April 2015 Naturalization application Timeline ONLY

Cammrc · Post by **Cammrc** » Fri May 15, 2015 10:39 am

ik_aam_insaan wrote:
Cammrc wrote:I received acknowledgement letter on 09/05/15, but no biometrics letter so far... I am not sure is it lost or I don't need one, I vaguely remember on the guidance I read that If I did one before I don't have to do it again, they will send me the old one until I got British passport, something like that, but I haven't saved the pdf of it, can anybody clarify on it, because I applied on 9th and only realised the form had changed when I try to print a page again on 07/04, I noticed Biometrics thing is the only difference and I went to the guidance and had a quick read of it.
Did you fill in the updated version or you used the old one ?
If you have applied after 6 april 2015 you had to use a new version of form AN ... pay the new fees and have to enroll biometrics again even if u have submitted previously with your applications .... you must have read the old guide aswell where it says u dont need to enroll ur biometrics...

Hi, thanks
I printed and filled the newest version on 07/04/15 and applied on 09/04/15... I am frustrated not receving the Biometrics letter...

Amritsar singh · Post by **Amritsar singh** » Fri May 15, 2015 10:40 am

Hello guys anybody knows who send biomatric ..its send by case worker or by automatically comes ???

dasha121 · Post by **dasha121** » Fri May 15, 2015 10:58 am

Amritsar singh wrote:Hello guys anybody knows who send biomatric ..its send by case worker or by automatically comes ???

I'm assuming that they will send it as soon as your fees are debited. So, by a case worker then.

dasha121 · Post by **dasha121** » Fri May 15, 2015 11:01 am

Cammrc wrote: Hi Guys, I still not received the Biometrics letter, so frustrating, I tried to call them but they won't anwser the call if application was made within 6 months. I also emailed them but the reply will take up to 20 working day. what shall I do... Any suggestions...?

Yep! I suppose just chill for now... Since it's the same people who had to work during the elections - they might have a huge backlog of applications at the moment. So, the only thing we can do is sit tight and wait

Amritsar singh · Post by **Amritsar singh** » Fri May 15, 2015 11:05 am

Thanks guys so it's mean our file on case worker desk my friend she was luckey applied with two kids and husband on 02th April and got approved two days before within six week ...so not immigration borad site ...she gave me news yesterday luckey she ...

Cammrc · Post by **Cammrc** » Fri May 15, 2015 11:07 am

dasha121 wrote:
Cammrc wrote: Hi Guys, I still not received the Biometrics letter, so frustrating, I tried to call them but they won't anwser the call if application was made within 6 months. I also emailed them but the reply will take up to 20 working day. what shall I do... Any suggestions...?

Yep! I suppose just chill for now... Since it's the same people who had to work during the elections - they might have a huge backlog of applications at the moment. So, the only thing we can do is sit tight and wait

Thanks, yes, looks I have done all I could have..., will update when there is one

Suzannah · Post by **Suzannah** » Fri May 15, 2015 11:16 am

Eligibility criteria: BC Spouse + 8 yrs EEA (no ILR)
Language criteria met: IELTS (2010)
Current nationality: Polish
Method of application: NCS Cambridge
Date of application: 23/04/2015
Payment method: cheque
Date of receipt by UKBA: 24/04/2015 (Royal Mail tracking)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: waiting
Date of acknowledgment: waiting
Date of Biometrics Letter Received: waiting
Date of Biometrics Done: waiting
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: waiting

great.britain · Post by **great.britain** » Fri May 15, 2015 12:15 pm

UPDATE

Eligibility criteria: Tier 1 General 5 years + ILR 1 year
Language criteria met (UK degree)
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS Hammersmith
Date of application: 01/04/2015
Payment method : CC ( paid the difference in fee)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 07/04/2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 1st payment taken 27/4/2015, 2nd payment (fee difference) taken 7/5/2015
Date of acknowledgment: received 29/04/2015 (dated 27/04/2015)
Date of biometrics: Biometrics docs received on 14/5/2015 (dated 12/05/2015)
Date approval received: not yet
Date of ceremony: not yet

Ren123 · Post by **Ren123** » Fri May 15, 2015 12:58 pm

Ren123 wrote:Ren123 wrote:
Application Timeline
Current Nationality:Zimbabwean
Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Language Criteria: Life in the UK & B1 Test
Method of application:Postal
Date of Application: 15/04/15
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16/04/15 (Royal Mail Tracking)
Date of debit of fees: 15/05/15
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Waiting
Date of Biometrics Letter: Waiting
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

becomingbritish · Post by **becomingbritish** » Fri May 15, 2015 1:12 pm

Update to my timeline:

becomingbritish wrote:
Eligibility criteria: ILR 20years, married to BC, exempt country, LITUK
Current Nationality: USA
Method of application: NCS Winchester
Date of application: 14/04/15 CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15/04/15
Date fees taken: 11/05/15
Date acknowledgement letter received: 13/05/15 (dated 11/05/15)
Date biometrics letter received: 14/05/15 (dated 11/05/15)
Date biometrics done: 15/05/15
Date of approval: waiting
Date of ceremony: waiting

Amritsar singh · Post by **Amritsar singh** » Fri May 15, 2015 2:56 pm

So how they check back home criminal record?by embassy ?

graja03 · Post by **graja03** » Fri May 15, 2015 3:18 pm

Hi Sanky_001,

I have just checked your application timeline. It' same as my application posted date including fees deduction and
biometric too.

It's interesting if you get approval pls, let me know. I'll update you as soon got my approval letter.

Date of Application: 15/04/2015
Date of Receipt by UKVI: 16/04/2015
Date of Debit or Clearance of Fees: 11/05/2015
Date of Acknowledgment: 13/05/2015
Date of Biometrics Received and Done: 14/05/2015
Date of Approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony:

cheers

Ram
Newbie

Posts: 39
Joined: Thu Nov 14, 2013 10:31 am

Amritsar singh · Post by **Amritsar singh** » Fri May 15, 2015 3:40 pm

Yes I will do so can you tell me what kind criminal most effect for nationlty apply ? I had car drive without insurance 2010 I paid fine 240and 6point so what you think about this ?

sanky_001 · Post by **sanky_001** » Fri May 15, 2015 4:09 pm

graja03 wrote:Hi Sanky_001,

I have just checked your application timeline. It' same as my application posted date including fees deduction and
biometric too.

It's interesting if you get approval pls, let me know. I'll update you as soon got my approval letter.

Date of Application: 15/04/2015
Date of Receipt by UKVI: 16/04/2015
Date of Debit or Clearance of Fees: 11/05/2015
Date of Acknowledgment: 13/05/2015
Date of Biometrics Received and Done: 14/05/2015
Date of Approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony:

cheers

Ram
Newbie

Posts: 39
Joined: Thu Nov 14, 2013 10:31 am

Welcome on board Ram

Absolutely! Its not only me but also the following ones including you who applied on 15th April and UKVI received application on 16th April:

Sanky_001 - Acknowledgment Received: 13/05/2015 Biometrics Received : 14/05/2015
Mianrm - Acknowledgment Received: 13/05/2015 Biometrics Received : 13/05/2015
Graja03 - Acknowledgment Received: 13/05/2015 Biometrics Received : 14/05/2015
Zimlady - Acknowledgment Received: 13/05/2015 Biometrics Received : Waiting
Pidigni - Acknowledgment Received: 14/05/2015 Biometrics Received : 13/05/2015
Ren123 - Acknowledgment Received: Waiting Biometrics Received : Waiting

All the best and will keep you posted!!

boskie007 · Post by **boskie007** » Fri May 15, 2015 4:16 pm

Driving without an insurance is not a minor offence and unlikely to be disregarded.
Please check Good Character requirements on page 15-16 of AN Booklet.

Amritsar singh · Post by **Amritsar singh** » Fri May 15, 2015 4:31 pm

NCS said its over 3year now so no problems so what you think ?

blooms · Post by **blooms** » Fri May 15, 2015 5:16 pm

ik_aam_insaan wrote:
Amritsar singh wrote:Hello guys I done my biometric today 14th may so anybody have idiea how long take after biometric dession???
We cant tell you anything as your guess is good as mine
Hopefully soon though ...

Scanning the March thread, the most recent application date to get approval is someone who applied March 26. On the other hand, people from early March are still waiting.

Nobody with an April application date has been approved yet (at least among those who post on these boards)
It will be interesting to see which April applicants get approved first.

boskie007 · Post by **boskie007** » Fri May 15, 2015 7:05 pm

Hi Blooms,

It would either be you or me as we were the first ones to send the updated AN form with the higher fees. LOL!

Amritsar singh · Post by **Amritsar singh** » Fri May 15, 2015 7:51 pm

Hi guys when I got my permanent residence in April 2014 I never mention about driving conviction and I got approved my PR within one month but now when I applied my nationality I mention everything even I send my police clearance from police national computer so it's also clear so what effect will on my application this time ???????

boskie007 · Post by **boskie007** » Fri May 15, 2015 9:18 pm

For some of you who have asked me about the Naturalisation Application Process:

1. Applicants complete an application form and either submit their application directly to Nationality Casework with the fee and supporting evidence, or book an appointment with a participating local authority for the Nationality Checking Service (NCS).

2. If applicants use the NCS, local authority staff check that the application form has been properly completed and ensure that the appropriate supporting documents and correct fee are attached. They also:

• check that the un-waivable requirements have been met;
• copy the supporting documents and return the originals to the applicant; and
• forward the completed application, fee and copies of supporting documents to Nationality Casework.

3. The decision to grant or refuse the application for naturalisation is taken by a Nationality caseworker in Liverpool.

4. Where an application is refused, a refusal notice or letter indicating that the application has been unsuccessful is sent to the applicant (with the original supporting documents in cases relating to applications made direct to Nationality Casework).

5. In the case of a successful application, a Certificate of Naturalisation is prepared and issued to the Registration service in the applicant’s local area.

6. The successful applicant attends a citizenship ceremony and is issued with the Certificate of Naturalisation, at which point they are a naturalised British citizen.

boskie007 · Post by **boskie007** » Fri May 15, 2015 9:34 pm

Here is some information why some applications gets rejected:

Good Character Requirement

The decision-maker would not normally consider an applicant to be of good character where there was information to suggest that applicants:

• had not respected and/or were not prepared to abide by the law, e.g. having been convicted of a crime (either in the UK or elsewhere);

• had been involved in or associated with war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide or terrorism;

• had financial affairs that were not in appropriate order, e.g. failing to pay tax;

• conducted activities that were notorious and cast serious doubt on their standing in the local community;

• had been deliberately dishonest or deceptive in their dealings with the UK government; or

• had assisted in the evasion of immigration control.

Criminal Convictions – Impact on Application

Sentence Impact

4 years or more imprisonment: Application will normally be refused, regardless of when the conviction occurred.

Between 12 months and 4 years imprisonment: Application will normally be refused unless 15 years have passed since the end of the sentence.

Up to 12 months imprisonment: Applications will normally be refused unless seven years have passed since the end of the sentence.

Non-custodial sentence or other out-of-court disposal, recorded on criminal record: Applications will normally be refused if the conviction occurred within the last 3 years.

If you are not one of them then you should not worry. If you have not heard from the Home Office yet, its just a delay and nothing else...

vrajs · Post by **vrajs** » Fri May 15, 2015 10:26 pm

vrajs wrote:
vrajs wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5 years + 1 year of Permanent Residence
Language criteria met: Life In The UK Test + NARIC endorsement
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Tower Hamlets,London
Date of application: 10/04/15
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKVI: 13/04/15
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 06/05/15
Date of acknowledgment: 13/05/15 (Dated 06/05/2015)
Date of Biometric letter : 13/05/15 (Dated 06/05/2015)
Date of Biometrics : 15/05/15
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

More updates

Amritsar singh · Post by **Amritsar singh** » Sat May 16, 2015 10:53 am

Thanks for information about this ...also back 2008 I went to my cousin house. One day I was alon at home and TV license person came to check if they got license or no I open door for him and he asked about TV licence and I told him I don't know if they got one or no because I am guest here but he asked my name I given him my name ...after 6 years I was traveling to Prague for holidays police stop me at airport about TV license not been paid I told them everything but they said you have to pay or we hAve to arrest you I paid 240 pound after I came to police station and I asked about my record on system but police officer told me nothing in over computer because you not been arrested or warning you paid that's it but again I applied my pcc from police national computer it's came with no trace everything clear I told everything in covering later also paid recipt attach I applied from ncs and lady told me you have 50 50 chance also she rang to home office direct to case worker and he told her surprise they follow someone for TV fine but if nothing will come in our system should be ok but all depend who will deal with this case so I am worried ....I don't get my acknowlgment later but I had my biometric done 3days befor so anyone tell me I have any hope about my case plz plz

Scooter1 · Post by **Scooter1** » Sat May 16, 2015 11:06 am

Eligibility criteria: ILR plus two years
Language criteria met: Life In The UK Test , US Pasport
Method of application: Apllied directly
Date of application: 22/04/15
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKVI: 23/0515
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Still waiting
Date of acknowledgment: Still Waiting
Date of Biometric letter : Still waiting
Date of Biometrics : Still waiting
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

I had lost my copy of my Lif in UK Test paper when I moved house last year, however I call the Help Line for them and the man stated that I did not need it as it should have been recorded when I got my Indefinite Leave to Remain.

A1ejazz · Post by **A1ejazz** » Sat May 16, 2015 12:01 pm

Eligibility criteria: 10 year + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met: IELTS (2010)
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: by post
Date of application: 20/04/2015
Payment method: credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21/04/2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 14/05/2015
Date of acknowledgment: waiting
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: waiting

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