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

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Human1212 » Thu Oct 15, 2020 2:30 pm

Human1212 wrote:
Thu Sep 10, 2020 11:59 am
Eligibility criteria: 5 years + 2.5 year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Graduate Degree UK & Life in Uk
Nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: Online
Application sent & fee paid: 20/08/2020
Receipt of your application: 24/08/2020
Document Upload to UKVCAS: 20/08/ 2020
Documents submitted to UKVI: 05/09/ 2020
Biometric reuse email: 03/09/2020
Invitation to use UKVCAS IDV APP : 05 /09/ 2020
Photo and document submitted using IDV APP : 05/09/2020
In person Biomatrics UKVCAS : 03/10/2020
Date of Approval letter online : 15/10/2020
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:
Date of Ceremony:
Thanks CULLINAN for your help.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Cdev » Thu Oct 15, 2020 2:55 pm

Eligibility criteria: EU Settled Status +1 year
Language/LIUK Criteria: GESE grade 5 & Life in UK
Nationality: EU
Method of application: Online
Application sent & fee paid: 31/07/2020
Receipt of your application: 03/08/2020
Document Upload to UKVCAS: 03/08/2020
Documents submitted to UKVI: 03/08/2020
Biometric reuse email: 05/08/2020 (Not elligible)
Invitation to use UKVCAS IDV APP : N/A
Photo and document submitted using IDV APP : N/A
Biometrics appointment UKVCAS (free) : 28/08/2020
Date of Approval letter online : 12/10/2020
Date of receipt of approval: 12/10/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: pending
Date of Ceremony: pending

Thank you for your help and GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL! :D

Pimsalma
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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Pimsalma » Thu Oct 15, 2020 6:38 pm

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of a British Citizen/ILR (Settle status)
Language/LIUK Criteria: Trinity College English B1 + LIUK
Nationality : Non EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 12/02/2020
Payment method: Visa Debit
Date of acknowledgement: 13/02/2020
Date of debit of fees: 13/02/2020
Date of biometric letter received/issued: N/A
Date Biometrics enrolled: 12/02/2020 (Paid £135 at Manchester/same day service)
Date on Approval letter: 13.10.20
Date of receipt of approval:15.10.20
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:Waiting
Date of Ceremony:Waiting
Received my approval after I filled the questionnaire that they sent on 17.09.20, so don’t you worry if you get similar form just be honest and truthful with your answers.
Thank to god and to you all.

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Trinidad & Tobago

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by miche868 » Fri Oct 16, 2020 9:43 am

Eligibility criteria: 5 year Spouse Visa + ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Approved Nationality/Passed life in the UK test
Nationality: Trinidad & Tobago
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 25/08/2020
Payment method: Online
Date of acknowledgement: 26/08/2020
Date received IDV app Introduction:03/09/20
Date received IDV app Invitation: 06/09/20
Date Biometrics enrolled: 06/09/20 using IDV App
Date on Approval letter: 16/10/20
Date of receipt of approval: 16/10/20 (by email)
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: PENDING
Date of Ceremony: PENDING

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by shah0610 » Fri Oct 16, 2020 4:15 pm

Eligibility criteria: Tier-2 General + 1-year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: IELTS
Nationality: PAKISTAN
Method of application: Online
Date of application : 31/08/2020
Payment method: Debit card
Date of acknowledgement: 02/09/2020
Date of debit of fees: 31/08/2020
Date of biometric letter received/issued: 10/09/2020 (IDV app)
Date Biometrics enrolled: 11/09/2020 (IDV app)
Date on Approval letter: 16/10/2020 by email
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: pending
Date of Ceremony: pending

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Oacc » Fri Oct 16, 2020 11:50 pm

Dear all,
Thanks everyone for the useful info in here. I am sharing my timelines here for the benefits of others:
Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 plus ILR, non-EU, non-Uk, third countries
Method of application: Online
Date of Application : 15/08/2020
Date of sending documents:05/09/2020
Method: IDV App online
Date of receipt of approval: 16/10/2020
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Thanks again!
Wish everyone well!

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by peterhon » Sat Oct 17, 2020 5:17 pm

Thanks all for the helpful posts :)

Eligibility criteria: EU Citizen + ILR + ~8 years residence
Language Criteria: Degree (UK)
Nationality: Romania
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 23/09/2020
Payment method: Debit card
Date of debit fees: 24/09/2020
Date of acknowledgement: 23/09/2020
Date Documents submitted on UKVCAS WEBSITE : 17/10/2020
Date of Biometric submission: booking for 20/10/2020 (Peterborough)
Date on Approval letter: Pending
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Others:
  • My initial UKVCAS appointment was cancelled due to "unforeseen circumstances" so had to make another one

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Zimbabwe

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by arotog » Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:21 am

arotog wrote:
Thu Oct 01, 2020 12:37 pm
arotog wrote:
Sat Nov 30, 2019 3:53 am
Eligibility criteria : 7 years DLR 3 years ILR
Language Criteria : Life in the UK Test & CEFR Trinity
Nationality : Non-EU/EEA
Method of application : Online + New Service (UKVCAS)
Date of application : 29 Sept 2019
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement : Email on 30 Sept 2019 with case ID
Date of debit of fees : 29 Sept 2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: 30 September
Date Biometrics enrolled : 22 Oct 2019 £60 fee
Date on Approval letter : 12 October 2020
Date of receipt of approval: 12 October 2020
Date of ceremony: Waiting

UPDT 22/09/20: 51weeks and counting........Just when all hope is at its lowest, I received an email from UKBA advising me to submit an "acceptable CEFR Speaking and Listening English test taken within the last 2 years." At this point I'm rather bemused coz I'd already submitted the exact English test which I took in 2016. I don't understand why I'm required to resit the same test considering my command of English language has not deteriorated since 2016 :? Anyway I booked and re-sat the English test again. Now waiting to see what happens next :|
[UPDT 12/10/20 I can see light at the end of the tunnel. I guess good things come to those who wait :) My Approval letter finally arrived after 54 weeks of waiting.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Ar001 » Mon Oct 19, 2020 11:13 am

Hi All,

I have found the forum very useful so wanted to post my timelines also if it is helpful to anyone else..
Eligibility criteria: 10 years private life + 1 year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Graduate Degree UK & Life in UK
Nationality: Nigerian
Method of application: Online
Application sent & fee paid: 01/09/2020
Receipt of your application: 02/09/2020
Biometric reuse email: not received
Invitation to use UKVCAS IDV APP: 10/09/2020
Photo and document submitted using IDV APP: 05/09/2020
In person Biometrics UKVCAS: N/A
Biometrics submitted (IDV App): 13/09/2020
Date of Approval letter online :
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:
Date of Ceremony:

Moderator edit : please do not ask questions in the TIMELINE ONLY thread.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by sikishah » Mon Oct 19, 2020 11:31 am

Just received the email from homeoffice with the decision approval/confirmation letter

Eligibility criteria: Tier-2 General + 1-year ILR
Nationality: PAKISTAN
Method of application: Online
Date of application : 04/09/2020
Payment method: Debit card
Invitation to use UKVCAS IDV APP : 10/09/ 2020
Date Biometrics enrolled: 11/09/2020 (IDV app)
Decision/Approval letter: 19/10/2020 by email
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: pending
Date of Ceremony: pending

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by negmas » Tue Oct 20, 2020 11:40 am

Eligibility criteria: 5 years (refugee) + 1.3 months year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK degree and master+ LIUK
Nationality : Non EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 31/08/2020
Payment method: Visa Debit
Date of debit of fees: 01/09/2020
Date of acknowledgement from HO: 02/09/2020
Date of submission of documents online (website): 02/09/2020
Date of biometric letter received/issued: 02/09/2020
Date Biometrics enrolled via APP: 10/09/2020
Date on Approval letter: Pending
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

mtl79
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Taiwan

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by mtl79 » Tue Oct 20, 2020 2:54 pm

Eligibility criteria: 10 years private life + 1 year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK Bachelor's degree & Life in the UK test
Nationality: Taiwanese
Method of application: Online
Application sent & fee paid: 04/09/2020
Receipt of your application: 04/09/2020
Biometric reuse email:
Invitation to use UKVCAS IDV APP: 10/09/2020
Photo and document submitted using IDV APP: 10/09/2020
In person Biometrics UKVCAS: N/A
Biometrics submitted (IDV App): 10/09/2020
Date of Approval letter online : 20/10/2020
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: pending
Date of Ceremony: pending

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by CloudNinja » Tue Oct 20, 2020 4:46 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years + 1 Year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK degree + Life in the UK Test
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Application sent & fee paid: 21 August 2020
Receipt of your application: 24 August 2020
Biometric reuse email: 03 September 2020
Invitation to use UKVCAS IDV APP or Biometrics: 05 September 2020
Photo and document submitted using IDV APP or Biometrics: 05 September 2020
Date of the Approval letter: 20 October 2020
Date of receipt of approval: 20 October 2020 (By email)
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by ar1234 » Wed Oct 21, 2020 11:30 am

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years + 2 Year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK degree + Life in the UK Test
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Application sent & fee paid: 24 August 2020
Receipt of your application: 25 August 2020
Invitation to use UKVCAS IDV APP or Biometrics: 06 September 2020
Photo and document submitted using IDV APP or Biometrics: 09 September 2020
Date of the Approval letter: Pending
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by lc42 » Wed Oct 21, 2020 3:25 pm

Eligibility criteria: ILR + 12 months
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK degree and LIUK test
Nationality: non-EU
Method of application: online
Application sent & fee paid: 7/9/20
Receipt of your application: 8/9/20
Document Upload to UKVCAS: 8/9/20
Documents submitted to UKVI: 8/9/20
Biometric reuse email: not received
Invitation to use UKVCAS IDV APP or Biometrics: 17/9/20
Photo and document submitted using IDV APP or Biometrics: 18/9/20 via IDV
Date of Approval letter: 21/10/20
Date of receipt of approval: awaiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: awaiting
Date of Ceremony: awaiting

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by umarahm3d » Wed Oct 21, 2020 3:31 pm

**************UPDATE****************

umarahm3d wrote: ↑Thu Sep 10, 2020 2:00 pm
Eligibility criteria: 5 years + 1 Year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Graduate degree UK
Nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: Online
Application sent & fee paid: 14/04/2020
Receipt of your application: 14/04/2020
Document Upload to UKVCAS: 20/04/2020
Documents submitted to UKVI: 04/09/2020
Biometric reuse email: 01/08/2020
Invitation to use UKVCAS IDV APP or Biometrics: 03/09/2020
Photo and document submitted using IDV APP or Biometrics: 04/09/2020
Dual Submitting of biometrics at Croydon: 12/10/2020
Date of Approval letter: 21/10/2020
Date of receipt of approval:21/10/2020

Date of receipt of ceremony letter:
Date of Ceremony:
Update
Email received from home office MMST FCT Callnotes - 14/09/2020

Dear
We aim to process all applications within 6 months from the date submitted. However, in certain circumstances this target is not possible. Following our assessment of your case, unfortunately it appears your application will not be processed within the 6-month target.
This is because it is taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus (COVID-19). This will not affect the decision. We expect to make a decision on your application as soon as possible, but we will write to you again if this is not going to be possible

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by applier24 » Thu Oct 22, 2020 1:56 pm

Eligibility criteria: ILR + 12 months
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK degree and LIUK test
Nationality: non-EU
Method of application: online
Application sent & fee paid: 4/8/20
Receipt of your application: 4/8/20
Document Upload to UKVCAS: N/A
Documents submitted to UKVI: N/A
Biometric reuse email: August
Invitation to use UKVCAS IDV APP or Biometrics: 28/8/2020
Photo and document submitted using IDV APP or Biometrics: 04/9/20 via IDV
Date of Approval letter: 22/10/20
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: awaiting
Date of Ceremony: awaiting

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Romania

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by badedu108 » Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:42 pm

Application Timeline
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Eligibility criteria: (5yr + 1yr ILR) EU - Romania
Language/LIUK Criteria: Life in UK: 22 July 2020 + Speaking & Listening English Test: 19 October 2020
Nationality: EU - Romania
Method of application: Online
Application sent & fee paid: 09/08/2020
Receipt of your application: 09/08/2020
Biometrics with UKVCAS: 22/08/2020
Documents submitted to UKVI: 22/08/2020
Date of Approval letter: 22/10/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: awaiting
Date of Ceremony: awaiting

Now waiting for ceremony letter but I don't care that much, I am no longer worried :) :) :)

Ar001
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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Ar001 » Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:11 pm

Hi All,

I have found the forum very useful so wanted to post my timelines also if it is helpful to anyone else..
Eligibility criteria: 10 years private life + 1 year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Graduate Degree UK & Life in UK
Nationality: Nigerian
Method of application: Online
Application sent & fee paid: 01/09/2020
Method of payment: Amex
Receipt of your application: 02/09/2020
Biometric reuse email: not received
Invitation to use UKVCAS IDV APP: 10/09/2020
In person Biometrics UKVCAS: N/A
Biometrics submitted (IDV App): 13/09/2020
Date of Approval letter (email) : 22/10/2020
Date of receipt of approval: 22/10/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:
Date of Ceremony:

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Tropical Breeze » Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:57 pm

Hi All,

Eligibility criteria: 5 years + 2 year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Graduate Degree UK & Life in Uk
Nationality: Georgia
Method of application: Online
Application sent & fee paid: 09/09/2020
Receipt of your application: 10/09/2020
Document Upload to UKVCAS: 11/09/ 2020
Documents submitted to UKVI: 11/09/ 2020
Biometric reuse email: Not received
Invitation to use UKVCAS IDV APP : 17 /09/ 2020
Photo and submitted using IDV APP : 17/09/2020
In person Biomatrics UKVCAS : None
Date of Approval letter online : 22/10/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by MR_zee » Fri Oct 23, 2020 8:09 am

Hi All,

Eligibility criteria: 5 years + Spouse of british national
Language/LIUK Criteria: B1 test & Life in Uk
Nationality: Non EU
Method of application: Online
Application sent & fee paid: 24/06/2020
Receipt of your application: 24/06/2020
Document Upload to UKVCAS: 28/08/2020
Documents submitted to UKVI: 28/08/2020
Biometric reuse email: Not received
Invitation to use UKVCAS IDV APP : 28 /08/ 2020
Photo and submitted using IDV APP : 28/08/2020
In person Biomatrics UKVCAS : Dual submittion (25/09/2020)
Date of Approval letter online : 23/10/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Thanks Cullinan for your help.
Hopefully you will get decision soon

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by anm88 » Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:06 am

Eligibility criteria: 5 years + 1 year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Graduate Degree UK & Life in Uk
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Application sent & fee paid: 30/08/2020
Receipt of your application: 02/09/2020
Document Upload to UKVCAS: 30/08/ 2020
Documents submitted to UKVI: 10/09/ 2020
Biometric reuse email: Not received
Invitation to use UKVCAS IDV APP : 10/09/ 2020
Photo and submitted using IDV APP : 10/09/2020
In person Biometrics UKVCAS : 12/09/2020 (dual submission)
Date of Approval letter online : 23/10/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Rey18 » Fri Oct 23, 2020 11:08 am

Hi All,

Eligibility criteria: (Tier 2) 5 years + 1 in ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: NARIC Accredited degree (CEFR Level C1) & Life in Uk
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Application sent & fee paid: 12/08/2020
Receipt of your application: 12/08/2020
Document Upload to UKVCAS: 12/08/2020
Documents submitted to UKVI: 12/08/2020
Biometric reuse email: Received
Invitation to use UKVCAS IDV APP : 5/09/ 2020
Photo and submitted using IDV APP : 11/09/2020
In person Biometrics UKVCAS : Not applicable
Date of Approval letter online : 08/10/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by adamdeswardt » Fri Oct 23, 2020 1:18 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5 years + Spouse of British national
Language/LIUK Criteria: B1 test & Life in UK
Nationality: Non EU
Method of application: Online
Application sent & fee paid: 14/08/2020
Receipt of your application: 18/08/2020
Document Upload to UKVCAS: 14/08/2020
Documents submitted to UKVI: 14/08/2020
Biometric reuse email: Not received
In person Biomatrics UKVCAS : 21/09/2020
Date of Approval letter online : Pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by pokeguru » Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:18 am

Hi All,

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 2 + 1 year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Graduate Degree UK & Life in UK
Nationality: Nigeria
Method of application: Online
Application sent & fee paid: 15/07/2020
Receipt of your application: 15/07/2020
Document Upload to UKVCAS: 02/08/2020
Documents submitted to UKVI: N/A
Biometric reuse email: 06/08/2020
Invitation to use UKVCAS IDV APP : 29 /08/ 2020
Photo and submitted using IDV APP : 30/08/2020
In person Biometrics UKVCAS : None
Date of Approval letter online : 20/10/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Was checking this timeline almost every day, so thanks to you all for your updates and good luck all!

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