Originally Posted by Bob (Post 9426614)

They'd not be work authorised in the US though

Originally Posted by trinbrit (Post 9429253)

hey eanne06

Well i sent in for my first time PP and was told by Ian (really nice chap and actually spoke to him about 3 or 4 times which i have proof via phone bill and cc payment for the call which will show the tel operator at the time of call) at the PP care line in what i now believe is in Scotland,
as that i too am citizen by descent and sent my documents off to DC on the 1st of April and was received in DC on the 4th Apr,The payment was taken out of my Acct on the 16th of may and it is now the 13th of June...
i was told by Ian at the PP care line that all i needed was copies of my current PP which i sent copies of all three that i have,my original birth certificate and my dads original British Document and that i would be fine with that app they want to see that your parents were married before or after your birth(depending on if that you were born before the 1st Jan 1983 as the citizen by descent is only done once through a generation and that's that,
i was informed from Dean at the Embassy who took the time to read queries and replied that new applicants will be poss be taking as long as 8 to 12 wks after payment is taken so i hope that helps. So if you love Britain as much as me then you will some how find the patience mate.

Originally Posted by lyonsden1193 (Post 9429641)

Called careline again this morning and actually got a very nice chap called Steve. seemed genuinely concerned and took all info for escalation. Says will call back in 72 hrs ...here's hoping:blink:!


Ps... did you know it is now 72pence per minute + vat ... wow!

Originally Posted by eanne06 (Post 9428680)

Is it a bad idea to leave the States on my US passport?

Originally Posted by ian-mstm (Post 9429782)

No... and, in fact, it's your easiest solution. Just use your US passport. AFAIK, there is no obligation to use a UK passport to enter the UK even if you're a UKC... and you'll need your US passport to enter the US afterwards anyway.

Ian

Originally Posted by warmachine (Post 9429711)

Yup, 1p for every hour they keep you waiting on that call back haha.

I called them on Friday morning at 11.30am. It's Monday 7.40am and I still haven't had an email or call from them. Only 4 hours of the 72 hours left, don't think I'll be hearing from them somehow, just like everyone else. Such a shambles.

Originally Posted by LexPat (Post 9429938)

...and you think your passport is taking a long time.

First time application for baby daughter.

Mailed application: Jan 25
CC charged: Jan 29
Called Careline: May 23
Told they would escalate and someone would contact me in 3 days (no call)
Called Careline: May 30
Told they would escalate to supervisor and someone would definitely call me
No call. Also told the info has been entered into the computer but, for some
reason, has not been printed.

No passport yet... just waiting (approx. 18 weeks)

Originally Posted by nsbarker (Post 9429982)

Good God, please tell me youre kidding.

Originally Posted by nsbarker (Post 9429982)

Good God, please tell me youre kidding.

Originally Posted by trinbrit (Post 9429993)

Listen guys let's not panic,someting serious must have happened for this to be delayed to this extent so let's not make it worst with a panic attack,I am sure its being sorted at its highest and hopefully we will see it starting to speed up,come on guys positive thoughts for positive energy....it will come through soon

Originally Posted by trinbrit (Post 9429993)

Listen guys let's not panic,someting serious must have happened for this to be delayed to this extent so let's not make it worst with a panic attack,I am sure its being sorted at its highest and hopefully we will see it starting to speed up,come on guys positive thoughts for positive energy....it will come through soon

Originally Posted by eanne06 (Post 9429838)

What if I need an interview?