April 2015 Naturalization application Timeline ONLY

[ilr2014test]

Don't worry mate, i am in the same boat. Its second weeks since i received the same letter. Called homeoffice yesterday and reply was pretty much generic "under consideration".

Cannot do anything other then waiting.

[taftaf]

Don't worry mate, i am in the same boat. Its second weeks since i received the same letter. Called homeoffice yesterday and reply was pretty much generic "under consideration".

Cannot do anything other then waiting.

thnx mate but just wanted to know if anyone has had this letter and have had aprooval just wanted to know how lond does it usualy take

[taftaf]

After a 6 months wait, I received a letter from Ho

" Dear Applicant

We aim to process all the applications within 6 months from the date submitted. However, in certain circumstances this target is not possible. Following our assessment of your case, unfortunately it appears your application will not be processed within 6 month target.

This is because your application raises exceptionally complex issues and we require further time to consider your case thoroughly and reach a decision.

We expect to make a decision on your application shortly, but we will write to you again if this is not going to be possible.

"
I know worrying wont help, but just want to know what they mean by "We expect to make a decision on your application shortly", were 6 months not enough. I always applied via solicitors for the Tier 1 and further extensions cause didn't wanted to wait, this one I applied through NCS myself. and everything is so simple and straightforward with my case.

Has anyone got such letter and received the approval letter? and if so how much time did it take.

your view and comments would be helpful

[HelloitsmeAbby]

I wouldn't worry!

This is standard letter for them to be able to bide time as they haven't processed your application within the 6 months they give. To put it simply, they need more time.

[EternalOptimist]

Nearly 7 months later and no constructive information from HO/UKVI.

Not even a response to my request to change address and request documents back.

Just a "we need more than 6 months due to policy changes" letter with no means of contacting the sender on it.

[vallae14]

UPDATE!!!
Received approval today. 12/11/2015 dated 6/11/2015
Applied 27/04/2015.
Was advised to wait for invitation letter from the council within 2 weeks.
To others just hang in there.your time will come soon.

[vallae14]

Eligibility Criteria: 5 Years EEA + 2YRS PR

Language Criteria Met: Degree + LITUK

Current Nationally: Nigerian

Method of Application: Postal

Payment Method: Credit Card 

Date of Application: 29/04/2015

Date of Receipt by UKBA: 30/04/2015

Date of Debit Fees: 20/05/2015

Date of Acknowledgment: 26/06/2015

Date of Biometrics: 26/06/2015

Date of Approval Received: 12/11/2015 (dated 06/11/2015)

Date of Ceremony: TBC

[taftaf]

i applied 1st of april and 1 month a go i received this leter..." Dear Applicant

We aim to process all the applications within 6 months from the date submitted. However, in certain circumstances this target is not possible. Following our assessment of your case, unfortunately it appears your application will not be processed within 6 month target.

This is because your application raises exceptionally complex issues and we require further time to consider your case thoroughly and reach a decision.

We expect to make a decision on your application shortly, but we will write to you again if this is not going to be possible.

"
I know worrying wont help, but just want to know what they mean by "We expect to make a decision on your application shortly", were 6 months not enough. I always applied via solicitors for the Tier 1 and further extensions cause didn't wanted to wait, i applied with the solicitor . and everything is so simple and straightforward with my case.

Has anyone got such letter and received the approval letter? and if so how much time did it take.

am getting sooooo stresed about this wait i just wanna know if someones had a same letter and been aproved,pls let me know

[Purplewindow]

Final update:

ligibility criteria:5 year + 1 year ILR
Method of application NCS
Council name if NCS used:Redbridge
Date of application:30/04/2015
Payment method: Debit card details
Date of receipt by UKBA:05/05/2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees:26/05/2015
Date of acknowledgment:received on 30/05/2015 dated 26/05/2015
Date of receipt by Biometric info:received on 30/05/2015 dated 27/05/3015
Date of Submission of Biometric info: on submitted on 01/06/2015
Date approval received: dated 11th November 2015, received on 14th November 2015
Date of ceremony: Need to book.

I received my citizenship invitation letter from HO saying my my application has been approved. Wish best of luck for all here who are waiting for their approvals.

[EternalOptimist]

I know worrying wont help, but just want to know what they mean by "We expect to make a decision on your application shortly", were 6 months not enough. I always applied via solicitors for the Tier 1 and further extensions cause didn't wanted to wait, i applied with the solicitor . and everything is so simple and straightforward with my case.

Has anyone got such letter and received the approval letter? and if so how much time did it take.

am getting sooooo stresed about this wait i just wanna know if someones had a same letter and been aproved,pls let me know

I am in the same boat. Except instead of "complex issues" I got "policy changes". I think this can be interpreted in other ways.

I am waiting now nearly 7 months. They say they will respond again before End Jan 2016. Hopefully.

Hang in there - it is stressful. But there is nothing we can do. I have tried to establish communications with HO/UKVI through all channels and have received no answer. It is what it is, unfortunately.

[kashifmir52]

I know worrying wont help, but just want to know what they mean by "We expect to make a decision on your application shortly", were 6 months not enough. I always applied via solicitors for the Tier 1 and further extensions cause didn't wanted to wait, i applied with the solicitor . and everything is so simple and straightforward with my case.

Has anyone got such letter and received the approval letter? and if so how much time did it take.

am getting sooooo stresed about this wait i just wanna know if someones had a same letter and been aproved,pls let me know

I am in the same boat. Except instead of "complex issues" I got "policy changes". I think this can be interpreted in other ways.

I am waiting now nearly 7 months. They say they will respond again before End Jan 2016. Hopefully.

Hang in there - it is stressful. But there is nothing we can do. I have tried to establish communications with HO/UKVI through all channels and have received no answer. It is what it is, unfortunately.

i'm in same boat as you are in,,,,,,,more than 7 months.I have also used all modes of communication but even did not get any kind of reply yet....if any applicant would not apply before the visa expire date than applicant would be considered as over stayer.But how HO will justify in this case where they do not meet the standard processing time and even ===dont bother to reply of any email,letter .

[viki83]

Also waiting applied 27/04 tried all ways including MP and a call from HO too and no use.

[viki83]

I guess very few of us April applicants left now. Can everyone who applied in April and still waiting list their timelines here?

[Waitingtoolong]

The frustrating thing is that this whole anticipation takes over your mind and they just don't care.

I've never experienced this type of unexplained delay in my life.

[Mind_The_Gap]

I guess very few of us April applicants left now. Can everyone who applied in April and still waiting list their timelines here?

Eligibility criteria: Tier 1(G) 5 years + ILR 1 year
Language criteria: LIUK + IELTS (2009)
Method of application: NCS
Council name - NCS Wandsworth
Date of application: 13/04/2015
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/04/2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 08/05/2015
Date of acknowledgment: 13/05/2015 (dated 08/05/2015)
Date of Biometric invitation: 13/05/2015 (dated 08/05/2015)
Date of Biometrics : 14/05/2015
Date approval received: **Waiting**
Date of ceremony: **Waiting**

[viki83]

Number of applicants : 2 Adults (Husband + Wife)
Eligibility criteria: 5 years + ILR
Language criteria met : Degree + B1 (PET)
Current nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: NCS Manchester
Date of application: 27/04/15
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA : 28/04/15
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 21/05/15
Date of acknowledgement: 27/05/15
Date of Biometric invitation: 27/05/15
Date of Biometrics: Don't Remember
Date approval received: Pending
Date of ceremony: Pending

[EternalOptimist]

Eligibility Criteria: UKM
Method of Application: Courier to UKVI Liverpool
Date of Sending Application: 20 April 2015
Date of Application Delivery: 21 April 2105 (Signed for at Mail Room)
Date of Debit of Fees: 15 May 2015 (Credit Card)
Date of Receipt of Acknowledgement: dated 20 May 2015, delivered by "International Signed for" on 03 June 2015
Biometrics Request: Dated 20 May 2015 received 03 June 2015!!!!
Biometrics Submitted: 04 June 2015
Date of Receipt of Approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

[elmuser]

Application for one child and one adult
Eligibility: 5 yrs post ILR and married to HMFORCE
Language criteria:LIUK test and UK Degree

Method of application: NCS Cheltenham
Date of application:20/4/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21/04/2015
Method of payment:CC
Clearance of fees18/05/2015(confirmation letter today
Ack letter:18/05/2015 ( recieved 21/05/2015)
Date of biometric letter: 18/05/15
Biometric enrolment: 22/05/2015 (first post office could not read the bar code and was successful on the next post office)
Date of approval: awaiting
Date of ceremony:awaiting

[padhme]

Eligibility criteria: UKF (Child of unmarried British Citizen father)
Current nationality: Stateless
Method of application: Post
Date of application: 16/04/2015
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17/04/2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: May 2015
Date of acknowledgment: May 2015
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[arKas]

Today, after almost a month, I finally received a response on my email (dated 19/10/15) to FurtherNationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

Dear _____________,



Thank you for your correspondence about your application for naturalisation as a British citizen, which was received on 2nd April 2015. I apologise for the delay in responding.



I am sorry that it is taking longer than we would wish for your application to be processed and that you feel our service did not meet your expectations on this occasion.



As you may be aware, our service standard is that we will complete 100% of workable and straightforward cases within six months. The definition of a workable case, and what we expect from our customers, is available on our website at: http://www.gov.uk/government/organisati ... r-services. Where further information is required, the case will not be classed as workable, and may take longer to decide.



Naturalisation is not an entitlement and before granting British citizenship we must be satisfied that an applicant meets all statutory requirements. It is standard policy to undertake a number of enquiries before an application for naturalisation can be decided. Some of these enquiries are carried out by external agencies on our behalf and can sometimes take longer than six months to complete.



Furthermore, following recent clarification of the Nationality rules, greater levels of scrutiny will be applied to certain applications. This will be dependent on certain indicators within their immigration history that pre-date the application for naturalisation. Your case has been identified as such a case and it has not been possible to conclude it within six months.



We expect to make a decision on your application within the next 3 – 6 months, but we will write to you again if this is not going to be possible. Please note we will contact you with further updates and can advise that you do not need to contact us again unless your circumstances change significantly.



Please do not contact the UKVI Contact Centre regarding the progress of your case as they will not be able to provide any further information. This also applies to any family members whose applications for citizenship were submitted at the same time.



Please accept my apologies for the delay in deciding your application.



Regards



Admin Officer __

Central Correspondence Team

UK Visas and Immigration



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Not sure what in my immigration history bothers them. I used to live in the US for eleven years before moving here. But since I've been here, my immigration history has no issues as far as I can tell... Tier-1, renewal, ILR.

[HelloitsmeAbby]

they simply ran out of time and need more..that's all they're saying

[ilr2014test]

still waiting, my timeline is same as viki83, same NCS, same number of applicants.

I think our application is with same case worker as well:D, that is why we both are waiting.

[EternalOptimist]

Eligibility Criteria: UKM
Method of Application: Courier to UKVI Liverpool
Date of Sending Application: 20 April 2015
Date of Application Delivery: 21 April 2105 (Signed for at Mail Room)
Date of Debit of Fees: 15 May 2015 (Credit Card)
Date of Receipt of Acknowledgement: dated 20 May 2015, delivered by "International Signed for" on 03 June 2015
Biometrics Request: Dated 20 May 2015 received 03 June 2015!!!!
Biometrics Submitted: 04 June 2015
Date of Receipt of Approval: Dated 03 November 2015 received 17 November 2015!!!!
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

Update: Received my approval letter today 17 November, dated 03 November.

[elmuser]

Eligibility Criteria: UKM
Method of Application: Courier to UKVI Liverpool
Date of Sending Application: 20 April 2015
Date of Application Delivery: 21 April 2105 (Signed for at Mail Room)
Date of Debit of Fees: 15 May 2015 (Credit Card)
Date of Receipt of Acknowledgement: dated 20 May 2015, delivered by "International Signed for" on 03 June 2015
Biometrics Request: Dated 20 May 2015 received 03 June 2015!!!!
Biometrics Submitted: 04 June 2015
Date of Receipt of Approval: Dated 03 November 2015 received 17 November 2015!!!!
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

Update: Received my approval letter today 17 November, dated 03 November.

ooh wow congratulations. Really happy for you. Patience is virtue

[EternalOptimist]

Eligibility Criteria: UKM
Method of Application: Courier to UKVI Liverpool
Date of Sending Application: 20 April 2015
Date of Application Delivery: 21 April 2105 (Signed for at Mail Room)
Date of Debit of Fees: 15 May 2015 (Credit Card)
Date of Receipt of Acknowledgement: dated 20 May 2015, delivered by "International Signed for" on 03 June 2015
Biometrics Request: Dated 20 May 2015 received 03 June 2015!!!!
Biometrics Submitted: 04 June 2015
Date of Receipt of Approval: Dated 03 November 2015 received 17 November 2015!!!!
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

Update: Received my approval letter today 17 November, dated 03 November.

ooh wow congratulations. Really happy for you. Patience is virtue

Thanks Soon buddy, hopefully soon, you will get yours too. We applied days apart... Their mail system sucks badly too.