TIMELINE AFTER NATURALISATION APPLICATION SUBMISSION

[Figsey]

Just read the end of the email and they did tell me what the ref no is Will book the interview first thing in the morning

[imsylar]

Just read the end of the email and they did tell me what the ref no is Will book the interview first thing in the morning

Hi Figsey, Can u plz tell me after sending email enquiry to passport services how long it took them to reply as i sent them one as well but i havent recieved any reply so far, Good luck with your interview please let us know if u are able to book it today and which office are u going for the interview. Many thanks

[imsylar]

Just read the end of the email and they did tell me what the ref no is Will book the interview first thing in the morning

Hi Figsey, Can u plz tell me after sending email enquiry to passport services how long it took them to reply as i sent them one as well but i havent recieved any reply so far, Good luck with your interview please let us know if u are able to book it today and which office are u going for the interview. Many thanks

Hi Figsey, Just recieved that email from ips saying the exact same thing they have told you but i cant find the refrence no in my email, its not email subject line starting with IPS AND THEN THERE IS A NUMBER ?

[imsylar]

Also can u tell me what is the number to book an appointment for passport iterview, Many thanks

[sami99]

Just read the end of the email and they did tell me what the ref no is Will book the interview first thing in the morning

Hi Figsey, Can u plz tell me after sending email enquiry to passport services how long it took them to reply as i sent them one as well but i havent recieved any reply so far, Good luck with your interview please let us know if u are able to book it today and which office are u going for the interview. Many thanks

Hi Figsey, Just recieved that email from ips saying the exact same thing they have told you but i cant find the refrence no in my email, its not email subject line starting with IPS AND THEN THERE IS A NUMBER ?

Did you find the reference number on that email ?
Where was it ?
How long after you send email they reply ?

[melo75]

NCS or Postal: Through solicitor (nothing special with my case but just for peace of mind)
Date of submission: 25 June 2010
CRITERIA - 5 years WP + 1 Year ILR
Date of credit card payment deduction: 5 July 2010
Date of receipt of acknowledgment letter: 7 July 2010 dated 01/07/10
Date UKBA made decision: 22 July 2010
Date of receipt of approval: 28 July 2010
Date of ceremony - 16/08/10 (public ceremony as no private ceremony available before that date)
Date of Passport application - 17/08/2010 (C&S)
Date of Interview letter receipt - 21/07/2010
Date of receipt of supporting documents - 26/08/2010 (second attempt)
Date of Passport interview - 27/08/2010
Date of receipt of passport - 08/09/2010 (second attempt, first attempt 1 Sept 2010)

My interview was very annoying. The questions were simple enough like the ones posted here, but the interviewer's attitude annoyed me. It was as if he was trying to make me answer wrongly! Sometimes he would repeat the question, even after I answered (I guess to make sure I won't buckle under perssure). They tried to deliver the passport 4 days after my interview, but I was not home. The next available date that worked for me was today.

Thank so much to all who have contributed advice and guidance, especially the tireless moderators of this forum.

Best of luck to everyone still in the process!

[sami99]

my passport application was send on 02 september 2010 using check and send from the post office.
I called the passport office today to check my application.
the lady asked me barcode number and then application number. after checking she told me: this application is not in the system try calling friday.
Is this normal ?
Is it possible for the post office to lost my application with all the original documents ?

[mansawant]

Hi,

My timeline so far

NCS or Postal: Postal (Family - 2 Adults + 1 child)
Nationality: Indian
CRITERIA - 5 years Resident + 1 Year ILR
Date of submission: 12 August 2010
Date reached HO: 13 August 2010
Date of credit card payment deduction: 17 August 2010
Date of receipt of acknowledgment letter: 20 August 2010 (Dated 17/08/2010)
Date UKBA made decision: 24 August 2010
Date of receipt of approval: 25 August 2010 (Enclosed Special Delivery Envelope with application)
Date of receipt of Ceremony Invitation letter: 4 Sep 2010 Dated 25 August 2010 (Received only 2 invitation (1 adult and a child); however HO confirmed dispatched 3 letters. Managed to book for ceremony as Registry office received all 3 certifiates on a condition to check passport for missing invitation letter)
Date of ceremony - 8 Sep 2010 (Public ceremony)
Date of Passport application - 8 Sep 2010 (C&S)
Date of Interview letter receipt -
Date of receipt of supporting documents -
Date of Passport interview -
Date of receipt of passport -

[Figsey]

Hi imsylar,

It said right at the bottom of the email (The ABI number is xxxxxxxx, you can book the interview on 0300 222 1000) I also specificly asked whether i can get ref no emailed. I called the number and booked my interview in Reading for Saturday morning.

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Just read the end of the email and they did tell me what the ref no is Will book the interview first thing in the morning

Hi Figsey, Can u plz tell me after sending email enquiry to passport services how long it took them to reply as i sent them one as well but i havent recieved any reply so far, Good luck with your interview please let us know if u are able to book it today and which office are u going for the interview. Many thanks

Hi Figsey, Just recieved that email from ips saying the exact same thing they have told you but i cant find the refrence no in my email, its not email subject line starting with IPS AND THEN THERE IS A NUMBER ?

[Figsey]

Hi,

They replied in an hour. I sent the email at 1730 and they replied at 1830. I called them just after 1700 and lady who answered the phone wasnt very helpful. I asked her to check the progress and she said it wouldnt even be on the system without taking my tracking number so iwas very suprised to get a reply so quick.

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Just read the end of the email and they did tell me what the ref no is Will book the interview first thing in the morning

Hi Figsey, Can u plz tell me after sending email enquiry to passport services how long it took them to reply as i sent them one as well but i havent recieved any reply so far, Good luck with your interview please let us know if u are able to book it today and which office are u going for the interview. Many thanks

Hi Figsey, Just recieved that email from ips saying the exact same thing they have told you but i cant find the refrence no in my email, its not email subject line starting with IPS AND THEN THERE IS A NUMBER ?

Did you find the reference number on that email ?
Where was it ?
How long after you send email they reply ?

[f2k]

NCS or Postal: NCS - Postal
Date of submission: Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Basis: HSMP JR (4+1 year ILR) (Husband and Wife)
Date of debit of debit/credit card: Tuesday 20 July 2010
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Friday 23 July 2010 (dated 20 July)
Date of decision (on letter): 29 July 2010
Date of receipt of decision (arrived by post): 30 July 2010
Date of ceremony: 1 September 2010

Date of passport application: 7 September 2010
Method used: Check and Send
Date of receipt of interview letter: Awaiting
Date of interview: Awaiting
Date of return of Document: Awaiting
Passport Received: Awaiting

[hyper_kid]

Submitted NCS: 29/06/2010
HO received 30/06/2010
card Debited: 06/07/2010
Confirmation: 09/07/2010
Decision made: Approved 10/08/2010

Decision letter received: 04/09/2010
Ceremony: 08/09/2010
Passport Application: yet to apply
Passport Interview: yet to apply
Passaport Received: yet to apply

Brazilian. HSMP JR > backdated IRL > Citizenship

[Jambo]

my passport application was send on 02 september 2010 using check and send from the post office.
I called the passport office today to check my application.
the lady asked me barcode number and then application number. after checking she told me: this application is not in the system try calling friday.
Is this normal ?
Is it possible for the post office to lost my application with all the original documents ?

Don't worry - that's normal. It does not mean your application is lost. Just that it is waiting to be processed. You will be in the system once the application is processed, your documents are sent back to you, a reference number for interview is generated and a letter is sent out to you. This can take upto 10 days from the timelines people publish here.

I applied on 01/09 and was told early this week that I'm not in the system. Called yesterday again (08/09) and was told my application was processed on the 07/09 and a letter was sent out on the 08/09.

[sami99]

my passport application was send on 02 september 2010 using check and send from the post office.
I called the passport office today to check my application.
the lady asked me barcode number and then application number. after checking she told me: this application is not in the system try calling friday.
Is this normal ?
Is it possible for the post office to lost my application with all the original documents ?

Don't worry - that's normal. It does not mean your application is lost. Just that it is waiting to be processed. You will be in the system once the application is processed, your documents are sent back to you, a reference number for interview is generated and a letter is sent out to you. This can take upto 10 days from the timelines people publish here.

I applied on 01/09 and was told early this week that I'm not in the system. Called yesterday again (08/09) and was told my application was processed on the 07/09 and a letter was sent out on the 08/09.

Thank you. You saved me some worries

[hhilaly]

Postal or NCS: Postal (Through Lawyer)
Nationality: Pakistan
Criteria: HSMP JR + 1yr ILR
Date Submitted: May 10, 2010
Payment Deducted: May 13, 2010
Payment Method: Credit Card
Acknowledgement Letter Dated: May 18, 2010
Approval Letter (Sent to Solicitor) Received: August 21, 2010 (Documents returned with letter)
Approval Letter Dated: August 17, 2010
Received Invitation to Ceremony Letter: August 26, 2010
Date on Invitation to Ceremony Letter: August 18, 2010)
Citizenship Ceremony Date: September 1, 2010 (Public)
Passport Application Date: September 2, 2010
Application Method: C&S
Interview Letter Received: September 09, 2010
Interview Letter Date: September 07, 2010
Original Documents Returned (With a very mangled and torn Naturalization Certificate): September 08, 2010
Interview Date: September 09, 2010 (I called them on Sept. 8 and got the reference number to book my interview and went without the letter, but with the reference number and the email to confirm my interview)
Passport Received: ??/??/??

[Figsey]

NCS or Postal: NCS
CRITERIA – 3 years + Spouse
Date of submission: 12 July 2010
Date of received by HO: 13 July 2010
Date of receipt of acknowledgment letter: 21 July 2010 (Dated 16/07)
Passed to Case working team: 30 July 2010
Date UKBA made decision: 12 August 2010
Date of receipt of approval: 20 August 2010
Date of ceremony: 02 September 2010

Date of passport application: 02 September 2010
Method used: Check and Send
Date of receipt of interview letter: Awaiting
Date of interview: 11 September 2010 (Booked on the 8th after receiving email with my ref no from IPS)
Date of return of Document: 09 September 2010 (Paid extra £3)
Passport Received: Awaiting

[Figsey]

Also received the interview invitation letter today suprisingly with a first class stamp

NCS or Postal: NCS
CRITERIA – 3 years + Spouse
Date of submission: 12 July 2010
Date of received by HO: 13 July 2010
Date of receipt of acknowledgment letter: 21 July 2010 (Dated 16/07)
Passed to Case working team: 30 July 2010
Date UKBA made decision: 12 August 2010
Date of receipt of approval: 20 August 2010
Date of ceremony: 02 September 2010

Date of passport application: 02 September 2010
Method used: Check and Send
Date of receipt of interview letter: 09 September 2010
Date of interview: 11 September 2010 (Booked on the 8th after receiving email with my ref no from IPS)
Date of return of Document: 09 September 2010 (Paid extra £3)
Passport Received: Awaiting

[MrCheeks147]

Final Update:

CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE:
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NCS or Postal: NCS
Date of submission: 13th July 2010
Category: 2 Year Spouse Visa + ILR (Being resident for more than 5years)
Date of Credit Card Debit: 20th July 2010.
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Dated- 20th July 2010, Received-24th July 2010
Decision Made: 4th August 2010, letter despatched on 6th August 2010 as confirmed via telephone on 6th August 2010)
Date of receipt of decision letter: 17th August 2010 (dated 4th August 2010)
Decision: APPROVED
Date of ceremony: 20th August 2010 – Private Ceremony £50


PASSPORT TIMELINE:
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Date of application: 20th August 2010
Service applied by: CHECK AND SEND
Document received: 1st September 2010
Date of passport interview: 3rd September 2010 (Booked appointment over the phone on 27th August 2010) – given Ref number over the phone without receiving letter to book appointment.
Date of received passport: 10th September 2010.
Feeling: Elated

Passport Interview Questions:
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1. Spell full name.
2. Date, place and country of birth.
3. When and where was citizenship ceremony?
4. Supporting documents for application.(the supporting docs incl.Pics)
5. Have supporting docs been received back and confirmation of delivery address?
6. Mother's full name, date and place of birth and age on next birthday?
7. Father's full name, date and place of birth
8. Name, profession and approx age. of counter signee.
9. How long have I known the person?
10. Who lives with me?
11. Full name, date of birth of partner.
12. Any credit agreements like loans credit cards, Hire agreement...
13. How many bank accounts, if any?
14. Details on previous address.
15. Do I have a mortgage?
16. What phone numbers did I put on the form?
17. Confirm email on the form?
18. How did I send the application?
19. Did I pay extra for secure delivery for documents?
20. Sign on an electronic pad. – Ask to re-sign again.

I would say the interviewer was very rigid with his questioning and was staring at me all the while and I just stared back at him with no apparent nervousness on my part (as far as I knew!). He asked me when I opened my latest bank account and I told him I could not remember and he said that was fine.

END OF PROCESS!!!!!!!!!
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I would like to thank everyone for their advice and guidance through the years; saved me loads in time and effort in obtaining credible information on the whole process and procedure even though mine was quite a straight forward application.

Hope this helps anyone still waiting to complete the process of becoming a British Citizen and I would advise to always observe and show respect for the rights and freedom of the United Kingdom, observing its laws and fulfill your duties and obligations as a resident.

This is not a destination but a journey!!!

Thanks to all once again!!!!

[Newbies]

Hi,

My timeline so far

NCS or Postal: Postal (Family - 2 Adults + 1 child)
Nationality: Indian
CRITERIA - 5 years Resident + 1 Year ILR
Date of submission: 12 August 2010
Date reached HO: 13 August 2010
Date of credit card payment deduction: 17 August 2010
Date of receipt of acknowledgment letter: 20 August 2010 (Dated 17/08/2010)
Date UKBA made decision: 24 August 2010
Date of receipt of approval: 25 August 2010 (Enclosed Special Delivery Envelope with application)
Date of receipt of Ceremony Invitation letter: 4 Sep 2010 Dated 25 August 2010 (Received only 2 invitation (1 adult and a child); however HO confirmed dispatched 3 letters. Managed to book for ceremony as Registry office received all 3 certifiates on a condition to check passport for missing invitation letter)
Date of ceremony - 8 Sep 2010 (Public ceremony)
Date of Passport application - 8 Sep 2010 (C&S)
Date of Interview letter receipt -
Date of receipt of supporting documents -
Date of Passport interview -
Date of receipt of passport -

Wow, congrats. Your timeline is the fastest I have ever seen here; <10 working days.

[mansawant]

Hi,

My timeline so far

NCS or Postal: Postal (Family - 2 Adults + 1 child)
Nationality: Indian
CRITERIA - 5 years Resident + 1 Year ILR
Date of submission: 12 August 2010
Date reached HO: 13 August 2010
Date of credit card payment deduction: 17 August 2010
Date of receipt of acknowledgment letter: 20 August 2010 (Dated 17/08/2010)
Date UKBA made decision: 24 August 2010
Date of receipt of approval: 25 August 2010 (Enclosed Special Delivery Envelope with application)
Date of receipt of Ceremony Invitation letter: 4 Sep 2010 Dated 25 August 2010 (Received only 2 invitation (1 adult and a child); however HO confirmed dispatched 3 letters. Managed to book for ceremony as Registry office received all 3 certifiates on a condition to check passport for missing invitation letter)
Date of ceremony - 8 Sep 2010 (Public ceremony)
Date of Passport application - 8 Sep 2010 (C&S)
Date of Interview letter receipt - Dispatched on 10 Sep 2010
Date of receipt of supporting documents -
Date of Passport interview - 11 Sep 2010 (Received Ref via email and booked interview at Brighton for my wife and I on 10 Dep 2010 as we are in hurry and there was no appointments available on Sat at other centres nearby London)
Date of receipt of passport -

[biggiesmall]

NCS or Postal: NCS Luton
CRITERIA – 5yrs RC + 2YRS PR
Date of submission: 18 August 2010
Date received by HO: 19 August 2010
Date of receipt of acknowledgment letter: 28 August 2010 (Dated 24/08)
Date UKBA made decision: 6 September
Date of receipt of approval + Citizenship invitation: 11 September 2010
Date of ceremony: asked to contact Luton registry within 14days

[imsylar]

UPDATE
NCS or Postal: NCS REDBRIDGE
Date of submission: 30/07/2010
CRITERIA - 3 yr stay SPOUSE VISA
Date of debit of debit/credit card: 04/08/2010
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 07/08/2010 (DATED 04/08/2010)
Date of receipt of approval: 27/08/2010 (dated 17/08/2010)
Date of Ceremony: 31/08/2010
Date of appln. for passport: 01/09/2010
Method used: Check & Send
Date of Passport Interview: 11/09/2010 (Reading)
Date of Receipt of Passport: TBC

[imsylar]

Hi,
Had an passport interview in reading today hardly took 10 min for the interview and was told that after some additonal checks i should recieve my passport in 7 to 10 working days, usual questions asked at the interview as mentioned by others and nothing was asked out of the blue.

[imsylar]

Hi Figsey,
I believe u had an interview today at reading office as well, Please let us know how did it go, yours time line and mine are almost the same, Thanks very much for all the suggestions and help on this forum, really helped me a lot and great job by site admins and moderators, well done please keep up the good work.

[Figsey]

Hi imsylar,

Interview went quite well. Interviewer was very friendly and all finished about 15 minutes. I went to Reading Office this morning. My appointment was at 9.15. I arrived at 9.00 and was called at 9.05. Questions were exactly the same as what the other members said in earlier posts. I was told that i wouldnt get the passport on the same day as they need to do more checks but should receive it within 4 to 5 days in normal cases. Lets hope it will arrive by next Friday