Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Narutouk · Post by **Narutouk** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 3:24 pm

Application: Family of 4 - Myself + Wife + 2 Kids
Route: General Tier 2, 5 years to obtain ILR, 1 year of ILR to obtain Citizenship
Eligibility criteria: 5 Years of Residency + 1 Year ILR
Language : Life in the UK + IELTs Life Skills B1
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 01July 2022 (Applied Exactly after 1 year of ILR)
Date of email to use IDV app: 04 July 2022
Date of submission using IDV app: 04 July 2022
Reminder to submit Biometrics: 15 August 2022 (System error and was advised to ignore)
Date of approval email: 12 September 2022 from Home Office Atlas
Date of ceremony invitation: 12 September 2022 from Home Office Atlas (Same email as above)
Citizenship ceremony date: 27 September 2022 – Public Ceremony (Free) – Westminster

Just 3 months for the complete process.

moonbeam_uk · Post by **moonbeam_uk** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 4:45 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year ILR + 1 year
Language : Life in the UK + B1
Nationality: Portuguese
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 25/05/2022
Date of email to book appointment with UKVCAS: 31/05/2022
Date of submission and biometrics: 27/06/2022
Date of approval email: 12/09/22 from Home Office Atlas
Citizenship ceremony date: 15/09/22 in Bristol - Paid £140 for a private ceremony - Next free ceremony is 17/11/2022

iz1 · Post by **iz1** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 5:46 pm

iz1 wrote: ↑
Fri May 27, 2022 7:57 am
Eligibility criteria: Settled Status + 3 years ILR
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 15/05/2022
Date of debit: 15/05/2022
Invitation IDV: 24/05/22
Submission via the App: 27/05/22
Date on Approval Email: 12/09/22
Date of ceremony:6/10

knocker · Post by **knocker** » Mon Sep 12, 2022 6:14 pm

Finally I received the approval today after 1 year, 1 month and 1 week.

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Refugee + ILR 1 year
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK Masters Degree + Life in UK
Nationality : non EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 5th Aug 2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 1st September 2021
Date of receipt of approval email with ceremony invitation: 12th September 2022
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

hithlum · Post by **hithlum** » Tue Sep 13, 2022 12:21 am

hithlum wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:20 pm
Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: T2 5 yr + 1yr ILR
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 2 April 2022
Date of debit of fees: 6 April 2022
UKVI IDV APP invitation: 13 April 2022 (Not used)
Submission of Documents and Biometrics via APPOINTMENT: 22 April 2022
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

Date of receipt of approval: 12/09/2022
Date of Ceremony: still not booked

PS: the email is still using her majesty the Queen

pc1463 · Post by **pc1463** » Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:15 am

pc1463 wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 23, 2022 9:13 am

pc1463 wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:03 pm
Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 1 + 1 year ILR
Family of 3 = myself + spouse + 13 years old
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Payment method: Online
Date of application: 8/10/2021
Date of debit of fees: 8/10/2021
Date of acknowledgement: 12/10/2021
Uploaded supporting documents: 12/10/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 01/11/2021
The date on Approval letter/Email: pending
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: pending
Citizenship ceremony date: pending

10 months- Still waiting - I think many applications pending from Sep/Oct & Jan.
Still pending - 11 months

Sandykbc · Post by **Sandykbc** » Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:57 am

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year ILR + 1 year
Family of 4 - 3 adults, 1 child
Language : Life in the UK + B1
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 19/06/2022
Date of email to book appointment with UKVCAS: 25/06/2022 (Stated I cannot use IDV app)
Date of submission and biometrics: 18/07/2022 (Free Appointment and Croydon)
Date of approval email: 12/09/22 from Home Office Atlas - 4 separate emails at different times in the morning.
Date of Ceremony: Not booked. Not in any hurry.

Thanks to admins/gold/diamond members - there is so much knowledge on this site and practically all questions and situations covered. I have benefited hugely. Special thanks to Zimba/CR001, Amber, Cullinan.

hithlum · Post by **hithlum** » Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:34 pm

hithlum wrote: ↑
Tue Sep 13, 2022 12:21 am

hithlum wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:20 pm
Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: T2 5 yr + 1yr ILR
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 2 April 2022
Date of debit of fees: 6 April 2022
UKVI IDV APP invitation: 13 April 2022 (Not used)
Submission of Documents and Biometrics via APPOINTMENT: 22 April 2022
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting
Date of receipt of approval: 12/09/2022
Date of Ceremony: still not booked

PS: the email is still using her majesty the Queen

Date of Ceremony: 21/09/2022

sushilt · Post by **sushilt** » Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:45 pm

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: T2 5 yr + 1yr ILR
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 1 July 2022
Date of debit of fees: 1 July 2022
UKVI IDV APP invitation: 4 July 2022
Submission of Documents and Biometrics via IDV: 5th July 2022
Date of receipt of approval: 12 Sep 2022
Date of Ceremony: 14 Sep 2022

thanks to every one and best of luck who are waiting.

GayRomanian · Post by **GayRomanian** » Wed Sep 14, 2022 4:04 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5 years + 1 year of ILR (settled status since July 2021)
Life in the UK test: 17 August 2022 (PASSED)
Nationality: Romanian (EU citizen)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 06/09/2022
Date of email to book appointment with UKVCAS: 13/09/2022
Date of submission and biometrics: 17/09/2022
Date of approval email: N/A
Citizenship ceremony date: N/A

wish_uk · Post by **wish_uk** » Thu Sep 15, 2022 2:37 pm

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: Setteled status
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 22 june 2022
Date of debit of fees: 23 june 2022
Submission of Documents and Biometrics via APPOINTMENT: 12 july 2022
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

tareknet89 · Post by **tareknet89** » Fri Sep 16, 2022 9:47 am

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Refugee + 1 year ILR
Nationality: Syrian
Method of application: Online
Payment method: Online
Date of application: 03/09/2022
Date of debit of fees: 03/09/2022
Date Biometrics enrolled (UKVCAS): 15/09/2022
The date of Approval letter/Email: pending
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: pending
Citizenship ceremony date: pending

Jasoon · Post by **Jasoon** » Fri Sep 16, 2022 12:22 pm

Jaysoon wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:56 am
Eligibility criteria: 5 months ILR + British Spouse
Method of application: Online
Language/LIUK Criteria: Life in UK Test + Degree
Nationality: None EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 11/07/2022
Payment method: Credit Card (Online)
Date of payment: 11/07/2022
Date of email to use IDV app: 18/7/22 @ 4:04 pm
Date of submission using IDV app: 20/7/22 @8:14 am
Date on Approval letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony: Received email from council today 16/9/22 @11:54am inviting me for citizenship ceremony on 26th October but i emailed them asking for a private ceremony (£120). booked one for 27th September luton council. Cant wait for another month. Took 9 weeks, 4 days (2months in total)Goodluck everyone.

Amn · Post by **Amn** » Sat Sep 17, 2022 8:02 am

Amn wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 12, 2022 8:54 am
Eligibility criteria: 10 Years long residency + 1 Year
Language: Life in the UK +
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 11/02/2022
Date of biometrics: 17/02/2022
Date of document submission and UKVCAS Confirmation email: 17/02/2022
Date of Approval /Email: None/ Waiting
Date of invitation ceremony: N/A
Citizenship ceremony date: N/A

So I have crossed the within six months limit for a decision and started chasing the HO. Sent an email on 11/08/22 to further nationality enquiries and got an automated response stating they aim to respond within 20 working days. Feeling extremely worried and frustrated.

Update:
About a week after my email I received a generic reply from HO stating that they'll provide a decision as soon as they can. At the same time I contacted the MP and he said that all applications are taking longer than usual and that even mp enquiries are not getting any prompt response from the HO, therefore I will have to wait sometime before he can offer me any updates.

16/09/2022:
I received an email from the MP, which states that my application for naturalisation has been approved on 13th September 2022.
His enquiry outcome reads
"Mr A’s application for naturalisation was approved on 13 September 2022. Once he has attended his citizenship ceremony his application will be complete."

But to date I have not received any approval email nor ceremony invitation email from home office. Without such how can I attend the citizenship ceremony. Although I'm feeling happy but a bit confused aswell as I'm not understanding what to do. I hope someone can offer me some insights. Thanks and best wishes for all.

GayRomanian · Post by **GayRomanian** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 8:53 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5 years + 1 year of ILR (settled status since July 2021)
Life in the UK test: 17 August 2022 (PASSED)
Nationality: Romanian (EU citizen)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 06/09/2022
Date of email to book appointment with UKVCAS: 13/09/2022
Date of submission and biometrics: 17/09/2022
Date of approval email: N/A
Citizenship ceremony date: N/A

cvn · Post by **cvn** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:12 am

Eligibility criteria: ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Life in UK Test + Degree
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 18/07/2022
Date of email to use IDV app: 25/07/2022
Date of submission using IDV app: 28/07/2022
Date of Approval email from HO: 19/09/2022
Date on Ceremony Invitation from Council: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

Lancs119 · Post by **Lancs119** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:06 am

Eligibility criteria: 12 years ILR + British Spouse
Method of application: Online
Language/LIUK Criteria: Life in UK Test + B1
Nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 18/07/2022
Payment method: Credit Card (Online)

Date of payment: 18/07/2022

Date of email to book appointment: 24/7/22 @ 4:10pm

Date of submission of Biometrics: 28/7/22

Date on Approval email : 19/9/22 8.33am home office atlas

Date of Ceremony: Booking soon!

Took exactly two months from application date. Have patience guys, eventually the news will arrive!

Newbie36 · Post by **Newbie36** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:27 pm

Eligibility criteria: 10 years (received PR in 2018)
Language/LIUK Criteria: LIUKT + UK Masters
Nationality: Non EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 04/07/2022
Date of email to use IDV app: 11/07/2022
Date of submission using app: 11/07/2022
Date on Approval letter: 19/09/2022 @ 9:08am (was not expecting on a bank holiday)
Date of Ceremony: Will call the council tomorrow

Thanks so much to the people who post on this site and also those who offer advice. It gives much needed HOPE & useful/helpful INFORMATION. God bless you all. To those waiting, my prayers are with you.

Bells · Post by **Bells** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 2:24 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5 years + 1 year EUSS (Settled Status)
Nationality: Nigerian (Non-EEA)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 16/07/2022
Date of debit: 16/07/2022
Invitation IDV: 25/07/2022
Submission via the App: 25/07/2022
Date on Approval Letter or Email: 19/09/2022 @09:45am
Date of ceremony: Not booked yet, will call council tomorrow

Mudapakati · Post by **Mudapakati** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:54 pm

Mudapakati wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:53 am
Eligibility 5years refugee + 5 indefinite
Nationality Non EU
Date of Application online 18/09/21
Date of payment (debit card) 12/10/21
Biometric and documents submission 22/10/21
Date of approval- ??
Date of ceremony-??
Date of acknowledgment of application received- nothing
I never received any form of correspondence from them since my application, nothing at all. I emailed them but no reply at all just an automated saying they will respond in 14 days . My local MP contacted them beginning of July 2022 and no reply as yet

12months now and still waiting. Living in a dream

mediterrone · Post by **mediterrone** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 7:19 pm

Eligibility criteria: EUSS + Married to British citizen
Nationality: Italy
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 18/07/2022
Date of debit: 18/07/2022
Payment method: Credit Card (Online)
Date of email to book appointment UKVCAS: 24/7/22
Date of appointment: 22/08/2022 (got i for free connecting to the website at 0900 am. only appointment available was this far out)
Date on Approval Letter or Email: 19/09/2022 @10:39am (interestingly during a bank holiday)
Date of ceremony: Not booked yet, will email tomorrow.

parth93 · Post by **parth93** » Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:19 am

Eligibility criteria: settled status from 1 year
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 11/07/2022
Date of debit: 11/07/2022
Payment method: Credit Card (Online)
Biometrics on app UKVCAS: 18/07/2022

Date on Approval Letter or Email: still waiting

mkuser · Post by **mkuser** » Tue Sep 20, 2022 10:52 am

Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 7yr ILR
Method of application: Online
Language/LIUK Criteria: Life in UK Test + UK Degree
Nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 14/06/22
Date of submission of Biometrics: 27/06/22(Croydon-in person)
Date on Approval email : Awaiting

exman · Post by **exman** » Tue Sep 20, 2022 10:53 am

Applicants: 2 Adults + 1 Child
Eligibility criteria: 5Y T2G + 1Y ILR
Method of application: Online
Language/LIUK Criteria: Life in UK Test + NARIC/ECCTIS
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 10/06/2022
Payment method: Credit Card (Online)
Date of payment: 10/06/2022
Date of email to use IDV: 13/06/2022
Date of submission of Biometrics via IDV: 16/06/2022
Date on Approval email : 19/09/2022 8.45am home office atlas
Date of Ceremony: 21/09/2022 Private Ceremony (first free appointment was available on 17/11/2022)

Theeng90 · Post by **Theeng90** » Tue Sep 20, 2022 12:07 pm

Theeng90 wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 28, 2022 1:14 pm

Theeng90 wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 03, 2022 6:19 pm

Theeng90 wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 09, 2022 11:38 am

Theeng90 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 06, 2022 4:56 pm

Theeng90 wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 18, 2022 9:48 am
Eligibility criteria: Tier 2, 5 years +1 year ILR
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 05/01/2022
Date of appointment for Biometrics: 19/01/2022
Date of approval: awaiting
Citizenship ceremony invitation date: awaiting
Citizenship ceremony date: pending: awaiting

I’ve been waiting for more than 3 months, still within the 6 months…
Still waiting… it’s been 5 months. I hope I get an answer in June.
Still waiting… longer than 6 months already and let’s see how long I will wait more..
Still waiting… 7th month… I hope I get a response in August…
Still waiting.. 8th month.. Automatic macro emails from Home Office which says literally nothing.

9th month… HO still ignores my emails. MP sent a letter and received a standard response which means nothing.

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