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January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by residentuk » Mon Jul 20, 2015 4:28 pm

Is your case straightforward in general ?

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by a5ifkamal » Mon Jul 20, 2015 8:14 pm

residentuk wrote:Is your case straightforward in general ?
Still waiting, applied on 29th Jan 2015

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Ilr180 » Thu Jul 23, 2015 10:37 pm

residentuk wrote:Is your case straightforward in general ?
Yes absolutely straightforward. In my limited knowledge, no criminal offence, driving offence, visits to police station, etc immigration issues, etc. all clean history.

Anyway guys, can we see who else is still waiting from the Jan 2015 applications now that we are approaching end of Jul?

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Hopefulimmigrant » Sun Jul 26, 2015 3:52 pm

Ilr180 wrote:
residentuk wrote:Is your case straightforward in general ?
Yes absolutely straightforward. In my limited knowledge, no criminal offence, driving offence, visits to police station, etc immigration issues, etc. all clean history.

Anyway guys, can we see who else is still waiting from the Jan 2015 applications now that we are approaching end of Jul?
Applied 7th Jan, Acknowledgement dated 14th Jan.....Still Waiting :(

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by residentuk » Tue Jul 28, 2015 11:39 am

Hopefulimmigrant wrote:
Ilr180 wrote:
residentuk wrote:Is your case straightforward in general ?
Yes absolutely straightforward. In my limited knowledge, no criminal offence, driving offence, visits to police station, etc immigration issues, etc. all clean history.

Anyway guys, can we see who else is still waiting from the Jan 2015 applications now that we are approaching end of Jul?
Applied 7th Jan, Acknowledgement dated 14th Jan.....Still Waiting :(
Did you call HO for any updates?

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by a5ifkamal » Tue Jul 28, 2015 12:14 pm

Hopefulimmigrant wrote:
Ilr180 wrote:
residentuk wrote:Is your case straightforward in general ?
Yes absolutely straightforward. In my limited knowledge, no criminal offence, driving offence, visits to police station, etc immigration issues, etc. all clean history.

Anyway guys, can we see who else is still waiting from the Jan 2015 applications now that we are approaching end of Jul?
Applied 7th Jan, Acknowledgement dated 14th Jan.....Still Waiting :(
Mine is going to be 6 months since I applied at NCS and still no news from HO. What shall I do next? any advice appreciated.

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by residentuk » Tue Jul 28, 2015 1:11 pm

mfaheem wrote:I applied on 20th of Jan and still waiting, do you think calling council might give any clue!!
I guess it is maybe worth calling the HO for the update as to what is happening - need more info or wait another few weeks etc.
Only option is to wait!

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Hopefulimmigrant » Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:10 pm

residentuk wrote:
mfaheem wrote:I applied on 20th of Jan and still waiting, do you think calling council might give any clue!!
I guess it is maybe worth calling the HO for the update as to what is happening - need more info or wait another few weeks etc.
Only option is to wait!
Yes I contacted HO last week and was told someone will call me back, well they did today (and its not even the case worker just someone who worked at the Sheffield office) and all he said was the application is ongoing and no decision has been made yet and to give it another 6 - 8 weeks, that will take it into September!!, then call again if I have not heard from them. He said they are experiencing some delays (but why in my case?). He says if they need anything they will contact me. I guess this is the usual spiel they give when chased for delays. Well good luck to us still waiting. May we find favour

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by residentuk » Mon Aug 03, 2015 12:16 pm

Hopefulimmigrant wrote:
residentuk wrote:
mfaheem wrote:I applied on 20th of Jan and still waiting, do you think calling council might give any clue!!
I guess it is maybe worth calling the HO for the update as to what is happening - need more info or wait another few weeks etc.
Only option is to wait!
Yes I contacted HO last week and was told someone will call me back, well they did today (and its not even the case worker just someone who worked at the Sheffield office) and all he said was the application is ongoing and no decision has been made yet and to give it another 6 - 8 weeks, that will take it into September!!, then call again if I have not heard from them. He said they are experiencing some delays (but why in my case?). He says if they need anything they will contact me. I guess this is the usual spiel they give when chased for delays. Well good luck to us still waiting. May we find favour

"Lets hope so - its been six months already and HO is taking their time for sure. "

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by a5ifkamal » Mon Aug 10, 2015 12:41 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier-1 + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Hounslow
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30/01/15 (app submitted 29/01/15)
Date of debit of fees: 07/02/15
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:05/02/2015
Date of receipt of approval: : 30/07/2015
Date of Ceremony: : 19/08/2015

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by residentuk » Thu Aug 13, 2015 12:05 pm

a5ifkamal wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier-1 + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Hounslow
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30/01/15 (app submitted 29/01/15)
Date of debit of fees: 07/02/15
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:05/02/2015
Date of receipt of approval: : 30/07/2015
Date of Ceremony: : 19/08/2015

Congrats!!
Anyone waiting for approval from January as its been over 6 months...?

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by a5ifkamal » Thu Aug 13, 2015 3:13 pm

residentuk wrote:
a5ifkamal wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier-1 + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Hounslow
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30/01/15 (app submitted 29/01/15)
Date of debit of fees: 07/02/15
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:05/02/2015
Date of receipt of approval: : 30/07/2015
Date of Ceremony: : 19/08/2015

Congrats!!
Anyone waiting for approval from January as its been over 6 months...?
I suggest to write an email to HO with your reference number provided in the acknowledgement letter and enquire about the status of your naturalization application. Also its worth contacting your MP regarding your application. I was given the same reply by HO over the phone and then decided to chase HO and contact MP . Best of luck.

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Hopefulimmigrant » Thu Aug 13, 2015 7:25 pm

a5ifkamal wrote:
residentuk wrote:
a5ifkamal wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier-1 + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Hounslow
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30/01/15 (app submitted 29/01/15)
Date of debit of fees: 07/02/15
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:05/02/2015
Date of receipt of approval: : 30/07/2015
Date of Ceremony: : 19/08/2015

Congrats!!
Anyone waiting for approval from January as its been over 6 months...?
I suggest to write an email to HO with your reference number provided in the acknowledgement letter and enquire about the status of your naturalization application. Also its worth contacting your MP regarding your application. I was given the same reply by HO over the phone and then decided to chase HO and contact MP . Best of luck.
Hi a5ifkamal,
Do you mind passing on the email address you used to contact HO? Thanks

Residentuk
I'm also still waiting :(

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Hopefulimmigrant » Thu Aug 13, 2015 7:35 pm

a5ifkamal wrote:
residentuk wrote:
a5ifkamal wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier-1 + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Hounslow
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30/01/15 (app submitted 29/01/15)
Date of debit of fees: 07/02/15
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:05/02/2015
Date of receipt of approval: : 30/07/2015
Date of Ceremony: : 19/08/2015

Congrats!!
Anyone waiting for approval from January as its been over 6 months...?
I suggest to write an email to HO with your reference number provided in the acknowledgement letter and enquire about the status of your naturalization application. Also its worth contacting your MP regarding your application. I was given the same reply by HO over the phone and then decided to chase HO and contact MP . Best of luck.

Sorry I forgot my manners. Congratulations!

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by a5ifkamal » Thu Aug 13, 2015 8:09 pm

Hi a5ifkamal,
Do you mind passing on the email address you used to contact HO? Thanks

You can find the HO email address on your acknowledgement letter

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Gomjaba » Thu Aug 13, 2015 8:22 pm

anp wrote:New stats from Home Office (30 June 2015)

Applications between 01-Jan-2014 and 31-Mar-2015

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ ... ex%201.pdf
wow, pendings almost tripled between Feb and March :shock:

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Hopefulimmigrant » Sat Aug 15, 2015 2:22 pm

a5ifkamal wrote:Hi a5ifkamal,
Do you mind passing on the email address you used to contact HO? Thanks

You can find the HO email address on your acknowledgement letter

Many thanks. I will go dig it out.

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Hopefulimmigrant » Mon Aug 17, 2015 12:40 pm

Hopefulimmigrant wrote:Eligibility criteria: >10yrs Residence + ILR 4yrs
Language criteria met: ESOL and Life in the UK
Method of application: Self/Post Office
Date of application: 07/01/2015
Payment method: Credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 08/01/15
Date of acknowledgment: Circa 15/01/15
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Circa 15/01/2015
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: waiting

Sorry for only posting now - I've only just being able to sign up - but yes to Knowledge is Power's roll call ..... still waiting since 07/01/15 and the best of luck to us all
UPDATE
HAPPY DAYS!!! IT'S HERE FINALLY. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!! :D

Eligibility criteria: >10yrs Residence + ILR 4yrs
Language criteria met: ESOL and Life in the UK
Method of application: Self/Post Office
Date of application: 07/01/2015
Payment method: Credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 08/01/15
Date of acknowledgment: Circa 15/01/15
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Circa 15/01/2015
Date approval received: 17/08/15 dated 12/08/15
Date of ceremony: waiting (not yet received invite)

Also to everyone who in their own little way kept us believing that there IS light at the end of the tunnel, well done and thank you. To those waiting keep positive and it will come

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by a5ifkamal » Mon Aug 17, 2015 12:47 pm

UPDATE
HAPPY DAYS!!! IT'S HERE FINALLY. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!! :D

Eligibility criteria: >10yrs Residence + ILR 4yrs
Language criteria met: ESOL and Life in the UK
Method of application: Self/Post Office
Date of application: 07/01/2015
Payment method: Credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 08/01/15
Date of acknowledgment: Circa 15/01/15
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Circa 15/01/2015
Date approval received: 17/08/15 dated 12/08/15
Date of ceremony: waiting (not yet received invite)

Also to everyone who in their own little way kept us believing that there IS light at the end of the tunnel, well done and thank you. To those waiting keep positive and it will come[/quote]


Congratulations

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Hopefulimmigrant » Thu Aug 20, 2015 11:19 am

a5ifkamal wrote:UPDATE
HAPPY DAYS!!! IT'S HERE FINALLY. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!! :D

Eligibility criteria: >10yrs Residence + ILR 4yrs
Language criteria met: ESOL and Life in the UK
Method of application: Self/Post Office
Date of application: 07/01/2015
Payment method: Credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 08/01/15
Date of acknowledgment: Circa 15/01/15
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Circa 15/01/2015
Date approval received: 17/08/15 dated 12/08/15
Date of ceremony: waiting (not yet received invite)

Also to everyone who in their own little way kept us believing that there IS light at the end of the tunnel, well done and thank you. To those waiting keep positive and it will come

Congratulations
[/quote]

FURTHER UPDATE
Received invite today ceremony booked for 24/09/15

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by residentuk » Thu Sep 10, 2015 2:29 pm

Sill waiting. More than 7 months now. Called HO - and got a call back as well. They are saying nothing but its still under consideration. Straightforward applications. Don't know what is happening?

Applied end of January. Acknowledgment by email on the 5th of February!

Anyone else waiting from January!?

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Ilr180 » Thu Sep 10, 2015 5:30 pm

residentuk wrote:Sill waiting. More than 7 months now. Called HO - and got a call back as well. They are saying nothing but its still under consideration. Straightforward applications. Don't know what is happening?

Applied end of January. Acknowledgment by email on the 5th of February!

Anyone else waiting from January!?
Yes mate. I'm still waiting. Applied 26th Jan. Called them and received the same response: "still under consideration".

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Lolo44 » Fri Sep 11, 2015 12:05 am

Applied on the 8th January and still waiting....8 mths

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by wparacha » Fri Sep 18, 2015 11:40 pm

Lolo44 wrote:Applied on the 8th January and still waiting....8 mths

Whats your qualification criteria?

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Re: January 2015 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by wparacha » Fri Sep 18, 2015 11:41 pm

Ilr180 wrote:
residentuk wrote:Sill waiting. More than 7 months now. Called HO - and got a call back as well. They are saying nothing but its still under consideration. Straightforward applications. Don't know what is happening?

Applied end of January. Acknowledgment by email on the 5th of February!

Anyone else waiting from January!?
Yes mate. I'm still waiting. Applied 26th Jan. Called them and received the same response: "still under consideration".
Whats your qualification criteria?

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