MY JOURNEY TO BECOMING A BRITISH CITIZEN INCLUDING TIMELINE OF EVENTS // STORY TIME

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  • Опубліковано 22 лют 2023
  • Hey guys,
    Welcome back to my channel.
    Today, I'm sharing a quick story / timeline of events leading up to me becoming a British Citizen. Let me know if you have any questions in the comment section below.
    Everything you need to know about Visa's and Immigration to the UK can be found below:
    www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immig...
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    Cheers,
    Sayo
    xx

КОМЕНТАРІ • 60

  • @godfrednii8585
    @godfrednii8585 Рік тому +3

    Congrats mayo🎉! Well explained and detailed. Can’t wait to also have it.

    • @SayoSolankePhillip
      @SayoSolankePhillip  Рік тому +1

      Thank you 😊. I pray it all works out well for you 🙏🏽

  • @officialindco_ng
    @officialindco_ng 11 місяців тому +2

    Big big congratulations 🎉 to you, I'm looking forward to it as well

    • @SayoSolankePhillip
      @SayoSolankePhillip  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you 🙏🏽. I pray it all works out well for you too.

    • @officialindco_ng
      @officialindco_ng 11 місяців тому

      @@SayoSolankePhillip inshallah

  • @DLZBGMO
    @DLZBGMO 7 місяців тому

    So happy to have you as a fellow British citizen

  • @ijeonuelisha-wigwe1854
    @ijeonuelisha-wigwe1854 Рік тому

    Enjoyed watching your fine face and Bri-eish Accent! No standing on the long queue again o jare🎉❤

  • @aheat3036
    @aheat3036 9 місяців тому +2

    Congratulations & rule Britannia! 🇬🇧

  • @bbceo9034
    @bbceo9034 Рік тому +1

    You got the accent. E dey sweet us for belle.

  • @sarahsarah1553
    @sarahsarah1553 12 днів тому

    Please did you add Nigeria NIN to the document you submitted? my Nigerian passport has expired The home office will they accept that

  • @temiloluwao.peters7745
    @temiloluwao.peters7745 Рік тому +1

    This Dual citizen smile is different from “the other one”

  • @kuusoowqawdhan1771
    @kuusoowqawdhan1771 Рік тому

    congrats Sayo! A quick question if I can't provide the 2 referees, what can I do?

    • @SayoSolankePhillip
      @SayoSolankePhillip  Рік тому

      Hi Kuusoow, thank you 🙂.
      Having 2 Referees is a standard requirement but if you can't find 2, it might be worth checking with the home office to see what your options are. They are not always very strict with who the referees are, so if you have any friends or colleagues with British passports (even if they are not in professional occupations), that might be acceptable. Hope this helps.

  • @rondee8275
    @rondee8275 10 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations🎉, please when you applied for your uk citizenship application did you submit your brp because am meant to be travelling and i need my brp to return. Thank

    • @SayoSolankePhillip
      @SayoSolankePhillip  10 місяців тому

      Thank you 🙏🏽. No, I didn't have to submit my BRP. Hope this helps. Wishing you all the best with your application.

  • @ankitachandel
    @ankitachandel 10 місяців тому +3

    My ceremony took place in March and still waiting for my British passport … how long did it take for you to get your passport after the oath ceremony

    • @SayoSolankePhillip
      @SayoSolankePhillip  10 місяців тому

      About 4 months. It's usually within 6 months so hopefully you hear back very soon. All the best with your application.

    • @vincentalakija5515
      @vincentalakija5515 5 місяців тому

      Have you now received your UK passport ?

  • @zeeshankhan-xx1wz
    @zeeshankhan-xx1wz Рік тому +2

    Hi
    How long did take for the approval?
    I’m
    Over 2months now
    I applied through agent I think I made a mistake he didn’t put right dates in application that’s why it’s taking long 😢 please reply if exact dates matter

    • @SayoSolankePhillip
      @SayoSolankePhillip  Рік тому +2

      Hi Zeeshankhan, it took 4 months. I applied in August and got a response in December. I don't believe the exact dates matter, I believe the general processing time period is "within 6 months". Hopefully soon you'd hear back from them. All the best 😊

    • @julialeandros1548
      @julialeandros1548 Рік тому +1

      Hi
      Have you received the approval yet

    • @zeeshankhan-xx1wz
      @zeeshankhan-xx1wz Рік тому

      @@julialeandros1548 yes received 8th may and done my ceremony as well

    • @ankitachandel
      @ankitachandel 10 місяців тому +1

      @@zeeshankhan-xx1wzhave you received your passport?

    • @zeeshankhan-xx1wz
      @zeeshankhan-xx1wz 10 місяців тому

      @@ankitachandel yes

  • @Everything_with_Oge
    @Everything_with_Oge 9 місяців тому

    Were you both married before your husband got the first visa?

    • @SayoSolankePhillip
      @SayoSolankePhillip  9 місяців тому

      Do you mean the Post Study work Visa? If yes then no, we weren't married when he got that one. If you're talking about another Visa, do let me know.

  • @tracyima472
    @tracyima472 Місяць тому

    Hi did you get your home office ceremony invitation by email or post

    • @SayoSolankePhillip
      @SayoSolankePhillip  Місяць тому

      Hi there, I booked it online. You can check this link for more information. www.gov.uk/organise-citizenship-ceremony-council

    • @tracyima472
      @tracyima472 Місяць тому

      Heyy, I live in Manchester and I received a ceremony invitation without having to book because according to the Manchester register office, the home office sends them a copy of the successful citizenship application so they can book it automatically without the applicant having to contact them.
      What I’m asking is when you received confirmation that your application was successful was it via email or post? Because I have received a ceremony date which means my application was successful but i haven’t received an email or post from home office directly.
      Thank you for your time

    • @SayoSolankePhillip
      @SayoSolankePhillip  Місяць тому

      @tracyima472 Okay, I suspected it would be different per city. Also, considering when I had mine done, there were backlogs from Covid season, so the process might have been changed to suit the situation at the time. In any case, I received mine by email if that helps, and on the letter, I was told to book my ceremony, hence the link I sent you.

  • @miansaif6580
    @miansaif6580 Рік тому +1

    How long take time a to z please let me know

    • @SayoSolankePhillip
      @SayoSolankePhillip  Рік тому

      Hi Mian, do you mean how long from the time I came over to the UK until I got my Citizenship? If so, I actually stated it in my video, it was about 8 years. If you mean otherwise, please let me know.

    • @ankitachandel
      @ankitachandel 10 місяців тому

      @@SayoSolankePhilliphow lpmg after your oth ceremony doid you get your passport?

    • @SayoSolankePhillip
      @SayoSolankePhillip  9 місяців тому

      Hi 👋🏾. I applied almost immediately and I got the passport about 3weeks after

  • @omarfarukh8200
    @omarfarukh8200 Рік тому

    I too want to become British citizen from India how should I apply for British citizenship please let me know

    • @SayoSolankePhillip
      @SayoSolankePhillip  Рік тому

      Hi Omar, I'm sorry I can't give you a straight answer to your question. I'll need to know if you're already here, if so what visa do you currently have, also how long have you been here for etc. All these details will help me to be able to give you as much help as I can in answering your question or lead you to the relevant places to go. Hoping things all work out for you 🙏🏽

    • @omarfarukh8200
      @omarfarukh8200 Рік тому

      @@SayoSolankePhillip am presently in India, never visited Britain, but i want to settle in Britain and to hold a British citizenship 🙏

    • @omarfarukh8200
      @omarfarukh8200 Рік тому

      @@SayoSolankePhillip waiting for your reply 🙏

    • @SayoSolankePhillip
      @SayoSolankePhillip  Рік тому +1

      @@omarfarukh8200 hi Omar, first and formost you'll need a valid reason to come and Live in the UK (perhaps valid work or study) after which you'll then need to have been in the UK legally for a certain length of time before you can then apply to be a British Citizen. Please check the UK GOV website for advice on what visa would be suitable for you to get into the UK and how to apply for it.
      www.gov.uk/world/coming-to-the-uk-india
      Hope this helps🙏🏽

    • @omarfarukh8200
      @omarfarukh8200 Рік тому

      @@SayoSolankePhillip okay I will try 🙏

  • @BG-wm2tw
    @BG-wm2tw 9 місяців тому

    How much was that wig?

    • @SayoSolankePhillip
      @SayoSolankePhillip  9 місяців тому

      It was a gift from my sister. 🙏🏽

    • @BG-wm2tw
      @BG-wm2tw 9 місяців тому

      @@SayoSolankePhillip how much it cost for a good wig like yours in London these days? What is your estimate?

    • @SayoSolankePhillip
      @SayoSolankePhillip  9 місяців тому

      @@BG-wm2tw Hi, I'm sorry I don't quite know as I haven't bought one out here before.

    • @BG-wm2tw
      @BG-wm2tw 9 місяців тому

      @@SayoSolankePhillip why so many Africans want British citizenship when everyone knows west does not like Africans. I’ve always wondered an about that. Why can’t we be proud of who we are instead taking someone else’s passport and country. What are your thoughts on that?

    • @vincentalakija5515
      @vincentalakija5515 5 місяців тому +2

      ​@@BG-wm2twWhere do you live? Ever thought that maybe it's due to convenience? You're not making any sense. Tell me about good job/ economic opportunities back in Africa. Why is the society failing its people? The government doesn't care about its citizens and you're here asking nonsensical questions! Go and ask those questions you've posed to African governments and then come back here and explain yourself copy that?

  • @slimanoamrani8046
    @slimanoamrani8046 Рік тому +1

    All this chat without benefits 😢😢

    • @SayoSolankePhillip
      @SayoSolankePhillip  Рік тому

      Hi there, do let me know if you have any questions and I'll try my best to advise. Cheers!

  • @hyramhackenbacker3953
    @hyramhackenbacker3953 7 місяців тому

    Why is it so easy to get into Britain, we let all the Dross get citizenship.

  • @djpraise_
    @djpraise_ Рік тому

    Aa we o 🎉