June 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

[therian]

I have been following this thread with interest, as my husband applied in June. I'm adding his details now since we're also still waiting.

Eligibility criteria: 6 years HM Armed Forces (exempt from immigration control)
Language criteria met: UK NARIC language assessment of overseas degree + Life in UK
Method of application: NCS Northallerton
Date of application: 09/06/2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 19/06/2014 (dated 16/06)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 13/06/2014
Date approval received: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC

I see the May applications have finally picked up again so I'm hopeful it will be our turn soon!

[biki5]

You have got letter for interview @ liverpool? Is it part of the process or ?

Yes I have to go in liverpool for an interview is part of application because they are not asking any other documents

[Alishah]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year WP 1 Year ILR
Language criteria met (Life in the UK test & Esol L1):
Current nationality: Pakistan
Council name if NCS used: NCS Pembrokeshire. Walse
Date of application: 12/06/2014
Payment method: Visa debit
Date of receipt by UKBA: Dont Know
Date of acknowledgment: Around 21/06/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 23/06/2014 (I dont know why)
Date approval received: Waiting.....
Date of ceremony:Waiting.....

[shanam]

Hi there, can someone please advise the contact phone number again? I never recieved an acknowledgment letter (applied 10th June).

Thanks, Shannon

[tier1jan]

Call : 0300 123 2253
Please check if you have received email from UKBA

[emfrench]

Eligibility criteria: EEA National settled in UK and exercising treaty rights
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): B1 test
Method of application: postal
Council name if NCS used:
Date of application: 30/06/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Cheque
Date of receipt by UKBA: 01/07/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 07/07/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees:
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: waiting

[rs1012]

hello everyone, would like to share this GOOD news,,

just received approval letter dated 28th August and called the council to book a ceremony. waiting on that but looks like they have one available next week. very very very happy and wish all of you the very best.

[tier1jan]

Congratulations rs1012. You are the first one to get the approval among June applications.

[Itiswell]

Congratulations @ rs1012. What date did you apply in June?

[mm_kitkat]

CONGRATULATIONS @rs1012! Let's hope your approval kick starts all the other June ones

[mike_k]

I see rs1012 applied on the 23rd of June - congratulations by the way!! I've also noted that a few July applicants have also received their approvals. I guess it is possible that the staff reassignment could have slightly jumbled up the order in which applications are processed to completion. Although looking through the posts for the months prior to the passport shambles, the order in which approvals are received does seem slightly random anyway (with an average processing time of 48 days according to https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... ember-2013).

The May applications generally seem to be moving reasonably quickly with quite a number receiving approval recently, so I think there is reason to be hopeful that other June applications will start being approved very soon. However, it is slightly depressing to see that there are still a small number of applications from February still outstanding.

I applied on the 4th of June and have rung 0300 123 2253 twice (I rang for the second time today - 9/9/2014). Both times I have been told that my application is still under consideration and that it may take up to six months. I asked whether it had been assigned to a caseworker and was told that they don't have that information available. Good luck everyone still waiting.

[climber369]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years EU treaty rights + 2 PR
Language criteria met: Life in the Uk + B1 Test Trinity College London
Current nationality:
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Cardiff
Date of application: 02.06.2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc:
Date of receipt by UKBA: 4.06.2014
Date of acknowledgment: 12.06.2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 12.06.2014
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: awaiting

[Alishah]

Hi,
As I remember Ras1012 applied on 23 June very good results, congratulations mate. For other dates please check http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... l#p1072798.

Regards
Alishah

[farhan_tai]

Application for 2 kids
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 19/06/2014
Payment method: debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 20/06/2014
Date of debit of fees: 26/06/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 29/06/2014
Date of receipt of approval: waiting

[232323]

Update!
Eligibility criteria: legacy case (6 months on ILR)
Language criteria met (Life in the UK test & Esol L1):
Current nationality:
Method of application: Postal
Council name if NCS used:
Date of application: 31/05/2014
Payment method: Visa debit
Date of receipt by UKBA: 02/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment: Around 11/06/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 05/06/2014
Date of approval:07/09/2014
Date approval received: 10/09/2014
Date of ceremony:To be booked

[rs1012]

here is my updated timeline:

hello everyone,
Eligibility criteria: 3 yrs Spouse Category
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Life in the Uk and IELTS
Current nationality: Bangladeshi
Method of application: AN via NCS
Council name if NCS used: Southwark
Date of application: 23/06/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25/06/2014- royal mail tracking
Date of acknowledgment: 30/06/2014 received the letter on 03/07/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 28/06/2014
Date approval received: 09/09/2014 received and which was dated on 28/08/2014
Date of ceremony: 15/09/2014

i am so glad that this is over. meaning i can just turn up in most airport and decide where i would like to fly. no more long que's and file work to get a visa anymore. happy days...i wish all the other applicants a very goodluck..

[biki5]

Like I've wrote before the ho send me a letter for interview I went there yesterday and they ask for the adress where did I do the test how long I took how much I pay with what I pay only this kind of questions after the lady say she will give this interview to caseworker to give the decision

[arvindnaththakur]

Congratulation to all who have received their approvals so far.
I have updated the tracking sheet.

The estimated dates are based on SLA of 82 working days. SLA is based on processing time of May Applications.

[otago1]

Congrats to rs1012 & 232323
Thanks Arvind for the tracking data

Eligibility criteria: WP + 5 yrs ILR
Language criteria met: Exempt countries
Current nationality:
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Islington
Date of application: 05/06/2014
Payment method: Cheque
Date of receipt by UKBA: 06/06
Date of acknowledgment: 18/06 (dated 12/06)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 18/06
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

[Alishah]

Congratulation to all who have received their approvals so far.
I have updated the tracking sheet.

The estimated dates are based on SLA of 82 working days. SLA is based on processing time of May Applications.

Hi Arvind, can you add my details into the excel sheet that you have prepared. Good work mate. By the way when you applied?

Regards
Alishah

[therian]

Hi Arvind

Thank you so much for your efforts in creating the tracking information spreadsheet. Could you please add my husband's details as well:

Eligibility criteria: 6 years HM Armed Forces (exempt from immigration control)
Language criteria met: UK NARIC language assessment of overseas degree + Life in UK
Method of application: NCS Northallerton
Date of application: 09/06/2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 19/06/2014 (dated 16/06)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 13/06/2014
Date approval received: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC

Many thanks.

[ElenaDi]

Hi Arvind,
thanks for keeping the sheet updated. Can you please add my details to it as well.

Eligibility criteria: 5yr EU permanent residence + 1yr
Language criteria met: UK degree
Method of application: NCS Enfield
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09/06/2014
Date of debit of fees: 20/06/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 20/06/2014
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

[waffi1]

Eligibility criteria: 3 yrs Spouse
Language criteria met: B1 English test & Life in the Uk
Current nationality: Nigerian
Method of application: Self post
Council name if NCS used:
Date of application: 01/06/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 02/06/2014- royal mail tracking
Date of acknowledgment: 09/06/2014 received the letter on 11/06/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 09/06/2014
Date approval received: 12/09/2014 received and dated on 10/09/2014
Date of ceremony: Awaiting council letter coz flying on holidays tomorrow.

Earlier requested return of passports and Residence Card on: 05/07/2014 received them on: 08/07/2014

So always had my passport with me as i travel a bit regularly and this approval just made the holiday am going tomorrow a little more special.
Thanks to all who make this forum such a hope and lifeline for those still waiting. Everyone should keep the faith and yours will come.

Also to note: I had a penalty fine and 3 points for speeding about 3 weeks after i applied, but send the details and documents to them after fine was paid. So don't lose hope if you have such situation.

[Itiswell]

Congratulations@waffi1 and enjoy your holiday.

I applied on the 3rd of June and still waiting but hopefully soon as yours has given me hope.

By the way, i like your name and I can resonate with that name!

[waffi1]

Congratulations@waffi1 and enjoy your holiday.

I applied on the 3rd of June and still waiting but hopefully soon as yours has given me hope.

By the way, i like your name and I can resonate with that name!

The name has to do with the city i am from in nigeria. Anyway time for the airport and pray you get good news in next few days.Goodluck...