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What is SAR? any link for it plz?
SAR = Subject Access Request!
Hi Polka909Polka909 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 10:42 pmSimilar situation, the council is not taking any ceremonies. I called home office and they were unhelpful and just asked me to send an email to citizenship.support@homeoffice.gov.uk and explain them my situation.sunny007 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:42 pmHi everyone,
I've received my approval letter on 23 april 2020, and after that I contacted my local council to arrange Ceremony but due to Covid-19 they are not taking any ceremony at the moment, so my question is
1. will we get any letter from the council after receiving approval letter from the Home Office? or we just need to contact the local council.
Note I have contacted my local council and due to COVID-19 all process has been suspended till further notice.
2. In the mean time what is the best email to contact the home office for my own record, should I email my council and home office both?
Any email template will be much appreciated.
Stay Safe
Thanks
I have already done this, waiting for a reply.
I just explained that I’ve received the letter and since my council is not taking any ceremonies is there any alternative? I believe given the current situation home office needs to come up with an alternative rule. I’ll call them again on Friday if I don’t hear back. If you hear anything let me know.
Thank you!CR001 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:51 pmSAR = Subject Access Request!
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Hi i didn't received any reply yet.i even email yesterday on futhernationalityenquries@homeoffice.gov.uksunny007 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 27, 2020 2:22 pmHi Polka909Polka909 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 10:42 pmSimilar situation, the council is not taking any ceremonies. I called home office and they were unhelpful and just asked me to send an email to citizenship.support@homeoffice.gov.uk and explain them my situation.sunny007 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:42 pmHi everyone,
I've received my approval letter on 23 april 2020, and after that I contacted my local council to arrange Ceremony but due to Covid-19 they are not taking any ceremony at the moment, so my question is
1. will we get any letter from the council after receiving approval letter from the Home Office? or we just need to contact the local council.
Note I have contacted my local council and due to COVID-19 all process has been suspended till further notice.
2. In the mean time what is the best email to contact the home office for my own record, should I email my council and home office both?
Any email template will be much appreciated.
Stay Safe
Thanks
I have already done this, waiting for a reply.
I just explained that I’ve received the letter and since my council is not taking any ceremonies is there any alternative? I believe given the current situation home office needs to come up with an alternative rule. I’ll call them again on Friday if I don’t hear back. If you hear anything let me know.
Thanks for your reply, have you received any email reply from citizenship.support@homeoffice.gov.uk ?
Nope nothing yet, I sent them an email last Friday. I will chase then next week if I don’t hear and keep you posted as well.sunny007 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 27, 2020 2:22 pmHi Polka909
Thanks for your reply, have you received any email reply from citizenship.support@homeoffice.gov.uk ?
I just wish to add. If the organisation does not provide a reply within 30 days it breaches GDPR and DPA and gives legal grounds for claims. In this case individuals have the rights to complain to ICO to inform about breaching and procession and accessing data. The complaint must be done via https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/you ... -concerns/PPTP wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:17 amYou should have received. It says that "You will receive a response within 30 days of your identity being verified by the Home Office." Not working days.topsecret wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 12:01 am1st time in mid November 2019 and 2nd one on 3rd of Feb 2020.Hustler123 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 24, 2020 7:20 pmHi topsecret
It takes 28 Working days to arrive. Due to coronavirus it will take a bit longer when did you apply if you don’t mind me asking?
I applied 19 February 2020, nothing received yet. However, you should chase them. In this case if Home Office does not provide you the requested information, they are in breach of GDPR and DPA 2018 regulations as 30 days laps. That gives the bases to make a claim to court, but an official complaint must be made first. Unless they can refuse to provide it if Home Office does not like the grounds you provided in the form.
Simply check your spam inbox as well. But I would definitely chase them today - they had their time regardless any coronavirus of whatever!
Hi Jay BrownJay-Brown wrote: ↑Sun Mar 29, 2020 2:20 pmEligibility criteria: 14years, UK spouse, settled status, EU
Language/LIUK Criteria: both passed
Nationality : French
Method of application: online
Payment method: visa debit
Date of debit of fees: 2nd August 19
Date Biometrics enrolled: 14th August
Date on Approval letter: Waiting
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting
*Nearly 8months waiting so far
I have a couple of questions I hoped someone can help me with. I would have thought my case was very simple, I've been living and working in the UK for 14years, I have a British Spouse, I'm from the EU and I have no criminal history/I meet the good character requirements.
My marriage is same sex, this definitely shouldn't effect things but wondering if this is slowing down the process?
Is there any way to enquire what the holdup could be or if they have even received everything? I've emailed but only received generic responses. I'm worried the letter has been lost in the post and I'd never even know about it.
How long can you leave the country for during the application process?
I'm self employed (but with a complete tax history) does this slow it down?
Thank you in advance for your advice.
Annoying that this hasn't explicitly been announced by the Home Office! Official guidance for naturalization applications will put so many minds at easyrozearo wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:01 pmI called the HO today and I have been told that they have stopped processing all the naturalization applications at the moment (mine was submitted about 2 months ago). The priority will be for Visa applications. So it look like that there will be a significant delay for all naturalization apllication as the situation will continue for at least few weeks if not months. I am not sure how accurate is the information that I have been given over the phone as it is not published any where!
PPTP wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:17 amYou should have received. It says that "You will receive a response within 30 days of your identity being verified by the Home Office." Not working days.topsecret wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 12:01 am1st time in mid November 2019 and 2nd one on 3rd of Feb 2020.Hustler123 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 24, 2020 7:20 pmHi topsecret
It takes 28 Working days to arrive. Due to coronavirus it will take a bit longer when did you apply if you don’t mind me asking?
I applied 19 February 2020, nothing received yet. However, you should chase them. In this case if Home Office does not provide you the requested information, they are in breach of GDPR and DPA 2018 regulations as 30 days laps. That gives the bases to make a claim to court, but an official complaint must be made first. Unless they can refuse to provide it if Home Office does not like the grounds you provided in the form.
Simply check your spam inbox as well. But I would definitely chase them today - they had their time regardless any coronavirus of whatever!
The reply I got:Polka909 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 12:14 amNope nothing yet, I sent them an email last Friday. I will chase then next week if I don’t hear and keep you posted as well.sunny007 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 27, 2020 2:22 pmHi Polka909
Thanks for your reply, have you received any email reply from citizenship.support@homeoffice.gov.uk ?
Thank you that's good at least they said the period is extended to six months now.hope for the best for everyone.Polka909 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:56 amThe reply I got:Polka909 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 12:14 amNope nothing yet, I sent them an email last Friday. I will chase then next week if I don’t hear and keep you posted as well.sunny007 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 27, 2020 2:22 pmHi Polka909
Thanks for your reply, have you received any email reply from citizenship.support@homeoffice.gov.uk ?
You must normally book the ceremony within three months of being sent an invitation from the Home Office, however, due to the current circumstances we have extended this period to six months. We will keep this under constant review. No adverse decisions will be made on applications because of delays caused by Coronavirus.
I'm confused.rozearo wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:01 pmI called the HO today and I have been told that they have stopped processing all the naturalization applications at the moment (mine was submitted about 2 months ago). The priority will be for Visa applications. So it look like that there will be a significant delay for all naturalization apllication as the situation will continue for at least few weeks if not months. I am not sure how accurate is the information that I have been given over the phone as it is not published any where!
I found that on the application page: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/Stefan Piatek wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:50 pmThat is why I wrote I'm confused - I did notice that.
HO must work even remotely and process the application. At least they can clean the backlogs.rozearo wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:07 pmI found that on the application page: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/Stefan Piatek wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:50 pmThat is why I wrote I'm confused - I did notice that.
(( Due to the impact of COVID-19 and the worldwide border, travel and public health restrictions our appointment locations are temporarily closed. You should complete your application and any further actions as usual. Your application will not be affected by the centres closing.
It is not possible to offer a Priority or Super Priority service, do not choose these services when you apply.))
I am not sure how it works!
rozearo wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:01 pmI called the HO today and I have been told that they have stopped processing all the naturalization applications at the moment (mine was submitted about 2 months ago). The priority will be for Visa applications. So it look like that there will be a significant delay for all naturalization apllication as the situation will continue for at least few weeks if not months. I am not sure how accurate is the information that I have been given over the phone as it is not published any where!
It is quite likely that in the current environment, naturalisation applications will go to the back of the queue in terms of priority of work.
I am really sorry to hear. I feel your pain. Have you already tried all resources to chase and speed up.mrafgsharoon wrote: ↑Wed Apr 01, 2020 7:54 amMine is taking much longer than I was expecting
This is the... 32nd.. Month of waiting that's nearly 3 Years lond wait .
Application date 25-july-2017
My case is very straight forward 11 years long residency + ILR. Due to covid19 virus the applications might take longer .
Hi rozearo,rozearo wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:01 pmI called the HO today and I have been told that they have stopped processing all the naturalization applications at the moment (mine was submitted about 2 months ago). The priority will be for Visa applications. So it look like that there will be a significant delay for all naturalization apllication as the situation will continue for at least few weeks if not months. I am not sure how accurate is the information that I have been given over the phone as it is not published any where!
The lack of official information is really frustrationg, considering, that the informationg they are giving people over the phone are contradictory. As you can see on the forum, no one has gotten a letter in over a week, and if they are working as usual, someone should get a letter. And if they stopped sending the letters, they should put that information somewhere, like they did with MOT or about postponing the ceremonies.gofornaturalisation wrote: ↑Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:14 amHi rozearo,rozearo wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:01 pmI called the HO today and I have been told that they have stopped processing all the naturalization applications at the moment (mine was submitted about 2 months ago). The priority will be for Visa applications. So it look like that there will be a significant delay for all naturalization apllication as the situation will continue for at least few weeks if not months. I am not sure how accurate is the information that I have been given over the phone as it is not published any where!
Interestingly, I got the complete opposite response three times when I called the HO (3 times) yesterday. All the HO staffers on the phone said that they are most definitely still processing citizenship applications, at least for the moment. The 3rd person in particular was very emphatic and even asked where I got the information that they had been suspended. I called three times to see whether the responses varied but they all said the same thing, citizenship applications are being processed. So that's interesting that they're giving out contradictory advice!
Yep I totally agree with you, I feel like I just got caught up in the mess of delays but there's nothing we can do now. I think the proof is sadly in the pudding, there have been no approval letters since 23 March, which suggests they've at least slowed down due to working from home etc, or have literally put them all on the back-burner and we're being sold the company line over the phone.Stefan Piatek wrote: ↑Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:29 amThe lack of official information is really frustrationg, considering, that the informationg they are giving people over the phone are contradictory. As you can see on the forum, no one has gotten a letter in over a week, and if they are working as usual, someone should get a letter. And if they stopped sending the letters, they should put that information somewhere, like they did with MOT or about postponing the ceremonies.gofornaturalisation wrote: ↑Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:14 amHi rozearo,rozearo wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:01 pmI called the HO today and I have been told that they have stopped processing all the naturalization applications at the moment (mine was submitted about 2 months ago). The priority will be for Visa applications. So it look like that there will be a significant delay for all naturalization apllication as the situation will continue for at least few weeks if not months. I am not sure how accurate is the information that I have been given over the phone as it is not published any where!
Interestingly, I got the complete opposite response three times when I called the HO (3 times) yesterday. All the HO staffers on the phone said that they are most definitely still processing citizenship applications, at least for the moment. The 3rd person in particular was very emphatic and even asked where I got the information that they had been suspended. I called three times to see whether the responses varied but they all said the same thing, citizenship applications are being processed. So that's interesting that they're giving out contradictory advice!
! If no reply by the end of this week, I will arrange a complaint to ICO.