Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Ajaokuta wrote:Hi MattSule

did you book a private ceremony?

and how much does it cost?

I am hoping i receive my approval soon as i need to travel about april ending or so

No, it's not a private ceremony; my council does citizenship ceremony every week. The fee for private ceremony varies depending on the council.

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year ILR + 1 Year
Language criteria met (degree & 10 Points in English Language from UKBA Calculator)
Method of application: NCS Fareham
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of application: 12/02/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 13/02/2014 (Royal Mail tracking)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 18/02/2014
Date of acknowledgement: 18/02/2014 ( received on 24/02/14)
Date approval received: Pending.
Date of ceremony: Pending.

Approvals seems to have slowed down since last week. Especially November and December.

Application Timeline :
Eligibility criteria: 5 Years HSMP & Tier1 + 8 Months ILR (Chapter 18, 7.5 (g) discretion used due to ILR application delayed 7+ months)
Language criteria: Life in the UK test + B1 from Trinity
Method of application: Post RM Special (Joint application 2 AN + 1 MN1)
Date of application: 14/01/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15/01/2014 (RM Tracking)
Method of payment: Cheque
Date of debit of fees: 03/02/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 29/01/2014 (dated 28/01/2014)
Date of receipt of approval: 11/03/2014 (dated 07/03/2014)
Date of Ceremony: Waiting...

update on my application;


Aplied 7/01/14

Approval received 11/3/14

Ceremony: TBC

Thanks for everyone who posted here - by the way i had 3 points on my driving licences for speeding offence and had a visa refused before (2006) for allegedly using fake bank statements but did not declare all this in my application. I didnt think it was worthwhile defedning myself against teh alleged fake statements before i never hada hearing or an opportunity to defend myself so since itw as in their records it was up to them to decide if i was of good character deservinga British citizenship or not....i am happy they did!!!

All the best to those still waiting.

Eligibility criteria : 5yrs Tier 2 + 1 Yr ILR
Council : Brent Council on 17-01-2014
* Method of application: NCS
* Received application at Home office: 29-01-2014
* Date of debit of fees: 05-02-2014
* Date of acknowledgement of fees: 10-02-2014
* Date of approval: Waiting
* Date of Ceremony: Waiting

ah_kassem wrote:Eligibility criteria: Spous of british citizen
Date of postingt to UKBA: 05/11/2013 NCS Sutton
Date of delivery by UKBA: 06/11/2013
Date of debit of fees: 10/01/2014 (UKBA debeted the credit card but money was not taken yet maybe tomorrow)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15\01\2014 dated 10\01\2014
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

I called today to check the guy on the phone said the last update they have was on 26/02/2014 but would not tell me anything else except that he does not think it will take much longer!!!

AH_Kassem

Incalled again today and the lady on the line said that my wife's application has not yet been alocated toma case worker. I dont know what to say. I am tempted tomcontact my MP but i ak still within 6 month standard service.

[quote="Nazmas"]Hi my timeline is
Category :wife of British n3years
Date apply:16/12/2013(wandsworth council)
Date received:17/12/2013
Fees taken:21/01/2014
Acknowledge letter:24/01/2014
Approval:received 12/03/2014 dated 02/03/2014

Ceremony:13/03/2014

Hi guys I just want to share my experience that whenever I called HO they said application is incomplet under process even I called yesterday as well I received same answer.
They didn't give the exact information but today I receive my approval letter
Best of luck who are still waiting

Hi Folks
Here is my guess about delay in processing pre and post 3rd Nov application.
1) Case worker obtain data which then input into the system. Then depending on criteria fed to the system, computer decides Yes/No, and generates a letter.
2) Since the criteria change there has been system update to deal the applications with new criteria.
3) During the system update HO had limited ability to deal with post October application, this is the reason that there was delay in fee deduction and delay in sending out acknowledgement letter for Nov-Dec applicants.
4) I am sure that there is paperless environment therefore, your applications are scanned onto system and then system generates reference number and acknowledgement letter.
5) There are now limited systems available to deal with pre October applications.
6) I believe that some November and December applications were allocated to case workers who were/are still tied up to old system therefore until 100% system update, there will be glitch in the process. Which i believe will take 6 months from the new guidelines was enforced.
7) Once caseworker is assigned randomly it cannot be transferred possibly to another case worker for transparency issues and case worker cannot pick and choose to prevent caseworker giving favour to anyone.
This is possible reason why December and January application are being processed and some applicants from Oct, Nov and Dec are still waiting.

ah_kassem wrote:

ah_kassem wrote:Eligibility criteria: Spous of british citizen
Date of postingt to UKBA: 05/11/2013 NCS Sutton
Date of delivery by UKBA: 06/11/2013
Date of debit of fees: 10/01/2014 (UKBA debeted the credit card but money was not taken yet maybe tomorrow)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15\01\2014 dated 10\01\2014
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

I called today to check the guy on the phone said the last update they have was on 26/02/2014 but would not tell me anything else except that he does not think it will take much longer!!!

AH_Kassem

Incalled again today and the lady on the line said that my wife's application has not yet been alocated toma case worker. I dont know what to say. I am tempted tomcontact my MP but i ak still within 6 month standard service.

I applied same week as you guys same category and waiting too

* Eligibility criteria : 5yrs Ancestry + 1 Yr ILR
* Council : Kingston Council on 04-01-2014
* Method of application: NCS
* Received application at Home office: 05-03-2014
* Date of debit of fees: 07-03-2014
* Date of acknowledgement of fees: 10-03-2014
* Date of approval: Waiting...
* Date of Ceremony: Waiting...

Nazmas wrote:

Nazmas wrote:Hi my timeline is
Category :wife of British n3years
Date apply:16/12/2013(wandsworth council)
Date received:17/12/2013
Fees taken:21/01/2014
Acknowledge letter:24/01/2014
Approval:received 12/03/2014 dated 02/03/2014

Ceremony:13/03/2014

Hi guys I just want to share my experience that whenever I called HO they said application is incomplet under process even I called yesterday as well I received same answer.
They didn't give the exact information but today I receive my approval letter
Best of luck who are still waiting

Hi Nazmas
how did you book ceremony for next day? did you get invitation letter?

bekas07 wrote:

Nazmas wrote:

Nazmas wrote:Hi my timeline is
Category :wife of British n3years
Date apply:16/12/2013(wandsworth council)
Date received:17/12/2013
Fees taken:21/01/2014
Acknowledge letter:24/01/2014
Approval:received 12/03/2014 dated 02/03/2014

Ceremony:13/03/2014

Hi guys I just want to share my experience that whenever I called HO they said application is incomplet under process even I called yesterday as well I received same answer.
They didn't give the exact information but today I receive my approval letter
Best of luck who are still waiting

Hi Nazmas
how did you book ceremony for next day? did you get invitation letter?

Hi
Yesterday I received approval letter from HO and then called to local council and lady said that we do weekly ceremony which is going take place tomorrow she asked me to book today or next week and she asked HO ref number and send me confirmation of ceremony by email

nickduk wrote:* Eligibility criteria : 5yrs Ancestry + 1 Yr ILR
* Council : Kingston Council on 04-01-2014
* Method of application: NCS
* Received application at Home office: 05-03-2014
* Date of debit of fees: 07-03-2014
* Date of acknowledgement of fees: 10-03-2014
* Date of approval: Waiting...
* Date of Ceremony: Waiting...

Hi,
I believe you put wrong month.

thanks
FN

Sharing my timeline ....

Eligibility criteria: Joint Application - 5 Yrs Tier 1 General + 1 Yr ILR
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Wandsworth
Date of application: 01/11/2013
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04/11/2013
Date of acknowledgment: 17/01/2014 (Dated 13/01/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Balance dropped on 17/01/2014
Date approval received: Waiting since Long
Date of ceremony:TBC

Finally got my approval today.

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs+1yr ILR
Language criteria met: UK degree
Method of application: Post
Date of application: 11-12-13
Payment method: Draft
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12-12-13
Date of acknowledgement: 19-1-14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: n/a
Date approval received: 13 March
Date of ceremony: TBC

Two observations:
1) The call centre is not uptodate. I called yesterday late afternoon and was told my application was still "incomplete" whereas the letter was already dispatched.
2) Delays have nothing to do with nationality.

collipu wrote:Finally got my approval today.

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs+1yr ILR
Language criteria met: UK degree
Method of application: Post
Date of application: 11-12-13
Payment method: Draft
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12-12-13
Date of acknowledgement: 19-1-14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: n/a
Date approval received: 13 March
Date of ceremony: TBC

Two observations:
1) The call centre is not uptodate. I called yesterday late afternoon and was told my application was still "incomplete" whereas the letter was already dispatched.
2) Delays have nothing to do with nationality.

Congratulations mate !

Completely agree with your first point about the call centre.

What's the date on the approval letter ? do you need to wait for a ceremony invitation by the council or need to book it yourself?

collipu wrote:Finally got my approval today.

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs+1yr ILR
Language criteria met: UK degree
Method of application: Post
Date of application: 11-12-13
Payment method: Draft
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12-12-13
Date of acknowledgement: 19-1-14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: n/a
Date approval received: 13 March
Date of ceremony: TBC

Two observations:
1) The call centre is not uptodate. I called yesterday late afternoon and was told my application was still "incomplete" whereas the letter was already dispatched.
2) Delays have nothing to do with nationality.

Congratulations mate and good luck for rest

omi85 wrote:

collipu wrote:Finally got my approval today.

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs+1yr ILR
Language criteria met: UK degree
Method of application: Post
Date of application: 11-12-13
Payment method: Draft
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12-12-13
Date of acknowledgement: 19-1-14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: n/a
Date approval received: 13 March
Date of ceremony: TBC

Two observations:
1) The call centre is not uptodate. I called yesterday late afternoon and was told my application was still "incomplete" whereas the letter was already dispatched.
2) Delays have nothing to do with nationality.

Congratulations mate !

Completely agree with your first point about the call centre.

What's the date on the approval letter ? do you need to wait for a ceremony invitation by the council or need to book it yourself?

Many thanks. The date is 7th March. I have been told to wait.

UPDATED:

Eligibility criteria: 10 year long residence + 1 year ILR
Language criteria : LIUK + UK Degree
Method of application: Self (Post)
Date application sent: 05/03/14
Date of receipt by UKBA: 06/03/2014
Date of debit of fees: 10/03/14
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 13/03/14 (dated 10/03/14)
Date of receipt of approval: WAITING
Date of receipt of documents:WAITING
Date of ceremony: WAITING

Sonabacha wrote:

collipu wrote:Finally got my approval today.

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs+1yr ILR
Language criteria met: UK degree
Method of application: Post
Date of application: 11-12-13
Payment method: Draft
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12-12-13
Date of acknowledgement: 19-1-14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: n/a
Date approval received: 13 March
Date of ceremony: TBC

Two observations:
1) The call centre is not uptodate. I called yesterday late afternoon and was told my application was still "incomplete" whereas the letter was already dispatched.
2) Delays have nothing to do with nationality.

Congratulations mate and good luck for rest

Thanks. Yours will be here soon!

collipu wrote:Date approval received: 13 March

Congrats collipu! I wonder what kind of sleep you will enjoy tonight That was a wait but good to see the happy ending. All the best with your ceremony, passport application, interview, & delivery of passport etc.....

TTOE wrote:

collipu wrote:Date approval received: 13 March

Congrats collipu! I wonder what kind of sleep you will enjoy tonight That was a wait but good to see the happy ending. All the best with your ceremony, passport application, interview, & delivery of passport etc.....

Hahah very happy! Many thanks!

Eligibility :5 tier 2 + 1 year ILR
Language criteria : LIUK + UK Degree
Method of application: ncs
Date application sent: 15/01/14
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17/01/2014
Date of debit of fees: 30/03/14
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 03/02/14 (dated 10/03/14)
Date of receipt of approval: 06/03/14
Date of ceremony: WAITING

Thanks ev one this forum been very helpful. Best wishes for who r waiting.