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by kashish » Fri Aug 25, 2017 12:21 am
Touchtoks wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2017 8:14 pm
Touchtoks wrote:Nav74 wrote:Hi all, all of my Homeoffice Ref # saying not recognised. This is second week now. What should I do any advise will be appreciated. Thanks
Use the case id
When did u summit ur application, I summited mine feb14 I have to ask my mp to write to home office and I called office too they asked me for my email and phone number and date I summited my application that within five working day I will get back to me that is what the lady on the phone told me
What is the emailid and phone number pls? I need to call them .. still waiting for my baby's visa..

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by CR001 » Fri Aug 25, 2017 9:08 am
kashish wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2017 12:21 am
Touchtoks wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2017 8:14 pm
Touchtoks wrote:Nav74 wrote:Hi all, all of my Homeoffice Ref # saying not recognised. This is second week now. What should I do any advise will be appreciated. Thanks
Use the case id
When did u summit ur application, I summited mine feb14 I have to ask my mp to write to home office and I called office too they asked me for my email and phone number and date I summited my application that within five working day I will get back to me that is what the lady on the phone told me
What is the emailid and phone number pls? I need to call them .. still waiting for my baby's visa..
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by Ido » Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:21 pm
Ido wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2017 11:21 am
For anyone still waiting. I applied on 28 April 2017 via ncs. Due to late Friday appointment and bank holiday my application got to H/O on 4th May. Got decided online status on 18th August. Said application decided and posted on 15th aug. Decided exactly 3 months after biometrics. Haven't got letter yet.
Small update. My daughter's passport just landed on my doormat this morning. No text saying it was being printed and no certificate of naturalisation yet. I still also haven't got my approval letter or any letter from home office or local council regarding my own application yet it was joint application. Home office works in mysterious ways.

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Fan20
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by Fan20 » Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:33 pm
Any naturalisation cases decided today?
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by makeit » Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:57 pm
Fan20 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:33 pm
Any naturalisation cases decided today?
Yes - online staus said DECIDED today. Applied 13/04/17.
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by mahasam » Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:02 pm
makeit wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:57 pm
Fan20 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:33 pm
Any naturalisation cases decided today?
Yes - online staus said DECIDED today. Applied 13/04/17.
Still waiting, applied on 12/04/2017, bio done on 03/05/2017.

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by hadenough » Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:37 pm
Hi everyone,
Im very new to this. I have applied for my visa FLR (HRO) on the 6th of April. After a month I checked my status online it said "awaiting decision".
Now, after I got married in July and varied my application on the 16th of Aug, I tried to enter my caseID number (with and without the zero), reference number and the IHS number and it says "not recognized".
Does anybody know why this has happened?
Thanks alot guys!
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by CR001 » Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:39 pm
hadenough wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:37 pm
Hi everyone,
Im very new to this. I have applied for my visa FLR (HRO) on the 6th of April. After a month I checked my status online it said "awaiting decision".
Now, after I got married in July and varied my application on the 16th of Aug, I tried to enter my caseID number (with and without the zero), reference number and the IHS number and it says "not recognized".
Does anybody know why this has happened?
Thanks alot guys!
Please post your question in the Family Immigration sub forum, link below. This topic and sub forum is only for British Citizenship applications and tracking.
immigration-for-family-members/
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by TheVillager » Fri Aug 25, 2017 3:46 pm
TheVillager wrote: ↑Wed Aug 23, 2017 3:26 pm
TheVillager wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2017 5:28 pm
I applied on 20 Mar (Family application via NCS - Naturalisation + passports). On 13 Jul with my application Case ID (2xxx), the status said 'Decided'. Subsequently my wife and child got their decision letters. The "Our Ref" starting with the first letter of the surname said "Awaiting Decision" as on 25 May. I'm awaiting my decision letter and it's been more than a month. Since yesterday, querying on the "Our Ref" results in a 'reference not valid'. I've been phoning the Home Office for the past few weeks to check if this a case of missing documentation or my application still under process. They haven't given any update. Highly frustrating as it's been nearly 5 months since the date of application. Any one else in a similar situation?
I found out from HMPO that my application is approved as the status with them was 'ceremony pending'. They couldn't provide more information about why I didn't get my approval letter. Newham council hasn't received anything from the Home Office and the Home Office contact centre itself has not been useful. They keep escalating to the case officer but I don't get any calls/emails. This has been happening for 1.5 months now. I've emailed the nationalityenquiries and furthernationalityenquiries inboxes but to no avail. Is there any other email address or phone number which I can try? Thanks
The Newham council confirmed today that they have received records regarding approval of my naturalisation from the Home Office. It looks like my calls and emails have made a difference and they have re-issued the letter of approval. Newham council however have recommended I don't book an appointment till I personally receive the approval letter - fingers crossed and waiting with bated breath. Hopefully I'll receive it in the next few days.
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by eryilmazhilmi » Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:01 pm
Fan20 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:33 pm
Any naturalisation cases decided today?
Nope. Applied 26/04 Bio 13/5 . Gent who applied day after me had been decided last week . Home Office works in mysterious ways. The wait continues ......
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by TheVillager » Sat Aug 26, 2017 5:59 pm
TheVillager wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2017 3:46 pm
TheVillager wrote: ↑Wed Aug 23, 2017 3:26 pm
TheVillager wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2017 5:28 pm
I applied on 20 Mar (Family application via NCS - Naturalisation + passports). On 13 Jul with my application Case ID (2xxx), the status said 'Decided'. Subsequently my wife and child got their decision letters. The "Our Ref" starting with the first letter of the surname said "Awaiting Decision" as on 25 May. I'm awaiting my decision letter and it's been more than a month. Since yesterday, querying on the "Our Ref" results in a 'reference not valid'. I've been phoning the Home Office for the past few weeks to check if this a case of missing documentation or my application still under process. They haven't given any update. Highly frustrating as it's been nearly 5 months since the date of application. Any one else in a similar situation?
I found out from HMPO that my application is approved as the status with them was 'ceremony pending'. They couldn't provide more information about why I didn't get my approval letter. Newham council hasn't received anything from the Home Office and the Home Office contact centre itself has not been useful. They keep escalating to the case officer but I don't get any calls/emails. This has been happening for 1.5 months now. I've emailed the nationalityenquiries and furthernationalityenquiries inboxes but to no avail. Is there any other email address or phone number which I can try? Thanks
The Newham council confirmed today that they have received records regarding approval of my naturalisation from the Home Office. It looks like my calls and emails have made a difference and they have re-issued the letter of approval. Newham council however have recommended I don't book an appointment till I personally receive the approval letter - fingers crossed and waiting with bated breath. Hopefully I'll receive it in the next few days.
I got the re-issued Home Office letter earlier today dated 16 Aug. I can book the ceremony appointment now... Big sigh of relief
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by Arshsam » Sat Aug 26, 2017 7:18 pm
TheVillager wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2017 5:59 pm
TheVillager wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2017 3:46 pm
TheVillager wrote: ↑Wed Aug 23, 2017 3:26 pm
TheVillager wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2017 5:28 pm
I applied on 20 Mar (Family application via NCS - Naturalisation + passports). On 13 Jul with my application Case ID (2xxx), the status said 'Decided'. Subsequently my wife and child got their decision letters. The "Our Ref" starting with the first letter of the surname said "Awaiting Decision" as on 25 May. I'm awaiting my decision letter and it's been more than a month. Since yesterday, querying on the "Our Ref" results in a 'reference not valid'. I've been phoning the Home Office for the past few weeks to check if this a case of missing documentation or my application still under process. They haven't given any update. Highly frustrating as it's been nearly 5 months since the date of application. Any one else in a similar situation?
I found out from HMPO that my application is approved as the status with them was 'ceremony pending'. They couldn't provide more information about why I didn't get my approval letter. Newham council hasn't received anything from the Home Office and the Home Office contact centre itself has not been useful. They keep escalating to the case officer but I don't get any calls/emails. This has been happening for 1.5 months now. I've emailed the nationalityenquiries and furthernationalityenquiries inboxes but to no avail. Is there any other email address or phone number which I can try? Thanks
The Newham council confirmed today that they have received records regarding approval of my naturalisation from the Home Office. It looks like my calls and emails have made a difference and they have re-issued the letter of approval. Newham council however have recommended I don't book an appointment till I personally receive the approval letter - fingers crossed and waiting with bated breath. Hopefully I'll receive it in the next few days.
I got the re-issued Home Office letter earlier today dated 16 Aug. I can book the ceremony appointment now... Big sigh of relief
Congratulations !!!!!!

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by TheVillager » Sat Aug 26, 2017 8:26 pm
Arshsam wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2017 7:18 pm
TheVillager wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2017 5:59 pm
TheVillager wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2017 3:46 pm
TheVillager wrote: ↑Wed Aug 23, 2017 3:26 pm
I found out from HMPO that my application is approved as the status with them was 'ceremony pending'. They couldn't provide more information about why I didn't get my approval letter. Newham council hasn't received anything from the Home Office and the Home Office contact centre itself has not been useful. They keep escalating to the case officer but I don't get any calls/emails. This has been happening for 1.5 months now. I've emailed the nationalityenquiries and furthernationalityenquiries inboxes but to no avail. Is there any other email address or phone number which I can try? Thanks
The Newham council confirmed today that they have received records regarding approval of my naturalisation from the Home Office. It looks like my calls and emails have made a difference and they have re-issued the letter of approval. Newham council however have recommended I don't book an appointment till I personally receive the approval letter - fingers crossed and waiting with bated breath. Hopefully I'll receive it in the next few days.
I got the re-issued Home Office letter earlier today dated 16 Aug. I can book the ceremony appointment now... Big sigh of relief
Congratulations !!!!!!
Thanks Arshsam. Moral of the story for others is that it's necessary to be relentless when following up with the Home Office. Try all medium possible - I was a week away from going to my local MP.
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by ixy7799 » Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:44 am
Hi,
I applied for my fiancé to come over , biometrics done on 1/5/2107. all documents received by Sheffield on 22/5/2017.
The tracker still says Gwf number not recognised. Am I using the correct site and ref number. From other threads I am seeing others have received statuses like "open"
And "awaiting decision "
Please help - I've had to reschedule my wedding your to this
stnicholas wrote: ↑Thu Aug 24, 2017 8:31 pm
Moving very slow...I applied on 20 of April and still on "awaiting decision from 25 of may".Over 4 months now.
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by CR001 » Sun Aug 27, 2017 11:04 am
ixy7799 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:44 am
Hi,
I applied for my fiancé to come over , biometrics done on 1/5/2107. all documents received by Sheffield on 22/5/2017.
The tracker still says Gwf number not recognised. Am I using the correct site and ref number. From other threads I am seeing others have received statuses like "open"
And "awaiting decision "
Please help - I've had to reschedule my wedding your to this
stnicholas wrote: ↑Thu Aug 24, 2017 8:31 pm
Moving very slow...I applied on 20 of April and still on "awaiting decision from 25 of may".Over 4 months now.
This topic is for
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by segunsosanya » Tue Aug 29, 2017 5:04 pm
100kg wrote: ↑Mon Aug 07, 2017 2:21 pm
use case id with out the 0.
arslan1510 wrote:Its showing reference number not found.
I tried,
Case reference number.
Payment reference number.
IHS number.
Royal Mail tracking number.
What should i enter now?
please have you been able to track your application ?
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by Ali khan123 » Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:23 am
any one who applied in 2015 got any update mine is stuck on 25th may ...
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by mahasam » Wed Aug 30, 2017 7:16 am
Ali khan123 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:23 am
any one who applied in 2015 got any update mine is stuck on 25th may ...
2015? Shouldn't you call HO and ask what is going on? You are well pass 6 months HO reserves for the application review.
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by Ido » Wed Aug 30, 2017 12:13 pm
Ido wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:21 pm
Ido wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2017 11:21 am
For anyone still waiting. I applied on 28 April 2017 via ncs. Due to late Friday appointment and bank holiday my application got to H/O on 4th May. Got decided online status on 18th August. Said application decided and posted on 15th aug. Decided exactly 3 months after biometrics. Haven't got letter yet.
Small update. My daughter's passport just landed on my doormat this morning. No text saying it was being printed and no certificate of naturalisation yet. I still also haven't got my approval letter or any letter from home office or local council regarding my own application yet it was joint application. Home office works in mysterious ways.
I finally got my approval letter in the post on Saturday and booked my citizenship ceremony for Tuesday next week. My daughter's certificate will be handed over then. Good luck to everyone waiting for decisions. Keep the faith.
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by mwk » Wed Aug 30, 2017 2:21 pm
Hello everyone.
I Sent my documents to home office on the 17/02/17 for my Long Residence (10 years) SET (LR) application. The first automated email from home office was received on the 17 March 2017 which mentioned that "Thank you for your application to the Home Office. Your application has been received and is being considered.
It may take up to six months to make a decision on your case ..." after that i received automated email every month. I have tried home office online tracking process to find something about my application but none of the Ref no. is working incl Royal mail tracking number.
Just need to know if someone can help me understand that if my six months period starts from the day documents are received by the home office (in my case it was received by 20/02/17) or it will start from the day i received an automated email which was 17 March 2017 ?
Any help would be great.
Thank You
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by CR001 » Wed Aug 30, 2017 2:26 pm
mwk wrote: ↑Wed Aug 30, 2017 2:21 pm
Hello everyone.
I Sent my documents to home office on the 17/02/17 for my Long Residence (10 years) SET (LR) application. The first automated email from home office was received on the 17 March 2017 which mentioned that "Thank you for your application to the Home Office. Your application has been received and is being considered.
It may take up to six months to make a decision on your case ..." after that i received automated email every month. I have tried home office online tracking process to find something about my application but none of the Ref no. is working incl Royal mail tracking number.
Just need to know if someone can help me understand that if my six months period starts from the day documents are received by the home office (in my case it was received by 20/02/17) or it will start from the day i received an automated email which was 17 March 2017 ?
Any help would be great.
Thank You
This topic is for checking status of British Citizenship applications. Kindly post your questions in the ILR sub forum.
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by mwk » Wed Aug 30, 2017 2:31 pm
CR001 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 30, 2017 2:26 pm
mwk wrote: ↑Wed Aug 30, 2017 2:21 pm
Hello everyone.
I Sent my documents to home office on the 17/02/17 for my Long Residence (10 years) SET (LR) application. The first automated email from home office was received on the 17 March 2017 which mentioned that "Thank you for your application to the Home Office. Your application has been received and is being considered.
It may take up to six months to make a decision on your case ..." after that i received automated email every month. I have tried home office online tracking process to find something about my application but none of the Ref no. is working incl Royal mail tracking number.
Just need to know if someone can help me understand that if my six months period starts from the day documents are received by the home office (in my case it was received by 20/02/17) or it will start from the day i received an automated email which was 17 March 2017 ?
Any help would be great.
Thank You
This topic is for checking status of British Citizenship applications. Kindly post your questions in the ILR sub forum.
Hi there,
Thanks for the help, let me paste my query there.
Thank You
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by kongsiew » Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:39 pm
I am still waiting my decision letter from home office.
Check online on 16/08/17
Update on line on 10/5/17 " Decided "
Rang to home office 16/08/17
Emailed to home office 23/08/17
No any respond.
Any one has same experience ?
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by EEA National » Wed Aug 30, 2017 7:08 pm
kongsiew wrote: ↑Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:39 pm
I am still waiting my decision letter from home office.
Check online on 16/08/17
Update on line on 10/5/17 " Decided "
Rang to home office 16/08/17
Emailed to home office 23/08/17
No any respond.
Any one has same experience ?
Did you try enquire in your loca council?
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by kongsiew » Wed Aug 30, 2017 7:48 pm
Yes I did twice.
First time they said I can't check within 6 months and second time they tried to book ceremony for me but the system can't access because the submission over 6 months and they asked me to contact home office reissue the decision letter.