General discussion on naturalization applications

I VE A LIFE WITHOUT TIER2 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:25 am

dexmo wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:31 am

Markus2904 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:14 am

dexmo wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:09 am

Markus2904 wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 10, 2021 12:40 pm

dexmo wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 09, 2021 5:00 pm

They seem to be processing applications quicker now compared to January - April/May. Some forum members (August/September applications) have reported getting a decision in 4-5 weeks. You will have a 16 digit UAN which means you'll get your decision via email rather than through the post. Watch out for an email from Home Office Atlas, normally goes straight into your junk/spam folder. Some members have also reported getting the ceremony invitation email from their council prior to getting a decision from UKVI/HO, happened to me as well - got my decision email nearly 4 weeks after my ceremony invitation email from the council.

Thanks - just a quick note: i wrote 4 weeks, but its almost 4 month...

I will wait and see... no other choice anyway, right

With that said, I dont see a 16 digit number anywhere. Are you saying it must exist due to the invite?

The number is generated by the HO system when you apply and will be in your acknowledgement email if you've received one and in the pdf copy of your application.

Thanks. I got the 16 digit code if its the code with 4 x 4 numbers.... got it when i logged into the webpage again. I dont have a pdf file or something...

The UKVI webpage tells me that I have 2 outstanding actions, which i both completed. Book the appointment for biometrics which I completed on June 19th and the Referee References have been provided with the application directly.

I think I am starting to overthink this

If you return to your application / sign into your UKVI account and scroll down, under optional actions you'll see 'download a copy of your application form', that'll be a pdf copy of your application. On there you'll have your Unique Application Number (UAN), you've applied in June so it'll look like this 1234-1234-1234-1234. A 16 digit UAN number basically means you'll get your HO decision via email. Prior to May this year UAN's were 8 digits, I think, old HO system which used to first generate an approval letter and then separately a ceremony invitation letter that you'd get through the post. HO now uses a new system where people get their decisions via email which comes from Home Office Atlas, the email is both your approval and ceremony invitation.

If the system was changed, this would likely be before I applied - 28th of April. I have a 16 digit UAN and a /00 at the end of it. No decision yet in what is supposed to be a very very straightforward application. Wife and 2 kids are British, never overstayed or with any adverse history in my 10+ years in the country.

I VE A LIFE WITHOUT TIER2 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:25 am

dexmo wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:31 am

Markus2904 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:14 am

dexmo wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:09 am

Markus2904 wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 10, 2021 12:40 pm

dexmo wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 09, 2021 5:00 pm

They seem to be processing applications quicker now compared to January - April/May. Some forum members (August/September applications) have reported getting a decision in 4-5 weeks. You will have a 16 digit UAN which means you'll get your decision via email rather than through the post. Watch out for an email from Home Office Atlas, normally goes straight into your junk/spam folder. Some members have also reported getting the ceremony invitation email from their council prior to getting a decision from UKVI/HO, happened to me as well - got my decision email nearly 4 weeks after my ceremony invitation email from the council.

Thanks - just a quick note: i wrote 4 weeks, but its almost 4 month...

I will wait and see... no other choice anyway, right

With that said, I dont see a 16 digit number anywhere. Are you saying it must exist due to the invite?

The number is generated by the HO system when you apply and will be in your acknowledgement email if you've received one and in the pdf copy of your application.

Thanks. I got the 16 digit code if its the code with 4 x 4 numbers.... got it when i logged into the webpage again. I dont have a pdf file or something...

The UKVI webpage tells me that I have 2 outstanding actions, which i both completed. Book the appointment for biometrics which I completed on June 19th and the Referee References have been provided with the application directly.

I think I am starting to overthink this

If you return to your application / sign into your UKVI account and scroll down, under optional actions you'll see 'download a copy of your application form', that'll be a pdf copy of your application. On there you'll have your Unique Application Number (UAN), you've applied in June so it'll look like this 1234-1234-1234-1234. A 16 digit UAN number basically means you'll get your HO decision via email. Prior to May this year UAN's were 8 digits, I think, old HO system which used to first generate an approval letter and then separately a ceremony invitation letter that you'd get through the post. HO now uses a new system where people get their decisions via email which comes from Home Office Atlas, the email is both your approval and ceremony invitation.

If the system was changed, this would likely be before I applied - 28th of April. I have a 16 digit UAN and a /00 at the end of it. No decision yet in what is supposed to be a very very straightforward application. Wife and 2 kids are British, never overstayed or with any adverse history in my 10+ years in the country.

dexmo wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:42 am

I VE A LIFE WITHOUT TIER2 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:25 am

dexmo wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:31 am

Markus2904 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:14 am

dexmo wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:09 am

Markus2904 wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 10, 2021 12:40 pm

Thanks - just a quick note: i wrote 4 weeks, but its almost 4 month...

I will wait and see... no other choice anyway, right

With that said, I dont see a 16 digit number anywhere. Are you saying it must exist due to the invite?

The number is generated by the HO system when you apply and will be in your acknowledgement email if you've received one and in the pdf copy of your application.

Thanks. I got the 16 digit code if its the code with 4 x 4 numbers.... got it when i logged into the webpage again. I dont have a pdf file or something...

The UKVI webpage tells me that I have 2 outstanding actions, which i both completed. Book the appointment for biometrics which I completed on June 19th and the Referee References have been provided with the application directly.

I think I am starting to overthink this

If you return to your application / sign into your UKVI account and scroll down, under optional actions you'll see 'download a copy of your application form', that'll be a pdf copy of your application. On there you'll have your Unique Application Number (UAN), you've applied in June so it'll look like this 1234-1234-1234-1234. A 16 digit UAN number basically means you'll get your HO decision via email. Prior to May this year UAN's were 8 digits, I think, old HO system which used to first generate an approval letter and then separately a ceremony invitation letter that you'd get through the post. HO now uses a new system where people get their decisions via email which comes from Home Office Atlas, the email is both your approval and ceremony invitation.

If the system was changed, this would likely be before I applied - 28th of April. I have a 16 digit UAN and a /00 at the end of it. No decision yet in what is supposed to be a very very straightforward application. Wife and 2 kids are British, never overstayed or with any adverse history in my 10+ years in the country.

That makes it over 5 months now rather than 4. In any case, there's a backlog of applications going back to beginning of this year, apparently due to COVID and we've seen some August applications decided whilst March-July ones, in many cases, are still waiting for their decision. Having said that, you've received your UKVI survey email which would suggest a decision has been made and you should get it in the next few weeks.

Markus2904 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 1:41 pm

dexmo wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:42 am

I VE A LIFE WITHOUT TIER2 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:25 am

dexmo wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:31 am

Markus2904 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:14 am

dexmo wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:09 am

The number is generated by the HO system when you apply and will be in your acknowledgement email if you've received one and in the pdf copy of your application.

Thanks. I got the 16 digit code if its the code with 4 x 4 numbers.... got it when i logged into the webpage again. I dont have a pdf file or something...

The UKVI webpage tells me that I have 2 outstanding actions, which i both completed. Book the appointment for biometrics which I completed on June 19th and the Referee References have been provided with the application directly.

I think I am starting to overthink this

If you return to your application / sign into your UKVI account and scroll down, under optional actions you'll see 'download a copy of your application form', that'll be a pdf copy of your application. On there you'll have your Unique Application Number (UAN), you've applied in June so it'll look like this 1234-1234-1234-1234. A 16 digit UAN number basically means you'll get your HO decision via email. Prior to May this year UAN's were 8 digits, I think, old HO system which used to first generate an approval letter and then separately a ceremony invitation letter that you'd get through the post. HO now uses a new system where people get their decisions via email which comes from Home Office Atlas, the email is both your approval and ceremony invitation.

If the system was changed, this would likely be before I applied - 28th of April. I have a 16 digit UAN and a /00 at the end of it. No decision yet in what is supposed to be a very very straightforward application. Wife and 2 kids are British, never overstayed or with any adverse history in my 10+ years in the country.

That makes it over 5 months now rather than 4. In any case, there's a backlog of applications going back to beginning of this year, apparently due to COVID and we've seen some August applications decided whilst March-July ones, in many cases, are still waiting for their decision. Having said that, you've received your UKVI survey email which would suggest a decision has been made and you should get it in the next few weeks.

Thanks. Think someone else jumped on this thread and hence you see 5 instead of 4 month. I applied mid June, so 4 month and received the survey last week.
As you mentioned, this 'in theory' would indicate a decision is about to be made shortly... without a timeframe obviously.

I keep my fingers and everything else crossed

dexmo wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 2:07 pm

Markus2904 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 1:41 pm

dexmo wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:42 am

I VE A LIFE WITHOUT TIER2 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:25 am

dexmo wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:31 am

Markus2904 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:14 am

Thanks. I got the 16 digit code if its the code with 4 x 4 numbers.... got it when i logged into the webpage again. I dont have a pdf file or something...

The UKVI webpage tells me that I have 2 outstanding actions, which i both completed. Book the appointment for biometrics which I completed on June 19th and the Referee References have been provided with the application directly.

I think I am starting to overthink this

If you return to your application / sign into your UKVI account and scroll down, under optional actions you'll see 'download a copy of your application form', that'll be a pdf copy of your application. On there you'll have your Unique Application Number (UAN), you've applied in June so it'll look like this 1234-1234-1234-1234. A 16 digit UAN number basically means you'll get your HO decision via email. Prior to May this year UAN's were 8 digits, I think, old HO system which used to first generate an approval letter and then separately a ceremony invitation letter that you'd get through the post. HO now uses a new system where people get their decisions via email which comes from Home Office Atlas, the email is both your approval and ceremony invitation.

If the system was changed, this would likely be before I applied - 28th of April. I have a 16 digit UAN and a /00 at the end of it. No decision yet in what is supposed to be a very very straightforward application. Wife and 2 kids are British, never overstayed or with any adverse history in my 10+ years in the country.

That makes it over 5 months now rather than 4. In any case, there's a backlog of applications going back to beginning of this year, apparently due to COVID and we've seen some August applications decided whilst March-July ones, in many cases, are still waiting for their decision. Having said that, you've received your UKVI survey email which would suggest a decision has been made and you should get it in the next few weeks.

Thanks. Think someone else jumped on this thread and hence you see 5 instead of 4 month. I applied mid June, so 4 month and received the survey last week.
As you mentioned, this 'in theory' would indicate a decision is about to be made shortly... without a timeframe obviously.

I keep my fingers and everything else crossed

Let us know when you get your decision - interested to see how long it'll take them to generate your decision email and send it across. I got my survey email first, the following day my council's emailed to confirm ceremony and nearly 4 weeks later got my HO decision email.

irish_sunset wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 14, 2021 11:17 am

i had a 16 digit UAN and applied in May, 2021. did not receive any email notification about the approval. so this theory is debunked that if you have a 16 digit application no. you get email about the outcome of the application.

they posted a letter to me asking to book a ceremony.

dexmo wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 14, 2021 5:02 pm

irish_sunset wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 14, 2021 11:17 am

i had a 16 digit UAN and applied in May, 2021. did not receive any email notification about the approval. so this theory is debunked that if you have a 16 digit application no. you get email about the outcome of the application.

they posted a letter to me asking to book a ceremony.

Sorry but this isn't a theory but info coming from at least several councils. HO migrated from the old 8 UAN system that used to generate two separate letters sent out in the post, one for approval and another for ceremony, to a the 16 digit UAN which generates only one email that's both approval and ceremony invite. System migration took place over several months during which some 16 digit UAN applicants received what the old system generated. All applications now get emails only.

faizanminhas2012 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 18, 2021 12:04 pm

Any body received ukvi servey Email before decision which I believe you receive when application is decided. I received Servey email 10 days ago and still no response from home office.

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faizanminhas2012 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 18, 2021 2:22 pm

I think we are on same boat. I applied 5 months ago. Completed 4 months yesterday since submitted biometric.if you check processing timeline thread people are getting approval just over 5 months or 5 and half month.

faizanminhas2012 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:56 am

Keep updating when you hear anything and good luck3

faizanminhas2012 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 25, 2021 2:10 pm

Same here. Its been 15 days since I sent email. I don't think they reply for those application which are under six month process

dexmo wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 25, 2021 4:17 pm

faizanminhas2012 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 25, 2021 2:10 pm

Same here. Its been 15 days since I sent email. I don't think they reply for those application which are under six month process

I've emailed HO last month asking for a copy of my ceremony invite, and spoke to their call centre. Their standard is to respond within 20 working days, I was told. They got back to me on the 24th working day, nearly 5 weeks after I emailed them.