November 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

[2013uk]

I just called for updates as I had to send another referee page because i made a mistake (British person was younger than 25) and I was told that a decision was made and a letter was sent yesterday.
Telephone you need to call is 0300 123 2253, it might be worth checking with them.

Eligibility criteria: 10 years residence + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met : FCE
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Hammersmith and Fulham
Date of application: 10/11/14
Payment method: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12/11/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 26/11/2014 (received 29/11/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27/11/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[Flrm agony]

Eligibility criteria: BC spouse + ILR
Language criteria met : UK degree
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Hammersmith and Fulham
Date of application: 11/11/14
Payment method: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12/11/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 26/11/2014 (received 29/11/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 25/11/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

I have called them today and they said they can not tell me anything even if a decision has been made, they would still tell me it is under consideration. I am surprised every one else has been told the status. Am I missing something here ? They did not even bother to ask for my details. They just said we are not allowed to say anything for applications made in less than 6 months.

[2013uk]

you need to choose more than 6 months option.

[Flrm agony]

[quote="2013uk"]you need to choose more than 6 months option.[/quote]
Thank you very much.
I tried that and after so much convincing, they told me it is still under consideration.

[princeworlds]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years work permit + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met: LIUK & ESOL
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Westminster
Date of application: 10/11/14
Payment method: debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/11/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 02/12/2014 (Dated - 26/11/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 25/11/2014
Date approval received: 18/12/2014 (Dated - 12/12/2014)
Date of ceremony: 29/12/14

Very happy to have my approval from HO, and I wish all the best for everyone. god will help everyone

[immn]

Update 2:

Eligibility criteria: 5 years + 1 year ILR + Spouse of a BC
Language criteria met: UK degree + LIUK
Current nationality: Commonwealth
Method of application: Post
Date of application: 26/11/14
Payment method: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27/11/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 05/12/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 05/12/2014
Date approval received: 17/12/2014
Date of ceremony: waiting

[ILR2013VA]

Here is my update:

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years Tier 1+ 1 Yr LR
Language criteria met : Masters Degree, PBS
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Housnlow
Date of application: 17/11/14
Payment method: Credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: Unknown
Date of acknowledgment: 03/12/2014 (dated 28/11/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 28/11/2014
Date approval received: 19/12/2014 (dated 12/12/2014)
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[vin323]

Apologies for the inconvenience caused.
I have moved the post to http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... 62102.html
Please advice. Thank you in advance.

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[janjankabbari]

[quote="janjankabbari"]Hi All.....Well its been 5 years since I was on this board last time...came back to get some help as this place helps a lot..

Eligibility criteria: EEA family member 5 years RC+2Year PR(sticker on passport)
Language criteria met: ESOL + LIUK
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Manchester
Date of application: 24/11/2014
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25/11/2014
Date of acknowledgment :No idea:_D
Date of debit or clearance of fees: TBC
Date approval received: Date of ceremony:
TBC....
Hi All ,
I call homeoffice today and the lady on the phone was very helpful and nice..she told me about the status of application that decession has been made on the 17th november and i should hear from them withn a week(means will get approvel latr i belive hopefully)...finger crossed and good luck to all of you thnx

[2013uk]

Eligibility criteria: 10 years residence + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met : FCE
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Hammersmith and Fulham
Date of application: 10/11/14
Payment method: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12/11/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 26/11/2014 (received 29/11/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27/11/2014
Date approval received: 19/12/2014 (dated 09/12/2014)
Date of ceremony: TBC


Good luck to everyone !!

[Mkemokgatla]

Eligibility criteria: Work Permit 6yrs + Indefinite Leave to Remain 3yrs
Language criteria met: B1 + Life in the UK Test
Current nationality: Botswana
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Southwark
Date of application: 06/11/2014
Payment method : Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 07/11/2014
Date of acknowledgement: 24/11/2014 (received on 27/11/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 24/11/2014
Date approval received: 19/12/2014 (dated 09/12/2014)
Date of ceremony: Private ceremony

The happy brown envelope made its way to my postbox today folks! This forum has really helped to keep me calm throughout this application process. Thank you all for sharing. I have a feeling more invitations are in the post, just in time for a Merry Christmas. Good luck everyone!!!!

[m.sheikh]

Did u received the approval letter by registered post

[Mkemokgatla]

Did u received the approval letter by registered post

It was 2nd Class mail. I called Nationality Helpdesk yesterday 0300 123 2253 (option 2) to ask whether I was okay to travel over the holidays. The lady I spoke to told me that a letter was actually sent out to me on Tuesday but couldn't comment on what the letter contained. Try not to worry, patience will see you through!

[sollie]

Hi Guys! I'll add my details

Eligibility criteria: 6 years EEA
Language criteria met English Language Test plus life test in UK
Current nationality: EEA
Method of application: Postal
Council name if NCS used:
Date of application: 24/11/2014
Payment method : cheque
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25/11/2014
Date of aknowlegment: can't remember
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 10/12/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony:Waiting

[120813]

Eligibility criteria: Tier-1 General + ILR
Language criteria met: Degree taught in English certificate + PBS calculator printout + Life in The UK Test
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 03/11/2014
Payment method: Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 19/11/2014
Date of acknowledgment letter received: 22/11/2014 (dated 19/11/2014)
Date approval received: 20/12/2014 (dated 5/12/2014)
Date of ceremony: 06/01/15

Good luck all....

[xprzy]

Eligibility Criteria: 3yr WP+2T1+1yr ILR
Language: UK degree
Method of application: NCS
Council if NCS: Edinburgh
Date of application: 19/11/2014
Payment Method: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA : 20/11/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 29/11/2014
Date of clearance of fees: 01/12/2014
Date of approval received: 11/12/2014
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[stokbrig]

Eligibility Criteria: 3yr WP+2T1+1yr ILR
Language: UK degree
Method of application: NCS
Council if NCS: Edinburgh
Date of application: 19/11/2014
Payment Method: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA : 20/11/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 29/11/2014
Date of clearance of fees: 01/12/2014
Date of approval received: 11/12/2014
Date of ceremony: Waiting

Congratulations xprzy, WOW that's the fastest approval ever! please provide us with further details about your case such as nationality, profession ,is it family application or single?..etc, just trying to understand how the system works.Thanks in advance

[Julian23sk8]

gibility criteria: Entrance Clearence2yrs +8yrs ILR+ NTL 2 months
Language criteria met : B1 Cambridge + life in the UK
Current nationality: Colombian
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 24/11/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25 November 2014
Date of aknowlegment: 11/12/14 (Dated 05/12/14)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 05/12/14
Date approval received: 13/12/14 Dated 11/12/14
Date of ceremony? I'M STILL WAITING FOR THE INVITATION LETTER.... WHY IS IT TAKING SO LONG??

[sammy2014]

gibility criteria: Entrance Clearence2yrs +8yrs ILR+ NTL 2 months
Language criteria met : B1 Cambridge + life in the UK
Current nationality: Colombian
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 24/11/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25 November 2014
Date of aknowlegment: 11/12/14 (Dated 05/12/14)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 05/12/14
Date approval received: 13/12/14 Dated 11/12/14
Date of ceremony? I'M STILL WAITING FOR THE INVITATION LETTER.... WHY IS IT TAKING SO LONG??

contact your council and book a date for your ceremony . you don't need to wait.

[ak1031]

Final update!

Eligibility Criteria: 6 Years (Tier 2 general + Tier 1) + 1 Year ILR
Language Criteria Met: Life in UK + Letter from Univ of education in English + UK Naric ELA
Method of Application: NCS (Hackney)
Date of Application: 10th November 2014
Date of Receipt by Home Office: 11th November 2014
Date of Debit of Fees: Credit Card - 25 Nov
Date of Receipt of Acknowledgement: 28 Nov (Dated 25 Nov)
Date of Receipt of Approval: 19 Dec (dated 5 Dec)
Date of Ceremony: 8 Jan 15

[iwantmyresidenceasap]

Final update!

Eligibility Criteria: 6 Years (Tier 2 general + Tier 1) + 1 Year ILR
Language Criteria Met: Life in UK + Letter from Univ of education in English + UK Naric ELA
Method of Application: NCS (Hackney)
Date of Application: 10th November 2014
Date of Receipt by Home Office: 11th November 2014
Date of Debit of Fees: Credit Card - 25 Nov
Date of Receipt of Acknowledgement: 28 Nov (Dated 25 Nov)
Date of Receipt of Approval: 19 Dec (dated 5 Dec)
Date of Ceremony: 8 Jan 15

Congratulations!

WOW it seems they are approving most applications within a few weeks. Great news everyone fingers crossed.
I'm still waiting for the brown envelope.

Is anyone else in here applying after EEA 6 years? If so, does anyone know whether the processing time is the same as everyone else's?

[farhansunny]

Eligibility criteria: Tier1 General + 13 months on ILR
Language criteria met: UK Degree + LIUK
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Newham
Date of application: 14/11/2014
Payment method : Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17/11/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 28/11/2014 (received by post on 03/12/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 01/12/2014
Date approval received: 22/12/2014 (Dated 12/12/2014)
Date of ceremony: waiting

I got my approval today. Going to book my ceremony now

[Julian23sk8]

gibility criteria: Entrance Clearence2yrs +8yrs ILR+ NTL 2 months
Language criteria met : B1 Cambridge + life in the UK
Current nationality: Colombian
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 24/11/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25 November 2014
Date of aknowlegment: 11/12/14 (Dated 05/12/14)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 05/12/14
Date approval received: 13/12/14 Dated 11/12/14
Date of ceremony? I'M STILL WAITING FOR MY INVITATION LETTER????

I called the council today but they can't find my details

[akhurshid]

Why don't you call HO?