Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[flash2004]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year ILR + 1 Year
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): PBS
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Redbridge
Date of application: 16/12/2013
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 19/12/2013
Date of acknowledgement: 24/01/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 22/01/2014
Date approval received: 17/02/2014 (dated 12/02/2014)
Date of ceremony: waiting

The home office phone number customer service is complete bollocks. I had called on 13th Feb and they said that my application was in the process of being looked at. They had already dispatched the approval letter on 12th !! For the amount of money being charged for this process, it really needs to be more efficient and accountable.

Not sure why the edit functionality has been blocked on the forum. Anyway just wanted to say that the ceremony has been booked for 21/02/2014. Best of luck to everybody else. Hope your applications are approved soon as well

[Roxmallon]

[quote="Roxmallon"][quote="Roxmallon"]Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 3 years spouse of BC
Method of application: NCS Brent
Date of application: 27/11/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28/11/2013
Date of debit of fees: 15/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 17/01/14
Date of receipt of approval: 18/02/14 dated 10/02/14
Date of Ceremony: tbc

Updated timeline!!

[tobeukcitizen]

Eligibility Criteria: HSMP + Tier 1 + 1 yr ILR
Current Nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS Berkshire
Date of of Application: November 6, 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: Not known
Date of debit of fees: Account balance dropped by £874 on 10/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:sometime in the first week of Feb
Date of approval : 3-2-2014 - Received letter on 14-2-2014
Invitation for ceremony appointment: Received letter from council on 15-2-14. Ceremony in the first week of March

Many thanks for all the members of the forum for sharing their timelines. Wish you good luck to all those who are yet to receive it.

[Bubblegoom]

Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 2 yer hsmp+ 3 yr tier+ 2 yrs ilr
Method of application: NCS Liverpool
Date of application: 03/12'/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 05/12/2013
Date of debit of fees: 17/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15/01/14
Date of receipt of approval: 18/02/14 dated 10/02/14
Date of Ceremony: tbc

I think it takes 4-5 weeks to get approval after
Your fees have been deducted

[itsahmedawan]

Whats About October Applicant we also waiting still [/color]

thanks. I think by the end of this week most people submitted in Dec will receive thier approval letters.

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hi friends
this is realy going to be painic coz i applied on 18 November and i called them last week for updation and they told me that still my case is under process, i do kno kno how they r processing applications coz the people applied after me they got their approval latters but still i m waiting.every moning i checked my post to v Brownnnn enevolpe but nothing i do not kno when i m gona c brown envolpe, with the Grace of GOD i wil c one morning.....

[Unionbank]

Hi itsahmedawan
I hav applied on 18 nov aswel but approval yet.
I have rung them last week n even yesterday aswell but thy said no decision has been made yet.
Does any1 hav any idea of the phone line in HO if thy just guess it or actual check your application status. I am hoping they just guess it and approval cum tomro morning

[TTOE]

I really think it depends on who you get through to. I guess they have a system which is a bit complex for some of the guys on the call.

What do you say to this, somebody's experience this; called in the morning she was told approval letter sent out already and later realised she did not ask what date the letter got sent out, then called again and was told application is incomplete.

How about that?

[jaton]

Timeline
Eligibility criteria: UKM
Method of application: NCS Sheffield
Date of application: 19/11'/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 20/11/2013
Date of debit of fees: 17/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 14/01/14
Date of receipt of approval: TBD
Date of Ceremony: TBD

I contacted UKBA via email on 12/02/14 to check on progress. They confirmed a decision had been made on 14/02/14 but the notification had not been sent. They said the confirmation would be sent from the British High Commission here in Ottawa.
Guessing the result is positive I'm assuming this will also be for the ceremony too.

[Unionbank]

I really think it depends on who you get through to. I guess they have a system which is a bit complex for some of the guys on the call.

What do you say to this, somebody's experience this; called in the morning she was told approval letter sent out already and later realised she did not ask what date the letter got sent out, then called again and was told application is incomplete.

How about that?

Hi ttoe nice to c you again
I believe congrats to you. Did u get urs??
I agree wid you but im confuse thy took it so long n now i thnk thy are nearly finishd november applications
Does any1 hav latest stats for november???

[tier_2_applicant]

Latest nov stats:

Total applications: 109
Fee debited: 98 (89.91%)
Acknowledgement received: 83 (76.15%)
Approval received: 49 (44.95%)

[a6v]

Eligibility criteria: 2 yr HSMP + 3 yr tier 1 + 1.5 yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Bracknell
Date of application: 15/11'/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/11/2013
Date of debit of fees: 13/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15/01/14
Date of receipt of approval: < awaited >
Date of Ceremony: < awaited >

I have heard that people had to sit for an interview before they got the approval. Is that for everyone or just a few and what's the criteria of selecting people for interview ? ~~ thanks

[Peachoct6]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): PBS and NARIC ELA
Current nationality:
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Chelmsford
Date of application: 02/01/14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 03/01/14
Date of aknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees:Account balance dropped today by £874 but not cleared yet.(23/01/14)
Date approval received: 18th Feb dated 15th Feb
Date of ceremony:Waiting

[farrukhnizam]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): PBS and NARIC ELA
Current nationality:
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Chelmsford
Date of application: 02/01/14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 03/01/14
Date of aknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees:Account balance dropped today by £874 but not cleared yet.(23/01/14)
Date approval received: 18th Feb dated 15th Feb
Date of ceremony:Waiting

Good news, So HO has started the Jan applications.
Eligibility criteria : 5yrs HSMP + 1 Yr ILR
Council : Hatfield Council on 08-01-2014
* Method of application: NCS
* Received application at Home office: 09-01-2014 - thedx.com
* Date of debit of fees: 26-01-2014 at 12:05pm (Sunday)
* Date of acknowledgement of fees: 29-01-2014 (dated on 26-01-2014)
* Date of approval: Waiting
* Date of Ceremony: Waiting

[itsahmedawan]

Eligibility criteria: 2 yr HSMP + 3 yr tier 1 + 1.5 yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Bracknell
Date of application: 15/11'/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/11/2013
Date of debit of fees: 13/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15/01/14
Date of receipt of approval: < awaited >
Date of Ceremony: < awaited >

I have heard that people had to sit for an interview before they got the approval. Is that for everyone or just a few and what's the criteria of selecting people for interview ? ~~ thanks

i never ever heard this thing from any 1 even on this forum that interview before approval.
i think so its totaly misleading information.

[SameerBhagawatUk]

Hi All,

Just called the HO to check on the status of my application. Have been told that the application is still being looked at but you will get some 'sort of a letter' in about a week.

What do you guys make of the above statement?

[jotter]

I have heard that people had to sit for an interview before they got the approval. Is that for everyone or just a few and what's the criteria of selecting people for interview ? ~~ thanks

i never ever heard this thing from any 1 even on this forum that interview before approval.
i think so its totaly misleading information.

The poster may be confusing this with the passport application process, where interviews are standard.

[SHOWZAIN]

Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 years + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Hatfield
Date of application: 15/10/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 19/10/2013
Date of debit of fees: 14/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 17/01/14 dated 13/01/14
Date of receipt of approval: 14/02/14 dated 07/02/14
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

[itsahmedawan]

Hi All,

Just called the HO to check on the status of my application. Have been told that the application is still being looked at but you will get some 'sort of a letter' in about a week.

What do you guys make of the above statement?

might b they gona ask u some more documentations.

[Bash1oo]

Bash1oo wrote:
Eligibility criteria: HSMP 2 yrs + TIERS1 3 yrs + ILR1 yr
Language criteria met : UK MSc Degree + LIfe in the UK
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 08/01/2014
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/01/2014
Date of aknowlegment: 29/01/2014 (dated 27/01/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27/01/2014)
Date approval received: 18/02/2014 (dated 16/02/2014)
Date of ceremony: TBA

Like I predicted January approvals will come faster than expected, just getting home now to see 5 brown envelopes waiting for my attention........lol
By the way, I applied with my wife and 3 kids.

[Fred2141]

Bash1oo wrote:
Eligibility criteria: HSMP 2 yrs + TIERS1 3 yrs + ILR1 yr
Language criteria met : UK MSc Degree + LIfe in the UK
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 08/01/2014
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/01/2014
Date of aknowlegment: 29/01/2014 (dated 27/01/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27/01/2014)
Date approval received: 18/02/2014 (dated 16/02/2014)
Date of ceremony: TBA

Like I predicted January approvals will come faster than expected, just getting home now to see 5 brown envelopes waiting for my attention........lol
By the way, I applied with my wife and 3 kids.

Many congrats. I applied on 13/12/2013 and am still to hear from Home Office. I understand if your application is straight forward, the outcome is likely to be quicker as well. I have a CCJ and am told that they are there inclined to do additional checks that might take time. So wont be expecting a response until April earliest.

[murmur]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 2 year Spouse of BC +1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Maidstone
Date of application: 14/01/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16/01/2014
Date of debit of fees: 29/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 31/01/2014 (Dated 29/01/2014)
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

Hi, how did you get you receipt of ackn? was it in brown envelop? what was mentioned on envelope like liverpool or home office?

Sorry, I did not realize you asked me about it. Yes, exactly, as you said- in brown envelop. liverpool mentioned.

[vasthana]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 +1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Hertfordshire; application type AN Joint (self and spouse)
Date of application: 31/01/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: not known
Date of debit of fees: 14/02/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 18/02/2014 (Dated 14/02/2014)
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

[rishahid]

Hi Vasthana,
You seem to be having similar case as mine (joint with wife). I am still waiting for approval. Applied on 01 Nov.
Please keep us posted with your progress.

regards

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 +1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Hertfordshire; application type AN Joint (self and spouse)
Date of application: 31/01/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: not known
Date of debit of fees: 14/02/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 18/02/2014 (Dated 14/02/2014)
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

[Mnc]

Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs EEA 4 (retained rights after divorce) + 1 Year ILR
Language criteria met (UK Masters Degree, Edinburgh University)
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS, Edinburgh
Date of application: 14/11/13
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 12/01/14
Date of aknowledgment: 15/01/14
Date approval received: Waiting....
Date of ceremony:Waiting....

Just curious if its only me or are there others from November as well, as you can see mine was sent on the 14th, I am only concerned because I am currently out of the country till the 7th of March.

[teekay125]

Eligibility criteria: EU 5 years+1 year PR
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 26/11/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28/11/13
Date of debit of fees: 15/01/14
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 17/01/2014 (dated - 14/01/2014)
Date of receipt of approval: 18/2/2014 (letter dated 12/2/2014..took long time to arrive!?)
Date of Ceremony:19/3/2014



Thanks everyone on this forum, especially the 'Gurus' for their valuable advice.