric for my citizenship application?

@TheAntisocialSocialitePodcast Жыл бұрын

Were you born in the uk?

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

No I’m not UK born, I was born in Tanzania

@adamkhan8941 Жыл бұрын

How long does it take british citizenship after fingerprint decision?

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

The decision can take anywhere between 8weeks to 6 months. I’m still waiting for a decision😅

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

update: I’ve received an update I got approved and I’m currently waiting to book my citizenship ceremony 😊I waited 11 weeks for my application to be approved. Will vlog the journey/ unboxing my passport & passport interview.

@sofia_ibram 11 ай бұрын

Iam waiting decision 😰

@Isabellasm01 11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@Niomyy_b Жыл бұрын

This is so useful thank you 🙏🏾 Side note you look unreal

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

So glad you found this helpful Naomi :)!

@tuatua9029 11 ай бұрын

Background music is very distracting!

@Isabellasm01 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@user-qw4ef6ew3b 10 ай бұрын

u speak too fast

@Isabellasm01 10 ай бұрын

You can slow down the video with the yt settings

@velancube9220 Жыл бұрын

When doing such videos remember you are helping Africans,Asians etc so don't be too fast when talking slow down or else your video will be of no help.

@Isabellasm01 Жыл бұрын

This is how I naturally speak. Feel free to change the play back speed.