UK Citizenship Application: Criteria & Documentation in 2020/21

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UK Citizenship Application: Criteria & Documentation in 2020/21

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UK Citizenship application Documentation and Criteria:
In this video I am going to explain the criteria and documentation which is required for applying for your British Citizenship through naturalisation
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@IamJules 3 жыл бұрын

Very good information. Thank you and good luck, brother!

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@venumadhav4652 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Arjun, good luck with your application. You explain things quite clearly, great help really! I am exactly a year behind, going to apply for my ILR in the first week of December.

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

All the best

@bapufromUK 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation, I followed your video and received ILR... Now time to BC thanks once again ... Well done Arjun

@TheNimbleNomad 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff well done!!

@mynameiss9797 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. After you submitted all the docs online, do you actually need to supply the physically passports and the documents too? If yes after how long, did they ask to submit ? and how long do they keep them? If I completed my masters here, I rekon I do not need to provide English proficiency test?

@kwakuananse153 2 жыл бұрын

To satisfy the 12 months restriction period after your 5 year stay, do you read from the date your card was issued or when you were granted. Thanks

@eloiseflores1517 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Arjun thanks for all this info! Is it necessary to scan all pages of your passport? Thanks!

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. How else will you provide proof of your travel history?

@simranology2001 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the details , it makes it very easy for people to be prepared with documents beforehand. Also just to confirm should the NARIC certificate be latest ? I am asking this as I got it when my Tier 2 General was processed so they are 4 years old.

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Hi - thanks, I don’t think there is a requirement / time limit for the NARIC letter. You can reuse the same, I’m using mine which is more than one year old.

@simranology2001 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNimbleNomad Thanks and best luck for your application 👍

@efsanaaks6822 3 жыл бұрын

Hello my What do I need for a reference person and l need from for that?

@python3240 2 жыл бұрын

Do the referees have to write something or they just essentially need to provide their contact details so that they can be contacted for a reference if needed?

@Inarius.Maximus 2 жыл бұрын

hi nice video 😊 Does the UK grant third citizenship to dual citizens? if the answer is no , we can choose it ourselves. will citizenship be given after leaving any of them? and my another questions is How can I equip my university degree in England? Thanks in advance.

@jayeshshinde2538 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Arjun, can we show our IELTS results for the English language proof instead of NARIC. Expecting a reply.

@eu-uk-ar7691 3 жыл бұрын

Hi and thank you 👋 Can I apply for citizenship a little early? I got the ILR on 20 July 2020. That is, after 18 days, I will complete 12 months. Can I apply today?

@seanj5835 2 жыл бұрын

Hi you said scanning the passport pages. I have only be out of uk once in 5yrs for few weeks. Must I scan every page even if there are no stamps there? Thanks

@iamjahx_ 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Do you know where the declarations for each referee are sent too? Physical copies or email? Also, how did you upload your photo on the referee declaration? This part is quite confusing

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

You need to print it out and get the signatures done physically. I sent mine by post to people and got them done. You will need to affix a photograph physically as there is a requirement to put your name and date of birth behind each.

@iamjahx_ 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNimbleNomad the photo is of the applicant and the referee are supposed to write the applicants name and birth date? Also, where are these documents sent too?

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by where are these documents sent? When you submit your application you will have to upload the forms. I am assuming you are the applicant? It does not matter who writes the name and date of birth, yes these are the applicants photograph

@sardarhassan1840 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sir.I am wandering if you clear my confusion.A person who done Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 3.Can that person apply for British Citizenship with that qualification?

@farwajo4052 3 жыл бұрын

I am a refugee and I have ILR. I am unemployed. I don't have Payslips, and I don't have a passport. So how can I prove that I lived 5 years in the UK please? What documents do I need in this case?

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Please do share your own personal experience of applying for UK citizenship and feel free to ask me any questions about the documents I am submitting. Remember to do your own research as I am not a professional immigration advisor. PS - the citizenship letter arrived today, took just under 4 months from date of submitting biometrics to letter of approval. Now on to ceremony and pssport☺️☺️☺️!! 🇬🇧🇬🇧

@meryvirtu5045 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I would like to upload a short cover letter as I need to explain something about my P60. Where should I upload the cover letter under the section “OTHER” on the UKVCAS website? Or should I send a separate email to the Home office? Thank you

@juleshedgcock Жыл бұрын

Hi Arjun, I need to apply for uk citizenship through double descent (My maternal grandmother was scottish) - please can you point me in the right direction of how to apply?

@alleemuhammad 2 жыл бұрын

has anyone applied for UK citizenship this year I applied for mine on 06-06-2022 and submitted my documents on the app (13-06-2022) but haven't heard anything from them yet and I know it can take upto 6 months but I was hoping to get it within 2-3 months so wondering if anyone got it recently and how long it took

@nancyyy7224 3 жыл бұрын

How much fees children came from india they have indefinite leave to remain

@jahanzebify95 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative Arjun. I have a couple of questions. 1) Did you not have to send your passport and brp with the application? or was it just scanned copies? 2) If not, does that mean travel is permitted while you wait for a decision to be made on the application? 3) Did you not have to submit anything to prove your employment? p60s or payslips etc A response would be much appreciated. Thanks

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

1. Yes 2. No 3. They ask about your employment in the form

@uththarananayakkara5001 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Arjun, just wondering whether the scanned copies need to be black and white or is colour okay as long as the doc size is less than 6mb?

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t matter - as long as it’s within the size limit. Thanks for watching

@dx3886 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for your video, It is helpful. Have you already got your UK passport please? If yes, I am really of interest to know the process after you submitted your application. You know, because of Covid, everything becomes different. If you can show us the timeline after your submission, that would be perfect! Thank you!

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Hi - thanks but the naturalization certificate is still outstanding. I’ll let you know when I get it

@t.m3070 2 жыл бұрын

Can referee be friends husband who is professional and know the applicant personally as well ?

@MultiformeIngegno 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Arjun, do I need the Naric letter if I have completed a master’s degree in the UK? Or did you need it because you have done your master’s outside the UK?

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

I think if you have done your course in the uk you won’t need it. Good question! This is only for foreign degrees essentially

@MultiformeIngegno 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNimbleNomad thank you!

@rosehana1114 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, regarding the referees they are supposed to be two, one that is a British citizen and the other must be a professional from any country. Can the professional one be a professional here in the Uk ? Or should be from any country other than the UK ? Thank you so much .

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

From the UK is fine. Mine was.

@narabakinka7688 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for video. I have a question. Does the date of the reference from 2 people matter for citizenship? I have a non-british friend who will be returning to his country soon. I will apply for citizenship after 1 year. Can I get that reference now?

@Journeywithkris 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Arjun,thanks for providing clarity. I do have some concerns. I am 5months away from applying for my citizenship in May 2021. However I have no employment history since October 2018 when I started studying full time at Uni. Prior to this,I have worked since 2015 when I received my initial 5yrs leave to Remain. Does my education cover the years of unemployment from 2018 till now or is compulsory that I should be working before applying? I am about to request my employment history from HMRC but it will show the year starting 2015-2018. Your opinion will be appreciated.

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Hi - sorry I’m not sure I follow, what type of leave to remain were you granted? And do you currently have indefinite leave to remain? Or are you an EU citizen and have leave to remain? If you are not an EU/EEA citizen you need to have indefinite leave to remain in order to apply for citizenship.

@Journeywithkris 3 жыл бұрын

I have Indefinite Leave to Remain. I am following the 5 year route. I mean I am eligible to apply for naturalisation in May.

@Journeywithkris 3 жыл бұрын

ILR was granted in May 2020.

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

From what I can see - they have not asked me for my employment details on my form. You should be ok. Although I am not an immigration advisor so I would check with the helpline they have listed on their site.

@Journeywithkris 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNimbleNomad Thanks man.

@Cocomerise 3 жыл бұрын

This is helpful! Just checking if you have any update on this? It would be good to understand the timeline and next steps for actual naturalisation. I’m going through the same process atm

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! No update! 4.5 months and I am still waiting. Been counting the days down! If I don’t hear back by June I will chase! Quite annoying! Good luck with your application!

@Cocomerise 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed frustrating! Hopefully you will hear from them soon

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

I got the letter today! Looks like it took just under 4 months to get it! 😅

@Cocomerise 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNimbleNomad Congrats!! Must be a relief. Was it a letter or an email?

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Email with a letter! They love the suspense

@ingilteregunlukleri6598 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Arjun, Do we need to add payslips or p60 from workplaces? Or not? Thank you for your reply.

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Hi - I added my P60s in just for precaution. Although the form and checklist does not ask for this atleast in my application. I also added reference letters to provide the full travel history as well

@ingilteregunlukleri6598 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNimbleNomad thank you. How many years of p60 please?

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

6 years as I did as proof of my residence for that period for citizenship. Depending on what criteria you are applying on you should apply accordingly

@civivva4501 2 жыл бұрын

I don't really know anyone, and especially anyone that qualifies as a professional. What should I do? I don't think my GP does this any more.

@amirahabdi 2 жыл бұрын

Local priest if you attend church, local imam at the musque. Children a schools teacher as they know you as a parent? Your manager if your working?

@shihabtex 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Arjun, for references I know people through living in a same community. what should I answer, "How does the referee know the application" ? friend, family friend ?

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Whatever is relevant or applicable - I think direct connection to you is ideal atleast that’s what I did on my application

@ashritareddy 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Thank you for the video. After payment, in further actions page, there is a consent form which is like a mandatory action, did you signed it it and uploaded it as well with your remaining documents?? I didn’t do it and I just realised it. Is it really necessary to upload it as well, because it was not on document checklist. Please help me. It’s been 2 months since I applied online and no response from Homeoffice yet.

@TheNimbleNomad 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s a mandatory requirement. Without the consent form they don’t have your permission to access your personal data. Have you called the helpline?

@ashritareddy 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheNimbleNomad Hi, called Homeoffice today and they asked me to send physical documents to UKVI Liverpool. Posted documents today. Hope everything is fine. Thank you

@arttherapy3568 2 жыл бұрын

Is it necessary ti submit qualifications equivalent through uknaric or its a choice to send or not

@TheNimbleNomad 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a requirement

@narmis1991 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video so far, I was super confused for what 5 years proof will be. You explained it so well. Thank you again

@reshma2232 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Arjun, this is a great video and extremly helpful when validating my forms. There are 2 references to be filled in when completing the application form. Are these the people who should then sign the reference declaration? Thanks

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s correct. Thanks.

@user-yf3jh5tn8w 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry but where to find the “ Referee letter “ 🙏🙏🙏 … as I need to apply for it very soon

@TheNimbleNomad 2 жыл бұрын

It’s available at the end of your application.

@afghanchannel9962 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have one question which test you passed for British passport my mean B1 test or .......... can you give me information please.

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Hi - I don’t understand what is B1 test? There is no test apart from life in the U.K. which you need to pass which I did as a part of my ILR application.

@zephyrsig 3 жыл бұрын

The Nimble Nomad yes you also need b1 English test + life in the UK test

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks for clarifying - Yes you need B1 level English certification. You can get this either through the Naric certification or try and pass the IELTS or equivalent examination. Life in the UK you only need to provide the pass reference number in the application. - atleast that’s what happened with me. Thank you for replying to the original query!

@lifeteaches4477 3 жыл бұрын

I hold ILR on refugee route for 2 years now .Thinking to apply for naturalisation but confused due to complex rules & twisted guidance on good character requirement as I overstayed before 2014 when I was legalised .What you say?

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Hi - I don’t have a full view of your circumstances, if you have an ILR, I think you are already half way to citizenship. My recommendation would be to get a professional opinion and discuss your case before applying. I know immigration lawyers are a horrible bunch but if you talk through your case you may get a view on whether you should apply and spend the money. Better to spend a little money up front and understand what are the chances and then go all in. That would be my view, of course the decision is ultimately yours.

@lifeteaches4477 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNimbleNomad Thanks for your comment. I came as a student in 2008 & applied for extension in 2010 that was refused due to a twist in rules. Appealed & dismissed. Overstayed until 2014 when home office tried to deport me but I claimed asylum which was successfull in court & then got ILR in 2019. Most lawyers have told me not to apply before 2024 as more likely application will be refused due to overstay period. Home office has twisted rules & guidance where nobody can say 100%about anything.

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

I think if you have been given guidance to wait then I suggest waiting. You have an ILR you have all the luxuries of a British citizen minus the right to vote (depends on your nationality) There is no point rushing an application if the rules are convoluted, maybe things will become more straightforward now that the UK has left the EU. As long as you have a passport (of any country) you should be ok. I assume you have your home country passport

@lifeteaches4477 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNimbleNomad when you claimed asylum you lose your own passport .So I need a British passport .I have British Tavel documents & I can travel wherever I want except home country . I can vote .There is a big difference between having ILR & citizenship as ILR is quite easy to revoke while citizenship isn't. Under Tories rules will be more harder .Brexit will not make any positive change. Tories are known for twisted policies .They are just arrogant people who whenever come in power show their attitude & weirdness.

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to hear that. I think citizenship can also be revoked from what I have seen. I can only wish you the best of luck and hope that you get what you want. Thank you for watching my videos and supporting my channel. I am very grateful for that

@neiljagger3590 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck Arjun with the application. I think a lot of people will find this video very useful and would be interested in follow ups to show the progress.

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil

@tonydytlow6078 3 жыл бұрын

I got a question. I been in U.K. for 15 years. I been in college in the past but for the last 7 years I only worked. Will they ask me to give them csi for the past years of being a student? Or does my 5 year working period covers everything?

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry what is CSI?

@tonydytlow6078 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNimbleNomad sorry it’s a short cut for comprehensive sickness insurance

@tonydytlow6078 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNimbleNomad people keep going on about it that u need it if u was a student even from 10 years ago. But for the last 7 years I worked full time without any stops

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

I think as long as you have Indefinite Leave to Remain and meet the rest of the criteria to apply for citizenship you shouldn’t need that. They did not ask me for any of this in my application. I can only speak from my experience, but I hope this helps?

@tonydytlow6078 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNimbleNomad yes it does a lot ! And yes I got everything else but I just seen some people asking online so tho Idk ask! I applied like 2 weeks ago! Did u get ur citizenship? Or still waiting?

@chedenz8217 3 жыл бұрын

Goodluck on your application, I submitted mine, just waiting for available appointment for Biometric.

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! All the best to you too!

@sruthyraghu5192 3 жыл бұрын

Do we need a naturalisation certificate for applying BP? How do i apply ?

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you apply for citizenship get the certificate and then you apply for the passport

@sruthyraghu5192 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNimbleNomad so £1330 we pay to get naturalised. Then we apply for passport by paying Uk standard charge .Right?

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@sajuthakohilasanthan5763 3 жыл бұрын

Hi its so helpful and I have one doubt do we need to submit any address proof or bills for 5 years of living in uk?please help me.thank you.

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

They did not ask for these on my application. Only my BRP card

@afz9580 3 жыл бұрын

How long will it take for approval ?

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll know after I apply 😅

@tahmidhossan9757 3 жыл бұрын

How much does naturalisation cost for a 16 year old?

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

Hi - I think you can use the link I have included in the description and check. The cost as far as I am aware is the same for everyone. £1330

@tahmidhossan9757 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheNimbleNomad Thank you. I have actually made an online application for naturalisation on the 31st December 2020 but did not receive an email saying they have received my application- do you think there was a mistake with the application?

@TheNimbleNomad 3 жыл бұрын

That’s strange - they have to issue you with an email confirmation. I suggest you contact them ASAP. You will get an email and also you should be able to log in to book an appointment. Can you do the latter?