Delay more than 6 months

CR001 wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 07, 2017 10:41 pm

An example of a member who posted today and has been waiting since 2015. There are a few other members who have also been waiting for more than a year.

british-citizenship/naturalisation-appl ... l#p1545030

Maxmilan wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 07, 2017 4:05 am

Maxmilan wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 16, 2017 4:13 am

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years ,1 Year ILR
Language criteria met: Life In The UK,B1
Method of application: Form AN
Date of application: 12/10/2015
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 13/10/2015
Date of acknowledgement : 27/10/2015
Date money gone off account: 10/2015
Date of letter requesting biometrics: 10/2015
Biometrics done: 02/11/2015
Date of approval : Waiting
Date of ceremony : Waiting

This is 20 months which I have applied to be naturalized in the UK for myself and my two sons which one of them born in the UK and still waiting for approval.I contacted with them and they replied that they have asked some organization and waiting for their response.I asked my local MP to contact with them and they told the same thing to my local MP as well.I don't know how long do we have to wait and what else can we do about this matter.
Today is 07/09/2017 and after 2 years still I am waiting for the HO approval letter or even a result positive or negative noting at all so far.I made a complaint to Ombudsman against HO and waiting for their investigation and hopefully it will cause a result. :

kirkerj wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:25 pm

My HR team at work (who deal with sponsorship visa's a lot) have suggested I email them to chase my application. I realize the process is different though and I don't want to aggravate them. Would emailing them be a pointless exercise? Your guidance would be appreciated.

kirkerj wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 24, 2017 11:43 am

Eligibility criteria: 9 years in UK
Language criteria met: From English speaking country
Nationality: NZ
Method of application: NCS Kensington & Chelsea
Date of application: 10 July 2017
Date of receipt by HO/UKVI: 10 July 2017
Date of acknowledgement: 18 July 2017
Date money gone off account: 13 July 2017
Date of letter requesting biometrics: 13July 2017
Biometrics done: 17 July 2017
Date of approval: still waiting................................ (Awaiting a decision since 17 July 2017)
Date of ceremony:
Date applied for passports:
Date passports received:

This process is the most non transparent and painful process I have ever been through

CR001 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:35 pm

kirkerj wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:25 pm

My HR team at work (who deal with sponsorship visa's a lot) have suggested I email them to chase my application. I realize the process is different though and I don't want to aggravate them. Would emailing them be a pointless exercise? Your guidance would be appreciated.

Immigration and citizenship are two completely different processes/rules/laws. Unlikely your HR will know the processes for an application for which they are not party to or trained on.

You can email if you wish, but HO won't give you any information as you have not even reached 6 months yet.

kirkerj wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 24, 2017 11:43 am

Eligibility criteria: 9 years in UK
Language criteria met: From English speaking country
Nationality: NZ
Method of application: NCS Kensington & Chelsea
Date of application: 10 July 2017
Date of receipt by HO/UKVI: 10 July 2017
Date of acknowledgement: 18 July 2017
Date money gone off account: 13 July 2017
Date of letter requesting biometrics: 13July 2017
Biometrics done: 17 July 2017
Date of approval: still waiting................................ (Awaiting a decision since 17 July 2017)
Date of ceremony:
Date applied for passports:
Date passports received:

This process is the most non transparent and painful process I have ever been through

CR001 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:35 pm

kirkerj wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:25 pm

My HR team at work (who deal with sponsorship visa's a lot) have suggested I email them to chase my application. I realize the process is different though and I don't want to aggravate them. Would emailing them be a pointless exercise? Your guidance would be appreciated.

Immigration and citizenship are two completely different processes/rules/laws. Unlikely your HR will know the processes for an application for which they are not party to or trained on.

You can email if you wish, but HO won't give you any information as you have not even reached 6 months yet.

kirkerj wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 24, 2017 11:43 am

Eligibility criteria: 9 years in UK
Language criteria met: From English speaking country
Nationality: NZ
Method of application: NCS Kensington & Chelsea
Date of application: 10 July 2017
Date of receipt by HO/UKVI: 10 July 2017
Date of acknowledgement: 18 July 2017
Date money gone off account: 13 July 2017
Date of letter requesting biometrics: 13July 2017
Biometrics done: 17 July 2017
Date of approval: still waiting................................ (Awaiting a decision since 17 July 2017)
Date of ceremony:
Date applied for passports:
Date passports received:

This process is the most non transparent and painful process I have ever been through

Glbawi wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 27, 2017 10:53 pm

Nearly 7 months and still waiting, is there anyone who waited more than 6 months and got a positive result?? Just the waiting does my head in.

Jegz82 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:35 pm

Maxmilan wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 08, 2017 3:52 am

Glbawi wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:57 pm

Hi everyone,
I'v applied on the 6 of April 2017, as now passed the 6 months standard,I contacted the home office and got reply saying that my case is now with a caseworker. That's it no apologies no explanation whatsoever. My MP got involved and sent a letter on my behalf.
Has anyone passed the same experience? Or in the same boat still waiting? What could be the possible cause for delaying my application? Any help please would be much appreciated. It's just that I can't even sleep or do anything from the stress.

Hi everyone
I applied on October 2015 and still waiting for the result.Today is 08/10/2017.I contacted with HO avery 6 months then followed my their complaint procedure then my MP was involved and finally this is about 3 months which my case is in Ombudsman and no result so far.During past 11 years I haven't done anything wrong even a driving penalty.I was sometimes working and sometimes on benefit but almost working and paid NI contribution as well.The only thing which I think made my application delayed is that I contacted with HO every 6 months.I suggested everyone with the same situation as me to don't contact with HO and leave your case with them until the result.Honestly by my experience there is nothing which we can do if our application process takes too long and thats it.

Hi,

Similarly, I applied on Nov 2016, still pending a decision, I chased few times just kept getting the usual








response saying to it takes time to assess good character requirements and I have to wait.
in the meantime, I applied for a SAR, and received the notes from my case!! I read it carefully and below are two notes, and my understanding is that no one has been assigned to consider my application!!
"note on 'Depart A' (I cannot say the name) does not state which 'Depart B' team is dealing with this applicants case" !! (this was following to me chasing them in June 17)
another note says
"as per note 14 December 2016 'Depart C' file forwarded to ------
Spoke to ---- ------- as note does not state which 'Depart B' team is dealing with the application
Advised to send email to an 'Depart B' team and request they forward the enquiry to the correct team if its not for them" !!

I have emailed NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk & Citizenship.Support@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk, advising that I will be sending a Pre-action protocol for "failure to make decision within reasonable time frame "

I will give an update if I hear anything!
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I applied to be naturalized for myself and my family more than two years ago and I contacted and tried lot off different ways and still no result.My advise is to do not contact with HO and do not complaint and leave your application with them until the result and if you want to know about your application status there is a web site which you can check your application online just you need your reference which normally is the reference on your BRP lette. The web site is :
https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus

alterhase58 wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 07, 2017 10:15 pm

The six months is not a standard service level promise, and cannot be enforced.
There are probably quite a few members here who are still waiting for decisions going back more than six months, or even a year+. The average is about five months these days, remember there has been a spike in applications from EEA citizens. It's uncomfortable, I do sympathise, but there isn't much the individual can do apart from wait.

IcikePicike wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 05, 2017 4:15 pm

I can't imagine contacting your MP would do much good. If anyone is waiting for a long time, speaking to an experienced and credible immigration solicitor would be the best.

CR001 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 24, 2017 3:15 pm

mrgs1 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 24, 2017 2:44 pm

british-citizenship/ukvi-service-standa ... 70007.html
So this post a little old is incorrect and I was right to assume there is no service standard as such? They just request extra information if needed and if it takes longer than six months there is no 12 weeks update?

Do you see 'Naturalisation' or 'Citizenship' on the service standard list??

IcikePicike wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 05, 2017 4:15 pm

I can't imagine contacting your MP would do much good. If anyone is waiting for a long time, speaking to an experienced and credible immigration solicitor would be the best.

Jegz82 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:35 pm

Maxmilan wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 08, 2017 3:52 am

Glbawi wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:57 pm

Hi everyone,
I'v applied on the 6 of April 2017, as now passed the 6 months standard,I contacted the home office and got reply saying that my case is now with a caseworker. That's it no apologies no explanation whatsoever. My MP got involved and sent a letter on my behalf.
Has anyone passed the same experience? Or in the same boat still waiting? What could be the possible cause for delaying my application? Any help please would be much appreciated. It's just that I can't even sleep or do anything from the stress.

Hi everyone
I applied on October 2015 and still waiting for the result.Today is 08/10/2017.I contacted with HO avery 6 months then followed my their complaint procedure then my MP was involved and finally this is about 3 months which my case is in Ombudsman and no result so far.During past 11 years I haven't done anything wrong even a driving penalty.I was sometimes working and sometimes on benefit but almost working and paid NI contribution as well.The only thing which I think made my application delayed is that I contacted with HO every 6 months.I suggested everyone with the same situation as me to don't contact with HO and leave your case with them until the result.Honestly by my experience there is nothing which we can do if our application process takes too long and thats it.

Hi,

Similarly, I applied on Nov 2016, still pending a decision, I chased few times just kept getting the usual response saying to it takes time to assess good character requirements and I have to wait.
in the meantime, I applied for a SAR, and received the notes from my case!! I read it carefully and below are two notes, and my understanding is that no one has been assigned to consider my application!!
"note on 'Depart A' (I cannot say the name) does not state which 'Depart B' team is dealing with this applicants case" !! (this was following to me chasing them in June 17)
another note says
"as per note 14 December 2016 'Depart C' file forwarded to ------
Spoke to ---- ------- as note does not state which 'Depart B' team is dealing with the application
Advised to send email to an 'Depart B' team and request they forward the enquiry to the correct team if its not for them" !!

I have emailed NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk & Citizenship.Support@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk, advising that I will be sending a Pre-action protocol for "failure to make decision within reasonable time frame "

I will give an update if I hear anything!

Casa wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 08, 2017 10:22 am

@stillondedams You are referring to the delay in processing visa applications.

Unlike visa applications under the Immigration Rules, the granting of British citizenship is a privilege and not a right. It is granted at the sole discretion of the Home Secretary with no right of appeal (only re-consideration). Challenging the delay would be pointless.

cyclina1 wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 20, 2018 11:51 pm

Casa wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 08, 2017 10:22 am

@stillondedams You are referring to the delay in processing visa applications.

Unlike visa applications under the Immigration Rules, the granting of British citizenship is a privilege and not a right. It is granted at the sole discretion of the Home Secretary with no right of appeal (only re-consideration). Challenging the delay would be pointless.

Can the head of state grant citizenship?

Kurabor wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:43 pm

Jegz82 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:35 pm

Maxmilan wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 08, 2017 3:52 am

Glbawi wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:57 pm

Hi everyone,
I'v applied on the 6 of April 2017, as now passed the 6 months standard,I contacted the home office and got reply saying that my case is now with a caseworker. That's it no apologies no explanation whatsoever. My MP got involved and sent a letter on my behalf.
Has anyone passed the same experience? Or in the same boat still waiting? What could be the possible cause for delaying my application? Any help please would be much appreciated. It's just that I can't even sleep or do anything from the stress.

Hi everyone
I applied on October 2015 and still waiting for the result.Today is 08/10/2017.I contacted with HO avery 6 months then followed my their complaint procedure then my MP was involved and finally this is about 3 months which my case is in Ombudsman and no result so far.During past 11 years I haven't done anything wrong even a driving penalty.I was sometimes working and sometimes on benefit but almost working and paid NI contribution as well.The only thing which I think made my application delayed is that I contacted with HO every 6 months.I suggested everyone with the same situation as me to don't contact with HO and leave your case with them until the result.Honestly by my experience there is nothing which we can do if our application process takes too long and thats it.

Hi,

Similarly, I applied on Nov 2016, still pending a decision, I chased few times just kept getting the usual response saying to it takes time to assess good character requirements and I have to wait.
in the meantime, I applied for a SAR, and received the notes from my case!! I read it carefully and below are two notes, and my understanding is that no one has been assigned to consider my application!!
"note on 'Depart A' (I cannot say the name) does not state which 'Depart B' team is dealing with this applicants case" !! (this was following to me chasing them in June 17)
another note says
"as per note 14 December 2016 'Depart C' file forwarded to ------
Spoke to ---- ------- as note does not state which 'Depart B' team is dealing with the application
Advised to send email to an 'Depart B' team and request they forward the enquiry to the correct team if its not for them" !!

I have emailed NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk & Citizenship.Support@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk, advising that I will be sending a Pre-action protocol for "failure to make decision within reasonable time frame "

I will give an update if I hear anything!

Hi Jegz83 . Have you got your decision yet ? Thanx

Jegz82 wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 24, 2018 11:15 am

Kurabor wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:43 pm

Jegz82 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:35 pm

Maxmilan wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 08, 2017 3:52 am

Hi everyone
I applied on October 2015 and still waiting for the result.Today is 08/10/2017.I contacted with HO avery 6 months then followed my their complaint procedure then my MP was involved and finally this is about 3 months which my case is in Ombudsman and no result so far.During past 11 years I haven't done anything wrong even a driving penalty.I was sometimes working and sometimes on benefit but almost working and paid NI contribution as well.The only thing which I think made my application delayed is that I contacted with HO every 6 months.I suggested everyone with the same situation as me to don't contact with HO and leave your case with them until the result.Honestly by my experience there is nothing which we can do if our application process takes too long and thats it.

Hi,

Similarly, I applied on Nov 2016, still pending a decision, I chased few times just kept getting the usual response saying to it takes time to assess good character requirements and I have to wait.
in the meantime, I applied for a SAR, and received the notes from my case!! I read it carefully and below are two notes, and my understanding is that no one has been assigned to consider my application!!
"note on 'Depart A' (I cannot say the name) does not state which 'Depart B' team is dealing with this applicants case" !! (this was following to me chasing them in June 17)
another note says
"as per note 14 December 2016 'Depart C' file forwarded to ------
Spoke to ---- ------- as note does not state which 'Depart B' team is dealing with the application
Advised to send email to an 'Depart B' team and request they forward the enquiry to the correct team if its not for them" !!

I have emailed NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk & Citizenship.Support@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk, advising that I will be sending a Pre-action protocol for "failure to make decision within reasonable time frame "

I will give an update if I hear anything!

Hi Jegz83 . Have you got your decision yet ? Thanx

Hi Kurabor,

No not yet, I sent a pre-action protocol in January, urging them to take a decision within 8 weeks, or to give exact time frame to make a decision. but it wasnt successful , also I got my MP to write to them, for both they just gave the same excuses about good character requirements.
I chased beginning of this month, still pending decision.
I have given up chasing now, just going to sit tight and see what happens
I know there isn't anything they can find to refuse my application!
Thanks and good luck

Kurabor wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 24, 2018 8:28 pm

Hi jegz83 . Thanks for your answer mate . Sorry to hear that. That's very frustrating. I applied on 27th of April 2017 I tried all of the ways but nothing I can do. Mp solicitors , complain, email and phone call non of them can work. We just have to wait and wait...... hopefully we get the answer soon . It's really psychological torture

mrgs1 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:54 am

cyclina1 wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 20, 2018 11:51 pm

Casa wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 08, 2017 10:22 am

Unlike visa applications under the Immigration Rules, the granting of British citizenship is a privilege and not a right. It is granted at the sole discretion of the Home Secretary with no right of appeal (only re-consideration). Challenging the delay would be pointless.

Can the head of state grant citizenship?

I believe the Home secretary Amber Rudd can.

Kurabor wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 24, 2018 8:28 pm

Jegz82 wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 24, 2018 11:15 am

Kurabor wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:43 pm

Jegz82 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:35 pm

Hi,

Similarly, I applied on Nov 2016, still pending a decision, I chased few times just kept getting the usual response saying to it takes time to assess good character requirements and I have to wait.
in the meantime, I applied for a SAR, and received the notes from my case!! I read it carefully and below are two notes, and my understanding is that no one has been assigned to consider my application!!
"note on 'Depart A' (I cannot say the name) does not state which 'Depart B' team is dealing with this applicants case" !! (this was following to me chasing them in June 17)
another note says
"as per note 14 December 2016 'Depart C' file forwarded to ------
Spoke to ---- ------- as note does not state which 'Depart B' team is dealing with the application
Advised to send email to an 'Depart B' team and request they forward the enquiry to the correct team if its not for them" !!

I have emailed NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk & Citizenship.Support@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk, advising that I will be sending a Pre-action protocol for "failure to make decision within reasonable time frame "

I will give an update if I hear anything!

Hi Jegz83 . Have you got your decision yet ? Thanx

Hi Kurabor,

No not yet, I sent a pre-action protocol in January, urging them to take a decision within 8 weeks, or to give exact time frame to make a decision. but it wasnt successful , also I got my MP to write to them, for both they just gave the same excuses about good character requirements.
I chased beginning of this month, still pending decision.
I have given up chasing now, just going to sit tight and see what happens
I know there isn't anything they can find to refuse my application!
Thanks and good luck

Hi jegz83 . Thanks for your answer mate . Sorry to hear that. That's very frustrating. I applied on 27th of April 2017 I tried all of the ways but nothing I can do. Mp solicitors , complain, email and phone call non of them can work. We just have to wait and wait...... hopefully we get the answer soon . It's really psychological torture

Jegz82 wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 25, 2018 12:46 pm

Hi Kurabor,

thanks
surprisingly I got the approval letter today, after 17 months
you could do a SAR on your records to see if they got everything in order, it could help
thanks and good luck, letter will come through eventually !

silverchloride wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 25, 2018 1:58 pm

Jegz82 wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 25, 2018 12:46 pm

Hi Kurabor,

thanks
surprisingly I got the approval letter today, after 17 months
you could do a SAR on your records to see if they got everything in order, it could help
thanks and good luck, letter will come through eventually !

Wow!! That's amazing news Many congrats! What are your observations then - why do you think they took so long, and what would your advise be for everyone waiting?