Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Kwagga wrote:Thank You god. Now we gonna have peace and quiet on here.

imraniqbal2010 wrote:Finally, Got my approval. Time to book ceremony.Got approved in 4 weeks. Not bad experience.

happyguy82 wrote:

Kwagga wrote:Thank You god. Now we gonna have peace and quiet on here.

Muahahahahha

happyguy82 wrote:Guys,

Will the HO send the Approval letter by Email or only snail mail?

Thanks.

ironmaiden wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS (Wandsworth Register Office)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04/05/2015
Date of debit of fees: awaiting
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: awaiting
Date of receipt of approval: awaiting
Date of Ceremony: awaiting

I would also like to ask you something guys. Did anyone apply from Northern Ireland? I live in Northern Ireland and I have heard that Home Office sends a letter for criminal check for those who live in Northern Ireland and apply for naturalasation. It's because Northern Irish police does not share any information without our approval. Is that right?

I mean, if that's right I will have to wait for HO to send me that letter, I will then have to go to police station with that necessary form and Northern Irish police will send the criminal check results directly to HO. That's what I've heard. If that's right, it means few weeks will be added on the top of the decision time...

Rahel1984 wrote:

ironmaiden wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS (Wandsworth Register Office)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04/05/2015
Date of debit of fees: awaiting
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: awaiting
Date of receipt of approval: awaiting
Date of Ceremony: awaiting

I would also like to ask you something guys. Did anyone apply from Northern Ireland? I live in Northern Ireland and I have heard that Home Office sends a letter for criminal check for those who live in Northern Ireland and apply for naturalasation. It's because Northern Irish police does not share any information without our approval. Is that right?

I mean, if that's right I will have to wait for HO to send me that letter, I will then have to go to police station with that necessary form and Northern Irish police will send the criminal check results directly to HO. That's what I've heard. If that's right, it means few weeks will be added on the top of the decision time...

I think u need to mend the date

waiz89k wrote:

happyguy82 wrote:Guys,

Will the HO send the Approval letter by Email or only snail mail?

Thanks.

Does that letter say that there is a need of further checks due to a "DODGY immigration history" ?

So do u think whoever is getting their applications delayed or receiving that delay letter of 3-6 months having a "DODGY immigration history" ?

queenofhisheart wrote:Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 Years EEA spouse +1 Year ILR
Language criteria met: Master Degree from UK
Method of application: NCS Ilford
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of posted by Royal Mail: 24 Feb 2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 26/02/2015
Date of debit of fees: 28/02/15
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: received 5 March 15(dated 28/02/15)
Date of receipt of approval: tbc
Date of Ceremony: tbc

happyguy82 wrote:

waiz89k wrote:

happyguy82 wrote:Guys,

Will the HO send the Approval letter by Email or only snail mail?

Thanks.

Does that letter say that there is a need of further checks due to a "DODGY immigration history" ?

So do u think whoever is getting their applications delayed or receiving that delay letter of 3-6 months having a "DODGY immigration history" ?

I said people are getting delayed due to personal circumstances. I never said they had dodgy immigration history. That was just a suggestion as a possible reason.

waiz89k wrote:

happyguy82 wrote:

waiz89k wrote:
I am not pointing out or picking up anyone here but these 1 week/2 weeks approvals seem unreal to me when there r people waiting for ages. Rules are/should be same for everyone, If HO is doing extra scrutiny (coz of that famous report on 11 Dec) for one then it should be done for all. OR does anybody have any idea that what is the logic or reason behind not doing it for everyone???

Yes the same rules apply to everyone. The reason some are delayed could be because they trigger further checks. e.g. dodgy travel history, background, etc. The fact that some people get approved quicker doesn't mean they're subject to a different set of rules; but rather their circumstances make it easier and quicker for the approval.

Please correct me if I am wrong, so u mean whoever is waiting for more than a usaul time have had something dodgy in their history e.g. dodgy travel history, background, etc. (quoting your words exactly). If u mean what I understood than i dont think so it is the case.

If ones application is delayed, IT DOES NOT MEAN THAT THEY HAVE DECEIVED HO IN THE PAST, IT DOES NOT MEAN THAT THEY HAVE DONE SOMETHING DODGY IN THEIR NATURALISATION APPLICATION OR ANY PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS OR HAVE DONE SOMETHING DODGY WITH ANY OF THE GOVT ORGINISATIONS.

If for a second hypothetically we agree to ur statement that The reason some are delayed could be because they trigger further checks. e.g. dodgy travel history, background, etc. then How come people r getting aprovals after 4,5,6,7,8,9,10 or even 11 months, they should've been refused coz of their dodgy background.

It is disrespectful to people who r waiting for a long time just because of any possible reason.

If my understanding is wrong of ur statement then please correct me.

Infact nobody here can tell what r the procedures HO is following. Some literly straight forward applications have been waiting for months n months and some critical/difficult applications have been processed and approved in days/weeks times. So it is totally unpridictable.

Some more comments will be much appreciated please on this take of happyguy82.

skahmed wrote:

Ozgueler wrote:

Badman87 wrote:Ozgueler,

It was nice to see you at the ceremony today. Good luck with everything! I went straight to the post office to apply for the passport
People, please ignore ImranIqbal - he's just frustrated and obviously jealous that other people are receiving approvals quickly. I got mine decided in 8 days and went to the ceremony and met another member (ozgueler) off this forum there, so what have you got to say about that?! Also Imran, why do you keep posting the same timeline without updates? I wonder why yours is taking long - maybe it's karma for your disgusting behaviour.

Anyway people, stay strong, pray and everything will work out fairly soon. See you at the passport section!
God Bless!

It was nice to meet you Badman,
Thanks for coming over & saying hi. Good luck with your passport application. I am going on holiday soon. Therefore I will apply on my return. In the meantime I will follow the passport section.
Take care

Hi Ozgueler

Can I ask you a question mate?

You have mentioned that you have attended the ceremony but you 'll apply for passport once you are back from holidays. Just wanted to know is it ok to travel without British passport after you become British citizen? also what travel document you will present at the immigration on your return?

I am in the same situation actually thats why just wanted to know if it is ok to do so?

Thanks

sethar433 wrote:Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: Tier-1 5yr + 1 yr ILR
Language criteria: Life in the UK + English majority national (Australia)
Method of application: NCS Islington 20/02/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23/02/2015
Date of debit of fees: 26/02/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 05/03/2015 (dated 26/02/2015)
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

benson147 wrote:Is there anybody who received the letter from HO about the delay in their application received approval yet, please update, am still waiting since june last year.

thanks

L'hotel wrote:Hi Guys,

I am new on here But have to say it is very helpful throughout may Naturalisation application.
I have applied in 18/6/14 and got acknowledgment letter about two weeks after. Ever since I have not heard anything from HO I called and I get the famous answer @it is still under consideration@.

However I travelled about two weeks ago(on Travel document) I got stopped at immigration for further checks and when the immgration officer came back he told me that he cheked the records and he is pleased to inform that I have been approved for British Citizenship! However I have not recieved an approval letter? Can anyone suggest what to do?

L'hotel wrote:Hi Guys,

I am new on here But have to say it is very helpful throughout may Naturalisation application.
I have applied in 18/6/14 and got acknowledgment letter about two weeks after. Ever since I have not heard anything from HO I called and I get the famous answer @it is still under consideration@.

However I travelled about two weeks ago(on Travel document) I got stopped at immigration for further checks and when the immgration officer came back he told me that he cheked the records and he is pleased to inform that I have been approved for British Citizenship! However I have not recieved an approval letter? Can anyone suggest what to do?

PAK321 wrote:

L'hotel wrote:Hi Guys,

I am new on here But have to say it is very helpful throughout may Naturalisation application.
I have applied in 18/6/14 and got acknowledgment letter about two weeks after. Ever since I have not heard anything from HO I called and I get the famous answer @it is still under consideration@.

However I travelled about two weeks ago(on Travel document) I got stopped at immigration for further checks and when the immgration officer came back he told me that he cheked the records and he is pleased to inform that I have been approved for British Citizenship! However I have not recieved an approval letter? Can anyone suggest what to do?

My suggestion is to call your registrar office to check your name is on ceremony or not, some times they receive info before we receive letter. If they have your name then may be you getting post late, also we are seeing people getting letters after one week and more from the date showing on approval letter.