British Citizenship 🇬🇧 | Upload Documents

[@lovadiaz0195]

This is an old easy way to upload then because the system has changed since the 15th of October, it is really confusing to where to upload then because they put it as “CATEGORY” and it is really unclear to what category correspond a file you have especially for ref declaration and passport .

[@hajarmamoun9016]

Thank you so much Ruksana 💓 I appreciate all your videos helped me a lot. FYI guys the platform it's changed now it's called TLS contact I found it a bit complicated then this one

[@frasha4ever]

yes not easy to get appointments either. Upload it just one box, so u show upload everything on it with no order. what about photos taken ? it says digital code is valid for 1 month and my appointment is booked for after a month, any idea if i need to go get a new one? and also where to find the passport photo upload please?

[@NicoleElliot]

I am just a bit confused. Maybe you can help. So first you apply (finish application), pay for it and then they send you a link where you have to upload your documents? Cause I really dont want to pay and then realize, I had to upload documents somewhere... Although Im not that blind... but I want to be sure.

[@herboldpathbyb]

@@NicoleElliot I have the same issue. Tried to figure out how this works, you just pay and wait?

[@blackswift008]

@@frasha4ever i was confused to. i have my biometrics tomorrow and for supporting documents it only asked for my passport to upload. no I'm worried where i can upload the rest as it won't let me add anything else?

[@najlahworld640]

Hi ruksana the letters from my kids school it’s good proof ?😊

[@TanmaySrivastava-k9s]

Hi Ruksana, thank you for the helpful video. For the passport copy upload, wanted to confirm whether you created a doc scanning all the pages in the passport? Or whether it was just the front page and back page? Thank you.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Yes, I created a PDF document with all pages included.

[@Habibteaa]

Thank you so much for these helpful videos. Did you need to send your passport or was a scanned version enough for your one?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

The scanned version was enough

[@user-hs5er8es2t]

Hiya did you take the pictures of passports from your phone or did you scan in a printer?

[@LuciaFord]

Thanks for sharing this with us! I have almost the same visa timeline as your husband and now I’m also waiting for my citizenship approval. I didn’t see where you uploaded the Life in the UK test. I wasn’t sure about it, so I uploaded under optional document. The process seems very straightforward compared to my first visa application 😅 Good luck 🤞🏽

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww that's nice that you have the same timeline ☺️. You are going through the same feelings of relief that it's all over as we are 😆. Erm...I didn't upload it in the end...come to think of it...oops. But if I had it would have been with the optional doucments like you cuz it's not really something they ask much about for the citizenship application. It was needed more for the ILR. Hope you have heard back about your citizenship 🙏

[@Fundom_Man]

Hi, when do I need to upload the document on UKVCAS ? With the application or separate?

[@sianacomert9808]

Hi I’m so worried about not having enough letters documents for my husbands citizenship what happens if you don’t have enough letters from 2023 and 2022, literally don’t know or can find anything really from back then :(

[@mmz008]

10:01 Im apply for mine soon, my question is if you have passports why you’re using letters for proof of living ? As it states that 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. Only need letters if your passport was not stamped when you entered the Uk.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Tbh, I didn't read the part about the non-EEA national. However, we know 2 others who applied through a solicitor who also submitted letters for proof. One of them was even contacted and asked to submit more as the letters they had submitted was not enough to evidence there residency. I think it's always best to be on the safe side.

[@PrincessAnnie97]

Hey congratulations. Can u tell me how long does it take to get citizenship. How many months. Just for citizenship?

[@KeeeepinitReal]

This was helpful,Appreciate your help. just wondering after uploading the referee forms, do I have to send hard copies to the home office ? Since I had to write my full name at the back of the photo..

[@RuksanaAhmed]

You don't need to send any hard copies. We took the photo to the biometrics appointment just in case they asked but I don't think they did in the end.

[@abzyir8]

Hey ruks, my wife was granted her ILR today ☺️ i startd watching you from your first spouse visa and now going to watch the citizenship application

[@alyotipeople7055]

@abzyir8 how long it took to get the ILR decision after biometric?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww, that's amazing news!! Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉!!

[@harminderarora4152]

Hi good Can you please give me a complete list of documents you attached for visa , thanks in advance

[@Yazdaniii]

Hi Apu thanks for your video. I have a question…. I did my ILR application through a solicitor…. So I don’t know UKVCAS log in details or any reference. What should I do in this stage of application? Thanks in advance

[@anberhabib4888]

How long after the biometric appointment did you get an answer ?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

We heard back a month later but they do say it could take 6 months.

[@maaazpatel7086]

Hi Ruksana. i just received my ILR visa.I will be applying for British citizenship.I want to know if we can add TV license and bank statement as well as other documents as a proof of residence.Will that be okay???

[@alyotipeople7055]

How long it took you to get ILR approved after biometric appointment

[@maaazpatel7086]

@@alyotipeople7055 About 4 months.Biometric appointment 18th may and application successful on 9 th September

[@alyotipeople7055]

@@maaazpatel7086 you applied through solicitors?

[@maaazpatel7086]

@@alyotipeople7055 No.I did the whole application on my own

[@maaazpatel7086]

Hi Ruksana.!! Just want to know who's photo to be attached on the referee form?? Will it be applicants or referees photo????

[@adeolafakorede2192]

Sorry I forgot to mention it that after the biometric appointment I got an email to say you’re documents as been submitted and on they email they included my middle name and I don’t know if I should email them telling them I forgot to include my middle name or I should let them get back to me first thanks 🙏

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, it might be a good idea to contact them and then you will have peace of mind.

[@Finggy]

I'm currently doing this for my wife, she only has bank statements and utility bills, I really didn't know they won't accept these for the 3 year spouse route.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, please look at other documents such as a P60, anything form HMRC, DVLA, NHS, wifi/phone bill, other letters from the bank/council tax, not statements or bills. You can provide the same letter dated in 2 different years like a P60 from this year and another one from last year will count as 2 letters.

[@Finggy]

@@RuksanaAhmed okay thank you Ruksana your video really helped me out.

[@shaziakhan8969]

Did you get reply for the application? And how long was the wait

[@Finggy]

@@shaziakhan8969 who me? My wife's appointment this Saturday 🤞🏽

[@shaheenshaheen9653]

Hello Rukhsana , thanks for the videos , they are really helpful ! I think you can become a good Solicitor.

[@catalinneculai4541]

Hello. Are flight tickets no longer required?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

No, I’m not sure if they were in the past but they were never a requirement through the last 5 years.

[@tabeetagill359]

What documents do you have to upload for the 5 years route?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

This is for the 5 year route.

[@outatune1085]

Hi Just a quick question as this doesn't make sense to me, but why do we have to write the referee's name and D.O.B on the back of the photo that we attach to the referee's form if UKVCAS only require us to scan and upload it, am I missing something? I checked and if the applicant scans and uploads the form to the UKVCAS website there is no need to bring it to the biometrics appointment, or no mention of it that I can see anywhere.

[@marcelatingle9564]

I don't get it either...

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, tbh, we didn't bother as you said, it gets scanned in and cannot be seen. You don't need to take it to the biometrics appointment as it's scanned so there is no need.

[@outtatime1287]

@@RuksanaAhmedthanks you have just confirmed what I thought. 😂

[@RuksanaAhmed]

No worries. If I may add too. We didn’t actually stick the photo on either 👀. We just placed it on the box when we scanned. And we just placed the same one on the second refree box when we scanned that one too. It’d be a waste of 2 decent passport pics had we stuck them down to each form.

[@Ahmad-td6ic]

That's what I'm looking for thanks

[@isaacokai6221]

Please do you have to scan and upload every page of the passport as an applicant

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Yes, every page

[@safidada]

If you’ve passport stamps you don’t need to include letters. That’s what they say on the document checklist. Is that true?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Tbh, I never saw that but I would always submit the letters just to be on the safe side as they were clearly shown on the document checklist as something to do. I know someone who applied through a solicitor and they were asked to provide letters.

[@narabakinka7688]

Hello, Ruksana. Thank you very much for your helpful videos. I did extension visa with your videos. I still have time (about 11 month) to apply for ILR and citizenship. But there is an issue with referrer. As far as I know, one of the referees must be non-British. My husband's close friend is non-British, but he will be moving out of Britain in a few months. My question is: Is there a reference period? Can I get a reference from him now?

[@LuciaFord]

One of the referees can be a non British, not “must be”. Should be fine 2 British referees.

[@narabakinka7688]

It makes things easier. Thank you for your answer🙏

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, I can see that your question has been answered already but yes, one of your refrees does not have to be non-British. Just a professional and a friend is all you need.

[@narabakinka7688]

Thank you very much🙏

[@martinschneider8780]

Hello, Are bank statements allowed to upload to ukvcas to proof residence? I have read somewhere that they are not

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Not for the British citizenship application

[@martinschneider8780]

@RuksanaAhmed I was self employed through some part of the 5 years so I wanted to upload tax return plus invoices and bank statements to show payments

[@RuksanaAhmed]

I don’t think it’ll be an issue if you’re using them to show your finances. They’re just not accepted as proof of residence, that’s all.

[@glovely2986]

Please I didn't see the tab that says 'SUBMIT " so that documents can be submitted before attending biometrics. Is that how it works? Applicants cannot submit documents before going for appointment? Are Applicants supposed to ONLY log out after uploading? Or Applicants need to click on 'SUBMIT" which tab I didn't see on your screen anyway. Please explain

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, applicants cannot submit anymore so you just log out after uploading. The documents will be submitted automatically after you have your biometrics appointment.

[@marcelatingle9564]

Thank you for making this video. Unfortunately, a new provider is taking over - TLC contact and I've been very frustrated with their website. I can't find anywhere to upload the documents on their website. Nightmare!

[@baderaldeenabaker4575]

Hi have you uploaded your documents yet I still face the same issue

[@marcelatingle9564]

@@baderaldeenabaker4575 I managed to fully sign in through the government website - I basically returned to my application and it navigated me to TLC contact website, then I gained access to everything on that website - the appointment date, the upload of the documents etc. It's a nightmare.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Oh wow, it seems to constantly change so fast. I'm so glad you managed to get it sorted in the end.

[@marcelatingle9564]

@@baderaldeenabaker4575 I have had issues logging into TLC connect again today. in the end it worked and I managed to upload some documents...

[@marcelatingle9564]

@@RuksanaAhmed Not fully sorted yet but on the right track now hopefully...

[@vanvan501]

I have a question… do I need to send any physical copies to the UK immigration. I’m planning to do my application in a month, however I’m travelling in 2 months and I need my passport for the travel. Would this be an issue and I have to postpone my application. Thank you

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, you do not need to send any physical copies but they do ask you to stay in the UK until a decision has been made in case they need to reach you for any reason. Also, you will need to attend the biometrics appointment in person.

[@MKhan-iv8ol]

I have an indefinite leave to remain stamp on my passport I came to UK 2007, do I still need BRP card or can I apply for a NATURALIZATION without? I also already done the B1 test and passed please can you reply much appreciated 🙏

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, I don't know much about the ILR stamp so you may have to check this with a solicitor. I know cards are no longer being issued and it is all online now but again, this sounds different to your situation.

[@adeolafakorede2192]

Hi Ruksana thanks for your video I applied two weeks ago and did my biometric last week but looking at your video I realised that I did not put my middle name on the online application foam just my first and last but all of my documents like passport,ILR card,English test and life in uk all as my middle name so I don’t know if it’s going to be an issue or they will just send the certificate with or without my middle name and with the documents I didn’t realise that I can’t use bank statements which I included with my 5 years p60 and 5 years council tax bill and with the part that says have you make any application before I said no but I did for my 5 years family member of EU and again for my ILR I just hope there won’t be any issues with my application pls reply me am terrified thanks

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, I am not sure what will happen with you missing your middle name out, hopefully you have enough other letters for it not to matter that you included council taxes/bank statements. I am not sure it will matter that you have had other application but put no but I think it might be wise for you to contact UKVI and/or an immigration solicitor to give you peace of mind because my answer is only what I think, not what I know.

[@MUSICOFTHESTORM]

Did you take a photo of passport in colour or black and white

[@RuksanaAhmed]

I did it all in colour but black and white is also acceptable.

[@blade5707]

I have added colour scanned pictures for my Residence permit as the picture wasn’t clear when I select black and white. Is that going to an issue?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Coloured images are fine

[@Finggy]

@@blade5707 it states recommended scanned documents to be between 150-300 dpi and no more the 6mb per file

[@rhitamg1083]

Hi 👋 I couldn’t couldn’t upload two files of (old and new passport) it keep saying size should be less than 6MB so i put page by page i found myself uploading more than 30 files only in passport section is that ok ? Or it should be file by file and each file contains all pages ? Thank you

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, that's should be fine. You can upload a file per page. I did that for our extension visa.

[@milindasandakalum8588]

Hey Ruksana I have got my ILR on last Friday. But how do I know I can apply for British citizenship ceremony. Im the same category as your husband.

[@alyotipeople7055]

@,milindasandakal8588. How long it took you to get ILR approved after biometric appointment.

[@milindasandakalum8588]

@@alyotipeople7055 3 months and 2 weeks

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, you can apply straight away, no need to wait ☺️

[@milindasandakalum8588]

@@alyotipeople7055 14 weeks

[@fahimasultana1664]

Hi Did you receive confirmation email after submitting the documents sis?

[@Panaichnisane]

Yes sis you should receive the confirmation from them

[@fahimasultana1664]

​@@Panaichnisanethank you for your response sis. I submitted my documents through UKVCAS website 1 week ago, because sopra Steria is no longer with UKVCAS. I didn't receive any confirmation email.. How would I know that my documents has reached to them

[@christybrown4144]

@@fahimasultana1664Hi I’m same i didn’t recieve any email confirmation from home office after my biometric I’m done mine oct 25.

[@fahimasultana1664]

@@christybrown4144 hi I received my confirmation email about biometric same day after 30 minutes of my finger print appointment. I submitted my documents 1 week before my biometric appointment. But I didnt receive any confirmation email about my documents submission. I don't know why

[@christybrown4144]

@ yeah same I didn’t recieved anything from home office if they recieved my documents

[@harminderarora4152]

Hi Ruksana I have to apply for my ILR visa , can you please confirm about salary slips , for how many months i needed to upload . I was sick off from April 24 to July24 but I got sick pay from my employer. Can I use these salary slips for visa or I need to use old onces

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, are you salaried or on an hourly contract?

[@rhitamg1083]

Is tenancy agreement for the houses that i rent this 5 years good as a proof of residency ? And NIN letter with address ? And also college qualifications ? Are they all enough as a proof of living here ? + both old and new passport stamps Thank you

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi yes, these will count towards proof of address. The stamps on the passport won't be proof of living at the property.

[@mhagos2395]

Hi thanks for wonderful video,I submitted my wife application but now I realized I forgot her middle name .how do you think correct that? If you have any ideas thanks

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, apologies for the late reply. I'm not sure if this can be corrected as it's all digital now but I would probably just add a letter to the uploads explaining there was a mistake due to a typo.

[@baderaldeenabaker4575]

Hi Ruksana I hope you answer my question My referee sign in for the form before I submitted my application I that a problem

[@RuksanaAhmed]

No that should be fine.

[@Finggy]

Do you scan all pages of the passports even if empty?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Yes. All pages, even if empty

[@Finggy]

@@RuksanaAhmed cool all done today painstaking task.

[@mixvedios7171]

hi i am just curios after uploading ,there is no option to submit or on the day of biometric appointment they submit the document for us thanks

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, applicants cannot submit anymore so you just log out after uploading. The documents will be submitted automatically after you have your biometrics appointment.

[@Harman-uk]

Hi how many documents I need upload for each year to prove of last 3 years residence ?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

I think they expect around 10 letters over the 3 year period. Please watch from 2:14 to see how many we uploaded per year.

[@baderaldeenabaker4575]

Hi I have a question Do I have to scan all the pages of the passport

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Yes all pages, even the blank ones

[@baderaldeenabaker4575]

@ I have already submitted my application and done with the biometrics just waiting for the results

[@jahidulhoque8864]

When you applied for your husband’s ILR application, how long did you wait for his result? I applied for mine and it’s been 3 months I did not get my result yet

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, we heard back in 2 months but they do state that you should allow up to 6 months on a standard visa. If not after then, you can look to contact them.

[@najoua9199]

Hi, I have applied for citizenship application online but they have changed their biometrics service to TLS contact and there are no appointments availablity to book a biometrics slot or upload the documents, has anyone managed to get their appointment booked?

[@Saida436]

Hi you have to try booking every early morning

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Oh god, this new booking system is an absolute nightmare. I’ve been helping a client with it. I just kept checking regularly and eventually one became available so I booked it quickly. Check it multiple times a day, something should come up.

[@Omar-vx1et]

why you need your educational certificate if you should put just link???

[@RuksanaAhmed]

We didn’t get a link for ours. Ours was a certificate. It does ask you to confirm on the application if you got your grade as a certificate or online so it’s clear different providers give results in different ways.

[@aminhuss3253]

Hello, what kind prove of address do I need to upload?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, do you mean the letters of correspondence or proof of where you are staying?

[@islamislife333]

Can I apply with out my wife’s passport

[@RuksanaAhmed]

They do ask for the sponsor's passport. You should speak to UKVI/an immigration solicitor if you don't have it.

[@islamislife333]

Can I apply with out my wife’s passport She didn’t give me passport

[@RuksanaAhmed]

They do ask for the sponsor's passport. You should speak to UKVI/an immigration solicitor if you don't have it.

[@islamislife333]

Please tell me other ways to apply

[@RuksanaAhmed]

You should speak to UKVI/an immigration solicitor

[@korakodwain7530]

Can I delete some files after uploading ?

[@adriankrasniqi9245]

Yes

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, you can delete up until the date of the biometrics appointment. Once you have attended the appointment, the files get submitted and then you cannot delete them.

[@kanwalarora4117]

I am an Indian from India. I have never been to UK. can I apply for UK citizenship without going to UK

[@RuksanaAhmed]

No

[@kanwalarora4117]

@@RuksanaAhmed after five years of regular stay in UK only ?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

You should speak to an immigration solicitor

[@islamislife333]

Kindly please reply me

[@RuksanaAhmed]

You should speak to UKVI/an immigration solicitor

[@JM-wc9qt]

I have my wife spouse visa coming up next week and stuck on a particular question or two which I wanted to discuss with you please

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, sorry I wasn't able to get back to you in time. I am guessing you have made the application already now.