Nataly 38 #1 March 19, 2010 I'm applying for my UK passport now that I will officially be British in 6 days.. (And I'm just wondering.. If a passport is how one identifies oneself.. How is an interview going to establish that I am who I say I am??! I really can't think what they could ask - especially since they tell you you don't have to bring any documents except for your appointment invitation letter!! I don't remember having to do anything like that when I applied for my first Canadian passport.. Do any other nationalities do this?? Just curious.."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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NovaTTT 2 #3 March 19, 2010 Maybe it's another sign of the Post 9-11 World, but given the flaming hoops of fire I had to jump through recently to get a US passport, I'm thinking the interview process might be more extensive than you're considering. A Canadian, newly British, looking for a passport as soon as your citizenship is minted? They might have a thorough interview in line for you. Good luck! "Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #4 March 19, 2010 JUST GO THERE AND ACT ARROGANT AND UNINTERESTED scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #5 March 19, 2010 Passports in the US require a face-to-face meeting.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glipazide 0 #6 March 19, 2010 Quote Passports in the US require a face-to-face meeting. Really? The only face to face I had was with the photographer. However, this was 3 years ago..http://sexygirlabs.com/url] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #7 March 19, 2010 Quote Passports in the US require a face-to-face meeting. nothing like that for Swiss PAssport, but you have to deal with the computer-challenged administrative officers scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #8 March 19, 2010 Quote Passports in the US require a face-to-face meeting. But what do they ask???"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #9 March 19, 2010 Quote Quote Passports in the US require a face-to-face meeting. Really? The only face to face I had was with the photographer. However, this was 3 years ago.. Was it a new one or a renewal? Once you've got it there's no need to meet for a renewal. Nataly: I had to provide a birth certificate and prove that I am how say I am. That was it.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #10 March 19, 2010 Quote Quote Passports in the US require a face-to-face meeting. But what do they ask???in the US ? they must ask stuff like : A) Do you have a communicable disease; physical or mental disorder; or are you a drug abuser or addict? * Yes No B) Have you ever been arrested or convicted for an offense or crime involving moral turpitude or a violation related to a controlled substance; or have been arrested or convicted for two or more offenses for which the aggregate sentence to confinement was five years or more; or have been a controlled substance trafficker; or are you seeking entry to engage in criminal or immoral activities? * Yes No C) Have you ever been or are you now involved in espionage or sabotage; or in terrorist activities; or genocide; or between 1933 and 1945 were you involved, in any way, in persecutions associated with Nazi Germany or its allies? * Yes No E) Have you ever detained, retained or withheld custody of a child from a U.S. citizen granted custody of the child? * Yes Noscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belgian_Draft 0 #11 March 19, 2010 Quote Passports in the US require a face-to-face meeting. Yeah, but it's pretty simple. Download the forms, take them with you to the nearest post office that handles passports, show them an ID, pay the fee and go home and wait. My gal's son had to get one last summer for his work.HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #12 March 19, 2010 Quote Quote Passports in the US require a face-to-face meeting. Yeah, but it's pretty simple. Download the forms, take them with you to the nearest post office that handles passports, show them an ID, pay the fee and go home and wait. My gal's son had to get one last summer for his work. Simple for sure...but it makes it a little more difficult to fake an application.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #13 March 19, 2010 Quote ...now that I will officially be British in 6 days... Since you're becoming British, maybe the interview is to mess your teeth up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belgian_Draft 0 #14 March 19, 2010 Quote Quote ...now that I will officially be British in 6 days... Since you're becoming British, maybe the interview is to mess your teeth up? I bet if she wears Bubba Teeth they'll expedite the process. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #15 March 19, 2010 Quote Quote Passports in the US require a face-to-face meeting. Yeah, but it's pretty simple. Download the forms, take them with you to the nearest post office that handles passports, show them an ID, pay the fee and go home and wait. Yep, this is the process I used. Sent off the forms and check back in early September, got my passport in late October, but the check for the fee still hasn't come back to my bank! WTF? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #16 March 19, 2010 Quote Quote Passports in the US require a face-to-face meeting. Really? The only face to face I had was with the photographer. However, this was 3 years ago.. me too. we had to be there in person, but No problems! i think it is easier to get out of the US, than it is to get IN it though! (Unless you are from mexico) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #17 March 19, 2010 Bring a Koran with you and begin ever answer with "Allah willing....". Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #18 March 19, 2010 Quote Quote ...now that I will officially be British in 6 days... Since you're becoming British, maybe the interview is to mess your teeth up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boris73 0 #19 March 19, 2010 Quote Quote ...now that I will officially be British in 6 days... Since you're becoming British, maybe the interview is to mess your teeth up? Cough bullshit Cough http://www.economist.com/research/articlesBySubject/displaystory.cfm?subjectid=7933596&story_id=15060097 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #20 March 19, 2010 Quote Maybe it's another sign of the Post 9-11 11-9 World, .......... Psst, she wants a British passport not some 3rd world "I can't tell dates correctly" one (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #21 March 19, 2010 Quote Quote Quote ...now that I will officially be British in 6 days... Since you're becoming British, maybe the interview is to mess your teeth up? Cough bullshit Cough http://www.economist.com/research/articlesBySubject/displaystory.cfm?subjectid=7933596&story_id=15060097 I can make all the charts you want, Aint gona change a bunch of gap toothed folks... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #22 March 19, 2010 Quote Quote Quote ...now that I will officially be British in 6 days... Since you're becoming British, maybe the interview is to mess your teeth up? Cough bullshit Cough http://www.economist.com/research/articlesBySubject/displaystory.cfm?subjectid=7933596&story_id=15060097 But the Economist is British! Are you going to believe them?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boris73 0 #23 March 19, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote ...now that I will officially be British in 6 days... Since you're becoming British, maybe the interview is to mess your teeth up? Cough bullshit Cough http://www.economist.com/research/articlesBySubject/displaystory.cfm?subjectid=7933596&story_id=15060097 But the Economist is British! Are you going to believe them? I'll believe them More then cavity filled, fat Americans Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #24 March 19, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote ...now that I will officially be British in 6 days... Since you're becoming British, maybe the interview is to mess your teeth up? Cough bullshit Cough http://www.economist.com/research/articlesBySubject/displaystory.cfm?subjectid=7933596&story_id=15060097 But the Economist is British! Are you going to believe them? I'll believe them More then cavity filled, fat Americans I'll have you know I don't hav a single cavity , if you don't believe me I can take my teeth out and show you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #25 March 19, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote ...now that I will officially be British in 6 days... Since you're becoming British, maybe the interview is to mess your teeth up? Cough bullshit Cough http://www.economist.com/research/articlesBySubject/displaystory.cfm?subjectid=7933596&story_id=15060097 But the Economist is British! Are you going to believe them? I'll believe them More then cavity filled, fat Americans Mwaa haa haaaa!! I had my first cavity scare a couple of weeks ago.. Had a nagging tooth-ache that wouldn't go away.. Made an appointment at the dentist and my teeth are as healthy as ever - I just needed a mouth-guard for my teeth-grinding at night! I'm SOOOO glad I can still say I've never had a cavity - I pride myself on my oral hygiene "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites