Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[a6v]

Eligibility criteria: 2 yr HSMP + 3 yr tier 1 + 1.5 yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Bracknell
Date of application: 15/11'/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/11/2013
Date of debit of fees: 13/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15/01/14
Date of receipt of approval: < awaited >
Date of Ceremony: < awaited >

I have heard that people had to sit for an interview before they got the approval. Is that for everyone or just a few and what's the criteria of selecting people for interview ? ~~ thanks

[Peachoct6]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): PBS and NARIC ELA
Current nationality:
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Chelmsford
Date of application: 02/01/14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 03/01/14
Date of aknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees:Account balance dropped today by £874 but not cleared yet.(23/01/14)
Date approval received: 18th Feb dated 15th Feb
Date of ceremony:Waiting

[farrukhnizam]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): PBS and NARIC ELA
Current nationality:
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Chelmsford
Date of application: 02/01/14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 03/01/14
Date of aknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees:Account balance dropped today by £874 but not cleared yet.(23/01/14)
Date approval received: 18th Feb dated 15th Feb
Date of ceremony:Waiting

Good news, So HO has started the Jan applications.
Eligibility criteria : 5yrs HSMP + 1 Yr ILR
Council : Hatfield Council on 08-01-2014
* Method of application: NCS
* Received application at Home office: 09-01-2014 - thedx.com
* Date of debit of fees: 26-01-2014 at 12:05pm (Sunday)
* Date of acknowledgement of fees: 29-01-2014 (dated on 26-01-2014)
* Date of approval: Waiting
* Date of Ceremony: Waiting

[itsahmedawan]

Eligibility criteria: 2 yr HSMP + 3 yr tier 1 + 1.5 yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Bracknell
Date of application: 15/11'/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/11/2013
Date of debit of fees: 13/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15/01/14
Date of receipt of approval: < awaited >
Date of Ceremony: < awaited >

I have heard that people had to sit for an interview before they got the approval. Is that for everyone or just a few and what's the criteria of selecting people for interview ? ~~ thanks

i never ever heard this thing from any 1 even on this forum that interview before approval.
i think so its totaly misleading information.

[SameerBhagawatUk]

Hi All,

Just called the HO to check on the status of my application. Have been told that the application is still being looked at but you will get some 'sort of a letter' in about a week.

What do you guys make of the above statement?

[jotter]

I have heard that people had to sit for an interview before they got the approval. Is that for everyone or just a few and what's the criteria of selecting people for interview ? ~~ thanks

i never ever heard this thing from any 1 even on this forum that interview before approval.
i think so its totaly misleading information.

The poster may be confusing this with the passport application process, where interviews are standard.

[SHOWZAIN]

Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 years + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Hatfield
Date of application: 15/10/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 19/10/2013
Date of debit of fees: 14/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 17/01/14 dated 13/01/14
Date of receipt of approval: 14/02/14 dated 07/02/14
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

[itsahmedawan]

Hi All,

Just called the HO to check on the status of my application. Have been told that the application is still being looked at but you will get some 'sort of a letter' in about a week.

What do you guys make of the above statement?

might b they gona ask u some more documentations.

[Bash1oo]

Bash1oo wrote:
Eligibility criteria: HSMP 2 yrs + TIERS1 3 yrs + ILR1 yr
Language criteria met : UK MSc Degree + LIfe in the UK
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 08/01/2014
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/01/2014
Date of aknowlegment: 29/01/2014 (dated 27/01/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27/01/2014)
Date approval received: 18/02/2014 (dated 16/02/2014)
Date of ceremony: TBA

Like I predicted January approvals will come faster than expected, just getting home now to see 5 brown envelopes waiting for my attention........lol
By the way, I applied with my wife and 3 kids.

[Fred2141]

Bash1oo wrote:
Eligibility criteria: HSMP 2 yrs + TIERS1 3 yrs + ILR1 yr
Language criteria met : UK MSc Degree + LIfe in the UK
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 08/01/2014
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/01/2014
Date of aknowlegment: 29/01/2014 (dated 27/01/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27/01/2014)
Date approval received: 18/02/2014 (dated 16/02/2014)
Date of ceremony: TBA

Like I predicted January approvals will come faster than expected, just getting home now to see 5 brown envelopes waiting for my attention........lol
By the way, I applied with my wife and 3 kids.

Many congrats. I applied on 13/12/2013 and am still to hear from Home Office. I understand if your application is straight forward, the outcome is likely to be quicker as well. I have a CCJ and am told that they are there inclined to do additional checks that might take time. So wont be expecting a response until April earliest.

[murmur]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 2 year Spouse of BC +1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Maidstone
Date of application: 14/01/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16/01/2014
Date of debit of fees: 29/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 31/01/2014 (Dated 29/01/2014)
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

Hi, how did you get you receipt of ackn? was it in brown envelop? what was mentioned on envelope like liverpool or home office?

Sorry, I did not realize you asked me about it. Yes, exactly, as you said- in brown envelop. liverpool mentioned.

[vasthana]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 +1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Hertfordshire; application type AN Joint (self and spouse)
Date of application: 31/01/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: not known
Date of debit of fees: 14/02/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 18/02/2014 (Dated 14/02/2014)
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

[rishahid]

Hi Vasthana,
You seem to be having similar case as mine (joint with wife). I am still waiting for approval. Applied on 01 Nov.
Please keep us posted with your progress.

regards

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 +1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Hertfordshire; application type AN Joint (self and spouse)
Date of application: 31/01/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: not known
Date of debit of fees: 14/02/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 18/02/2014 (Dated 14/02/2014)
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

[Mnc]

Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs EEA 4 (retained rights after divorce) + 1 Year ILR
Language criteria met (UK Masters Degree, Edinburgh University)
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS, Edinburgh
Date of application: 14/11/13
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 12/01/14
Date of aknowledgment: 15/01/14
Date approval received: Waiting....
Date of ceremony:Waiting....

Just curious if its only me or are there others from November as well, as you can see mine was sent on the 14th, I am only concerned because I am currently out of the country till the 7th of March.

[teekay125]

Eligibility criteria: EU 5 years+1 year PR
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 26/11/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28/11/13
Date of debit of fees: 15/01/14
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 17/01/2014 (dated - 14/01/2014)
Date of receipt of approval: 18/2/2014 (letter dated 12/2/2014..took long time to arrive!?)
Date of Ceremony:19/3/2014



Thanks everyone on this forum, especially the 'Gurus' for their valuable advice.

[alnuaimiuk]

What about me who is applied on October !!!!

Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs EEA 4 (retained rights after divorce) + 1 Year ILR
Language criteria met (UK Masters Degree, Edinburgh University)
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS, Edinburgh
Date of application: 14/11/13
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 12/01/14
Date of aknowledgment: 15/01/14
Date approval received: Waiting....
Date of ceremony:Waiting....

Just curious if its only me or are there others from November as well, as you can see mine was sent on the 14th, I am only concerned because I am currently out of the country till the 7th of March.

[veryjiggy]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1 years ILR
Method of application: NCS Wandsworth (London)
Date of application: 08/02/2014
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/02/2014 (Royal mail proof of delivery)
Date of acknowledgment: Pending
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Pending
Date approval received: Pending
Date of ceremony: Pending

Update below :

Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1 years ILR
Method of application: NCS Wandsworth (London)
Date of application: 08/02/2014
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/02/2014 (Royal mail proof of delivery)
Date of acknowledgment: Received 18/02/2014 (dated 14/02/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 14/02/2014
Date approval received: Pending
Date of ceremony: Pending

[Somudro]

Bash1oo wrote:
Eligibility criteria: HSMP 2 yrs + TIERS1 3 yrs + ILR1 yr
Language criteria met : UK MSc Degree + LIfe in the UK
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 08/01/2014
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/01/2014
Date of aknowlegment: 29/01/2014 (dated 27/01/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27/01/2014)
Date approval received: 18/02/2014 (dated 16/02/2014)
Date of ceremony: TBA

Like I predicted January approvals will come faster than expected, just getting home now to see 5 brown envelopes waiting for my attention........lol
By the way, I applied with my wife and 3 kids.

Congratulation!. So quick!

[ah_kassem]

What about me who is applied on October !!!!

Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs EEA 4 (retained rights after divorce) + 1 Year ILR
Language criteria met (UK Masters Degree, Edinburgh University)
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS, Edinburgh
Date of application: 14/11/13
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 12/01/14
Date of aknowledgment: 15/01/14
Date approval received: Waiting....
Date of ceremony:Waiting....

Just curious if its only me or are there others from November as well, as you can see mine was sent on the 14th, I am only concerned because I am currently out of the country till the 7th of March.

My wife applied on 05/11 and still waiting

ah_kassem

[chiefhunter]

What about me who is applied on October !!!!

Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs EEA 4 (retained rights after divorce) + 1 Year ILR
Language criteria met (UK Masters Degree, Edinburgh University)
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS, Edinburgh
Date of application: 14/11/13
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 12/01/14
Date of aknowledgment: 15/01/14
Date approval received: Waiting....
Date of ceremony:Waiting....

Just curious if its only me or are there others from November as well, as you can see mine was sent on the 14th, I am only concerned because I am currently out of the country till the 7th of March.

Are there any exceptional reasons to consider why a decision will be delayed? Any of the discretionary circumstances? e.g absences?

[collipu]

[/quote] Are there any exceptional reasons to consider why a decision will be delayed? Any of the discretionary circumstances? e.g absences?[/quote]

Would be interesting to know the reason..

[daniel212]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 2 year Spouse of BC +1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Newcastle
Date of application: 16/01/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17/01/2014
Date of debit of fees: 30/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 31/01/2014 (Dated 30/01/2014)
Date of receipt of approval: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

[ah_kassem]

Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs EEA 4 (retained rights after divorce) + 1 Year ILR
Language criteria met (UK Masters Degree, Edinburgh University)
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS, Edinburgh
Date of application: 14/11/13
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 12/01/14
Date of aknowledgment: 15/01/14
Date approval received: Waiting....
Date of ceremony:Waiting....

Just curious if its only me or are there others from November as well, as you can see mine was sent on the 14th, I am only concerned because I am currently out of the country till the 7th of March.

My wife submitted on 5/11 no news yet. called 3 times they said under consideration.

ah_kassem

[alexboy84]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 2 year Spouse of BC +1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Newcastle
Date of application: 16/01/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17/01/2014
Date of debit of fees: 30/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 31/01/2014 (Dated 30/01/2014)
Date of receipt of approval: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

Daniel - i'm applying on the basis of spouse of BC too and my fees cleared on 30/01/2014. hopefully it'll be us soon

[Greggio_f]

Thought I'd add my timeline to the collection:

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr HSMP/Tier 1 + 1yr ILR;
Method of application: NCS (Southwark)
Date of application: 6 December 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 9 December 2013 (confirmed by tracking number provided by NCS)
Date of debit of fees: 18-01-2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 18-01-2014 (date of letter received on 21-01-2014
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

And the update:

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr HSMP/Tier 1 + 1yr ILR;
Method of application: NCS (Southwark)
Date of application: 6 December 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 9 December 2013 (confirmed by tracking number provided by NCS)
Date of debit of fees: 18-01-2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 18-01-2014 (date of letter received on 21-01-2014)
Date of receipt of approval: 12-02-2014 (letter arrived on 15-02-2014)
Date of Ceremony: 24-02-2014