Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

members · Post by **members** » Sun Oct 26, 2014 12:48 am

Dear cheekyvirgin,

Wholehearted congratulations to you!

How did you manage to get it so quick? Did you:

a) do anything special? or
b) make any expedition request? or
c) provide any specific documents?

Please shed some lights.

cheekyvirgin · Post by **cheekyvirgin** » Sun Oct 26, 2014 1:53 am

members wrote:Dear cheekyvirgin,

Wholehearted congratulations to you!

How did you manage to get it so quick? Did you:

a) do anything special? or
b) make any expedition request? or
c) provide any specific documents?

Please shed some lights.

I did nothing at all apart from making normal appilcation via NCS at barking London, even though i have had made up my mind that my case will be dealth around christmas time, But Thanks God i have been lucky.

The date on the letter is 20th October and got that on saturday morning.

boone · Post by **boone** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:50 am

jitu_2677 wrote:Applied on 1st may 2014. still waiting . anybody else from may waiting like me

Yes, I applied on the 15 May and not had anything. Rather annoyed its taking this long. Still keep phoning but get the same answer, application on going status!! Your six months is nearly up....

boone · Post by **boone** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:53 am

Tahadeel wrote:Hi
I've submitted mine in 07/04/14 and still waiting!!!!
I've sent a complain email, few days after I received a phone call but nothing usefull. "Your application is in process and you need to wait more" but for how long?!!!! No answer.
I sent a letter to HO but no reply!
I've emailed Mr. MP twice but he has replied yet!

What else I can do?!

According to the Home Office and solicitor once it has been six months you need to phone the Home Office and they will give you an address to write to. This will be your case worker and they are bound to give you notification as to where you application is and other useful information. Get the address, write and keep on pestering them. Otherwise contact your MP and they will respond.

boone · Post by **boone** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:56 am

Tangie wrote:
boone wrote:Still no news on my application. Phoned the Home Office again and got the same response saying ‘still in process’. I was advised to wait as I have another month until it will be six months! I was also advised that I would not be told if the application was successful this will not be confirmed over the phone. Once it becomes the 6 month minimum period you need to contact the Home Office call centre and you will be given the contact details for your case worker.

Everyday seems to be an agonising wait! Is anyone else in a similar situation?
Hi Boone,
Could you please let me know what number you are calling.
Thx's
Tangie

0300 123 2253

Maliksahb · Post by **Maliksahb** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 12:06 pm

Alhumdulillah Finally received my approval today. Update is

Maliksahb wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5 year HSMP visa + 1 year ILR
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS (Slough)
Date of application: 14/08/2014
Payment method : Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16/08/2014
Date of acknowledgement: 25/08/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 29/08/2014
Date approval received: 27/10/2014 (Dated 17/10/2014)
Date of ceremony: Waiting

I have not booked my ceremony.Is anyone can answer my question about fee. Do I need to pay for ceremony other then 906 fee that i have already paid?

akhurshid · Post by **akhurshid** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 12:15 pm

Maliksahb wrote:
I have not booked my ceremony.Is anyone can answer my question about fee. Do I need to pay for ceremony other then 906 fee that i have already paid?

£906 includes ceremony fee unless you want to book a private ceremony.

Maliksahb · Post by **Maliksahb** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 12:18 pm

akhurshid wrote:
Maliksahb wrote:
I have not booked my ceremony.Is anyone can answer my question about fee. Do I need to pay for ceremony other then 906 fee that i have already paid?
£906 includes ceremony fee unless you want to book a private ceremony.

Thanks akhurshid

vivdubes · Post by **vivdubes** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 12:42 pm

Update

Extremely happy to share the news, I have received my approval today. I wish every one good luck and speedy approval.
You all are good bunch of folks and I would continue with this forum and help others as and when they require any advise.
Thanks dks for updating the sheet it made waiting more bearable.

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 1 + 12 months ILR
Language criteria met: IELTS (re-using the results used for my original Tier 1 application)
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Southwark
Date of application: 12/08/2014
Payment method: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 13/08/2014
Date of acknowledgement: Letter dated 19th August received on 26th August
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 19/08/2014
Date approval received: 27/10/2014, letter dated 20th October
Date of ceremony: 11/11/2014

laatif · Post by **laatif** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:40 pm

Hi All,

I received my approval letter today. Thanks for all the board members.

NCS (Reading)
Application Received by HO:01-09-2014
ACK Date:04-09-2014
Approval Date:20-10-2014
Approval letter received : 27-10-2014

Once again thanks a lot every one help in citizenship journey ( HSMP-> Citizenship).

waitwaitwait · Post by **waitwaitwait** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 5:15 am

Finally an update on my application after 2 weeks of anxious wait as i did not know whether my app was lost by Royal mail or received by HO as RM website did not give update about delivery and even my council thought the app was lost.
I haven't got an acknowledgement letter/email yet but money has been taken from my cc on 27/10/2014. Atleast that confirms that HO did receive my app.

Eligibility criteria:Married to BC + ILR
(Living in UK for 8 years)
Language criteria met: B1-Trinity college +LIUK
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Hastings
Date of application: 10/10/2014
Payment method : Credit Card
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27/10/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony:Waiting

nemo999 · Post by **nemo999** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:19 am

nemo999 wrote:My Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier 1 + 1yr ILR
Applied on : 11-OCT-2014
Method of application: NCS (Highbury and islington)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14-OCT-2014
Date of debit of fees: TBC
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: TBC
Date of receipt of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Since I am unable to edit my post, here is my fresh update

£906 deducted on 27th October. I had applied on 11th Oct via NCS (see above)

Svakili · Post by **Svakili** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:26 am

Eligibility criteria: spouse visa (2 years visa + 1 year ILR)
Language criteria met: Life in the UK + ESOL entry 3 in speaking and listening ( city & guild ) certificate
Current nationality: Iranian (Persian)
Method of application: post
Date of application: 14/08/2014
Payment method: credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15/08/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 29/08/2014(dated 20/08/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 20/08/2014
Date approval received: 28/10/2014(dated 24/10/2014)
Date of ceremony: Waiting

Good news ,my approval letter and supporting documents arrived today,just waiting for my ceremony letter,any idea how long would that take ???
Good luck to everyone
با ارزوي موفقيت براي همه

Rahel1984 · Post by **Rahel1984** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 12:13 pm

Looks like HO started august application now. But I'm still waiting for mine from 8th of July. I thought it will be a quick process as my application was straight forward but it taking longer than ILR application. Really disappointed with their service.

ZED7 · Post by **ZED7** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 2:03 pm

Rahel1984 wrote:Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
by Rahel1984 » Tue Oct 28, 2014 12:13 pm

Looks like HO started august application now. But I'm still waiting for mine from 8th of July. I thought it will be a quick process as my application was straight forward but it taking longer than ILR application. Really disappointed with their service.

You are not alone brother, My application date 17th July and still waiting.

and application was straight forward too.

boone · Post by **boone** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 3:32 pm

ZED7 wrote:
Rahel1984 wrote:Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
by Rahel1984 » Tue Oct 28, 2014 12:13 pm

Looks like HO started august application now. But I'm still waiting for mine from 8th of July. I thought it will be a quick process as my application was straight forward but it taking longer than ILR application. Really disappointed with their service.

You are not alone brother, My application date 17th July and still waiting. and application was straight forward too.

Same here!...Reading some posts they need to finish some in April and including mine May....

a7medibrahim · Post by **a7medibrahim** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 3:35 pm

Your are not alone guys i applied on the 13/6/2014, still waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaiting

[iD] · Post by **[iD]** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 4:07 pm

Pfftt I applied on 1st of May and still waiting :/

dks100 · Post by **dks100** » Wed Oct 29, 2014 4:43 pm

By the grace of God, I received mine and my son 's citizenship approval today.

Eligibility criteria: 5 Yrs + 1 Yr ILR
Applicant: Self + 1 Child
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS (Manchester)
Date of application by NCS / Post: 04-08-2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 05-08-2014 (Royal mail tracking)
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 13-08-2014
Date of acknowledgment: 18-08-2014
Date approval received: 29-10-2014 (Letter Dated 21-10-2014)
Date of ceremony: 31-10-2014 (Arranged Private - £75)

I wish Good Luck to you all for your approvals and hopefully you should receive your approvals soon.

Navin · Post by **Navin** » Wed Oct 29, 2014 9:30 pm

boone wrote:If it has been 6 months or more then that is unacceptable. I have had a brief look and found this response from a similar case in where you are able to request the status of your application. Have a look….https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ ... tion_statu

Finally, some good news i have contaced my local MP for my citizenship issues and i got a respond from a letter. Its written he have contaced the Home office. Finger cross Hope i will get my naturalisation Soon. 7 months of wait finally i can breathe

globalindian · Post by **globalindian** » Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:54 pm

Anyone who has submitted the application through NCS Edinburgh council and have received approval this month?

Notjustok · Post by **Notjustok** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 12:55 am

Eligibility criteria: 5 years residency ( Spouse of EEA National )
Language criteria met: English at B1CEFR or Higher + Life in The UK Test
Method of application: NCS
Council name: Hammersmith & Fulham
Date of application: 28/07/2014
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 11/08/2014
Date of acknowledgment letter received: 14/08/2014 (dated 11/08/2014)
Date approval received: Still praying and Waiting
Date of ceremony: Still Waiting
Passport Interview: Still Waiting
Passport Received: Still Waiting

I called HO today for an update and i was told that my application is still under consideration with the case worker. fingers cross, hope to see the brown envelope soon............

globalindian · Post by **globalindian** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 7:05 am

It seems HO has a standard answer. I haven't heard from anybody who was told that the application was completed. Any thoughts on the call representatives ?

boone · Post by **boone** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 8:44 am

Navin wrote:
boone wrote:If it has been 6 months or more then that is unacceptable. I have had a brief look and found this response from a similar case in where you are able to request the status of your application. Have a look….https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ ... tion_statu

Finally, some good news i have contaced my local MP for my citizenship issues and i got a respond from a letter. Its written he have contaced the Home office. Finger cross Hope i will get my naturalisation Soon. 7 months of wait finally i can breathe

Ahh that is good news. I wrote to my local MP on Monday and she has sent them a letter...hoping that this will help.
Good luck!!

frenchpotato · Post by **frenchpotato** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 11:00 am

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 1 General, 1 year ILR
Current nationality: Australian
Language criteria met: Exempt
Method of application: NCS (Wandsworth)
Date of application: 23/10/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27/10/2014
Date of debit of fees:
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

My application is basically about as straightforward as you can possibly get. Single person from "low risk" Five Eyes country, no language requirement, no dependants, no PCNs/FPNs/cautions blah blah blah. I fully expect it to take 6 months though.

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