General discussion on naturalization applications

standrews wrote: ↑

Sun May 10, 2020 9:33 pm

I applied for Naturalisation 13th Jan and emailed HO for an update and below is the reply ...

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Good Afternoon,

Thank you for your email.

I can confirm that a decision has now been made on your application, you should receive confirmation of this shortly.

The Home Office will endeavour to process applications and dispatch correspondence as quickly as possible, due to current circumstances this will take longer than normal to process.

Kind regards,
.
UKVI

afzalfinance wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 8:53 am

standrews wrote: ↑

Sun May 10, 2020 9:33 pm

I applied for Naturalisation 13th Jan and emailed HO for an update and below is the reply ...

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Good Afternoon,

Thank you for your email.

I can confirm that a decision has now been made on your application, you should receive confirmation of this shortly.

The Home Office will endeavour to process applications and dispatch correspondence as quickly as possible, due to current circumstances this will take longer than normal to process.

Kind regards,
.
UKVI

Hi Standrews,
Thanks for your post that gives information that you have emailed HO in past and then got a response. Would you kindly share HO email you used? My wife applied for Naturalization on 6 Dec 2019 and so far no response to our previous email enquirers on nationalityenquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk
and CIH@homeoffice.gov.uk

Thanks in advance for reply.
Regards

standrews wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 9:40 am

AC12 wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 9:11 am

What makes you think I haven't done that ? Have you even read my post ? I've mentioned the response that I had received from them.

StaySafe99 wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 8:05 am

Why did not just reply to the email and asked the HO the question you are asking here?

AC12 wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 6:56 am

So, based on an earlier email from the HO about the caseworker having made a decision on my application, I contacted them to check if it has actually been dispatched. I got a strange response from them talking about citizenship ceremony documents. Are they indirectly telling me that my application is approved ?

The earlier email that I had received about 4 weeks ago

Hello,

Which email address you contacted recently that replied you above about citizenship ceremony documents?

AC12 wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 9:58 am

I phoned them first, the customer service team advised me to email the following two emails

Nationality_Enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
FurtherNationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk

However, I got a response from Citizenship.Support@homeoffice.gov.uk

standrews wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 9:40 am

AC12 wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 9:11 am

What makes you think I haven't done that ? Have you even read my post ? I've mentioned the response that I had received from them.

StaySafe99 wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 8:05 am

Why did not just reply to the email and asked the HO the question you are asking here?

Hello,

Which email address you contacted recently that replied you above about citizenship ceremony documents?

AC12 wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 6:56 am

So, based on an earlier email from the HO about the caseworker having made a decision on my application, I contacted them to check if it has actually been dispatched. I got a strange response from them talking about citizenship ceremony documents. Are they indirectly telling me that my application is approved ?

"Thank you for your e-mail, I hope you are well.

Upon investigation I can confirm that your citizenship ceremony documents have not yet been despatched to the local authority. Your citizenship paperwork will be generated in coming weeks when current restrictions due to Coronavirus are eased.

In normal circumstances customers were required to book their citizenship ceremony within three months of being sent an invitation from the Home Office. Due to the current circumstances we have extended this period to six months. We will keep this under constant review. Please be assured that no adverse decisions will be made on your application because of delays caused by Coronavirus (unless there is a material change in your circumstances, for example, you are convicted of a criminal offence).

Kind regards"

The earlier email that I had received about 4 weeks ago

"Thank you for your email.

According to our records, the caseworker has made an decision on your application on the 9 March 2020. If you not received it already, you should receive it shortly.

However, if you not received the decision letter by 9 May 2020, I would advise you to either contact the Helpdesk by phoning them on 0300 123 2253 or send an e-mail the below address with your enquiry:

Nationality_Enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

I hope this was of some assistance."

Congratulations

AC12 wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 6:56 am

So, based on an earlier email from the HO about the caseworker having made a decision on my application, I contacted them to check if it has actually been dispatched. I got a strange response from them talking about citizenship ceremony documents. Are they indirectly telling me that my application is approved ?

"Thank you for your e-mail, I hope you are well.

Upon investigation I can confirm that your citizenship ceremony documents have not yet been despatched to the local authority. Your citizenship paperwork will be generated in coming weeks when current restrictions due to Coronavirus are eased.

In normal circumstances customers were required to book their citizenship ceremony within three months of being sent an invitation from the Home Office. Due to the current circumstances we have extended this period to six months. We will keep this under constant review. Please be assured that no adverse decisions will be made on your application because of delays caused by Coronavirus (unless there is a material change in your circumstances, for example, you are convicted of a criminal offence).

Kind regards"

The earlier email that I had received about 4 weeks ago

"Thank you for your email.

According to our records, the caseworker has made an decision on your application on the 9 March 2020. If you not received it already, you should receive it shortly.

However, if you not received the decision letter by 9 May 2020, I would advise you to either contact the Helpdesk by phoning them on 0300 123 2253 or send an e-mail the below address with your enquiry:

Nationality_Enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

I hope this was of some assistance."

standrews wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 10:13 am

AC12 wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 6:56 am

So, based on an earlier email from the HO about the caseworker having made a decision on my application, I contacted them to check if it has actually been dispatched. I got a strange response from them talking about citizenship ceremony documents. Are they indirectly telling me that my application is approved ?

"Thank you for your e-mail, I hope you are well.

Upon investigation I can confirm that your citizenship ceremony documents have not yet been despatched to the local authority. Your citizenship paperwork will be generated in coming weeks when current restrictions due to Coronavirus are eased.

In normal circumstances customers were required to book their citizenship ceremony within three months of being sent an invitation from the Home Office. Due to the current circumstances we have extended this period to six months. We will keep this under constant review. Please be assured that no adverse decisions will be made on your application because of delays caused by Coronavirus (unless there is a material change in your circumstances, for example, you are convicted of a criminal offence).

Kind regards"

The earlier email that I had received about 4 weeks ago

"Thank you for your email.

According to our records, the caseworker has made an decision on your application on the 9 March 2020. If you not received it already, you should receive it shortly.

However, if you not received the decision letter by 9 May 2020, I would advise you to either contact the Helpdesk by phoning them on 0300 123 2253 or send an e-mail the below address with your enquiry:

Nationality_Enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

I hope this was of some assistance."

Looking at your message it’s clear that your application being approved and they will send you invitation letter once council will be opened.

Its the decision letters which people are getting and have no role in ceremony unless you have HO invitation letter which have ceremony booking reference.

rozearo wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 10:28 am

Looks like it is approved. You won't get ceremony document if it has been rejected. Congratulations

AC12 wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 6:56 am

So, based on an earlier email from the HO about the caseworker having made a decision on my application, I contacted them to check if it has actually been dispatched. I got a strange response from them talking about citizenship ceremony documents. Are they indirectly telling me that my application is approved ?

"Thank you for your e-mail, I hope you are well.

Upon investigation I can confirm that your citizenship ceremony documents have not yet been despatched to the local authority. Your citizenship paperwork will be generated in coming weeks when current restrictions due to Coronavirus are eased.

In normal circumstances customers were required to book their citizenship ceremony within three months of being sent an invitation from the Home Office. Due to the current circumstances we have extended this period to six months. We will keep this under constant review. Please be assured that no adverse decisions will be made on your application because of delays caused by Coronavirus (unless there is a material change in your circumstances, for example, you are convicted of a criminal offence).

Kind regards"

The earlier email that I had received about 4 weeks ago

"Thank you for your email.

According to our records, the caseworker has made an decision on your application on the 9 March 2020. If you not received it already, you should receive it shortly.

However, if you not received the decision letter by 9 May 2020, I would advise you to either contact the Helpdesk by phoning them on 0300 123 2253 or send an e-mail the below address with your enquiry:

Nationality_Enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

I hope this was of some assistance."

standrews wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 10:09 am

AC12 wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 9:58 am

I phoned them first, the customer service team advised me to email the following two emails

Nationality_Enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
FurtherNationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk

However, I got a response from Citizenship.Support@homeoffice.gov.uk

standrews wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 9:40 am

AC12 wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 9:11 am

What makes you think I haven't done that ? Have you even read my post ? I've mentioned the response that I had received from them.

Hello,

Which email address you contacted recently that replied you above about citizenship ceremony documents?

Thanks for the reply, when did you apply? Its more then 6 months?

chand92 wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 4:18 pm

I am thinking to withdraw my application if my fee refunded.

standrews wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 4:05 pm

standrews wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 10:09 am

AC12 wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 9:58 am

I phoned them first, the customer service team advised me to email the following two emails

Nationality_Enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
FurtherNationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk

However, I got a response from Citizenship.Support@homeoffice.gov.uk

standrews wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 9:40 am

Hello,

Which email address you contacted recently that replied you above about citizenship ceremony documents?

Thanks for the reply, when did you apply? Its more then 6 months?

By the way did you manage to send email through <Nationality_Enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk> as it failed to deliver when I attempted.

However I sent email to <NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk> who responded by saying decision made and should you get soon.

secret.simon wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 5:33 pm

chand92 wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 4:18 pm

I am thinking to withdraw my application if my fee refunded.

Cancel your visa, immigration or citizenship application

I believe (but not sure) that you get a refund of your naturalisation fees less an administration fee of £25 if your application has not been decided when withdrawn.

secret.simon wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 5:33 pm

chand92 wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 4:18 pm

I am thinking to withdraw my application if my fee refunded.

Cancel your visa, immigration or citizenship application

I believe (but not sure) that you get a refund of your naturalisation fees less an administration fee of £25 if your application has not been decided when withdrawn.

winter1234 wrote: ↑

Mon May 18, 2020 5:01 pm

Hello everyone
I received an email from my case worker to redeclare my application.
My application is attached to this email as well.
Does anyone know what exactly I need to send for this matter?
Thanks

igheorghe wrote: ↑

Tue May 26, 2020 1:51 pm

I have received same email as a reply on 5th May and no updates since.
It is frustrating to seeing that other people who applied up to mid-March already got the PDF decision by email whereas we do not know whether our earlier applications were successful or not, right? Stressful times

paul911 wrote: ↑

Tue May 26, 2020 11:28 am

I also recieved a reply to my email to HO that says the following:
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Good Afternoon,

Thank you for your email.

I am pleased to confirm that a decision has now been made on your daughters application, you should receive confirmation of this shortly, please allow at least 28 days from the date of this email.

The Home Office will endeavour to process applications and dispatch correspondence as quickly as possible, however in the current circumstances this will take longer than normal to process.

Kind regards,

UKVI
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Did not recieve a follow up with the certificate yet. Our timeline is in the MN1 thread.

standrews wrote: ↑

Tue May 26, 2020 3:36 pm

paul911 wrote: ↑

Tue May 26, 2020 11:28 am

I also recieved a reply to my email to HO that says the following:
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Good Afternoon,

Thank you for your email.

I am pleased to confirm that a decision has now been made on your daughters application, you should receive confirmation of this shortly, please allow at least 28 days from the date of this email.

The Home Office will endeavour to process applications and dispatch correspondence as quickly as possible, however in the current circumstances this will take longer than normal to process.

Kind regards,

UKVI
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Did not recieve a follow up with the certificate yet. Our timeline is in the MN1 thread.

Please can you also mention, did you contact HO or they informed by themselves? also which email?

milads wrote: ↑

Sat May 23, 2020 5:40 pm

winter1234 wrote: ↑

Mon May 18, 2020 5:01 pm

Hello everyone
I received an email from my case worker to redeclare my application.
My application is attached to this email as well.
Does anyone know what exactly I need to send for this matter?
Thanks

When did you apply?

winter1234 wrote: ↑

Wed May 27, 2020 4:59 pm

milads wrote: ↑

Sat May 23, 2020 5:40 pm

winter1234 wrote: ↑

Mon May 18, 2020 5:01 pm

Hello everyone
I received an email from my case worker to redeclare my application.
My application is attached to this email as well.
Does anyone know what exactly I need to send for this matter?
Thanks

When did you apply?

I applied in the first week of July 2019.