Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

[CULLINAN]

A question to those who have already received their ceremony invitation letter: is the home office reference number the same as the one in the approval letter or is it different?
Thanks

I received my ceremony invitation via email and the only ref mentioned there is my UAN.
I received my approval via post and it has the Case ID i.e. “Our Ref” on it.

[coolrockspart2]

A question to those who have already received their ceremony invitation letter: is the home office reference number the same as the one in the approval letter or is it different?
Thanks

Home office reference is the same one mentioned in the approval letter(our ref).
This is what you will require while booking citizenship ceremony with the council.

When you will receive ceremony invite via email(as I don’t know what details you get on physically posted letter) it will contain unique application number(uan) which will also be printed on the naturalisation certificate.

[CULLINAN]

Home office reference is the same one mentioned in the approval letter(our ref).
This is what you will require while booking citizenship ceremony with the council.

While booking my ceremony, I was only asked my UAN. Not any other reference. Maybe differ with each council then.

[Abi00]

Hi guys
My approval 14 Oct , I have emailed on Tuesday NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk
They back to me on Friday with this reply
Thank you for your e-mail

Our records indicate that the documents are in progress and will be with you in due course

Thank you
FMT Admin Support Nationality Group

UKVI - Citizenship, Work, Study, Premium
Red Zone, 4th Floor, Capital Building, Liverpool L3 9PP

www.homeoffice.gov.uk
I already 12 weeks and that was mentioned in my approval letter ( by email ) but nothing

[jasmine89]

Hi guys
My approval 14 Oct , I have emailed on Tuesday NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk
They back to me on Friday with this reply
Thank you for your e-mail

Our records indicate that the documents are in progress and will be with you in due course

Thank you
FMT Admin Support Nationality Group

UKVI - Citizenship, Work, Study, Premium
Red Zone, 4th Floor, Capital Building, Liverpool L3 9PP

www.homeoffice.gov.uk
I already 12 weeks and that was mentioned in my approval letter ( by email ) but nothing

I am in the same boat as you. Approval on the 13th october. And then heard nothing. After emailing home office multiple times i got an emailing saying documeny printing in progress. Please keep me posted and i will keep you posted if i get mine.

[Luna149]

Hi All,

Finally, I received invitation letter via email. The date on the letter shows 23rd December and advice to allow 10 days to receive it. Do you know why I still not receive it via post? Do the council accept the copy of the email? Or they need the letter?

[CULLINAN]

Hi All,

Finally, I received invitation letter via email. The date on the letter shows 23rd December and advice to allow 10 days to receive it. Do you know why I still not receive it via post? Do the council accept the copy of the email? Or they need the letter?

Invitations are sent via email also. You will not get one post. Just contact your council for ceremony.

[Luna149]

Hi All,

Finally, I received invitation letter via email. The date on the letter shows 23rd December and advice to allow 10 days to receive it. Do you know why I still not receive it via post? Do the council accept the copy of the email? Or they need the letter?

Invitations are sent via email also. You will not get one post. Just contact your council for ceremony.

Hi CULLINAN

I received the email today, and they attached my citizenship ceremony invitation letter?

Is this fine to book my ceremony with it or I need to have the original letter with me, I confused

[CULLINAN]

Off Topic

Hi All,

Finally, I received invitation letter via email. The date on the letter shows 23rd December and advice to allow 10 days to receive it. Do you know why I still not receive it via post? Do the council accept the copy of the email? Or they need the letter?

Invitations are sent via email also. You will not get one post. Just contact your council for ceremony.

Hi CULLINAN

I received the email today, and they attached my citizenship ceremony invitation letter?

Is this fine to book my ceremony with it or I need to have the original letter with me, I confused

Ceremony invitations are sent via email now in many cases. Just contact your council now. I received my invitation via email too and booked my ceremony with the same.

[maglum]

Hi All,

Finally, I received invitation letter via email. The date on the letter shows 23rd December and advice to allow 10 days to receive it. Do you know why I still not receive it via post? Do the council accept the copy of the email? Or they need the letter?

Hey Congrats!! Could you please tell us when was your 'approval date'?
Cheers

[CULLINAN]

Hi All,

Finally, I received invitation letter via email. The date on the letter shows 23rd December and advice to allow 10 days to receive it. Do you know why I still not receive it via post? Do the council accept the copy of the email? Or they need the letter?

Hey Congrats!! Could you please tell us when was your 'approval date'?
Cheers

OP was approved on 14th Oct.

[Luna149]

Off Topic

Hi All,

Finally, I received invitation letter via email. The date on the letter shows 23rd December and advice to allow 10 days to receive it. Do you know why I still not receive it via post? Do the council accept the copy of the email? Or they need the letter?

Invitations are sent via email also. You will not get one post. Just contact your council for ceremony.

Hi CULLINAN

I received the email today, and they attached my citizenship ceremony invitation letter?

Is this fine to book my ceremony with it or I need to have the original letter with me, I confused

Ceremony invitations are sent via email now in many cases. Just contact your council now. I received my invitation via email too and booked my ceremony with the same.

Okay, I will call tomorrow, thanks for your help

[YanisAAK]

Anyone from Newham council here? Can you please share your experience?
What reference number have you used to book your ceremony?
How long have you been waiting for?

Many thanks to those who replied to my previous question

[Yazzz95]

Anyone from Newham council here? Can you please share your experience?
What reference number have you used to book your ceremony?
How long have you been waiting for?

Many thanks to those who replied to my previous question

My council is Newham but I'm still waiting for my invitation. I was approved on 5th Nov. Looking at timeline here, I probably have to wait until February for invitation.
When was you approved? (if you don't mind me asking).
Thanks.

[London249]

Anyone from Newham council here? Can you please share your experience?
What reference number have you used to book your ceremony?
How long have you been waiting for?

Many thanks to those who replied to my previous question

My council is Newham but I'm still waiting for my invitation. I was approved on 5th Nov. Looking at timeline here, I probably have to wait until February for invitation.
When was you approved? (if you don't mind me asking).
Thanks.

I was approved on 9th of November still waiting same as you still waiting barking & Dagenham council I think invitation will be anytime. On the invitation you have ref number.

[aswadi]

Keen to hear from any people who were approved around 9th October when they receive their invitation.

[Hello5]

I was approved on 9th of November still waiting same as you still waiting barking & Dagenham council I think invitation will be anytime. On the invitation you have ref number.

I applied in september and was approved 9 nov, I think we have at least another month to wait

[asifmahmood36]

Date of Approval :!9th of October 2020.

Still havent received any new for Citizenship ceremony.
Anyone else around the same timeline?
Also I am with Redbridge council and applied through a lawyer.

Hi
My aproval date 9th October as well
I haven't received any news regarding invitation
Plz update me when you recieved
My council is cardiff
P

Hi, My approval date was 27th October 2020 but still waiting for an invitation letter.

[AJBel]

I was approved in August and my ceremony is at last taking place on the 21st of this month - Cambridgeshire Council. I was told I can take the ceremony without the invitation letter. I have been waiting for this letter for 5months now and still nothing.

I have sent an email again this evening after reading the thread so am hoping to hear from NationalityFrontEndTechnicalSpecialists@homeoffice.gov.uk

Meanwhile, Cambridgeshire Council has emailed me this:

——-
Thank you for contacting us.

We would prefer you to have your letter from The Home Office to attend the ceremony but we understand that The Home Office are currently very slow to respond to enquiries.

I have checked your paperwork and it does come with a photograph so I’m certain that we will be able to proceed in the event that you have not yet received your second letter from The Home Office.

——

Does this email from Cambridgeshire Council affirm that they now have my certificate? I am not sure what kind of paperwork they have in possession with my photo on it.

Hope somebody help?

Thank you...

[asifmahmood36]

Date of Approval :!9th of October 2020.

Still havent received any new for Citizenship ceremony.
Anyone else around the same timeline?
Also I am with Redbridge council and applied through a lawyer.

My approval date was the 27th Of October 20 but still waiting for an invitation letter. I applied by myself.
it should be soon within January 21.

[Abi00]

I was approved in August and my ceremony is at last taking place on the 21st of this month - Cambridgeshire Council. I was told I can take the ceremony without the invitation letter. I have been waiting for this letter for 5months now and still nothing.

I have sent an email again this evening after reading the thread so am hoping to hear from NationalityFrontEndTechnicalSpecialists@homeoffice.gov.uk

Meanwhile, Cambridgeshire Council has emailed me this:

——-
Thank you for contacting us.

We would prefer you to have your letter from The Home Office to attend the ceremony but we understand that The Home Office are currently very slow to respond to enquiries.

I have checked your paperwork and it does come with a photograph so I’m certain that we will be able to proceed in the event that you have not yet received your second letter from The Home Office.

——

Does this email from Cambridgeshire Council affirm that they now have my certificate? I am not sure what kind of paperwork they have in possession with my photo on it.

Hope somebody help?

Thank you...

Congratulation
This means you can attend your ceremony on time
Without invitation letter , be ready for your ceremony
Good luck .

[Atighee]

Hi
Anyone from Redbridge council london, please send here your council ceremony timeline please
I was approved on 29th oct. Still waiting for ceremony

[Kay100]

Date of Approval :!9th of October 2020.

Still havent received any new for Citizenship ceremony.
Anyone else around the same timeline?
Also I am with Redbridge council and applied through a lawyer.

My approval date was the 27th Of October 20 but still waiting for an invitation letter. I applied by myself.
it should be soon within January 21.

I was approved on 22 October and still waiting as well. I wonder how long we have to wait? Not sure it is a good idea to email them since it’ll be 12 weeks this week.

[Misty1]

Keen to hear from any people who were approved around 9th October when they receive their invitation.

I was approved on 6th Oct, received my invitation letter on 21st December (Dated 15/12).

[YanisAAK]

Anyone from Newham council here? Can you please share your experience?
What reference number have you used to book your ceremony?
How long have you been waiting for?

Many thanks to those who replied to my previous question

My council is Newham but I'm still waiting for my invitation. I was approved on 5th Nov. Looking at timeline here, I probably have to wait until February for invitation.
When was you approved? (if you don't mind me asking).
Thanks.

Mine was approved on 28/10/2020
Still waiting