Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

harry909 · Post by **harry909** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 12:13 pm

sushdmehta wrote:Interested members can post their naturalisation application processing timelines here for the benefit of others.

Please include the following details when posting in this topic:

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (3+2 Tier 1 + 1yr ILR)
Method of application: NCS (council name) or Postal
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/01/2014
Date of debit of fees: 17/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 24/01/2014
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

Other Updates: If you wish to provide interim updates (e.g. - when you called UKBA for status, and what information you were given), please edit your original post to include the following:
Interim Updates
Date: Description

Do not make more than one post in the topic. If writing initial post before the process is complete), please edit the original post to update - do not create a new post for every update. This will help members looking for approx. timeslines to figure out end-to-end processing time of a given application(s) at one place itself.
Remember the page number of this topic that you are making your post in .. or .. use the search function to find your post in this topic.

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taffy_uyeuye · Post by **taffy_uyeuye** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 2:48 pm

Eligibility Criteria: 5yrs + 1yr ILR

Method of Application: NCS Basingstoke

Date of Application : 15/01/2014

Date of Receipt by UKBA : 16/01/2014 (Tracking)

Date of Debit of Fees : 10/02/2014

Date of Receipt of Acknowledgement: 16/02/2014

Date of Receipt of Approval: 22/03/2013 (dated 20/03/2014)

Date of Ceremony: awaiting

Goodluck to those still waiting

daniel212 · Post by **daniel212** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 4:05 pm

Update!!!!
[quote="daniel212"]Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 2 year Spouse of BC +1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Newcastle
Date of application: 16/01/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17/01/2014
Date of debit of fees: 30/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 31/01/2014 (Dated 30/01/2014)
Date of receipt of approval: 19/03/14 (received 22/03/14)
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

Goodluck to every1 still waiting !!!

khanjaan · Post by **khanjaan** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 8:27 pm

Eligibility criteria: 10 year long residence (student,psw,tier 1 general) + 1 year ILR
Language criteria : LIUK + B1
Method of application: NCS Aylesbury
Date application sent: 12/03/14
Date of receipt by UKBA: 13/03/14
Date of debit of fees: 20/03/14
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 22/03/14
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of ceremony: WAITING
Let see everything is going in timely manner

isomb · Post by **isomb** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 9:56 pm

[quote="isomb"]Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (4/5yr + 1yr ILR; Spouse + 2 children)
Method of application: NCS Hounslow (22nd Jan 2014)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 24th Jan 2014 (assumed)
Date of debit of fees: 4th Feb
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: waiting
Date of receipt of approval: 20th Mar (Letter dated 12th Mar)
Date of Ceremony: 25th Mar

Thanks and wish you all the very best!

mmf · Post by **mmf** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 2:08 pm

Eligibility criteria: (4yr + 1yr ILR; Spouse British)
Method of application: NCS Sutton (22nd Jan 2014)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 24th Jan 2014 (assumed)
Date of debit of fees:
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 2/2/14
Date of receipt of approval: 20th Mar 14 (Letter dated 15th Mar)
Date of Ceremony:

Though my local authority is Sutton, strangely the approval letter says I should contact the local authority of Surrey and have included its address and number. I am not sure why they did so as I had clearly written the address and name of my local authority.

Is is possible to change it or should I just go and attend at Surrey?
Its around 1 hour drive , though my local registrar office is a 10 minutes drive.

milan69 · Post by **milan69** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 2:16 pm

Apparently it is quite a hastle if you want to change the council.
http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... 60733.html

kevinjruth · Post by **kevinjruth** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 5:01 pm

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: Citizenship by Descent (born to British mother before 1983)
Method of application: Postal (sent to Liverpool)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 13 November 2013
Date of debit of fees: 5 February 2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 12 January 2014
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

Still waiting for Invitation Letter as of today (23 March), although card was debited on 5 February. Should I be hopeful that it will arrive soon?

mmf · Post by **mmf** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 5:30 pm

milan69 wrote:Apparently it is quite a hastle if you want to change the council.
http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... 60733.html

Dear milan96, thank you very much, I think its sensible to go to the wrong address than asking them to change, you are right

best wishes
M

Peachoct6 · Post by **Peachoct6** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:31 am

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): PBS and NARIC ELA
Current nationality:
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Chelmsford
Date of application: 02/01/14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 03/01/14
Date of aknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees:Account balance dropped today by £874 but not cleared yet.(23/01/14)
Date approval received: 18th Feb dated 15th Feb
Date of ceremony:4th June

Sorry the delay of update
We were initially given a date in March but as I am away for work abroad, could not make the date. I had to request for an extension as I would not be back before the end of the 3 month window which was mid- may ( I think the 18th to be precise). I was then given a further 6 weeks extension - till sometime in July hence the delay in the date of the ceremony. This forum has been very helpful. Many thanks to all

ukcitzen · Post by **ukcitzen** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 5:10 pm

Eligibility criteria: (HSMP + Tier 1 + 1yr ILR)
Method of application: NCS Lewisham
Date of Application : 17/03/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/03/2014
Date of debit of fees:
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

tressels · Post by **tressels** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:00 am

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Ancestral Visa and 1.3year ILR
Nationality: South African
Method of application: NCS Wandsworth
Life in the UK test: Yes
English Language: Yes IELTS
Date of Application : 17/03/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/03/2014
Date of debit of fees: 25/3/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Waiting
Date of receipt of approval:Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

Good Luck to Everyone, I am nervous as I really don't want to be refused

Positive thoughts

londoner2006 · Post by **londoner2006** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 10:18 am

Hi All,

I applied for citizenship recently through 5 year Tier 1 + 1 year ILR.

for all those 6 years I have been working continuously and I am still working and paying tax etc.

I got married last September(7 months ago). and my wife is still in my/her home country. She is planning to apply for spouse visa in my/her home country in august.

Do you think does it cause an issue for my application that she is still in my/her home country?

Thanks

ah_kassem · Post by **ah_kassem** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 11:10 am

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!!!

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][/quote][/quote]

Since my last call i tried to speak to them several time and i gt a message our officers are busy please call later. I contacted my MP to see what he can do and still waiting.

farrukhnizam · Post by **farrukhnizam** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 12:10 pm

Hi All,
Any one know any alternative contact no for home office.I tried to contact on 08706067766 - There is auto message all operator currently busy call back later, I also tried to contact them via email on (nationalityhelpdesk@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk )but they are not giving reply.

My application decision was made on 6th of March and they dispatched the letter on 11 of March but i have not received yet. Any one guide me how to contact them please.

Thanks
FN

milan69 · Post by **milan69** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 2:55 pm

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ron.d · Post by **ron.d** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:06 pm

ah_kassem wrote: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!!!

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][/quote]

Since my last call i tried to speak to them several time and i gt a message our officers are busy please call later. I contacted my MP to see what he can do and still waiting.[/quote]

Same here. I applied towards the end of November and still waiting for approval! When rung them I was told my case was last handled on 19/03/2014 but she didn't give me any further details. So I asked whether a decision has been made or not, but she said she couldn't tell me that! My application is simple and straightforward. I have no criminal record or any other conviction. I am totally disgusted by the quality of service received after paying so much money! It's not worth it…..

People with immigration fraud and criminal conviction got their application approved way before mine while honest people are left to suffer! I will lodge a formal complain!

Kassem can you please keep us updated about your case.

anotherbrickinthewall · Post by **anotherbrickinthewall** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:45 pm

Check out page 13 of this report on how they prioritise nationality applications:

http://icinspector.independent.gov.uk/w ... Group1.pdf

anotherbrickinthewall · Post by **anotherbrickinthewall** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:49 pm

That report also reveals that not only do complex cases get prioritised first, the simple ones are given to novices and cases dealt by novices have to be approved by a supervisor adding additional delay. The message is simple - if you have a straightforward application be prepared to wait longer than usual.

ron.d · Post by **ron.d** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:58 pm

anotherbrickinthewall wrote:That report also reveals that not only do complex cases get prioritised first, the simple ones are given to novices and cases dealt by novices have to be approved by a supervisor adding additional delay. The message is simple - if you have a straightforward application be prepared to wait longer than usual.

Thanks 'anotherbrickinthewall'…but what kind of justice system is that? The complex one's are prioritised so they are not delayed but in that process the simple ones are getting delayed?

The report appears to be full of appraisals…don't know if its a true reflection of their work standard. Their customer service claims to have achieved a "Service Excellence Status" but if you look around the forum you will know what people really think about their call centres and email services.

aquarius · Post by **aquarius** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 11:49 am

Eligibility Criteria: 5yrs + 1yr ILR

Method of Application: NCS Cambridge

Date of Application : 15/01/2014

Date of Receipt by UKBA : 17/01/2014 (Tracking)

Date of Debit of Fees : 30/01/2014

Date of Receipt of Acknowledgement: 06/02/2014

Date of Receipt of Approval: 12/03/2013 (dated 06/03/2014)

Date of Ceremony: 09/04/2014

Goodluck to those still waiting

P_SUDHIR · Post by **P_SUDHIR** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 11:57 am

Eligibility Criteria : 5 Yrs on Work Permit + 1 Year ILR
Method of Application : Through CRAWLEY (West Sussex) NCS
Date of Application : 27 - Jan - 2014
Date of Debit of Fees : 4 - Feb - 2014
Date of Receipt of Acknowledgement : I have not received the acknowledgement
Date of Receipt of Approval : 26 - March - 2014 (letter issued on 14 - Mar -14)
Date of Ceremony : Requested for an appointment, presumably on 16 - April - 14

Good Luck to everyone...
Two points to share with all -
1. I have not received the acknowledgement.
2. I have enquired through email on 19th March (please note that the approval letter was issued on 14th March) and got a reply (on the same day) stating that "No decision has been take yet"

Once again thanks to website guys and all the subscribers, who shared the valuable inputs (like contact numbers, email address for enquiring the status if application)

ron.d · Post by **ron.d** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 12:00 pm

P_SUDHIR wrote:Eligibility Criteria : 5 Yrs on Work Permit + 1 Year ILR
Method of Application : Through CRAWLEY (West Sussex) NCS
Date of Application : 27 - Jan - 2014
Date of Debit of Fees : 4 - Feb - 2014
Date of Receipt of Acknowledgement : I have not received the acknowledgement
Date of Receipt of Approval : 26 - March - 2014 (letter issued on 14 - Mar -14)
Date of Ceremony : Requested for an appointment, presumably on 16 - April - 14

Good Luck to everyone...
Two points to share with all -
1. I have not received the acknowledgement.
2. I have enquired through email on 19th March (please note that the approval letter was issued on 14th March) and got a reply (on the same day) stating that "No decision has been take yet"

Once again thanks to website guys and all the subscribers, who shared the valuable inputs (like contact numbers, email address for enquiring the status if application)

Did you see the email state they have achieved Top Service Quality Standard? It's possibly the worst customer service I have ever come across! Someone needs to complain and get their status stripped off.

ah_kassem · Post by **ah_kassem** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 12:02 pm

ron.d wrote:
ah_kassem wrote: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!!!

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]

Since my last call i tried to speak to them several time and i gt a message our officers are busy please call later. I contacted my MP to see what he can do and still waiting.[/quote]

Same here. I applied towards the end of November and still waiting for approval! When rung them I was told my case was last handled on 19/03/2014 but she didn't give me any further details. So I asked whether a decision has been made or not, but she said she couldn't tell me that! My application is simple and straightforward. I have no criminal record or any other conviction. I am totally disgusted by the quality of service received after paying so much money! It's not worth it…..

People with immigration fraud and criminal conviction got their application approved way before mine while honest people are left to suffer! I will lodge a formal complain!

Kassem can you please keep us updated about your case.[/quote]

I managed to speak to them tody and still it has not beem alocated to a case worker. this is rubish .

ah_kassem

sogy · Post by **sogy** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 12:23 pm

Eligibility criteria: EEA 6+ years Treaty Rights (worker), never applied for settlement doc
Method of application: NCS Nottingham
Date of NCS appointment: 19/03/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA : 20/03/2014 (via Royal Mail tracking)
Date of debit of fees (Debit Card) : 26/03/2014 (available balance dropped by the correct number)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: awaiting
Date of receipt of approval: awaiting
Date of ceremony: awaiting

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