Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Thanks for the information bunty. This is what I thought as well so I just rang my council to check and they said they don't have a certificate for me meaning I shouldn't expect a letter from the Home Office any time soon (at least not within ten or so days)

oh well, hopefully the end of next week maybe. I'll have to sit tight in the meantime.

Congratulations again lad, you enjoy the end of your journey!!

BigSam wrote:Thanks for the information bunty. This is what I thought as well so I just rang my council to check and they said they don't have a certificate for me meaning I shouldn't expect a letter from the Home Office any time soon (at least not within ten or so days)

oh well, hopefully the end of next week maybe. I'll have to sit tight in the meantime.

Congratulations again lad, you enjoy the end of your journey!!

I wouldn't lose hope. Council probably can't find any information on you because it is likely that they haven't inserted your certificate details on to their system. For all you know, Council's probably received the certificates but just haven't gone through the pile. You might receive your approval sooner than you think.

vinitmanu wrote:

BigSam wrote: I'll have to sit tight in the meantime.

I wouldn't lose hope.

yeah there is nothing much we do except waiting. HO 6 months service standard is frustrating

vinitmanu wrote:I wouldn't lose hope. Council probably can't find any information on you because it is likely that they haven't inserted your certificate details on to their system. For all you know, Council's probably received the certificates but just haven't gone through the pile. You might receive your approval sooner than you think.

I really hope so... If this turns out to be the case, I should get you a drink

fajr, did you manage to speak to someone when you asked for an updated? Hope you get yours this week!

Application sent 22/11/12 fees deducted 4/12/12 approval received 5/01/13 letter dated 04/01/13. Now waiting for invitation letter.....hope u guys get urs soon.....

ejore wrote:Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs
Method of application: NCS (York)
Date of Application : 14 Dec 2012
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17 Dec 2012
Date of debit of fees: 04 Jan 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

Update :
04 Jan 2013 : Got a call from HO about fees error. ( Paid over the phone )

To Enjore,

In what category did you applied For you Naturilisation if i may ask Please ? Because you only indicated 5 yrs .

Thanks

BigSam wrote: fajr, did you manage to speak to someone when you asked for an updated? Hope you get yours this week!

when you call the number written to your acknowledgement letter there are two options to choose. One application sent within 6 months and more than 6 months. For less than 6 month, automated voicemail said cant give you an update, for more than 6 month it said send us an email. So I did. And received an automated reply (standard stuff) and a proper response after few days saying can't give you any update because your application sent is less than 6 month.... back to squire 1

fajr wrote:
when you call the number written to your acknowledgement letter there are two options to choose. One application sent within 6 months and more than 6 months. For less than 6 month, automated voicemail said cant give you an update, for more than 6 month it said send us an email. So I did. And received an automated reply (standard stuff) and a proper response after few days saying can't give you any update because your application sent is less than 6 month.... back to squire 1

Ok thanks for the information. I hope we hear back by next week. I am beginning to think nothing will happen this week already

Eligibility criteria: HSMP(Judicial Review -5 Years) + 1 Year ILR
Method of application: NCS (Cambridge)
Date of application: 10 Dec 2012
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12 Dec 2012
Date of debit of fees: 21 Dec 2012
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: TBC
Date of receipt of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Applied for Myself + wife and 1 year KID (MN1)
Still waiting for the acknowledgement from UKBA, usually How much time does it take?

cheers

Eligibility criteria:6 years EEA +1yr PR
Method of application:NCS Sandwell 27-11-12
Date of receipt by UKBA: 03-12-12
Date of debit of fees: 07-12-12
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 14.12.2012 dated 07.12.2012
Date of receipt of approval: 03.01.2012 recived today 09.01.2012
Date of Ceremony:TBC

rastro wrote:Eligibility criteria: Work permit + Tier 1 for 5 years, ILR 1 year
Method of application: NCS Camden
Date of appointment: 2nd Oct 2012
Date of receipt by UKBA: 3nd Oct 2012
Date of debit of fees: 10th Oct 2012
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: received 15th October, dated 9th Oct 2012
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

I am getting more nervous by the day....my coworker applied 2 weeks after I did using the same referees through NCS Westminster and was approved in early December.

Date of receipt of approval: 9th Jan 2013, letter dated 31st December 2012

The funny thing is that I just attended my coworker's ceremony this morning. I am so relieved! Good luck to all who are still waiting.

Eligibility criteria: WP(1yr) HSMP(2yr)+Tier1(3yrs) + ILR (1week) + BC spouse
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 22 Oct 2012
Date of receipt by UKBA: NA
Date of debit of fees: 26 Oct 2012
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 5 Nov 2012
Date of receipt of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

I am one of those applicants from October yet to receive the approval. I am anxiously waiting as I am planning to move to the Netherlands soon and the BC will make things easier for me. I share others frustrations at UKBA's lack of response. Now, they don't even speak to you even if your application is more than 6 months old. They just have two different email addresses for less/more than 6 months.

emmigrator123 wrote:Eligibility criteria: WP(1yr) HSMP(2yr)+Tier1(3yrs) + ILR (1week) + BC spouse
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 22 Oct 2012
Date of receipt by UKBA: NA
Date of debit of fees: 26 Oct 2012
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 5 Nov 2012
Date of receipt of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

I am one of those applicants from October yet to receive the approval. I am anxiously waiting as I am planning to move to the Netherlands soon and the BC will make things easier for me. I share others frustrations at UKBA's lack of response. Now, they don't even speak to you even if your application is more than 6 months old. They just have two different email addresses for less/more than 6 months.

I am one of those still waiting from October too. Altough some December applications had been approved already, rastro for example applied early October and only had his approval yesterday. Let's hope next week is a much more active week for all of us. Fingers crossed...

Eligibility criteria: 3 Yrs HSMP + 2yrs Tier 1 General + 1 Year ILR
Method of application: NCS Brent
Date of application: 4th December 2012
Date of receipt by UKBA: 5th December 2012(Suggested by NCS)
Date of debit of fees: 11th December 2012
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 13th December 2012(Dated 11th Dec 2012)
Date of receipt of approval:16th Jan 2013 (Dated 8th Jan 2013)
Date of Ceremony: 29th Jan 2013

Eligibility criteria: HSMP(Judicial Review -5 Years) + 2.5 Years ILR
Method of application: NCS (Wandsworth)
Date of application: 05 Jan 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 08 Jan 2013
Date of debit of fees: TBC
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: TBC
Date of receipt of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Eligibility criteria: Tier 1 (HSMP Judicial Review 5 Years) + 1 Year ILR
Method of application: Solicitor (London)
Date of application: 24 October 2012
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25 October 2012
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 5 November 2012 (dated 31 Oct 2012)
Date of original documents returned: 20/12/2012
Date of receipt of approval: 16/01/2013 (dated 05/01/2013)
Date of Ceremony: TBB

Type of Application: Spouse/ILR/3 years residence
Date Applied: Leeds NCS, 2/10/12
Date of Acknowledgment/Debit of fees: 9/10/12
Date of Approval: 17 january 2013
Date approval letter received: 25 january 2013
Date of Ceremony:

probably the best letter ever received after 3.5 months waiting...the longer the wait the sweeter the feeling when the A5 envelope arrives... best of luck those still waiting from october....does seem like the spouse apps take longer...

i just want to say a big thank you guys. I've received my approval yesterday and that is my timeline below

Eligibility criteria:3 years spouse of BC
Method of application: NCS (WILTSHIRE)
Date of Application : 23 OCTOBER 2012
Date of receipt by UKBA: 24/10/12
Date of debit of fees: 29 OCT 2012
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:01/11/12
Date of receipt of approval:09/01/13 DATED 31 NEWYEARS EVE
Date of Ceremony:14/01/13
11 weeks!! can't complain

IM SOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY tahnk you so much gay and all the bast

ohh i cant even spell sory i meant guys not gay lol

hi.
I am unemployed and I want apply for citizenship any affect on my application.

Ah...another week gone and no sign of approval yet...I have been waiting since 20th August... its over 4.5 months soon to become 5 months..
Tried emailing them to provide update..they responded with the same old default message.

Tried contacting registrar she said when you would recieve the approval only then we would be able to provide update...

Every day is adding to my frustration!..wondering if theree is anyone else from August club.

Best advice for the long approvals is to take it upon yourselves to ask why?

If you don't know why, then perhaps "maybe it's this" should be explored!

UKBA caseworkers are instructed to defer under certain situations. All the caseworker's notes are easily available and locatable using google.

Plenty of scenarios are not necessarily your fault but an effort to clear them up would save a lot of anxiety.

Just my 2 pence worth.

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs (9years resident 7 years ILR)
Method of application: NCS
Date of Application : 21 Nov 2012
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22 Nov 2012
Date of debit of fees: 4 Dec 2012
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 7 Dec 2012 dated 3 Dec 2012
Date of receipt of approval: 9 Jan 2013 dated 3 Jan 2013
Date of Ceremony: 29 Jan 2013

rod_p wrote:Best advice for the long approvals is to take it upon yourselves to ask why?

If you don't know why, then perhaps "maybe it's this" should be explored!

UKBA caseworkers are instructed to defer under certain situations. All the caseworker's notes are easily available and locatable using google.

Plenty of scenarios are not necessarily your fault but an effort to clear them up would save a lot of anxiety.

Just my 2 pence worth.

I can't figure out any reasons why November applications are fast tracked then October ones. At least it not us the reason (needless to mention paid the same fee, for example!) behind the delay.

And caseworkers' notes, finding them in Google (or UKBA's internal wiki?), teach us more

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs ( Tier 1 and 1 yr ILR)
Method of application: NCS, Harrow
Date of Application : 22 Nov 2012
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23 Nov 2012 ( Special delivery tracking)
Date of debit of fees: 4 Dec 2012
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 8 Dec 2012 dated 4 Dec 2012
Date of receipt of approval: 11 Jan 2013 dated 3 Jan 2013
Date of Ceremony: 24 Jan 2013

Thanks everybody , This forum is doing a very great job. Keep up the good work