Citizenship Application: NDRS + JCAP vs. NCS

What's his problem!  . Don't let that keep you, definitely ask the friend yourself!

The relationship is really one of doing favours back and forth, and my husband has been procrastinating a news update on their pub's website.  My husband wants to get that done and re-forge the connection a bit (which needs re-forging since we moved away) before saying, "Oh, hey, can you give us all your details and be a referree for this citizenship app...?"  I kind of get it.  But at the same time, they're friends.  I think it's silly to put one the app off because of the website procrastination.

ETA: And, besides, my husband is in complete control of getting that update done!  He could just DO THAT, and the problem is solved.

But it took him over a year to update his address after we moved, (he registered two redirects because the first one expired!), so I struggled on correspondence for my ILR application.  This procrastination thing is just who my husband is.  I can't even complain, because in situations that are less important, I procrastinate, too.  (But usually not when someone else is relying on me...  I'm fine with letting myself down; I hate letting other people down.)

The relationship is really one of doing favours back and forth, and my husband has been procrastinating a news update on their pub's website.  My husband wants to get that done and re-forge the connection a bit (which needs re-forging since we moved away) before saying, "Oh, hey, can you give us all your details and be a referree for this citizenship app...?"  I kind of get it.  But at the same time, they're friends.  I think it's silly to put one the app off because of the website procrastination.

ETA: And, besides, my husband is in complete control of getting that update done!  He could just DO THAT, and the problem is solved.

But it took him over a year to update his address after we moved, (he registered two redirects because the first one expired!), so I struggled on correspondence for my ILR application.  This procrastination thing is just who my husband is.  I can't even complain, because in situations that are less important, I procrastinate, too.  (But usually not when someone else is relying on me...  I'm fine with letting myself down; I hate letting other people down.)

I totally get it but that favour back and forth thing will go on forever. The citizenship witness bit is a once in a lifetime thing which trumps all the other things!
I think too, that people are much more willing to help with something like that than we give them credit for. If someone asked me, I'd be flattered. 

I totally get it but that favour back and forth thing will go on forever. The citizenship witness bit is a once in a lifetime thing which trumps all the other things!
I think too, that people are much more willing to help with something like that than we give them credit for. If someone asked me, I'd be flattered. 

I agree.  In fact, the only reason I knew he was able to serve as my "Important" referee is because he volunteered to do it years ago, when I was first starting my immigration journey and didn't even know I would eventually need it (he was volunteering for my visas, and I thanked him but told him it wasn't required at the time)!  So I know he'll say yes. But up 'til now, communication has always been my husband to him, or me to the wife.

I agree.  In fact, the only reason I knew he was able to serve as my "Important" referee is because he volunteered to do it years ago, when I was first starting my immigration journey and didn't even know I would eventually need it (he was volunteering for my visas, and I thanked him but told him it wasn't required at the time)!  So I know he'll say yes. But up 'til now, communication has always been my husband to him, or me to the wife.

So what are you waiting for?     * prod! *

If there are other parts that are not perfect yet, like the parking tickets    or something like that, get them under your belt then get in touch yourself! 

If you don't get going, it'll be this time next year and the fees will have gone up again and you'll be wondering why you didn't just do it when you meant to in the first place!

So what are you waiting for?     * prod! *

If there are other parts that are not perfect yet, like the parking tickets    or something like that, get them under your belt then get in touch yourself! 

If you don't get going, it'll be this time next year and the fees will have gone up again and you'll be wondering why you didn't just do it when you meant to in the first place!

Indeed!  Plus, it's my hope to have a private ceremony in the city where my husband's family live and to invite his grandparents (who gave us the money to pay for my citizenship application).  My husband's grandmother is not doing well, health-wise, so sooner is better than later.  :/

It was speeding tickets, and I contacted the Arkansas department that keeps those records.  They only have record of one (my most recent) from 2005.  So I'll include a copy of that email exchange, and include a letter saying that I have been licensed to drive in the state of Arkansas since 1990, and I know I received a speeding fine in 1991, possibly another one around 1996/7 (that might have been just a warning), and the one in 2005.  They were all minor traffic offenses with fixed fines.  Really, I think I'm all set with everything except the referees.

Indeed!  Plus, it's my hope to have a private ceremony in the city where my husband's family live and to invite his grandparents (who gave us the money to pay for my citizenship application).  My husband's grandmother is not doing well, health-wise, so sooner is better than later.  :/

It was speeding tickets, and I contacted the Arkansas department that keeps those records.  They only have record of one (my most recent) from 2005.  So I'll include a copy of that email exchange, and include a letter saying that I have been licensed to drive in the state of Arkansas since 1990, and I know I received a speeding fine in 1991, possibly another one around 1996/7 (that might have been just a warning), and the one in 2005.  They were all minor traffic offenses with fixed fines.  Really, I think I'm all set with everything except the referees.

Great! Looking forward to hearing the news that you've applied! 
 

My two friends that I asked to be my referees were really touched to be asked.   

My two friends that I asked to be my referees were really touched to be asked.   

Yeah, my other friend, the one I actually communicate with directly, was really pleased to be able to do this for me.

How long do I have to get my application in, once they sign the form?  Like, how long are the signatures good for?  28 days?  One month?  Three months?  Timing this sounds like a balancing act.  My anticipated referees are in Newbury and outside Salisbury, and I live in Southwest Wales, so I'll be posting forms for them to sign.

Yeah, my other friend, the one I actually communicate with directly, was really pleased to be able to do this for me.

How long do I have to get my application in, once they sign the form?  Like, how long are the signatures good for?  28 days?  One month?  Three months?  Timing this sounds like a balancing act.  My anticipated referees are in Newbury and outside Salisbury, and I live in Southwest Wales, so I'll be posting forms for them to sign.

I believe they are "good" until the form changes again.  Which could happen in a year or 10 minutes after you send the forms.

I believe they are "good" until the form changes again.  Which could happen in a year or 10 minutes after you send the forms.

Oh!  I thought they were only good for a month, or something!  I could get Ali's done now!  Then it's just down to waiting for my husband.  I could shift ALL of the delay to my husband, and guilt him into finally doing something!  Wheeeeee!

Oh!  I thought they were only good for a month, or something!  I could get Ali's done now!  Then it's just down to waiting for my husband.  I could shift ALL of the delay to my husband, and guilt him into finally doing something!  Wheeeeee!

Are you doing the postal form or online? If you do it online you don't get the referee pages until after you submit and pay then it is 10 working days

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Are you doing the postal form or online? If you do it online you don't get the referee pages until after you submit and pay then it is 10 working days

Well, thst sucks.  I was planning to do online... I thought I could print them before I submit the online application.  Who can get those together in a 10BD window?  That's ridiculous.

Well, thst sucks.  I was planning to do online... I thought I could print them before I submit the online application.  Who can get those together in a 10BD window?  That's ridiculous.

It's easy if they live in the same place as you. I thought I could print them off first as well. I had to change a referee because of it

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It's easy if they live in the same place as you. I thought I could print them off first as well. I had to change a referee because of it

We lived in the Salisbury area until the end of 2016.  Nobody nearby has known me for at least three years.  So I'll either need to make a day trip to Salisbury or hope the post runs smoothly.

Well, thst sucks.  I was planning to do online... I thought I could print them before I submit the online application.  Who can get those together in a 10BD window?  That's ridiculous.

Looks like you can print them before you submit once you get to stage 4.

https://www.immigrationboards.com/british-citizenship/referee-forms-when-applying-online-for-british-citizenship-t257664.html