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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 kami_27 » Tue Oct 04, 2022 3:41 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5 year Spouse Visa
Nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: Online
Payment method: Online
Date of application: 31/08/2022
Uploaded supporting documents: 31/08/2022
IDV app: 06/09/2022
The date on Approval letter/Email: pending
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: pending
Citizenship ceremony date: pending

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Shah1698 » Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:04 pm

Shah1698 wrote:
Tue Jul 19, 2022 9:16 pm
Eligibility criteria: Tier 2G + 1 Year ILR (+ my wife and 2 children) - 4 applicants
Language/LIUK Criteria: Life in UK Test + IELTS B1
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 24/06/2022
Payment method: Credit Card (Online)
Date of payment: 24/06/2022
Date of email to use IDV app: 27/06/2022
Date of submission using IDV app: 29/06/2022 (Croydon) - Didn't use the app
Date on Approval letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting
03/10/2022 at 2:40pm
Received an email asking to pay ceremony fee £80 for my son who turns 18 in the next 3 weeks. Filled the form with the card details sent it back within 30 mins and now waiting...
Shah

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by rajeshbala » Wed Oct 05, 2022 9:20 am

rajeshbala wrote:
Sat Oct 01, 2022 9:26 am
Eligibility criteria: 10 year ILR + 3 year
Nationality: India 🇮🇳
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 27/07/2022
Date of Biometric appointment: 09/08/22 via UKVCAS appointment
Date on Email from council inviting for the ceremony : 30/09/2022
Email from home office: not received
Date of ceremony: December 2022
Email from home office atlas: 03/10/2022

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Shan15G » Wed Oct 05, 2022 10:36 am

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 1 + 2 year ILR
Family of 4 = myself + spouse + 15 and 20 years old
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Payment method: Online
Date of application: 06/08/2021
Date of debit of fees: 06/08/2021
Date of acknowledgement: 06/08/2021
Uploaded supporting documents: 16/08/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 02/09/2021
The date on Approval letter/Email: pending
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: pending
Citizenship ceremony date: pending

It has been 1+ year now, status check (by myself + MP) will get a standard reply:
"I am sorry your application is taking longer than usual, to be processed. As you are aware, naturalisation is not an automatic process, and we have to make a number of enquiries to ensure that applicants can satisfy the statutory requirements. Some of these enquiries are carried out by external agencies on our behalf and can sometimes take longer than six months to complete."

I've stopped enquiring on my status as I am annoyed and clueless.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by luckndone » Wed Oct 05, 2022 12:04 pm

Eligibility criteria: 10 year long residency + 1 year ILR
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 17/08/22
Date of debit: 17/08/22
Payment method: Credit Card (Online)
Date of email to use IDV App: 22/08/22
Date of Document Submission: 08/09/22
Date on Approval Letter or Email: WAITING
Date of ceremony: WAITING

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Beyou » Wed Oct 05, 2022 12:28 pm

Beyou wrote:
Thu Jul 28, 2022 11:31 pm
Eligibility criteria: EU Settled status
Language/LIUK Criteria: Life in UK Test + PTE Home B1
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 20/07/2022
Payment method: Debit Card (Online)
Date of payment: 20/07/2022
Date of email to use IDV app: 25/07/2022
Date of submission using IDV app: 25/07/2022
Date of Email from Atlas (Also states this email is the approval letter: 26/09/2022 at 9:36am
Date of Ceremony: 06/10/2022 (paid £120- private ceremony was much sooner than the group ceremony)

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by CSanz » Wed Oct 05, 2022 1:24 pm

Eligibility criteria: 20 years in UK as resident + EU settlement status since 2019+ 12 years with British spouse
Method of application: On-line
Date of receipt by UKVI: Survey received from UKVI on 6-May-22
Date of debit of fees: 24-Jan-2022
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 5-Mar-2022
Date of receipt of approval: Still waiting
Date of Ceremony: Still waiting

It should be a straight forward application, as I have been working/living for many years in UK with no trouble. However the link sent by UKVI in the survey didn't work, so I didn't complete it.
I've sent emails to NationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk and FurtherNationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk to check status for my application more than 20 days ago, with no response.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Ola123ola » Wed Oct 05, 2022 6:31 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5 years
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Payment method: Online
Date of application: 27/09/2022
Date of debit of fees: 27/09/2022
Date of acknowledgement: 27/09/2022
Uploaded supporting documents: 05/10/2022
Date Biometrics enrolled: Non
The date on Approval letter/Email: pending
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: pending
Citizenship ceremony date: pending

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by CR001 » Thu Oct 06, 2022 10:21 am

Please respect that this is a TIMELINE ONLY topic to be posted in the correct timeline format. Please do not post questions, chit chat or discussions in this thread. Any such posts will be removed. If you have questions, start your own topic!!!
Char (CR001 not Casa)
In life you cannot press the Backspace button!!
Please DO NOT send me a PM for immigration advice. I reserve the right to ignore the PM and not respond.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Wtaribo » Thu Oct 06, 2022 8:11 pm

Eligibility: 10 years+ 2 years ILR+brit spouse
Application date :postal application 24/08,received 25/08.
Application fee debited :26/08
Emailed further nationality enquiries on the 06/09 to ask why no email or letter confirming application was received.
Biometric letter received: 12/09
Biometric done :28/09
Response from further nationality enquiries: 06/10,email title: application for naturalisation approved!!
It took 4 weeks..

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by 4DVV » Fri Oct 07, 2022 11:10 am

Eligibility criteria: 9.5yrs in UK + EU Settled Status since 2019 + Married to British Spouse since 2019
Nationality: EU
Language test: UK Degree (bachelors and masters)
Method of application: Online
Payment method: Online
Date of application and paid fees: 24/03/2022
Date of biometrics enrolled and acknowledgement: 30/03/2022 in Croydon
The date on Approval letter/Email: pending
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: pending
Citizenship ceremony date: pending

I thought it would be a straightforward application as I fulfil all the criteria to my knowledge with no complicated history, just living and working in UK... Yet over 6 months have passed and I am still waiting for a decision. I emailed nationalityenquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk, NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk, Citizenship.Support@homeoffice.gov.uk and got only an automated response. Emailed my MP 10 days ago, again only got automated response so far. I guess all I can do is just wait... :?

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by nj502 » Fri Oct 07, 2022 5:30 pm

Eligibility criteria: (10yr + 1yr ILR)
Language: UK Degree
Nationality: Indian (Non-EEA)
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21 July 2022
Date of debit of fees: 21 July 2022
Date of receipt of acknowledgement (by UKVI): 21 July 2022
Date of Biometrics with UKVI: 25 August 2022 (Free Appointment)
Date of receipt of approval: 26 September 2022
Date of Citizenship Ceremony (scheduled): 08 November 2022

Best of luck everyone!

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by CK2022 » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:13 am

CK2022 wrote:
Fri Aug 19, 2022 9:54 am
Eligibility criteria: 2 x 3 years of Discretionary Leave to remain (DLR) then granted ILR in 2018
Applicants: just me

Total Cost: £1330
Language: Undergraduate Degree from UK University + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Non-EU (Nigeria)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 12/08/2022 :)
Payment method: Online
Date of debit of fees: 12/08/22
Created UKVCAS via UKVI link: 16/08/2022
Online documents submission to UKVCAS: 19/08/2022
Survey email received : 07/10/2022
Date on Approval Email :10/10/2022 :) :P
Citizenship Ceremony booked : Waiting

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Ruprah » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:17 am

Eligibility criteria: (Tier 2 dependent ILR + spouse of British citizen)
Language: Ecctis
Nationality: African (Non-EEA)
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKVCAS : 28 June 2022
Date of debit of fees: 28 June 2022
Date of receipt of acknowledgement (by UKVI): 28 June 2022
Date of IDV app invite: 4 July 2022
Date of Biometrics submission on IDV: 7 July 2022 (Free Appointment)
Date of receipt of approval: 10 October 2022
Date of Citizenship Ceremony (scheduled): waiting to book

Thank you so much for the invaluable help on this forum. Best wishes to everyone still waiting for a response!

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by EthanMama » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:21 am

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (10yr + 3yr ILR)
Method of application: online (UKVI)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 01/2022
Date of debit of fees: 01/2022
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 01/2022
Date of receipt of approval:Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

Have been waiting for almost 10 months, recently sent email to FurtherNationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk and still waiting for reply. current passport is British National (Oversea)

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Ruprah » Mon Oct 10, 2022 2:27 pm

Ruprah wrote:
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:17 am
Eligibility criteria: (Tier 2 dependent ILR + spouse of British citizen)
Language: Ecctis - foreign degree
Nationality: African (Non-EEA)
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKVCAS : 28 June 2022
Date of debit of fees: 28 June 2022
Date of receipt of acknowledgement (by UKVI): 28 June 2022
Date of IDV app invite: 4 July 2022
Date of Biometrics submission on IDV: 7 July 2022 (Free Appointment)
Survey email: 7 October 2022
Date of receipt of approval: 10 October 2022
Date of Citizenship Ceremony (scheduled): waiting to book

Thank you so much for the invaluable help on this forum. Best wishes to everyone still waiting for a response!

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Hermand » Mon Oct 10, 2022 5:05 pm

Eligibility criteria: (Refugee+ 2 ILR+ spouse of British citizen)
Language: UK degree + Life in UK
Nationality: Non-EEA
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKVCAS : 02 May 2022
Date of debit of fees: 02 May 2022
Date of receipt of acknowledgement (by UKVI): 02 May 2022
Date of IDV app invite: 9 May 2022
Date of Biometrics submission via IDV: 17 May 2022
Survey email: 7 October 2022
Date of receipt of approval: 10 October 2022
Date of Citizenship Ceremony (scheduled): waiting to book.
Good Luck for those who are still waiting. Thanks to your input forum members.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Tintin88 » Tue Oct 11, 2022 12:23 am

Eligibility criteria: (5 years spouse visa + ILR)
Language: UK postgraduate degree
Nationality: Non EEA
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 13 August 2022
Date of debit of fees: 13 August 2022
Date of receipt of acknowledgement (by UKVI): 13 August 2022
Date of App invite: 22 August 2022
Date of receipt of approval: 10 October 2022
Date of Citizenship Ceremony: Will call soon.

Good luck everyone!

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by nikhil_18in » Tue Oct 11, 2022 11:45 am

Eligibility criteria: % Year T2 General ILR +1 Year
Language/LIUK Criteria:Life in the UK test
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Payment method: Online
Date of application: 12/07/2022
Date of debit of fees: 12/07/2022
Date of acknowledgement: 12/07/2022
Uploaded supporting documents: 12/08/2022
Date Biometrics enrolled: 12/08/2022
Date on Approval letter/Email: 10/10/2022
Date of receipt of approval: 10/10/2022
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: pending
Citizenship ceremony date: pending

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by CK2022 » Tue Oct 11, 2022 3:10 pm

CK2022 wrote:
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:13 am
CK2022 wrote:
Fri Aug 19, 2022 9:54 am
Eligibility criteria: 2 x 3 years of Discretionary Leave to remain (DLR) then granted ILR in 2018
Applicants: just me

Total Cost: £1330
Language: Undergraduate Degree from UK University + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Non-EU (Nigeria)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 12/08/2022 :)
Payment method: Online
Date of debit of fees: 12/08/22
Created UKVCAS via UKVI link: 16/08/2022
Online documents submission to UKVCAS: 19/08/2022
Survey email received : 07/10/2022
Date on Approval Email :10/10/2022 :) :P
Citizenship Ceremony booked : 11/10/2022 at 1pm ( £165 private ceremony - they had a slot on the same day i got my approval email 10/10/2022 but i was away so booked for the next day) first available public ceremony was in November.
certificate received : 11/10/2022 at 1:02pm :)

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by uksa2022 » Tue Oct 11, 2022 4:07 pm

Eligibility criteria: (Ancestry+ 1 ILR)
Language: English Language + Life in UK
Nationality: Non-EEA (South African)
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKVCAS : 12 Aug 2022
Date of debit of fees: 12 Aug 2022
Date of receipt of acknowledgement (by UKVI): 12 Aug 2022
Date of IDV app invite: 14 Aug 2022
Date of Biometrics submission via IDV: 16 Aug 2022
Survey email: 7 Oct 2022
Date of receipt of approval: 10 Oct 2022
Date of Citizenship Ceremony (scheduled): 21 Oct 2022 (Group) so emailed for a private earlier appointment

Took just under 8 weeks in total.

On a side note, the receiving of the survey email first then approval seems very common

Good Luck to those who are still waiting. Thanks to your input forum members.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by openworld » Tue Oct 11, 2022 10:31 pm

openworld wrote:
Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:44 am
Eligibility criteria: ILR, 5y in UK + 1y after ILR
Language : not needed
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 04 Feb 2022
Date Biometrics enrolled: 23 Feb 2022
Date on Approval /Email: 10 Oct 2022 (over 8 months from submission)
Date of Citizenship Ceremony : 11 Oct 2022 private ceremony

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by jdxvq » Wed Oct 12, 2022 7:31 pm

Eligibility criteria: 13 years in the UK + Settled Status
Nationality: EU (Slovak)
Language: University Degree + Life in the UK
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 13/08/22
Date of debit: 13/08/22
Payment method: Credit Card (Online)
Date of email to book appointment: 22/08/22
Date of appointment: 23/08/22 (at Croydon, £132)
Date on Approval Letter or Email: 10/10/2022
Date of ceremony: waiting for Hackney council.

Can't believe they were this quick.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Ola123ola » Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:48 am

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Spouse + ILR
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Payment method: Online
Date of application: 27/09/2022
Date of debit of fees: 27/09/2022
Date of acknowledgement: 27/09/2022
Uploaded supporting documents: 05/10/2022
Date Biometrics enrolled: 05/10/2022
The date on Approval letter/Email: pending
Date of receipt of approval: WAITING
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: WAITING
Citizenship ceremony date: WAITING

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by ankitmodi1 » Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:31 pm

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (5yr Tier2 + 1yr ILR)
Method of application: UKVCAS Croyden
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12/2021
Date of debit of fees: 12/2021
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 01/2022
Date of receipt of approval:Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

Its been almost 11 months now. I (and MP) have sent several emails to the nationalityenquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk, FurtherNationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk..but received automated replies only.

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