Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

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[mbujjibabu]

Eligibility criteria: ILR with 8 years
Language Criteria: Naric cert with foreign degree+ Life in the UK Test
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 18/11/2020
Payment method: Online by credit card
Date of debit of fees: 18/11/2020
Received by Home Office: 19/11/2020
Biometrics appointment: 16/12/2020
Decision via email: 25/03/2021
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

[santa]

Eligibility criteria: ILR + British spouse
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK NARIC certificate and LIUK (passed for ILR)
Nationality : Indian
Method of application: Online Submission
Date of application: 07-Oct-2020
Date of acknowledgement: 07-Oct-2020
Date Biometrics enrolled: 04-Nov-2020 (Croydon Bedford Point, free appointment)
Date of receipt of approval: 21-Dec-2020 via email
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 15-Mar-2021 via 2nd class post, letter dated 04-03-2021
Date of Ceremony: 26-Mar-2021
Milton Keynes council arranged for virtual ceremony and I had to pay £7.50 to get my certificate posted by special delivery.

[ojliaa]

Update: Application Successful for British Citizenship
Eligibility Criteria: ILR (Set-LR Granted on 10/10/2020) + British Spouse
Language Criteria: UK Degree & LIUK
Nationality: Pakistan
Date of Application Submission - Online: 16/10/2020
Date of Acknowledgment for Application: 19/10/2020
Date of Biometrics Enrollment in London: 13/11/2020 (Booked free @HMPO)
Date of Receipt of Approval via Email: 11/01/2021 @10:38am
Date on Approval Letter: 11/01/2021
Receipt of Ceremony Letter: 26/03/2021 (Dated; 13-03-2021)
Date of Ceremony Booked: 01/06/2021 (Earliest was available - Newham Council in London)
Best Regards Ojliaa

[foxig]

Eligibility criteria: 5 year + 1 year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Trinity B1 + LIUK
Nationality: Non-EU (EEA Family member)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 10/11/2020
Date of acknowledgement: 16/11/2020
Date of debit of fees: 10/11/2020
Date Biometrics enrolled: 08/12/2020 (Southampton £69.99)
Date of receipt of approval: 26/03/2021 by email
Date on Approval letter: 26/03/2021
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

[cuppa]

Eligibility criteria: retroactive EEA(PR) + 1 year (also had EU SS for less than a year at the time of application, now it's over a year)
Language criteria: UK degree
Nationality: Croatian/EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 29/09/2020
Date of acknolwledgement: 29/09/2020
Date biometrics enrolled: 02/10/2020
Date of receipt of approval: ...
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: ...
Date of ceremony: ...

It's been six months since my application without any communication from UKVI, I called them today and they wouldn't provide any information at all.

[sami1975]

Eligibility criteria: Entrepreneur 5 years + 1year ILR
Language criteria: UK degree
Nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 21/11/2020
Date of acknowledgement: 23/11/2020
Date biometrics enrolled: 21/12/2020
Date of receipt of approval via email: 29/03/2021
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
Date of ceremony: waiting

[Ameline]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years + Spouse of BC
Language criteria: UK degree
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 23/02/2021
Date of acknowledgement: 24/02/2021
Date biometrics enrolled: 23/03/2021
Date of receipt of approval via email: 30/03/2021
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
Date of ceremony: waiting

[Música]

Eligibility criteria: EU family member (Permanent card)
Nationality: Non EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 6/12/2020
Date of acknowledgement: 6/12/2020
Date biometrics enrolled: 8/12/2020 ( paid 110 for biometric )
Documents upload & submitted to to UKVI: 8/12/2020
Date of approval by email: 30/03/2021
Date of receipt of approval: 30/03/2021
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: (Pending)
Date of ceremony: (Pending)

I got the decision this morning by email and I'm over the moon. Good luck to everyone who is still waiting

[thakur71]

Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 (5 years) + 4 year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Trinity B1 + LIUK
Nationality:Indian
Method of application: Online (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Date of application: 15/10/2020
Date of acknowledgment: 16/10/2020
Date of debit of fees: 15/10/2020
Date Biometrics enrolled: 02/11/2020 (Croydon)
Email Received (on 24/3/2021): Received message from "MMST FMT NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk" dictating that ""We aim to process all applications within 6 months from the date submitted. However, in certain circumstances, this target is not possible. Following our assessment of your case, unfortunately, it appears your application will not be processed within the 6-month target.
This is because it is taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus (COVID-19). This will not affect the decision. We expect to make a decision on your application as soon as possible, but we will write to you again if this is not going to be possible.""
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date on Approval letter: Waiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

[rzbca]

My partner application update:

Eligibility criteria: ILR (Long residency) + British Spouse
Nationality: Non EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 29/10/2020
Date of acknowledgement: 29/10/2020
Date biometrics enrolled: 4/12/2020
Documents upload & submitted to to UKVI: 10/12/2020
Date of approval by email: Never received
Date of receipt of approval: Never received
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 30/03/2021(Dated 29/03)
Date of ceremony: 22/04/2021

[shoaibrehman]

Eligibility criteria: T2 General + Indefinite Leave to Remain 1 year
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK Degree + LIUK
Nationality : Pakistan
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 12/10/2020
Payment method: online debit
Date of acknowledgement: 14/10/2020
Date of debit of fees: 12/10/2020
Date Biometrics enrolled: 09/11/2020
Date on Approval letter: 08 March 2021 (I was expecting an email but received a postal letter instead)
Date of receipt of approval: Received by post on 12 March 2021
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: : 18 march 2021
Date of Ceremony: 26 May 2021

[ankurb]

Eligibility criteria: ILR + 1 year
Language Criteria: Life in the UK test + UK degree
Nationality : Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 22/11/2020
Date of acknowledgement: 23/11/2020
Date biometrics enrolled: 29/12/2020 (London Mark Lane, premium appointment)
Documents upload & submitted to to UKVI via UKVCAS: 24/12/2020
Application sent to UKVI by UKVCAS: 29/12/2020
Date on Approval letter: 31/03/2021 (via email)
Date of receipt of approval: 31/03/2021 (via email)
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: (Pending)
Date of Ceremony: (Pending)

[Brownblack]

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs LLR + 3yr ILR
Applications: Naturalisation
Method of application: Online
Natiality: Black African
Method of payment: (Debit card £1346)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 05/12/2019
Date of debit of fees: (06/12/2019)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 10/12/2019
Date of biometrics: 15/12/2019 Croydon
Email received on 25/04/2020 that due to Covid-19 pandemic, they are unable to make a decision within 6 months timeframe.
update:
Date of receipt of approval :15/03/2021 finally
Date of Ceremony: waiting

[Bhallaldev]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Naric Certificate + Life In The UK
Nationality: Non-EU (Indian)
Method of application: Online
Application sent & fee paid: 23/11/2020
Receipt of your application: 23/11/2020
Document Upload to UKVCAS: 10/12/2020
Documents submitted to UKVI: 10/12/2020
Biometric submitted: 20/12/2020
Document Confirmation email: 20/12/2020
Date of Approval email: 31/03/2021
Date of receipt of approval: Awaiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

[violetvik]

Eligibility criteria: Settled status (10 years in UK) + 1 year
Language Criteria: Life in the UK test + UK degree
Nationality : EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 17/10/2020
Date of acknowledgement: 19/10/2020
Documents uploaded & submitted to UKVI via UKVCAS: 11/11/2020
Date biometrics enrolled (in person): 14/11/2020 (London Lansdowne Road, paid appointment)
Date on Approval letter: 08/01/2021 (via email)
Date of receipt of approval: 08/01/2021 (via email)
Date of receipt of ceremony letter (via post): 31/03/2021 (dated 17/03/2021 on letter)
Date of Ceremony: 01/06/2021 (group ceremony)

Good luck to everyone who is still waiting!

[ezroda]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5+ years + 1 year ILR under EU Settlement Scheme
Language/LIUK Criteria: NARIC certified degree + passed Life in the UK test
Nationality: See the flag on the right
Method of application: online
Application sent & fee paid: 17/01/2021
Receipt of your application: 17/01/2021
Document Upload to UKVCAS & UKVI submission: 17/02/2021
Date of Approval email from HO: 30/03/2021 quite a good timeline so far!
Date of receipt of approval: TBC
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[Sarzefa]

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
by ezroda » Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:50 pm

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5+ years + 1 year ILR UK degree

Method of application: online
Application sent & fee paid: 16/12/2020
Biometrics : 17/01/2021
Date of Approval email from HO: never received
Date of receipt of approval: never received
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 1st April 2021 dated 22nd March.
Date of Ceremony: 08th April 2021

[Sarzefa]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5+ years + 1 year ILR UK degree

Method of application: online
Application sent & fee paid: 16/12/2020
Biometrics : 17/01/2021
Date of Approval email from HO: never received
Date of receipt of approval: never received
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 1st April 2021 dated 22nd March.
Date of Ceremony: 08th April 2021

[rollsrox]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years (ancestry) + 1 year ILR
Nationality: Australian
Language/LIUK Criteria: Australian + LIUK Passed for ILR
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 18/01/2021
Date of acknowledgement: 18/01/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 26/01/2021 (Had to drive London -> Birmingham as only appt I could find![Free])
Date on approval letter: 02/04/2021 via email
Date of receipt of approval: 02/04/2021
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:
Date of ceremony:

[travel_master]

Eligibility criteria: 26 years long residence; including 2 x 3 years DLR + 4 year ILR
Language criteria: UK Bachelor's + Master's degree + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 11/01/2021
Date of acknowledgement: never received
Date Biometrics enrolled: 15/01/2021 (Free appointment at Croydon, was lucky to find one only four days after submitting my online application)
Date on Approval letter: 31/03/2021 via email home.office.atlas@notifications.service.gov.uk
Date of receipt of approval: 31/03/2021
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending
Date of ceremony: Pending

It took 80 days for the Home Office to process my application, which isn't too bad All my foreign trips' exit & entry stamps over the last 8 years were clearly shown on my current passport. Now going to contact my local borough for a citizenship ceremony after Easter holidays. Good luck everyone & I wish you all a happy Easter!

[travel_master]

Eligibility criteria: 2 x 3 years DLR + 4 year ILR
Language criteria: UK Bachelor's + Master's degree + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 11/01/2021
Date of acknowledgement: never received
Date Biometrics enrolled: 15/01/2021 (Free appointment at Croydon, was lucky to find one only four days after submitting my online application)
Date on Approval letter: 31/03/2021 via email home.office.atlas@notifications.service.gov.uk
Date of receipt of approval: 31/03/2021
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending
Date of ceremony: Pending

It took 80 days for the Home Office to process my application, which isn't too bad All my foreign trips' exit & entry stamps over the last 8 years were clearly shown on my current passport. Now going to contact my local borough for a citizenship ceremony after Easter holidays. Good luck everyone & I wish you all a happy Easter!

[travel_master]

Eligibility criteria: 2 x 3 years DLR + 4 year ILR
Language criteria: UK Bachelor's + Master's degree + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 11/01/2021
Date of acknowledgement: never received
Date Biometrics enrolled: 15/01/2021 (Free appointment at Croydon, was lucky to find one only four days after submitting my online application)
Date on Approval letter: 31/03/2021 via email home.office.atlas@notifications.service.gov.uk
Date of receipt of approval: 31/03/2021
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending
Date of ceremony: Pending

It took 80 days for the Home Office to process my application, which isn't too bad. All my foreign trips' exit & entry stamps over the last 8 years were clearly shown on my current passport. Now going to contact my local borough for a citizenship ceremony after Easter holidays. Good luck everyone & I wish you all a happy Easter!

[Echinol]

My partner timeline.

Eligibility criteria: Settled status (5 years in UK) + 1 year ILR
Language Criteria: Life in the UK test + Trinity College
Nationality : EU (Portugal)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 8/10/2020
Date of acknowledgement: Never received
Documents uploaded & submitted to UKVI via UKVCAS: 8/10/2020
Date biometrics enrolled (in person): 22/10/2020 (Manchester, paid appointment)
Date on Approval letter: Never received
Date of receipt of approval: Never received
Date of receipt of ceremony letter (via post): 03/04/2021 (dated 24/03/2021 on letter)
Date of Ceremony: not booked yet

[Rehan1979]

Eligibility criteria: ILR 1years
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK degree
Nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: Online
Date of application : 13/01/2021
Payment method: Debit card
Date of acknowledgement: 13/01/2021
Date of debit of fees: 13/01/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 10/02/2021 (Central London Sopra cost me £199)
Date application approved (email) : 03/03/2021
Date application approved ( letter): 04/03/2021
Date of receipt of ceremony letter - 29/03/2021
Date of ceremony- waiting