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Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jan 2nd 2025, 8:13 am
Replies: 502
Views: 170,250
Posted By MellySA

Re: British Citizenship by Discretion (CBR post 1982)

I received that via post. I have seen a few posts asking this same question- it seems some get this via email or not at all if applying from outside the UK

Considering they've sent you a...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jan 2nd 2025, 7:19 am
Replies: 502
Views: 170,250
Posted By MellySA

Re: British Citizenship by Discretion (CBR post 1982)

A massive thank you to every single one of you for the discussions, updates and sharing surrounding your citizenship journeys. Special thanks to BritInParis jmin and Glassybell for all your help...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 30th 2024, 9:11 pm
Replies: 502
Views: 170,250
Posted By MellySA

Re: British Citizenship by Discretion (CBR post 1982)

Thanks for your reply. Glad we have the same understanding. Could you let me know if this is something you come across again? I can only assume its a mistake.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 30th 2024, 8:36 pm
Replies: 502
Views: 170,250
Posted By MellySA

Re: British Citizenship by Discretion (CBR post 1982)

I wonder whether @BritInParis could weigh in on something...

I came across a post this morning on a facebook forum where a section 4L parent was able to apply for a British passport for their...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 18th 2024, 10:40 pm
Replies: 502
Views: 170,250
Posted By MellySA

Re: British Citizenship by Discretion (CBR post 1982)

Ah that's interesting that they applied from overseas, which means they did not have at least 3 years residency as ive seen some say is needed.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 18th 2024, 10:15 pm
Replies: 502
Views: 170,250
Posted By MellySA

Re: British Citizenship by Discretion (CBR post 1982)

Hi! Thanks for the update.

Could you confirm which form you filled out for your childrens registration and cost? And approximately how long it took for the applications to be approved?
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jul 20th 2024, 6:53 am
Replies: 502
Views: 170,250
Posted By MellySA

Re: British Citizenship by Discretion (CBR post 1982)

A quick update for anyone interested- My application was received on the 25th of June and my ceremony fee of 130 GBP was deducted today. No request for the full registration fee yet:fingerscrossed:
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jun 25th 2024, 7:57 pm
Replies: 502
Views: 170,250
Posted By MellySA

Re: British Citizenship by Discretion (CBR post 1982)

Glassybell I only paid the ceremony fee. My hope is that if they decide that I should have paid, they'll contact me requesting the additional funds. I've seen this happen with a few cases.

When I...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jun 25th 2024, 9:28 am
Replies: 502
Views: 170,250
Posted By MellySA

Re: British Citizenship by Discretion (CBR post 1982)

Hi BritInParis, just wanted to say a big thank you to you and others for your help. I've finally sent off my ARD application (from within the UK) as of yesterday.

Will update with timeliness,...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jun 23rd 2024, 8:14 am
Replies: 502
Views: 170,250
Posted By MellySA

Re: British Citizenship by Discretion (CBR post 1982)

Thanks for getting back to me. The only part that I'm still confused by is...
"As such she was born a British subject and became a Citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies (CUKC) by birth on 1...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jun 18th 2024, 5:57 am
Replies: 502
Views: 170,250
Posted By MellySA

Re: British Citizenship by Discretion (CBR post 1982)

Thanks for getting back to me. She was born in 1935 in England. And my mom was born in 1961 in South Africa. She was able to aquire citizenship in 2012 when section 4C was introduced.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jun 17th 2024, 12:16 am
Replies: 502
Views: 170,250
Posted By MellySA

Re: British Citizenship by Discretion (CBR post 1982)

Hi there, I've finally come back to this. Have since moved to the UK on an Ancestry visa but looking to submit my citizenship application under Form ARD. I'm going through the narrative and the...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jul 26th 2023, 5:42 am
Replies: 502
Views: 170,250
Posted By MellySA

Re: British Citizenship by Discretion (CBR post 1982)

I've been in contact with Sable who, naturally, are holding their cards close to their chest.

They claim it's their intellectual property as they've done the research. Allegedly, they are also the...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jul 22nd 2023, 11:02 pm
Replies: 502
Views: 170,250
Posted By MellySA

Re: British Citizenship by Discretion (CBR post 1982)

Thank you so much for taking the time to write back and answer my questions. And for the tip to mention Example 14 as stated in the caseworker guidance.
My parents were married at the time of my...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jul 22nd 2023, 8:31 pm
Replies: 502
Views: 170,250
Posted By MellySA

Re: British Citizenship by Discretion (CBR post 1982)

Thank you so much for your speedy reply. My grandmother was born in England (Banstead, Surrey).

You're amazing. I'll go ahead and use the narrative you've laid out along with referencing the...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jul 22nd 2023, 6:57 pm
Replies: 502
Views: 170,250
Posted By MellySA

Re: British Citizenship by Discretion (CBR post 1982)

I received the same email as OP regarding my eligibility claim, however, I am struggling to figure out which example my situation falls under, as laid out in the Guidance doc: Registration as a...
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