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General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

A section for posts relating to applications for Naturalisation or Registration as a British Citizen. Naturalisation

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Raja0007 » Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:35 am

CR001 wrote:
Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:23 am
Raja0007 wrote:
Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:12 am
Hi Guys, I have already received my approval letter, but my local council is offering me date of ceremony which is 3 weeks from now. I have asked them for the private ceremony with the extra cost because I have a plan for holiday. But they are saying they only do the ceremonies both group and individuals on Tuesdays only, and we have no appointment untill 3 weeks.

As per my knowledge private ceremony means you pay extra to get it done early, but if the solo ones are on the same days as group ones then why would you pay extra for private ones.


Anyone who has a experience with Glasgow council ?
Ceremonies and frequency is at the councils discretion and if they have availability. They have many other functions besides being available for ceremonies. If they don't have availability for a private ceremony, there is nothing much you can do and to be honest, 3 weeks from now is not that long. If you have holiday plans, reschedule your ceremony to a date once you are back.


Thanks

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Djuliane » Mon Aug 12, 2019 3:34 pm

Raja0007 wrote:
Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:34 am
Djuliane wrote:
Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:22 am
Hi Guys I have recieved my approval letter today. It took me 2 months to process my application. :D I am so over the moon now.

I wish you all of yous good luck who are still waiting for their applications to be processed. Keep your Hope's up cuz I know it is a most stressful period of your life


Congratulations!!!
Thank you very much

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by samibano123 » Tue Aug 13, 2019 6:48 am

samibano123 wrote:
Wed Aug 07, 2019 11:10 am
samibano123 wrote:
Wed Aug 07, 2019 8:13 am
Sam1234567 wrote:
Tue Aug 06, 2019 4:10 pm
azdino7 wrote:
Tue Aug 06, 2019 12:48 pm
Date of application: 08/02/2019
Date Biometrics enrolled: 15/02/2019 UKVCAS new service appointment
Date on Approval letter: waiting :shock:

more than 5 months and still no answer, i have sent an email for an update only get the one most of us getting: (All applications are dealt with in application receipt date order. As you application was received on 8th February 19, It will take a while longer for your application to be considered. Once your application is decided, you will be contacted by your caseworker.)
and few days after got a letter explaining that the checking process is not yet completed, any one one with the same situation and what does it mean.
I applied on first of feb and received two letters both of them explaining that the checking process is not completed yet, so i guess we all on the same boat
I applied on 19 of December 2018 and after 8 months i just received the letter explaining that some complex issues are raised and they expect to make a decision on my application as soon as possible. I am totally shocked :shock: , as I believe my application is straight forward. The only thing I am doing is just waiting, waiting and waiting.
Unbelievable,I received Email 10 mins ago from FMT: " Thank you for your e-mail

You will be contacted by post within 21 working days".
Thanks
Hi Guys,
I have received my approval letter on 12/08/2019 (after almost 8 months) and try to book private ceremony today coz I cannot wait anymore :D

This forum and its community has been the best resource I have come across ever since I applied for ILR.
Thank you very much to everyone who helped me out on this journey and I wish you all who are going through this the best of luck.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by sam86ds » Tue Aug 13, 2019 7:08 am

samibano123 wrote:
Tue Aug 13, 2019 6:48 am
samibano123 wrote:
Wed Aug 07, 2019 11:10 am
samibano123 wrote:
Wed Aug 07, 2019 8:13 am
Sam1234567 wrote:
Tue Aug 06, 2019 4:10 pm


I applied on first of feb and received two letters both of them explaining that the checking process is not completed yet, so i guess we all on the same boat
I applied on 19 of December 2018 and after 8 months i just received the letter explaining that some complex issues are raised and they expect to make a decision on my application as soon as possible. I am totally shocked :shock: , as I believe my application is straight forward. The only thing I am doing is just waiting, waiting and waiting.
Unbelievable,I received Email 10 mins ago from FMT: " Thank you for your e-mail

You will be contacted by post within 21 working days".
Thanks
Hi Guys,
I have received my approval letter on 12/08/2019 (after almost 8 months) and try to book private ceremony today coz I cannot wait anymore :D

This forum and its community has been the best resource I have come across ever since I applied for ILR.
Thank you very much to everyone who helped me out on this journey and I wish you all who are going through this the best of luck.
Congratulations 🙂

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Ali12035 » Tue Aug 13, 2019 1:27 pm

Hi,

I applied for myself and 2 children MN1 section 3(1) on 3rd June. Sent an email to home office for update they just replied,


Dear.....



Thank you for your email,



I can only comment that your application is ongoing in the application process. As you may be aware, our service standard is that we will complete 100% of workable and straightforward cases within six months from the date the application is received in the Home Office. The definition of a workable case, and what we expect from our customers, is available on our website at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk- ... r-services.



Where further information is required, the case will not be classed as workable, and may take longer to decide.







Regards



Central Operations

UK Visas & Immigration
xxxxxx

Does this means that my application is with caseworker? How long it take time?

Thanks

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by hadaiq » Tue Aug 13, 2019 4:57 pm

URGENT REPLY REQUIRED::::::

Hi every one

Any one can help me against this

I applied for myself online on 12/08/2019 but by mistake i submit my application 1 day before to complete the 1 year time after getting ILR card, as my ILR issued on 13/08/2018. Is it a miner mistake or home office will refuse my application ?
Kind Regards [/shadow]

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Ali12035 » Tue Aug 13, 2019 5:57 pm

hadaiq wrote:
Tue Aug 13, 2019 4:57 pm
URGENT REPLY REQUIRED::::::

Hi every one

Any one can help me against this

I applied for myself online on 12/08/2019 but by mistake i submit my application 1 day before to complete the 1 year time after getting ILR card, as my ILR issued on 13/08/2018. Is it a miner mistake or home office will refuse my application ?


As I know from a Solictor that if you applied before the completion of 1 year with ILR or PR you will be refused. In your application you applied one day before it may be a problem. Senior members will guide you more...
Kind Regards [/shadow]

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by hadaiq » Tue Aug 13, 2019 10:47 pm

[quote=Ali12035 post_id=1813273 time=1565719054 user_id=101355]
[quote=hadaiq post_id=1813250 time=1565715460 user_id=203207]
URGENT REPLY REQUIRED::::::

Hi every one

Any one can help me against this

I applied for myself online on 12/08/2019 but by mistake i submit my application 1 day before to complete the 1 year time after getting ILR card, as my ILR issued on 13/08/2018. Is it a miner mistake or home office will refuse my application ?


As I know from a Solictor that if you applied before the completion of 1 year with ILR or PR you will be refused. In your application you applied one day before it may be a problem. Senior members will guide you more...
Kind Regards





thanks for u reply.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by sweet fatima » Wed Aug 14, 2019 12:00 pm

we applied for my husbands citizenship on 31st march. he did his biometrics on 5th april. we received the council ceremony letter today. still waiting for home office letter.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by nuna123 » Wed Aug 14, 2019 12:09 pm

sweet fatima wrote:
Wed Aug 14, 2019 12:00 pm
we applied for my husbands citizenship on 31st march. he did his biometrics on 5th april. we received the council ceremony letter today. still waiting for home office letter.
Many congratulation dont worry about HO letter just ring council and ask for appointment.Did you write HO for update before and what was their response?

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Onesie2017 » Wed Aug 14, 2019 10:25 pm

Ali12035 wrote:
Tue Aug 13, 2019 5:57 pm
hadaiq wrote:
Tue Aug 13, 2019 4:57 pm
URGENT REPLY REQUIRED::::::

Hi every one

Any one can help me against this

I applied for myself online on 12/08/2019 but by mistake i submit my application 1 day before to complete the 1 year time after getting ILR card, as my ILR issued on 13/08/2018. Is it a miner mistake or home office will refuse my application ?


As I know from a Solictor that if you applied before the completion of 1 year with ILR or PR you will be refused. In your application you applied one day before it may be a problem. Senior members will guide you more...
Kind Regards [/shadow]
I applied 2days before the ilr was complete 1year. I was approved and it didn’t affect my application

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by hadaiq » Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:08 am

Onesie2017 wrote:
Wed Aug 14, 2019 10:25 pm
Ali12035 wrote:
Tue Aug 13, 2019 5:57 pm
hadaiq wrote:
Tue Aug 13, 2019 4:57 pm
URGENT REPLY REQUIRED::::::

Hi every one

Any one can help me against this

I applied for myself online on 12/08/2019 but by mistake i submit my application 1 day before to complete the 1 year time after getting ILR card, as my ILR issued on 13/08/2018. Is it a miner mistake or home office will refuse my application ?


As I know from a Solictor that if you applied before the completion of 1 year with ILR or PR you will be refused. In your application you applied one day before it may be a problem. Senior members will guide you more...
Kind Regards [/shadow]
I applied 2days before the ilr was complete 1year. I was approved and it didn’t affect my application

thank u very much. :D

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by KatiSarah » Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:13 am

Dear members,yesterday I completed 6 months that I applied for citizenship under refugee route.I have contacted my MP and today I called the Home Office myself by phone.The MP recived an email that my application is outstanding.I just recived a phone call from the Home Office,they told me the same thing.The lady that I spoke with asked ‘why did I need a response so fast’.I reached a point that I don’t know what to do and what to think.Has anyone from the forum the same situation?Thank you.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Mo403 » Thu Aug 15, 2019 11:00 am

Hi, I might be in a similar position to yours. I applied on the 7th of April and still no decision reached by the HO. I emailed them three times. Twice I got the reply that my application has not been considered yet or assigned to a caseworker. Really like you, I do not know what to do.

Ali12035
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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Ali12035 » Thu Aug 15, 2019 12:14 pm

Mo403 wrote:
Thu Aug 15, 2019 11:00 am
Hi, I might be in a similar position to yours. I applied on the 7th of April and still no decision reached by the HO. I emailed them three times. Twice I got the reply that my application has not been considered yet or assigned to a caseworker. Really like you, I do not know what to do.
I applied on 3rd June Bio Done on 6th June for my self and 2 children MN1. Sent an email to Home Office last Monday they replied;

I can only comment that your application is ongoing in the application process.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Mmab » Thu Aug 15, 2019 12:43 pm

Hi, how long did you guys had to wait for letter after receiving “you will be contacted with in 21 days by post” email.. i have been waiting for nearly 18 days now.... please share your experiences... thank you.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Britney99 » Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:04 pm

I applied over six months ago and followed by email and I’m being told I’ve not been allocated a case worker. How can I put pressure on Home office to allocate me a caseworker . It’s so frustrating and it’s not a nice feeling not knowing what to do and how to chase it. Appreciate anyone’s comments if you have any good suggestions. Thanks !

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by CR001 » Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:09 pm

Britney99 wrote:
Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:04 pm
I applied over six months ago and followed by email and I’m being told I’ve not been allocated a case worker. How can I put pressure on Home office to allocate me a caseworker . It’s so frustrating and it’s not a nice feeling not knowing what to do and how to chase it. Appreciate anyone’s comments if you have any good suggestions. Thanks !
You cannot 'pressure' HO to do anything. Citizenship is not a right or an entitlement, it is a privilege and HO will take as long as they need to do the checks before granting you the privilege.
Char (CR001 not Casa)
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Please DO NOT send me a PM for immigration advice. I reserve the right to ignore the PM and not respond.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by nuna123 » Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:54 pm

KatiSarah wrote:
Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:13 am
Dear members,yesterday I completed 6 months that I applied for citizenship under refugee route.I have contacted my MP and today I called the Home Office myself by phone.The MP recived an email that my application is outstanding.I just recived a phone call from the Home Office,they told me the same thing.The lady that I spoke with asked ‘why did I need a response so fast’.I reached a point that I don’t know what to do and what to think.Has anyone from the forum the same situation?Thank you.
i think for refugees its always late compare to other cases.unfortunately you cant do anything other than wait.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Britney99 » Thu Aug 15, 2019 2:05 pm

CR001 wrote:
Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:09 pm
Britney99 wrote:
Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:04 pm
I applied over six months ago and followed by email and I’m being told I’ve not been allocated a case worker. How can I put pressure on Home office to allocate me a caseworker . It’s so frustrating and it’s not a nice feeling not knowing what to do and how to chase it. Appreciate anyone’s comments if you have any good suggestions. Thanks !
You cannot 'pressure' HO to do anything. Citizenship is not a right or an entitlement, it is a privilege and HO will take as long as they need to do the checks before granting you the privilege.
Thank you. I’ve paid so much money and expected to receive a response in six months. It’s just so unsettling

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by CR001 » Thu Aug 15, 2019 2:06 pm

Britney99 wrote:
Thu Aug 15, 2019 2:05 pm
CR001 wrote:
Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:09 pm
Britney99 wrote:
Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:04 pm
I applied over six months ago and followed by email and I’m being told I’ve not been allocated a case worker. How can I put pressure on Home office to allocate me a caseworker . It’s so frustrating and it’s not a nice feeling not knowing what to do and how to chase it. Appreciate anyone’s comments if you have any good suggestions. Thanks !
You cannot 'pressure' HO to do anything. Citizenship is not a right or an entitlement, it is a privilege and HO will take as long as they need to do the checks before granting you the privilege.
Thank you. I’ve paid so much money and expected to receive a response in six months. It’s just so unsettling
Spare a thought for a number of members we have who are waiting more than a year. We have one member who has been waiting since mid 2016.
Char (CR001 not Casa)
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Please DO NOT send me a PM for immigration advice. I reserve the right to ignore the PM and not respond.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Cool321 » Thu Aug 15, 2019 3:04 pm

CR001 wrote:
Thu Aug 15, 2019 2:06 pm
Britney99 wrote:
Thu Aug 15, 2019 2:05 pm
CR001 wrote:
Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:09 pm
Britney99 wrote:
Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:04 pm
I applied over six months ago and followed by email and I’m being told I’ve not been allocated a case worker. How can I put pressure on Home office to allocate me a caseworker . It’s so frustrating and it’s not a nice feeling not knowing what to do and how to chase it. Appreciate anyone’s comments if you have any good suggestions. Thanks !
You cannot 'pressure' HO to do anything. Citizenship is not a right or an entitlement, it is a privilege and HO will take as long as they need to do the checks before granting you the privilege.
Thank you. I’ve paid so much money and expected to receive a response in six months. It’s just so unsettling
Spare a thought for a number of members we have who are waiting more than a year. We have one member who has been waiting since mid 2016.
According to citizenship act people suppose to get citizenship as long as they meet statutory n goos character requirement ,there are service standards in place but given the political environment at the moment any thing can be expected , Good luck to you ,contact to your MP hope you get fair treatment from HO

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by secret.simon » Fri Aug 16, 2019 12:06 pm

Cool321 wrote:
Thu Aug 15, 2019 3:04 pm
According to citizenship act
The UK does not have a Citizenship Act. Are you sure you are not confusing the UK with some other country?
Cool321 wrote:
Thu Aug 15, 2019 3:04 pm
people suppose to get citizenship as long as they meet statutory n goos character requirement
People who apply can be naturalised at discretion (i.e. they have no right to it) if they meet the requirements stated in law. The checks to make sure that the statutory and other requirements are met can take as long as they take. There is no time limit on the checks.
I am not a lawyer or immigration advisor. My statements/comments do not constitute legal advice. E&OE. Please do not PM me for advice.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Minaa » Fri Aug 16, 2019 2:24 pm

I applied for my naturalisation on the 31st of January I called them a few days ago as my application time is now over the 6 month period that they gave me and I received “The simplicity or indeed complexity of an application cannot be known until it has been considered by a caseworker. Nevertheless, UKVI aims to complete 95% of cases within 6 months from the date of receipt. Therefore, it will take a while longer for your application to be considered. Once your application is decided, you will be contacted by your caseworker.”

What does it mean? What do I do now? Is my application even with a caseworker or not ? I’m so confused and I don’t know what to do now somebody anybody please help me I feel so hopeless right now

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Cool321 » Fri Aug 16, 2019 4:27 pm

secret.simon wrote:
Fri Aug 16, 2019 12:06 pm
Cool321 wrote:
Thu Aug 15, 2019 3:04 pm
According to citizenship act
The UK does not have a Citizenship Act. Are you sure you are not confusing the UK with some other country?
Cool321 wrote:
Thu Aug 15, 2019 3:04 pm
people suppose to get citizenship as long as they meet statutory n goos character requirement
People who apply can be naturalised at discretion (i.e. they have no right to it) if they meet the requirements stated in law. The checks to make sure that the statutory and other requirements are met can take as long as they take. There is no time limit on the checks.
Indeed there is a "British Nationality Act "
Discretion element is very littlle, one's needs to satisfy the requirement
Yess checks needs to be completed in a reasonable time frame, as per rules .

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