Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

boone · Post by **boone** » Thu Sep 18, 2014 2:05 pm

boone wrote:
boone wrote:Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 years Ancestral plus 1 year 2 months ILR
Method of application: NCS (Hampshire)
Current nationality: South African
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15/05/2014
Date of debit of fees: 18/05/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 29/05/2014
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

I applied for naturalisation which was received on the 16/05/2014 and my query relates to the amount of time taken to process an application. I had a driving conviction back in 2008 which is spent but declared this on the application form. Would this delay the application? It has also been 16 weeks and advised it can take 2 to 6 month for an answer, is this right? Little concerned as I have not heard anything, any help relating to this would be appreciated.

Recent:

Called the Home Office today to find out the status of the application and was told that the application is still on-going.
Calculated that it has been 82 working days today and in total 117 days. Understand that it can take upto six months but this must be in special circumstances.

I have been reading a few posts where the application is acknowleged on the same date as mine and they have received approval. Stating to get a little annoyed as it has almost been four months. I am hoping that I shall have an answer in the next few weeks.

Is anyone else in a similar situation?

boone · Post by **boone** » Thu Sep 18, 2014 2:50 pm

mma034 wrote:Hello

What is the best number to make the enquiry about my outstanding Naturalization application??

Thanks

Have you tried 0300 123 2253?

Smiles443 · Post by **Smiles443** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 9:34 am

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs spouse + ILR
Language criteria met:
Current nationality:
Method of application: self post
Council name if NCS used:self post
Date of application: 23/06/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 24/06/2014
Date of acknowledgement: 01/07/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 07/07/2014
Date approval received: Still Waiting
Date of ceremony: Still waiting

Requested for my passport back sept 12 got it sept 16 and i hope that wont affect my application, had to renew my passport, and the royal mail nextday envelops i sent with my application was used to send my passport back to me, wanted to know when they are sending back my decision letter would my rest document come with the decision envelop ??

mrsbean · Post by **mrsbean** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 9:37 am

Not mine unfortunately - but amazingly fast processing, like 2 weeks!!!:

pgaitonde wrote:Congratulations mate..Fabulous news..

wakas12 wrote:
pgaitonde wrote:Are you serious that you have got an approval for application submitted on 28/8/2014? If yes, congratulations..this is the quickest i have ever seen on this forum who has got an approval.

Hi just wanted to update u guys.

Eligibility criteria: Married to British Citizen 3 years, including 1 year ILR
Language criteria: Life in the UK + B1
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS Birmingham
Date of application: 28/08/2014
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 02/09/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 03/09/2014 dated 2 september
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 02/09/2014
Date approval received: 15/09/2014 letter dated 13 september.
Date of ceremony: Waiting
Yes I am serious. When I got the letter of acknowledgement I thought I would have to wait at least 3 months but monday a letter turned up. Just waiting now for ceremony I guess. Btw it not for myself it my wifes nationality.

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vrsec666 · Post by **vrsec666** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:56 pm

Received approval today for both me and my wife after agonising and uncertain waiting , all the best for those who are waiting

Eligibility criteria: Tier1 + ILR
Language criteria met: PBS
Current nationality: India
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Hillingdon
Date of application: 02/06/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04/06/2014
Date of acknowledgement: 10/06/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 09/06/2014
Date approval received: 19/09/2014 ( dated 12/09/14 )
Date of ceremony: 24/09/14

jonyti · Post by **jonyti** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 6:49 pm

jonyti wrote:Application Timeline :
Nationality: Colombian
Eligibility criteria: 10 years Long Residence + 1 yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Hammersmith 21 May 2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23 May 2014
Date of debit of fees: 30 May 2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 06 June 2014 dated 30 May 2014
Date of receipt of approval: 19 Of September 2014 dated 10 of September
Date of Ceremony:24 of September 2014

Such a relieve Thanks God, Good luck everyone

aculondon · Post by **aculondon** » Fri Sep 19, 2014 10:50 pm

Eligibility criteria: Tier 1 General 2 Years + Married to British Citizen 2 Years + ILR
Language criteria met: IELTS
Method of application: NCS Hammersmith & Fulham
Date of application: 05/06/2014
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 06/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment: received 18/06/2014 (Dated 13/06/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 13/06/2014
Date approval received: 19/09/2014 dated 11/09/2014
Date of ceremony: 24/09/2014

ajbhatta · Post by **ajbhatta** » Sat Sep 20, 2014 2:19 am

Which courier service do the HOME OFFICE use to send naturalisation approval letters? It is Royal Mail or some other courier service?

hkahn7 · Post by **hkahn7** » Sat Sep 20, 2014 7:17 pm

ajbhatta wrote:Which courier service do the HOME OFFICE use to send naturalisation approval letters? It is Royal Mail or some other courier service?

Royal Mail

hkahn7 · Post by **hkahn7** » Sat Sep 20, 2014 7:35 pm

Eligibility criteria: HSMP(2yrs)+Tier1 General(3yrs) + ILR (12 months)
Language criteria met: PBS
Current nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Derby
Date of application: 19/05/2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21/05/2014
Date of acknowledgement: 28/05/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 25/05/2014
Date approval received: 20/09/2014 (letter received from Local Council, confirming date of Ceremony
Date of ceremony: 8/10/14

Thanks to all members providing valuable and informative advice on this forum, it literally saved time and money. Good luck to all those whose application is pending or waiting to apply.

CodeCruiser · Post by **CodeCruiser** » Sat Sep 20, 2014 7:40 pm

hkahn7 wrote:Eligibility criteria: HSMP(2yrs)+Tier1 General(3yrs) + ILR (12 months)
Language criteria met: PBS
Current nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Derby
Date of application: 19/05/2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21/05/2014
Date of acknowledgement: 28/05/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 25/05/2014
Date approval received: 20/09/2014 (letter received from Local Council, confirming date of Ceremony
Date of ceremony: 8/10/14

Thanks to all members providing valuable and informative advice on this forum, it literally saved time and money. Good luck to all those whose application is pending or waiting to apply.

Congratulations fellow Derby resident

Rahul008 · Post by **Rahul008** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 12:17 pm

Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 (2 yrs) + Tier1 General(3yrs) + ILR (12 months)
Language criteria met: PBS
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Hounslow
Date of application: 10/06/2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 18/05/2014
Date approval received: 19/09/2014
Date of ceremony: to be booked

I guess everyone is getting response now after long break!!

nim_vor · Post by **nim_vor** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 6:23 am

Application Timeline :
Eligibility criteria: Indian - 2 Year Workpermit + 3 yrs (Tier 1 General) + 1 yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Aberdeen
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27th May 2014
Date of debit of fees: 04 June 2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 06 June 2014
Date of receipt of approval: Finally Recived approval on 19th Sept (Dated letter of 08th Sept)
Date of Ceremony: Need to be organised

Thank you for this forum.

jimbozimbo · Post by **jimbozimbo** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 9:09 am

Application Timeline :
Eligibility criteria: 5 year ancestral + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Northampton (20/05/2014)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21/05/2014
Date of debit of fees: 29/05/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 04/06/2014
Date of receipt of approval: 12/09/2014
Date of Ceremony: 01.10.2014[/quote][/quote]

Thanks to all for your posts

ciitrong · Post by **ciitrong** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 10:21 am

ciitrong wrote:Eligibility criteria: 2 yrs HSMP + 3 years Tier1 + 1year ILR
Language criteria met : IELTS (expired)
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS -
Council name NCS used: Southwrak
Date of application: 20/06/2014
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 03/07/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 30/06/2014
Date approval received: 22/09/214
Date of ceremony: Waiting

pisco72 · Post by **pisco72** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 12:31 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5 years
Method of application: NCS -
Date of application: 04/06/2014
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of acknowledgment: 15/06/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 09/06/2014
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

Is there anyone in the same position like me, who applied during this period (June) and still waiting for an answer ?
As soon as I have any news from the HO I will let you know guys. Good luck to everyone by the way. This forum has been a real support and help for all of us. Keep faith and be positive

JAYSON65 · Post by **JAYSON65** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 2:03 pm

JAYSON65 wrote:I am due for naturalisation In October 2014 but want to submit early by September 2014( got ILR in October, 2013) because I need the certificate if successful to process my sons students finance loan for his university admission in UK to start in September. He needs my naturalisation certificate as a proof of dependant on a British citizen. This is urgently required by the students finance loan body to grant him funds. Do you think I can get this sorted out before December 1st 2014. Please help somebody?.

Eligibility criteria: 10 years + 11 months ILR( discretion )
Language criteria met : LIUK test + B1 test + 11 months ILR
Current nationality:Nigerian
Method of application:NCS
Council name if NCS used:MILTON KEYNES
Date of application:17/09/2014
Payment method : CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: waiting
Date of aknowlegment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: waiting
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: waiting

pisco72 · Post by **pisco72** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 3:01 pm

Dear Jayson65

Just to let you know that I submitted an EARLY application in February but my official naturalisation date was due in april, unfortunately my application was refused. from the HO refusal letter I quote :
- Whilst the secretary of state has DISCRETIONARY to waive this requirement he/she is not prepared to do so in this particular case. your application has therefore been refused.
I received a £80 refund from the £874 application.
However, However ...A close friend made an early application also around 4 months before his naturalisation date but he got approved in a matter of 4 weeks. So each case are different.
I applied again for the second time and still waiting their decision.

I hope this is helpful and doesn't confuse you more.

GOOD LUCK

yannisb · Post by **yannisb** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 6:43 pm

yannisb wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5 yr (EEA National, Married to British Citizen)
Language criteria met: Life in The UK Test + BSc from British University
Method of application: NCS
Council : Hampshire
Date of application: 10/09/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/09/2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 16/09/2014
Date of acknowledgment letter received: Received on 22/09/2014, dated 16/09/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting
Passport Interview: Waiting

fchowdhury1980 · Post by **fchowdhury1980** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:57 pm

Eligibility criteria: 10 Years + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met: UK Degree + LIUK
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Newham
Date of Application: 13/05/2014
Payment Method: Cheque
Date of receipt by Home Office: 14/05/2014
Date of Acknowledgement: 22/05/2014 (Date:20/05/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27/05/2014
Date approval Received: 20/09/2014 (Approval Date: 10/09/2014)
Date of ceremony: 30/09/2014

Alhamdulillah...

Sooooo happy... See you on passport application timeline section very shortly in shaa allah....

mike.green.86 · Post by **mike.green.86** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 9:42 pm

Hi All,

By the grace of god, today I have also received my Citizenship Invitation letter, need to book my ceremony. Thanks to everyone who has made this forum a success and a place to relieve anxiety about one of the most important processes on visa application.

Hope this gives you some encouragement that the applications are begun to process faster

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier1/Work Permit + 1 Year ILR
Method of application: NCS - Redbridge
Date of application: 29/08/2014
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of acknowledgment (letter date): 05/09/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 05/09/2014
Date approval received (letter dated 12th September 2014): 22/09/2014
Date of ceremony: Needs to be booked.

uddinriaz · Post by **uddinriaz** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 10:20 pm

After long wait the wait is over today when post man delivered brown envelop
My wife time line
Method of application: Postal
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15/05/14
Date of debit of fees: 19/05/14
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 21/05/2014
Date approval received (letter dated 18th September 2014): 22/09/2014
Now need to book ceremony
Q: home office letter said that i have to wait at least 2 weeks ? should i wait or call to local council ?

Spatacus · Post by **Spatacus** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 11:18 pm

fchowdhury1980 wrote:Eligibility criteria: 10 Years + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met: UK Degree + LIUK
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Newham
Date of Application: 13/05/2014
Payment Method: Cheque
Date of receipt by Home Office: 14/05/2014
Date of Acknowledgement: 22/05/2014 (Date:20/05/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27/05/2014
Date approval Received: 20/09/2014 (Approval Date: 10/09/2014)
Date of ceremony: 30/09/2014

Alhamdulillah... Sooooo happy... See you on passport application timeline section very shortly in shaa allah....

Hi fchowdhury1980, congratulations on your citizenship approval.

Spatacus · Post by **Spatacus** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 11:21 pm

uddinriaz wrote:After long wait the wait is over today when post man delivered brown envelop
My wife time line
Method of application: Postal
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15/05/14
Date of debit of fees: 19/05/14
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 21/05/2014
Date approval received (letter dated 18th September 2014): 22/09/2014
Now need to book ceremony
Q: home office letter said that i have to wait at least 2 weeks ? should i wait or call to local council ?

congratulations "uddinriaz" on your citizenship approval. Just call the council and see what they will say, there is no harm in trial.

Dawhizzy · Post by **Dawhizzy** » Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:02 am

mike.green.86 wrote:Hi All,

By the grace of god, today I have also received my Citizenship Invitation letter, need to book my ceremony. Thanks to everyone who has made this forum a success and a place to relieve anxiety about one of the most important processes on visa application.

Hope this gives you some encouragement that the applications are begun to process faster

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier1/Work Permit + 1 Year ILR
Method of application: NCS - Redbridge
Date of application: 29/08/2014
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of acknowledgment (letter date): 05/09/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 05/09/2014
Date approval received (letter dated 12th September 2014): 22/09/2014

Date of ceremony: Needs to be booked.

This is by far the fastest process I've seen. Congratulations! I'll be applying in November. Hopefully mine will be processed as fast as yours! Enjoy owning the maroon book!

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