Citizenship Ceremony cancelled due to Covid-19

raij · Post by **raij** » Mon Dec 07, 2020 2:48 pm

Frou01 wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 1:45 pm
I’m already a British citizen and currently waiting for my passport.

However I have been reading here the last days and I’m terribly sad about the ongoing wait and all attempts to get any information and answers and leaving approved applicants waiting.

Just an example of my MP getting a response from Home Office.
After the 12 week deadline passed beginning last month for my case, my MP has written to HO.
On 4 December they have written a reply saying I have had my ceremony now.
However as in another correspondence before my MP said HO answers after 25 days.
That was the case now and at the previous request of getting information.

Therefore I would say write to your MP to make a representation and be aware it’s 25 days. They will reply.

For the other applicant on here saying they got an approval in error - I would definitely escalate this.
That’s shocking.

I really hope you all get positive news soon.

Bless you.

i am waiting till the 9th , and i will ring my mp again as it will make a month since he contacted H.O.

naruto · Post by **naruto** » Mon Dec 07, 2020 2:55 pm

I was approved for naturalisation on 23-10-2020.

I thought I’d share my experience with the home office.

They’re definitely carrying out external checks even after being approved. As on last Friday I’ve received a DBS certificate from the DBS authority after being requested by home office.

My DBS check came clean as usual.

All the best to everyone who’s in the waiting game....

Ms NANCY · Post by **Ms NANCY** » Mon Dec 07, 2020 3:02 pm

Hello there
I have been a silent reader. So sorry for what we are all going through. So disappointing.
I hope this all shall pass peacefully.
Can you pls advise me on how can I contact my MP? I searched online but it is confusing how to decide whom will I be contacting? I am based in Manchester. Approved on 2 October.
Thank you guys

raij · Post by **raij** » Mon Dec 07, 2020 3:11 pm

Ms NANCY wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 3:02 pm
Hello there
I have been a silent reader. So sorry for what we are all going through. So disappointing.
I hope this all shall pass peacefully.
Can you pls advise me on how can I contact my MP? I searched online but it is confusing how to decide whom will I be contacting? I am based in Manchester. Approved on 2 October.
Thank you guys

not sure if i am allowed to link it but i used this search https://members.parliament.uk/members/Commons

nnn15 · Post by **nnn15** » Mon Dec 07, 2020 3:58 pm

raij wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 2:45 pm

nnn15 wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 2:00 pm

raij wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 5:39 am
Please keep us updated once you speak to them this week. I will most likely speak to Mp this week as it be a month since he sent a letter to H.O.
Hi raij, I have an update. Got an email from the HO, they said there seems to be a technical problem and that's why my paperwork wasn't printed. They said they are addressing it with urgency and will endeavour to generate the paperwork as soon as they can.
If it's a technical problem, probably I wasn't the only applicant affected. I hope they could rectify it for everyone affected, so there is a chance there will be some progress on our applications soon.
Oh my Goodnes thats great news ! what email did you use please? i try and send them an email again x

This came as a response to one of the emails I sent to citizenship.support a couple of months ago. At least they respond now which is already a huge change. I hope this is a sign of progress.

raij · Post by **raij** » Mon Dec 07, 2020 4:46 pm

nnn15 wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 3:58 pm

raij wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 2:45 pm

nnn15 wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 2:00 pm

raij wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 5:39 am
Please keep us updated once you speak to them this week. I will most likely speak to Mp this week as it be a month since he sent a letter to H.O.
Hi raij, I have an update. Got an email from the HO, they said there seems to be a technical problem and that's why my paperwork wasn't printed. They said they are addressing it with urgency and will endeavour to generate the paperwork as soon as they can.
If it's a technical problem, probably I wasn't the only applicant affected. I hope they could rectify it for everyone affected, so there is a chance there will be some progress on our applications soon.
Oh my Goodnes thats great news ! what email did you use please? i try and send them an email again x
This came as a response to one of the emails I sent to citizenship.support a couple of months ago. At least they respond now which is already a huge change. I hope this is a sign of progress.

i send them another email tonight . lets hope this is the case for me and others that are waiting

adilzia · Post by **adilzia** » Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:23 pm

Applied online 6 June
Approved by email. 23 Sep
Start contacting my MP after one month of approval
But nothing

Sent an email on

NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk

Got reply very next day that your documents will be sent away today 3rd December
Council confirmed documents received today 7th Dec
Booked ceremony for 16th Dec

mrmo93 · Post by **mrmo93** » Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:10 pm

adilzia wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:23 pm
Applied online 6 June
Approved by email. 23 Sep
Start contacting my MP after one month of approval
But nothing

Sent an email on

NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk

Got reply very next day that your documents will be sent away today 3rd December
Council confirmed documents received today 7th Dec
Booked ceremony for 16th Dec

Nice!, should i do that? we have a couple of weeks difference. I was approved on the 12th

Doc12345 · Post by **Doc12345** » Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:24 pm

adilzia wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:23 pm
Applied online 6 June
Approved by email. 23 Sep
Start contacting my MP after one month of approval
But nothing

Sent an email on

NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk

Got reply very next day that your documents will be sent away today 3rd December
Council confirmed documents received today 7th Dec
Booked ceremony for 16th Dec

Have u received the invitation letter yet?

Doc12345 · Post by **Doc12345** » Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:24 pm

adilzia wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:23 pm
Applied online 6 June
Approved by email. 23 Sep
Start contacting my MP after one month of approval
But nothing

Sent an email on

NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk

Got reply very next day that your documents will be sent away today 3rd December
Council confirmed documents received today 7th Dec
Booked ceremony for 16th Dec

Have u received the invitation letter yet?

Doc12345 · Post by **Doc12345** » Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:25 pm

adilzia wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:23 pm
Applied online 6 June
Approved by email. 23 Sep
Start contacting my MP after one month of approval
But nothing

Sent an email on

NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk

Got reply very next day that your documents will be sent away today 3rd December
Council confirmed documents received today 7th Dec
Booked ceremony for 16th Dec

Have u received the invitation letter yet?

askmeplz82 · Post by **askmeplz82** » Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:03 pm

Send an email to nationalitysupporteamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk

Received this email

My application was approved on 02/10/2020

askmeplz82 · Post by **askmeplz82** » Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:07 pm

Ms NANCY wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 3:02 pm
Hello there
I have been a silent reader. So sorry for what we are all going through. So disappointing.
I hope this all shall pass peacefully.
Can you pls advise me on how can I contact my MP? I searched online but it is confusing how to decide whom will I be contacting? I am based in Manchester. Approved on 2 October.
Thank you guys

I was approved on 2nd October as well. I contacted the Home Office and they told me today by email they will send our certificate in the coming weeks.

London249 · Post by **London249** » Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:20 am

naruto wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 2:55 pm
I was approved for naturalisation on 23-10-2020.

I thought I’d share my experience with the home office.

They’re definitely carrying out external checks even after being approved. As on last Friday I’ve received a DBS certificate from the DBS authority after being requested by home office.

My DBS check came clean as usual.

All the best to everyone who’s in the waiting game....

That’s strange they don’t send you db it must be something else where you requested because dbs you have to pay home office can check your record without dbs also when they approved your application they do all the check and than approved, never heard of it.

adilzia · Post by **adilzia** » Tue Dec 08, 2020 1:46 am

mrmo93 wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:10 pm

adilzia wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:23 pm
Applied online 6 June
Approved by email. 23 Sep
Start contacting my MP after one month of approval
But nothing

Sent an email on

NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk

Got reply very next day that your documents will be sent away today 3rd December
Council confirmed documents received today 7th Dec
Booked ceremony for 16th Dec
Nice!, should i do that? we have a couple of weeks difference. I was approved on the 12th

Yes you can try no harm in doing that

adilzia · Post by **adilzia** » Tue Dec 08, 2020 1:48 am

Doc12345 wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:24 pm

adilzia wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:23 pm
Applied online 6 June
Approved by email. 23 Sep
Start contacting my MP after one month of approval
But nothing

Sent an email on

NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk

Got reply very next day that your documents will be sent away today 3rd December
Council confirmed documents received today 7th Dec
Booked ceremony for 16th Dec
Have u received the invitation letter yet?

No haven’t received yet
But Home Office mentioned in email that they are going to send it by 2nd class mail and you will receive it within 10 days

woabgh · Post by **woabgh** » Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:03 am

Today was the last day on which I was to expect my invitation letter in the post, according to @baybars1 model. Unfortunately it still hasn't came through yet.
Calling HO helpline, it would seem that the second lockdown has taken a toll on certificates printed last month and that the pace hasn't quite picked up yet for anything beyond August. I am still hopeful to get a ceremony before the end of the year but it seems more and more unlikely every day.
I would probably think that the acceleration that was factored in the model in early October is no longer relevant due to this but I don't know if there are more data points for the second half of September / early October to confirm this.

naruto · Post by **naruto** » Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:09 am

London249 wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:20 am

naruto wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 2:55 pm
I was approved for naturalisation on 23-10-2020.

I thought I’d share my experience with the home office.

They’re definitely carrying out external checks even after being approved. As on last Friday I’ve received a DBS certificate from the DBS authority after being requested by home office.

My DBS check came clean as usual.

All the best to everyone who’s in the waiting game....
That’s strange they don’t send you db it must be something else where you requested because dbs you have to pay home office can check your record without dbs also when they approved your application they do all the check and than approved, never heard of it.

I’ve never applied for anything recently and I have received a separate letter off the dbs authorities saying that home office requested this dbs check!!!

Anyways this is my conclusion I could be right or wrong!! Just thought I’d share it maybe someone else had similar Scenario!!

mrmo93 · Post by **mrmo93** » Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:40 am

naruto wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:09 am

London249 wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:20 am

naruto wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 2:55 pm
I was approved for naturalisation on 23-10-2020.

I thought I’d share my experience with the home office.

They’re definitely carrying out external checks even after being approved. As on last Friday I’ve received a DBS certificate from the DBS authority after being requested by home office.

My DBS check came clean as usual.

All the best to everyone who’s in the waiting game....
That’s strange they don’t send you db it must be something else where you requested because dbs you have to pay home office can check your record without dbs also when they approved your application they do all the check and than approved, never heard of it.

I’ve never applied for anything recently and I have received a separate letter off the dbs authorities saying that home office requested this dbs check!!!

Anyways this is my conclusion I could be right or wrong!! Just thought I’d share it maybe someone else had similar Scenario!!

Sorry to hear that

, do you work in finance, givernment or anything sensitive?

Ms NANCY · Post by **Ms NANCY** » Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:57 am

askmeplz82 wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:07 pm

Ms NANCY wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 3:02 pm
Hello there
I have been a silent reader. So sorry for what we are all going through. So disappointing.
I hope this all shall pass peacefully.
Can you pls advise me on how can I contact my MP? I searched online but it is confusing how to decide whom will I be contacting? I am based in Manchester. Approved on 2 October.
Thank you guys
I was approved on 2nd October as well. I contacted the Home Office and they told me today by email they will send our certificate in the coming weeks.

It is useful to know this. Thank you for sharing this
I wonder why they don't reply my emails. So frustrating.

Ms NANCY · Post by **Ms NANCY** » Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:05 am

raij wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 3:11 pm

Ms NANCY wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 3:02 pm
Hello there
I have been a silent reader. So sorry for what we are all going through. So disappointing.
I hope this all shall pass peacefully.
Can you pls advise me on how can I contact my MP? I searched online but it is confusing how to decide whom will I be contacting? I am based in Manchester. Approved on 2 October.
Thank you guys
not sure if i am allowed to link it but i used this search https://members.parliament.uk/members/Commons

Thanks for sharing this. I got three PMs when I specified my area. On what basis should I pick the PM I am contacting, if you know?

Lespa · Post by **Lespa** » Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:33 am

Applied 14.April
Approved 24.September
Invitation letter received today 8.December (dated 30.November)

Awaiting to hear back from the Enfield Council for the ceremony date.

raij · Post by **raij** » Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:57 am

Ms NANCY wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:05 am

raij wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 3:11 pm

Ms NANCY wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 07, 2020 3:02 pm
Hello there
I have been a silent reader. So sorry for what we are all going through. So disappointing.
I hope this all shall pass peacefully.
Can you pls advise me on how can I contact my MP? I searched online but it is confusing how to decide whom will I be contacting? I am based in Manchester. Approved on 2 October.
Thank you guys
not sure if i am allowed to link it but i used this search https://members.parliament.uk/members/Commons
Thanks for sharing this. I got three PMs when I specified my area. On what basis should I pick the PM I am contacting, if you know?

I picked one based on who won in my local elections ( im in Wales)

oxana777 · Post by **oxana777** » Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:11 pm

Lespa wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:33 am
Applied 14.April
Approved 24.September
Invitation letter received today 8.December (dated 30.November)

Awaiting to hear back from the Enfield Council for the ceremony date.

I have exactly the same time line!!!
Applied 14 April
Approved 24 Sept
Invitation letter received today! (8th december). Finally!

Lespa · Post by **Lespa** » Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:29 pm

oxana777 wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:11 pm

Lespa wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:33 am
Applied 14.April
Approved 24.September
Invitation letter received today 8.December (dated 30.November)

Awaiting to hear back from the Enfield Council for the ceremony date.
I have exactly the same time line!!!
Applied 14 April
Approved 24 Sept
Invitation letter received today! (8th december). Finally!

Hehe I know, I was following you as I know we had same timeline, hoping that you post you received invitation last week

Anyway, it appears that they are following, for the most part, approval dates in order.

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