Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

[CULLINAN]

@Nature11

Even by @Baybars1 model. We are supposed to get between 16th Dec - 30th Dec. Seems spot on. I am hoping before Christmas.

[eonatura]

Hi eonatura,

Thanks for the info.

I have been waiting (impatiently!) for some time now, I just kept trying the RBKC website whenever I remember by entering my HO ref and full name. Today, it just let me book a slot.
They didn't notify me, I just kept checking the website. I tried private/virtual ones first but not a lot of availability (from 21/12 at £200). Public ceremonies are available next week, Tues 8th & Thu 10th also Tues 15th. Loads of slots so decided to go for the free one on Tues just now.

Worried they will require the invitation letter, I called them and the person I spoke to wasn't sure. So I emailed the registrars, hopefully they allow me to attend if I don't receive it in time.

Hello Jenov,

How did your ceremony go? Did they allow you to attend without the invitation letter?

Thank you

[askmeplz82]

October 2nd approved. Looks like they skipped October and moved to November now.

[muyiwa333]

Same here.
Application date: 22 June 2020
Approval date: 04 Nov 20 - received letter by post
Ceremony invitation: 11 Dec 20 via email.

Wow that is quick. I have a similar timeline. Applied 22nd June. Approval date 10th Nov received via post.
Looks like Nov approvals are receiving emails also. I am from Hounslow Council and they have mentioned will receive an email for ceremony invitation. Fingers crossed.

Hi Cullinan,
I also received my approval via post in October.

Why is it that only 1% of applicants received approval via post and not via email? Just curious

I applied 26th July
Bio 30th via App
Approval 8th Oct via post....

[CULLINAN]

Hi Cullinan,
I also received my approval via post in October.

Why is it that only 1% of applicants received approval via post and not via email? Just curious

I applied 26th July
Bio 30th via App
Approval 8th Oct via post....

I am not sure about this logic. Maybe different CWs handling it differently or maybe the approval email not pushed through in the first place and approval posted after enquiry etc.

[mrmo93]

Hi guys, quick question Im waiting on my letter but im going back home (Sweden) for a two week holiday from around 20/12 to 01/04 just a couple of weeks. So if my letter comes will can I just call them when I come back?

Also when coming back im thinking im just gonna have:

A printed copy of my settled status
A negative covid test
The declaration form thing

Any other tips?

[naruto]

At least something new!!! I guess any hope for all those who are being on this long dreading waiting game..

applied on 27-07-2020
Approval on 23-10-2020
Invitation letter still pending......

P.S I’ve received a DBS check requested thus week on 03-12-2020 DBS certificate arrived on the 07-12-2020!!!

Fingers crossed we get some hope ASAP.

[onyx_ng]

I want to be bitter about late September lol but there are people still waiting from August it's so unfair.

I hope you get it soon not sure if it is based on council availability of conducting ceremony.

Thanks! I finally got an invite to a booked ceremony this morning

[onyx_ng]

I want to be bitter about late September lol but there are people still waiting from August it's so unfair.

Update

Applied - 29/07/20
Approved - 25/09/20
Invitation to Booked ceremony - 12/12/20
Ceremony Date - 14/01/21 (I've emailed to see if I can get a date this year )

[woabgh]

I want to be bitter about late September lol but there are people still waiting from August it's so unfair.

Update

Applied - 29/07/20
Approved - 25/09/20
Invitation to Booked ceremony - 12/12/20
Ceremony Date - 14/01/21 (I've emailed to see if I can get a date this year )

Congrats on the (almost) end of your journey ! Just to confirm was it one of these new emails or a proper letter by post? I was told mine (approval 21st Sept) was sent by post yesterday...
And what is your Local Authority?

I really hope to see some movement next week...

[Rambo_ILR]

Hello guys,

My council informed me that they have received my certificate and asked if whether I have received invitation letter. My approval was on 22 October. Anyone is similar situation? I haven't received invitation letter yet.

Update
Received Invitation through Email today. Probably need to wait till Monday to book a place for ceremony.

[successorxx]

Anyone from August still waiting for Invitation? Please

[onyx_ng]

I want to be bitter about late September lol but there are people still waiting from August it's so unfair.

Update

Applied - 29/07/20
Approved - 25/09/20
Invitation to Booked ceremony - 12/12/20
Ceremony Date - 14/01/21 (I've emailed to see if I can get a date this year )

Congrats on the (almost) end of your journey ! Just to confirm was it one of these new emails or a proper letter by post? I was told mine (approval 21st Sept) was sent by post yesterday...
And what is your Local Authority?

I really hope to see some movement next week...

I was sent the letter by Post - dated yesterday as well, based in Kent.

[lifeRockss1]

After the ceremony (video call) I was asked to visit the Register Office after a week and I was handed over the Certificate. They again check ID and without verification they wont hand over.

interesting, I was told it will be sent by post and cannot be handed over to me in person.

[tier1212]

Hi
Waiting for the ceremony
My timeline
Apllied online 30 July 2020
IDV app used 30 August 2020
Aproval via email 09 October 2020
Invitations letter still waiting
Council is Cardiff
Plz let me know if anyone on same dates got aproval
Thanks

[JKAR25142]

HI there

I am still waiting as well!

have you received your invitation letter yet??

Thanks

[JKAR25142]

HI there

I am still waiting as well!

have you received your invitation letter yet??

Thanks

Hi
Waiting for the ceremony
My timeline
Apllied online 30 July 2020
IDV app used 30 August 2020
Aproval via email 09 October 2020
Invitations letter still waiting
Council is Cardiff
Plz let me know if anyone on same dates got aproval
Thanks

HI there

I am still waiting as well!

have you received your invitation letter yet??

Thanks

[Ms NANCY]

Anyone approved around 2 OCTOBER got their citizenship ceremony letter yet?

[tier1212]

HI there

I am still waiting as well!

have you received your invitation letter yet??

Thanks

Hi
Waiting for the ceremony
My timeline
Apllied online 30 July 2020
IDV app used 30 August 2020
Aproval via email 09 October 2020
Invitations letter still waiting
Council is Cardiff
Plz let me know if anyone on same dates got aproval
Thanks

HI there

I am still waiting as well!

have you received your invitation letter yet??

Thanks

Not yet i ring council on Friday they said they haven't received yet
So might be this week

[Misty1]

Anyone approved around 2 OCTOBER got their citizenship ceremony letter yet?

Nope, 6th Oct & nothing received yet...

[1313]

Apply 13/5/20 by post Fingerprints 21/6/20. Application successfull letters 2/10/20. Derby council call me 4/12/20 to book ceremony 8/12/20. 7/12/20 received invitation letter from home office ceremony done in 5 minutes th

[Bengomango]

Hi guys approved sep 30 . Nuthing yet. Anybody know where to write to ask ? There different e mails . ?

[Bengomango]

How many people here approved very late sep ? 29 , 28 , 30 sep ?

[magicc]

Hi all - i had been a silent reader for a long time. I was approved on 22nd October however still waiting for the ceremony invite. Have not reached out to council or HO yet as I am waiting for the 12 week to be over. I saw that people who were approved in October'20 started to get invites so hopefully we will receive soon

[Liai]

How many people here approved very late sep ? 29 , 28 , 30 sep ?

Hi,
I was approved 29th September. I contacted the home office over a week ago and was told that my certificate and invitation will be sent in 10day.
I haven’t still received my invitation.
For the past few months I have been trying to book y ceremony online using the ref no from my approval email but it wasn’t letting me. Early this morning, I tried and the system found my details and I was able to book a ceremony for January. I was wondering, does this mean that my certificate is with the council?