hot wasabi peas

Does anyone (JAJ?) know if attending a citizenship ceremony is still a requirement for obtaining UK citizenship? The IND website says, "The content for this page is currently under review and will be updated soon."

http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/app...hipceremonies/

Is there a policy change in the works?

PROLLINSON

Pie&Peas

Yes you have to attend, My Mrs has her's next week

woodmanbg

As far as I know you still have to attend the ceremony to get your certificate and then you can say you have British citizenship and then you can apply for your British passport. You have to sign the register during the ceremony and swear/pledge your allegiance.

JAJ

No policy change in the works, all they're doing is updating the website.

hot wasabi peas

Thanks people!

What do I have to pledge allegiance to and do they check if you're crossing your fingers behind your back?

yonk

Queen......get thee on your knees, wench!

hot wasabi peas

Ah! ... If I had penny for every time I heard that!

( Sorry wrong forum! Actually... bite me sensitive souls; it's my thread! )

JAJ

The Oath goes as follows:

"I, AB, swear by Almighty God that, on becoming a British citizen, I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Her Heirs and Successors according to law".

You may take a non-religious affirmation if you prefer.

And you also need to take a Pledge to the United Kingdom:

"I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom and respect its rights and freedoms. I will uphold its democratic values. I will observe its laws faithfully and fulfil my duties and obligations as a British citizen."

PROLLINSON

Just been - CRAP

Souvenir

It's no better here. Mine was a real let-down. No Mountie or anyfink. Just a tatty community centre across the road from a paper factory.

The presiding judge clearly couldn't give a toss, either. Except in my case.

hot wasabi peas

Thanks for that!