October 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

[adnanjamil]

@SCHWIM --- Thanks a lot. I posted the query assuming I had Citizenship (Scenario). I will now be applying for my wife.

@WAITWAITWAIT --- Thanks to you too and good luck. Very happy with the quick outcome of my application

[schwim]

I've tried to compile the October 2014 information into a spreadsheet. This is based on the information posted in this timeline.

I've tried to upload the table here but can't seem to get it to work. If anyone knows how to do this please let me know or I'll happily send you the compiled list for you to publish.

[akhurshid]

I've tried to compile the October 2014 information into a spreadsheet. This is based on the information posted in this timeline.

I've tried to upload the table here but can't seem to get it to work. If anyone knows how to do this please let me know or I'll happily send you the compiled list for you to publish.

You need to publish it as an image. Size must be less than 256KB. Just click on Upload attachment, browse for the file and click on add file.

[schwim]

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[schwim]

I've tried to compile the October 2014 information into a spreadsheet. This is based on the information posted in this timeline.

I've tried to upload the table here but can't seem to get it to work. If anyone knows how to do this please let me know or I'll happily send you the compiled list for you to publish.

You need to publish it as an image. Size must be less than 256KB. Just click on Upload attachment, browse for the file and click on add file.

Thank you akhurshid

[finalhurdlewithUKBA]

Update in bold:

Eligibility criteria: Long Residence + 1 yr ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): MSC (UK)
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Lambeth
Date of application: 21/10/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22/10/2014
Date of acknowledgment: waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 07/11/2014
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: waiting

Waiting impatiently with all fingers crossed for everyone!

[go2khurram]

Update in bold....

No of Application: 1 Adult + 3 Kids
Eligibility Criteria : Spouse of BC
Language criteria : Trinity B1 Exam
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Manchester City
Date of application: 22/10/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23/10/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 07/11/2014 (Via eMail)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 06/11/2014
Date approval received: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC

[zamboo]

Language criteria met - Life in UK test + national of majority English-speaking country
Current nationality: New Zealand
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Bromley
Date of application: 15/10/2014
Payment method : Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA:
Date of acknowledgment: 31/10/14 (received by post 6/11/14)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 30/10/2014
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

Received letter of acknowledgement by post 6th Nov - dated 31/10/14.

[bariyani]

Eligibility:--------------Spouse of BC
Council for NCS:-------Hamilton
Date of Appl:-----------22/10/2014
Received by UKVISA:--23/10/2014
Acknowledgement received: 10/11/2014
Fees deduction:----------------10/11/2014
Approval received:---- waiting
Ceremony date:-------- waiting

[haiksuresh]

I've tried to compile the October 2014 information into a spreadsheet. This is based on the information posted in this timeline.

I've tried to upload the table here but can't seem to get it to work. If anyone knows how to do this please let me know or I'll happily send you the compiled list for you to publish.

You need to publish it as an image. Size must be less than 256KB. Just click on Upload attachment, browse for the file and click on add file.

I feel some one keep the excel in dropbox or google docs and give access to the other members so that it will be easy to maintain. and also no need to prepare separate excel for each month.

regards,
suresh

[Double V]

Many thanks for the excel table.

Really helpful.

Bless and good luck to us all.

[WOLVES2014]

A humungous thank you for the spread sheet

Just to say I received my acknowledgement email today.

[Julian11]

I find it strange I've gotten nothing yet acknowledgement-wise (applied same day as you). I gave my email address so would have thought I'd have gotten it pretty quickly that way. Nothing in the post yet either!

[zamboo]

I find it strange I've gotten nothing yet acknowledgement-wise (applied same day as you). I gave my email address so would have thought I'd have gotten it pretty quickly that way. Nothing in the post yet either!

You applied 5 days after me, and I didn't get the letter until 6th November. I didn't get an email (and am not expecting to - I think someone just didn't send them). Allowing a few extra days for the unpredictability of Royal Mail, your timeline will still fit with mine (as long as you receive the letter by say the end of the week...)

[cr7]

Eligibility criteria: Long Residence + 1 yr ILR
Language criteria met - Life in UK test + MSc in UK
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Manchester
Date of application: 22/10/2014
Payment method : Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23/10/2014
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 08/11/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[Julian11]

I find it strange I've gotten nothing yet acknowledgement-wise (applied same day as you). I gave my email address so would have thought I'd have gotten it pretty quickly that way. Nothing in the post yet either!

You applied 5 days after me, and I didn't get the letter until 6th November. I didn't get an email (and am not expecting to - I think someone just didn't send them). Allowing a few extra days for the unpredictability of Royal Mail, your timeline will still fit with mine (as long as you receive the letter by say the end of the week...)

True. Just weird that most seem to get it the same day or very close to when the fees were taken. wolves applied the same day as I did so I'd thought I'd get the email the same day wolves did!

[Londonlycanthrope]

Eligibility criteria: ILR (spouse of BC)
Language criteria met: from English speaking country + LIUK test
Current nationality: USA
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Hammersmith & Fulham (London)
Date of application: 21/10/2014
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: not sure (sent by council)
Date of aknowlegment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Waiting
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony:Waiting

Update: still no debit taken and no acknowledgement sent. Phoned UKBA and was told to hang up and try option 1, then 2 (for applications not yet submitted). Then I got a recording saying the call centre was closed for 'essential staff training' and I should ring back later today.

[OttoMattik]

Eligibility criteria: 10 years Long Residence + 1 yr ILR
Language criteria met - Life in the UK test + Bachelors and Masters in UK
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Wandsworth
Date of application: 01/10/2014
Payment method : Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 02/10/2014
Date of postal acknowledgment: 14/10/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 15/10/2014
Date of email acknowledgment: 16/10/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[immirams]

A humungous thank you for the spread sheet

Just to say I received my acknowledgement email today.

Wondering..I have also given them my email but I haven't received an email. Is it the case for others as well..some will receive through email and some receive through post.

[zamboo]

I find it strange I've gotten nothing yet acknowledgement-wise (applied same day as you). I gave my email address so would have thought I'd have gotten it pretty quickly that way. Nothing in the post yet either!

You applied 5 days after me, and I didn't get the letter until 6th November. I didn't get an email (and am not expecting to - I think someone just didn't send them). Allowing a few extra days for the unpredictability of Royal Mail, your timeline will still fit with mine (as long as you receive the letter by say the end of the week...)

True. Just weird that most seem to get it the same day or very close to when the fees were taken. wolves applied the same day as I did so I'd thought I'd get the email the same day wolves did!

This is probably going to sound stupid, but have you checked your junk mail folder? I checked mine this morning and found the acknowledgement email in there! To be fair, I had to open my email via an external website to find it, as my computer's internal mail system didn't register it (obviously a problem with my settings in the program - I had been checking the junk folder regularly, but it was empty). Dated the same day as the postal letter.

[Londonlycanthrope]

Eligibility criteria: ILR (spouse of BC)
Language criteria met: from English speaking country + LIUK test
Current nationality: USA
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Hammersmith & Fulham (London)
Date of application: 21/10/2014
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23/10/14
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Waiting
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony:Waiting

Update: still no debit taken and no acknowledgement sent. Phoned UKBA and was told to hang up and try option 1, then 2 (for applications not yet submitted). Then I got a recording saying the call centre was closed for 'essential staff training' and I should ring back later today.

Got tired of waiting on hold ('due to a high volume of calls...') so I emailed and they said it is taking 6 weeks to acknowledge receipt now.

[pelen23]

Eligibility criteria: ILR (spouse of BC)
Language criteria met: from English speaking country + LIUK test
Current nationality: USA
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Hammersmith & Fulham (London)
Date of application: 21/10/2014
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23/10/14
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Waiting
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony:Waiting

Update: still no debit taken and no acknowledgement sent. Phoned UKBA and was told to hang up and try option 1, then 2 (for applications not yet submitted). Then I got a recording saying the call centre was closed for 'essential staff training' and I should ring back later today.

Got tired of waiting on hold ('due to a high volume of calls...') so I emailed and they said it is taking 6 weeks to acknowledge receipt now.

Wow, it has almost been a month and they haven't taken the fee? It is a joke .

[ASCENSUS]

[/quote]Wow, it has almost been a month and they haven't taken the fee? It is a joke .[/quote]

I've never seen anyone this eager to pay £906! :p

[pelen23]

Wow, it has almost been a month and they haven't taken the fee? It is a joke .[/quote]

I've never seen anyone this eager to pay £906! :p[/quote]

How do you think the application process would start without the fee ?

[Julian11]

It certainly hasn't been six weeks for most people in this thread anyway, but some things are taking a while. Ack letter tends to go around the same time as the fees, but still no sign of my letter!