General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

CR001 wrote:

Arshsam wrote:Hi Everyone,

I already done my Biometrics last week...

I just want know, i'm going to change my address in coming week, is there any possibility that after changing my address and update H.O + HMPO i can confirm with them that my address changed in their records ? any kind of Acknowledgement i can get from both ? any suggestions please !!!!

Unlikely you will receive an acknowledgement. Perhaps it would have been wiser to wait till you have moved before applying. Also get Royal Mail redirection in place.

Thank you so much for your prompt reply CR001, i will setup a redirection tomorrow....

just want to ask is there any effect on my application if i moved house ? ?

for H.O, address update, i can do that online, but for HMPO i have to write a letter .... ? and what documents they need ?

Thanks

Tea_Rocket wrote:

Arshsam wrote:Hi Everyone,

I already done my Biometrics last week...

I just want know, i'm going to change my address in coming week, is there any possibility that after changing my address and update H.O + HMPO i can confirm with them that my address changed in their records ? any kind of Acknowledgement i can get from both ? any suggestions please !!!!

I once had to move after submitting a visa application. I sent in the required form to notify the Home Office of my new address. I never received an acknowledgement, but they did send my documents and BRP to the correct place. If you notify the Home Office of your move and set up a postal redirect as CR001 suggests (a good idea when you move, regardless of whether or not you have a visa/naturalisation application under consideration), you should be covered.

Thank you Tea_Rocket for your reply, that's a relief to hear that you already gone through that process and by the Grace of God all done well...

i will do that .... thanks a lot

Hi all,

I am applying for naturalisation on 7th of August 2017 (5 years + 1Y exemption status). My current exemption status is linked to my employer (EBRD). However, I got redundant this week but will remain employed for another 3 month, being in notice period (effectively employed until mid October). I understood from my lawyer that there are no risk, as my status will be valid on the day of application. Any thoughts from you guys?

Many thanks

maxaptilon123 wrote:Hi all,

I am applying for naturalisation on 7th of August 2017 (5 years + 1Y exemption status). My current exemption status is linked to my employer (EBRD). However, I got redundant this week but will remain employed for another 3 month, being in notice period (effectively employed until mid October). I understood from my lawyer that there are no risk, as my status will be valid on the day of application. Any thoughts from you guys?

Many thanks

What do you mean by 'exemption status'??

Are you an EU national?

If so, do you have a document certifying permanent residence in the UK?

Hello
We applied for Naturalisation+passport for my husband on 15th June. We have not received any update from them, until today he received a text message from HM Passport office, saying "We'll contact you by 27th July if more info or an interview is required. If not, expect your passport by this date. No further update on progress will be given".
I was wondering if anyone else received such text messages? our concern is that he hasn't submitted fingerprint and he hasn't done the ceremony yet... how it possible to expect passport by 27th July?

Any similar experiences?

Many thanks in advance

Maly110 wrote:Hello
We applied for Naturalisation+passport for my husband on 15th June. We have not received any update from them, until today he received a text message from HM Passport office, saying "We'll contact you by 27th July if more info or an interview is required. If not, expect your passport by this date. No further update on progress will be given".
I was wondering if anyone else received such text messages? our concern is that he hasn't submitted fingerprint and he hasn't done the ceremony yet... how it possible to expect passport by 27th July?

Any similar experiences?

Many thanks in advance

This is a standard text message from HMPO recommend you ignore it - it does not mean your AN application is approved. You will receive the passport only after the ceremony.

alterhase58 wrote:

Maly110 wrote:Hello
We applied for Naturalisation+passport for my husband on 15th June. We have not received any update from them, until today he received a text message from HM Passport office, saying "We'll contact you by 27th July if more info or an interview is required. If not, expect your passport by this date. No further update on progress will be given".
I was wondering if anyone else received such text messages? our concern is that he hasn't submitted fingerprint and he hasn't done the ceremony yet... how it possible to expect passport by 27th July?

Any similar experiences?

Many thanks in advance

This is a standard text message from HMPO recommend you ignore it - it does not mean your AN application is approved. You will receive the passport only after the ceremony.

Got a similar message over a month ago. It is inconsequential. Just a way to confuse applicants I guess

Hi All, I Applied for my daughter's Naturalization via NCS on 16th March. Online status showed decide on 26th June and I received the passport on 5th July with start date 30th June. However, I still haven't received the Naturalization certificate.. Will I receive that later? Is anyone on the same situation as me? Please help.

achhab wrote:Hi All, I Applied for my daughter's Naturalization via NCS on 16th March. Online status showed decide on 26th June and I received the passport on 5th July with start date 30th June. However, I still haven't received the Naturalization certificate.. Will I receive that later? Is anyone on the same situation as me? Please help.

Children are REGISTERED. Likely the certificate is still on its way in the post. It comes second class mail in a standard brown A5 size envelope (looks similar to junk mail).

Hi.
I have still not received letter for Biometrics, any advice please?


Eligibility criteria: Spouse BC 3 Year Route
Language criteria met: LIUK + Trinity B1
Nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS Preston (JCAP)
Date of application: 14/06/2017
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by HO/UKVI: 15/06/2017
Date of acknowledgement: 26/06/2017 (by Email)
Date money gone off account: 23/06/2017
Date of letter requesting biometrics:
Biometrics done:
Date of approval:
Date of ceremony:
Date applied for passports: 14/06/2017
Date passports received:

Salim1uk wrote:Hi.
I have still not received letter for Biometrics, any advice please?

my advice to you is "to wait", it's only been three weeks not three months! it may takes time for the whole process so you better of to sit tight and enjoy the wait! hope that helps

softy monster wrote:

Salim1uk wrote:Hi.
I have still not received letter for Biometrics, any advice please?

my advice to you is "to wait", it's only been three weeks not three months! it may takes time for the whole process so you better of to sit tight and enjoy the wait! hope that helps

I guess so. Some applicants receive the letter within days.

HI group,

Can some one help me, i'm eligible for Naturalization, but wanted to apply for Naturalisation in 2019. But, I heard from my Neighbor that Tier 1 Genral/HSMP applicant who have ILR must apply for Naturalisation before March 2018 is that true? As the citizenship route will be closed for Tier1 General applicants post March 2018?

i searched online for any articals which can give me information on Citizenship closure for Tier 1 genral applicants, but i can't find any articals..

Please let me know. Thanks in Advance.
Regards,
Venkat

Venkat2806 wrote:HI group,

Can some one help me, i'm eligible for Naturalization, but wanted to apply for Naturalisation in 2019. But, I heard from my Neighbor that Tier 1 Genral/HSMP applicant who have ILR must apply for Naturalisation before March 2018 is that true? As the citizenship route will be closed for Tier1 General applicants post March 2018?

i searched online for any articals which can give me information on Citizenship closure for Tier 1 genral applicants, but i can't find any articals..

Please let me know. Thanks in Advance.
Regards,
Venkat

You should challenge your neighbour for the source of this statement - this certainly hasn't been discussed in the forum.

Has anyone had this experience when applied with NCS, basically i applied on Thursday but when i checked the royal mail tracking, was still saying..

Item: AExxxxxxxxxGB
via Special Delivery Guaranteed™
(Our guaranteed next working day service with tracking and a signature on delivery)


Latest update: We have your item
Your item with reference AExxxxxxxxxGB has been held for delivery on Monday. This is either at the request of the receiving customer or because the address is an exclusion for Saturday deliveries.

Why is it taking from Thursday till Monday?? when it was sent "via Special Delivery Guaranteed"?
and now it stating that on ..08/07/17 @ 04:02 (status)AT DELIVERY OFFICE WARRINGTON MAIL CENTRE

softy monster wrote:Has anyone had this experience when applied with NCS, basically i applied on Thursday but when i checked the royal mail tracking, was still saying..

Item: AExxxxxxxxxGB
via Special Delivery Guaranteed™
(Our guaranteed next working day service with tracking and a signature on delivery)


Latest update: We have your item
Your item with reference AExxxxxxxxxGB has been held for delivery on Monday. This is either at the request of the receiving customer or because the address is an exclusion for Saturday deliveries.

Why is it taking from Thursday till Monday?? when it was sent "via Special Delivery Guaranteed"?
and now it stating that on ..08/07/17 @ 04:02 (status)AT DELIVERY OFFICE WARRINGTON MAIL CENTRE

Does it really make a difference if it is Friday or Monday?? It would not have made any progression if it had been delivered on Friday.

Venkat2806 wrote:HI group,

Can some one help me, i'm eligible for Naturalization, but wanted to apply for Naturalisation in 2019. But, I heard from my Neighbor that Tier 1 Genral/HSMP applicant who have ILR must apply for Naturalisation before March 2018 is that true? As the citizenship route will be closed for Tier1 General applicants post March 2018?

i searched online for any articals which can give me information on Citizenship closure for Tier 1 genral applicants, but i can't find any articals..

Please let me know. Thanks in Advance.
Regards,
Venkat

Your neighbor is severely confused. March/April 2018 is relevant to ILR for Tier 1 General migrants as after this date, they can no longer apply for ILR. It has nothing to do with Citizenship which is a completely separate set of LAWS to the Immigration RULES.

CR001 wrote:

softy monster wrote:Has anyone had this experience when applied with NCS, basically i applied on Thursday but when i checked the royal mail tracking, was still saying..

..............

Does it really make a difference if it is Friday or Monday?? It would not have made any progression if it had been delivered on Friday.

No, of course it doesn't and i am aware of that, i just wanted to know why when someone pays for a guaranteed next working day service, and then it gets delivered few days later! that's all what i wanted to know! Just to be aware and learn from the experience so when someone else has the same case i can explain! simply is that

alterhase58 wrote:

Venkat2806 wrote:HI group,

Can some one help me, i'm eligible for Naturalization, but wanted to apply for Naturalisation in 2019. But, I heard from my Neighbor that Tier 1 Genral/HSMP applicant who have ILR must apply for Naturalisation before March 2018 is that true? As the citizenship route will be closed for Tier1 General applicants post March 2018?

i searched online for any articals which can give me information on Citizenship closure for Tier 1 genral applicants, but i can't find any articals..

Please let me know. Thanks in Advance.
Regards,
Venkat

You should challenge your neighbour for the source of this statement - this certainly hasn't been discussed in the forum.

Thanks alterhase58, I did, but the answer i got is, the statement was released as part of Tier 1 extension closure artical. so, i have posted in the discussion group to check if some one out there might have some information on it.

softy monster wrote:

CR001 wrote:

softy monster wrote:Has anyone had this experience when applied with NCS, basically i applied on Thursday but when i checked the royal mail tracking, was still saying..

..............

Does it really make a difference if it is Friday or Monday?? It would not have made any progression if it had been delivered on Friday.

No, of course it doesn't and i am aware of that, i just wanted to know why when someone pays for a guaranteed next working day service, and then it gets delivered few days later! that's all what i wanted to know! Just to be aware and learn from the experience so when someone else has the same case i can explain! simply is that

NCS usually send applications in batches once or twice a week.

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Thank you!

Venkat2806 wrote:Thanks alterhase58, I did, but the answer i got is, the statement was released as part of Tier 1 extension closure artical. so, i have posted in the discussion group to check if some one out there might have some information on it.

See my response to your question Here (click) on why your neighbour is confused with what he is saying.

Could anyone help me on this query.

I have recently applied for BN and received a letter inviting me to enrol my biometric data. The personal information (DOB) stated on the letter was incorrect so I was unable to register my biometrics data. The post office stamped it with incorrect details and asked that I send a copy of the biometric letter back to the Home Office. I sent a couple of emails explaining the facts (NationalityBiometrics and AppointmentExceptions emails) and sent a handwritten letter via Royal mail next day delivery service explaining the facts. Its been 8 working days and I haven't heard anything back from them. Also, I called the HM call centre on (03001232253 and 03001232241) and they weren't able to do anything other than log my complaint and try to alleviate my concerns as to why this was taking so long to rectify. Should I be involving my local MP at this point?

Any advice would suffice.

hello guys, i think they have started dealing with May applicants. my friend who applied on the 3rd of may 2017 his online status was last updated on the 9th of july. beafore it was lastly updated on th 25th of may. Any one on here where applications was last updated on the 25th of may showing decided now.
i myself applied on the 22nd of may so hoping maybe by end of month i should be getting a reply
pls comment if u can

100kg wrote:hello guys, i think they have started dealing with May applicants. my friend who applied on the 3rd of may 2017 his online status was last updated on the 9th of july. beafore it was lastly updated on th 25th of may. Any one on here where applications was last updated on the 25th of may showing decided now.
i myself applied on the 22nd of may so hoping maybe by end of month i should be getting a reply
pls comment if u can

Last updated to what? My guess is that it's, "Awaiting a decision" and even if it's not, the online service is in beta, so there are bound to be errors. Several people have posted about applications whose online statuses were changed to "decided" very quickly only to realise that it was ILR or something pertaining to a child's application that had been decided—the naturalisation application was still outstanding.

Given that there are still applicants from March who are waiting on decisions, as well as everyone who applied in April, I doubt very much that anyone who applied in May will receive a decision on a naturalisation application before August. I understand the desire to believe that your application will be decided quickly and that you won't have to wait the 3+ months that seems to be the current timeline, but at the moment, there is no basis for it other than pure wishful thinking.