February 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

[JPB]

Another successful applicant without uk naric. People should stop panicking. Most case workers dot bother placing qualification in the point based calculator and end up writing standard letters to request for additional information. But u need to write a cover letter addressing their concerns . One client was asked to provide a language assesment letter from UK Naric for her qualification. She had used solicitor. They wrote back to HO advising qualification was recognised on the point based calculator and that the institution recognised. They sent a copy of the point based assesment . They further argued that the case worker erred in requesting additional information because the language assesment were meant for qualifications not recognised by calculator (they quoted) the HO guidance February 2014. The client received approval after 10 days. It Came Fast As They Had Sent A Self Rely Envelope.

[man4uni]

how many people are in the Feb 2014 were still waiting for approval.

My updated sheet shows there are 17 people still waiting for approval from this month. I will upload the sheet on Sunday.

[spike_UK]

how many people are in the Feb 2014 were still waiting for approval.

My updated sheet shows there are 17 people still waiting for approval from this month. I will upload the sheet on Sunday.

Waiting for your great work man u I meant man4uni

[missfof9]

how many people are in the Feb 2014 were still waiting for approval.

My updated sheet shows there are 17 people still waiting for approval from this month. I will upload the sheet on Sunday.

Waiting for your great work man u I meant man4uni

Hi Man4uni, can you add me on the Excel file. Still waiting here is my timeline so far:

Eligibility criteria: EEA National Exercising Treaty Right for 6 years
Life in the UK test + Degree from UK University
Method of application: NCS Bromley on 26/02/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27/02/2014
Date of debit of fees: 04/03/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Received 07/03/2014, dated 04/03/2014
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[man4uni]

Howdy everyone!

Here is the updated list for this month ...

I have included the timeline for the following people,

thatsy, PMnPA, currydixon, elthamman, macmac and missfof9

Thank you to all of you too for keeping us posted with your timeline.

Stay Well

[sunshine15]

Eligibility criteria: Spousal Visa, ILR for 2 years
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): UK degree
Current nationality: prefer not to say
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Camden
Date of application: 24th Feb 2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25th Feb 2014
Date of aknowlegment: 5th March 2014 (dated 28th Feb 2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27th Feb 2014
Date approval received: 18th April 2014 (dated 10th April 2014)
Date of ceremony:TBA

Thank you for this amazing site and the information I received from here. More informative than HO website. Thank you.

[babe_khyber]

Help Needed,
every time when I send email to nationality help desk and further information one but straightaway I have received automatic email reply. no phone worked as well what can I do.
my time line is that.
application submitted through NCS on 21st Feb 2014.
Home office received on 24th Feb 2014.
acknowledgement received First Mar 2014 dated 26th Feb 2014.
Fees debit 26 Feb 2014.
approval waiting.
best wishes.
babe khyber

[ppatil9]

I have received invitation for ceremony on 19th April 2014... but no letter from UKBA as yet!

Update in red

Eligibility criteria: 2 years WP + 3 years[Tier-1] + 1.5 years [ILR]
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): PBS Used documents
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Bracknell
Date of application: 27/02/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28/02/2014
Date of aknowlegment: 04/03/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 04/03/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony:11th June 2014 (will get the dates changed based once I get Approval letter)

Application for Family of 4!

[xeel]

Friends,

What is the best number to contact HO to find the status of my application? recently ROYAL MAIL has lost my mails and delivered it to a wrong address, so I am just making sure my nationality result is not a part of that lost mail batch. I am a bit concerned now, as I thought my case was straightforward

[man4uni]

Friends,

What is the best number to contact HO to find the status of my application? recently ROYAL MAIL has lost my mails and delivered it to a wrong address, so I am just making sure my nationality result is not a part of that lost mail batch. I am a bit concerned now, as I thought my case was straightforward

Try this one 0300-123-2241

[marsenal]

Eligibility criteria: WP + Tier 1 + 1 yr ILR
Language criteria met: Exempt Countries
Current nationality: Australian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Camden
Date of application: 24/02/2014
Payment method: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25/02/2014
Date of aknowlegment: 03/03/2014 (dated 27/02/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27/02/2014
Date approval received: 22/04/2014 (letter from HO dated 10/04 and from Council 16/04)
Date of ceremony: 19/05/2014 (will call council to try and see if it can be earlier)

Updated in red above

[brightlight]

Friends,

What is the best number to contact HO to find the status of my application? recently ROYAL MAIL has lost my mails and delivered it to a wrong address, so I am just making sure my nationality result is not a part of that lost mail batch. I am a bit concerned now, as I thought my case was straightforward

Try this one 0300-123-2241

Dear Friends,

I am currently waiting still, seem like it is gonna be long time for me.

I have read The post yesterday and decided to call the number which Mr.Man4uni, kindly advised, been waiting for 12 minutes on the phone, then they asked me to ring this number
0300 123 2253 for British nationality.
..
Been told my application is under process and consideration still and could take 6 months as usual. Well, at least I know it is not lost somewhere.

Will keep waiting. Good Luck.

[ssingh6]

@Brightlight:--I called HO yesterday and I was told the same

[brightlight]

@Brightlight:--I called HO yesterday and I was told the same

Let hope we got it soon this couple weeks.
All My applications in the past had been slow and took long time anyway. I am used to it. It s just my luck is slow Lol

[diversity]

Update in RED

Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs Work Permit + 1 yr ILR
Language criteria met: PBS used documents
Current nationality: India
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Hamilton
Date of application: 24/02/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25/02/2014
Date of aknowlegment: 27/02/2014 (Received 05/03/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27/02/2014
Date approval received: 14/04/14 Letter Dated: 03/04/14
Date of ceremony:28/05/2014

Finally the wait is over, Onto to next step now....Thanks one and all on this forum for a thankless job....but hey we all appreciate it!!!

[ashik_a_s]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years[Tier-1] + 1 Year [ILR]
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): PBS Used documents
Current nationality: NA
Method of application:NCS
Council name if NCS used: Warwickshire
Date of application: 26/02/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28/02/2014
Date of aknowlegment: 10/03/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees:03/03/2014
Date approval received: 17/04/2014
Date of ceremony:07/05/2014

[lapkapups]

Hi All!

I wonder how some NCSs here are helpful. I know for certain that some letters have been posted to me recently but never arrived so contacted my NCS yesterday to make sure HO hasn't sent any reply yet that's gone nowhere. They answereed that once they send the application they don't have anything else to do with it and please contact HO

Will have to call them HO but not sure they even check the status or give the same standard answer to everyone of "pending"...

[xeel]

Been calling 0300 123 2253 since yesterday, they just don't take my calls due to high volume of calls Is there a 'right' time to call them?

[Saffagrl]

Eligibility: 5 year EU spouse + 1 year PR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): UK degree
Current nationality: South Aftica
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: essex
Date of application: 25/02/2014
Payment method Personal cheque
Date of receipt by UKBA: 26/2/14
Date of ceremony: 14/5/14

No letter from UKBA received, only invite from council.

A note from applicants on EU family member route: I applied a year from when I became eligible for PR (Feb)(ie 5 year anniversary date), not a year from the date the PR card was issued (May)

[runie80]

Eligibility: 5 year EU spouse + 1 year PR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): UK degree
Current nationality: South Aftica
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: essex
Date of application: 25/02/2014
Payment method Personal cheque
Date of receipt by UKBA: 26/2/14
Date of ceremony: 14/5/14

No letter from UKBA received, only invite from council.

A note from applicants on EU family member route: I applied a year from when I became eligible for PR (Feb)(ie 5 year anniversary date), not a year from the date the PR card was issued (May)

Congrats. Great news.

my case is the same.
although i have been married for over 7 years. Hoping I get a quick approval as well. you total time for processing was about 2 months ? as you didnt mentioned the date you received the approval ? the council letter came today ?

[ssingh6]

Congrats to all who got approvals!!!

How many are still waiting as Feb applicants...

I has gone very quite on approvals....

[xeel]

Congrats to all who got approvals!!!

How many are still waiting as Feb applicants...

I has gone very quite on approvals....

I am definitely waiting

[man4uni]

Congrats to all who got approvals!!!

How many are still waiting as Feb applicants...

I has gone very quite on approvals....

Looking at my sheet ... There are 16 more people waiting for approval

[ssingh6]

Guys

I suggest you to call your councils and ask if they have got any letter from HO for you,I have seen in other threads that council confirmed about letter and even date of ceremony...please share your experiences...

[brightlight]

Congrats to all who got approvals!!!

How many are still waiting as Feb applicants...

I has gone very quite on approvals....

Looking at my sheet ... There are 16 more people waiting for approval

I am still waiting, no news,
@xeel, try to call again other time, when they are busy, they just don't answer the calls.
@Singh6, I can't read your private message,I'm new member.
Will let u know If there is any news, it might be that they are checking on our application in details. We are those all waiting in the same week of application submitted.