January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

[rickyrafe777]

I just called them up for status and they said application still in process .
I am worried becos I gave very approximate dates and months for the 5 years address as i dont remember the month and dates..I have moved nearly 6 times in 5 years tenure..

I applied on 14th January 2014 via NCS..

Don't worry mate as it is entirely possible that you get that good little brown envelope early next month
Just don't panic and I am sure you will get through soon.[/quote


Hey guys.... what does this mean..... '''no decision has yet been made on your application'' ???
Any one got this reply from HO?? i got this while checking status over email....
Application made on 16-1-14

[Camillinhadantas]

Eligibility criteria: 3 years married british
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): uk degree and life in the uk
Current nationality: Brazilian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Wandsworth
Date of application: 20/01/14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: I don't know
Date of aknowlegment: Awaiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 30/01/14
Date approval received: awaiting
Date of ceremony:awaiting

I am quite worried that I haven't received any acknowledgement letter yet!!!!

I have just the HO and they said my application is on the system! They havent sent any communication later and they might not do so... Finger crosses, I will get this Brown envelope soon!!

[Somudro]

I have just the HO and they said my application is on the system! They havent sent any communication later and they might not do so... Finger crosses, I will get this Brown envelope soon!!

What does it mean? Would you please explain?

[alex_shvjac]

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs + 1yr ILR
Language criteria met: Life in the UK + B1 test
Method of application: Post Office (registered mail) - 17/01/2014
Date of application: 16/01/2014
Payment method: Debit Card Payment Slip
Date of receipt by UKBA: 20/01/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 30/01/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 30/01/2014
Date approval received: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC

Called HO today. The gentleman on the phone has advised me that the application is still pending. Also, he reminded me that the application can take up to 6 months so I should keep waiting.

[Camillinhadantas]

I have just the HO and they said my application is on the system! They havent sent any communication later and they might not do so... Finger crosses, I will get this Brown envelope soon!!

What does it mean? Would you please explain?

Sure! asked the HO why I havent received my acknowledgment letter? Normally, they sent straight away after they deducted the money.
He said... "So far, they havent sent you any correspondence letter (acknowledgment or approval letter). But your application is on the system waiting to be processed! Sometimes we don't send the acknowledgment letter...

I dont think its nothing to worry about it! I am glad I rang them and my application is on the system. It's more important than a confirmation letter. Do you think?

[Koolmail]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Yrs HSMP +1 Yr ILR
Language criteria met : Life in the UK + B1 test
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: Self
Council name if NCS used:
Date of application: 27/01/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30/01/2014 (Royal Mail Tracking)
Date of acknowledgment: Not Received yet
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 05/02/2014
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony:waiting

[baji15]

-- Updated Ceremony

Eligibility criteria: Tier 1 (5 years) + ILR ( 1 Year )
Language criteria met : NARIC + Life in the UK
Method of application: NCS (Redbridge)
Date of application: 03/01/2014
Payment method: Credit Card (CC)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 06/01/2014 (Royal mail secure delivery)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 24/01/2014
Date of acknowledgement: 24/01/2014
Date of Acknowledgement Received : 29/01/2014
Date approval : 16/02/2014
Date approval received: 22/02/2014
Date of ceremony: 25/02/2014 ( Private)

Wish you all the best guys and good luck.

[icon3001]

Eligibility criteria: Tier 1 (5 years) + ILR ( 1 Year )
Language criteria met : MSc in UK + Life in the UK
Method of application: NCS (East London)
Date of application: 06/01/2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 07/01/2014 (Royal mail secure delivery)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 25/01/2014
Date of acknowledgement: 25/01/2014
Date of Acknowledgement Received : 30/01/2014
Date approval : 16/02/2014
Date approval received: 22/02/2014
Date of ceremony: 18 March 2014

Thanks all experts and wish good luck for those who are waiting for the Approvals.

[t0mmy]

Congrats to all approvals. I think from next week onwards there will be more frequent flow.
Can anyone pls advise what is the HO email address to ask for update.

[milan69]

I have these two email addresses and a telephone number:
08706067766
FurtherNationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
NationalityHelpdesk@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

[t0mmy]

Thanks.
Just called HO ... was advised 'the application is not complete'. no idea what that means. Can someone pls advise.
I guess it's still 2 weeks away at least.
I am an early Jan applicant.

[milan69]

That is the standard reply...yesterday they told me my application is being "processed". I found out that each time I call I speak to a different operator with a different reply.

[sidhujazz]

Agents don't always give you up to date information, checking the dec timeline: someone called them on monday and they said in process. The same person received an approval letter on Tuesday which was dated 5 days ago. So just hope for the best your letter might already be on Royal Mail lorry travelling down on the M1 to your address...

[milan69]

very true..it happened quite a lot of times judging by DEC/NOV posts.

[shak80]

Any one call to ukba today ?

[phoki]

I did, got the same old response " Are you aware that it can take upto 6 months to finalise the application ? so you need to wait", just to let you know i applied on the 3rd of Jan 2014.

[STV]

Eligibility criteria: (1yr Work Permit, 4yrs Tier1 + 1yr ILR)
Method of application: NCS (Hillingdon Council)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 6th January 2014
Date of debit of fees: 15th January 2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 24th January 2014
Date of receipt of approval: 13th February 2014
Date of Ceremony: 12th March 2014

[Somudro]

Congrats!.

However, HO became slow now.

[sidhujazz]

Just called them, same standard reply "your application is incomplete" as always.

13th Jan applicant.

Regards,

Jazz

[rupali123]

Eligibility criteria: (5yrs Tier1 + 1yr ILR)
Method of application: NCS (Hounslow, Council)
Date of app : 16 Jan 2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17th January 2014
Date of debit of fees: 31th January 2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 31th January 2014
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

Received an letter on 26th Feb, Asking us to send original docs for Life in UK and English lang requirements,
NCS Sent Life in UK Originals, So we sent photocopy this time,
For English lang : We have sent our Degrees (Bachlor n Masters) plus PBS (plus letters from college)

Is this enough ?
If application was sent by NCS with documents checked, why did Home Office (Liverpool) asked for Originals ?
Is this Normal ?

[rupali123]

Sorry..our degrees are from India
PBS Gives us 10 Points for it, Same was used for ILR

[sidhujazz]

Yes that should be enough to satisfy the caseworker.

Nationality application gets processed at the Liverpool office, hence, the letter was from HO Liverpool.

Best wishes.

Regards,

Jazz

[Somudro]

Sorry..our degrees are from India
PBS Gives us 10 Points for it, Same was used for ILR

Don't worry. Just follow the instruction of the letter. Soon you will get approval letter.

[shak80]

Any one call them today ?

[rickyrafe777]

Any approvals from 13-17 Jan....?