Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Urwelcome1 · Post by **Urwelcome1** » Sun Oct 12, 2014 11:42 pm

Sanjit001 wrote:Hi - i have applied on 01 Jul 14 from NCS -Leeds and I received my invitation letter on 11 Oct 14.

Good luck for those waiting...

Hi, I applied 2 weeks after you (the 17th) and received the approval letter the same day as you, which means that they do not consider the date the application was submitted!!
Congratulations!! and good luck to All...

go2khurram · Post by **go2khurram** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 8:41 am

Final Update . By the grace of God I received approval letter on Saturday exactly after 4 months of my application. I had made my naturalisation application after 4 months earlier than my eligibility and asked for discretion. Best of Luck for the guys who are waiting.

go2khurram wrote:
go2khurram wrote:Application under discretion mentioned "Chapter 18 Annex B paragraph 7.5(g)"
ILR Date: 07 July 2013 (Applied after 8 months of ILR)
Eligibility criteria: HSMP + Tier 1 (General) + ILR for 8 Months
Language criteria : Expired IELTS
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Manchester City
Date of application: 11/07/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/07/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 23/07/2014/ (Debit)
Date approval received: 11/10/2014 Letter dated 02/10/2014
Date of ceremony: 22/10/2014

The NCS guy was not aware about the rule mentioned in Section 7.5 (g) so he asked me to wait and confirmed with he boss. Even boss was not aware about this but after showing them my correspondence with UKBA they agree to accept my application.

nkim2222 · Post by **nkim2222** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 11:13 am

Congratulations pple..as for me still waiting...applied on the 13 june 2014, was a 10 years residency ..4 months today..tried to call with the 0300 number no answer as usual..which number do you guyz use to call..

Rahel1984 · Post by **Rahel1984** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 12:34 pm

Emailed home office last week about the status of my application what I made on 8th of July. Got a response today saying it's still ongoing. I don't think those people there don't have the access to the system. Thats why everyone get the same kind of reply. Anyway still hoping for a good news very very soon as I seen some people applied after me got their approval already.

Irish_English · Post by **Irish_English** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 1:33 pm

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (EU National working in UK since Apr 2005)
Method of application: NCS Camden
Date of receipt by UKBA: 03/07/2014
Date of debit of fees: 11/07/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 09/07/2014
Date of receipt of approval: 03/10/2013
Date of Ceremony: Booked for 22nd October

Hi All,

I applied on July 3 2014 from Camden council. Got my letter of approval today, dated 3rd October 2014.

I am am EU national living in the UK since Apr 2005. I did not apply for permanent residence, I went straight to citizenship. Contrary to some post here that suggest that you need to have PR before applying for citizenship is not true.

For the application at Camden Council, the lady just wanted my P60 for 6 years, company letter from latest employer. Bank and utility statements. Crucially also a letter from HMRC showing that you have paid tax for the last 6 years.

Thanks everyone here for the posts. Helped in getting an idea of how long the application would take.

ella1 · Post by **ella1** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 2:02 pm

Eligibility criteria: EEA (5+1 year, issued workpermit in June 2008)
Nationality: Latvian
Method of application: postal
Date of receipt by UKBA: 08/07/14
Date of debit of fees: 17/07/14
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 17/07/14 (received: 24/07/2014)
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

Hi, I would like to know the following, pls. Do they send approval letter the first and documents after or all together?

Many thanks!

Irish_English · Post by **Irish_English** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 3:30 pm

They sent the approval letter only. I submitted photocopies documents only, as I went through NCS at Camden. I did not send any original documents, apart from my life in the UK certificate.

Rahel1984 · Post by **Rahel1984** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 3:44 pm

Irish_English wrote:They sent the approval letter only. I submitted photocopies documents only, as I went through NCS at Camden. I did not send any original documents, apart from my life in the UK certificate.

Does the letter tell you to wait for two weeks b4 u book ur ceremony? Cos I have seen some people saying that. I'm bit confused about it.

Irish_English · Post by **Irish_English** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 6:04 pm

The letter says you have to contact your local authority within 21 days to arrange for the ceremony. I called up my Council as soon as I got the approval letter. The council told me that they have already sent me a letter giving me the choice of dates. A. You are supposed to contact the council then with your chosen date.

I think when the approval letter is sent,, the home office also inform the council about your approval.
I would advise you to call your councils.

Tahadeel · Post by **Tahadeel** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 10:51 pm

juansmith007 wrote:
Tahadeel wrote:Submitted application on 7/4/2014
Received by HO 9/4/2014
Money received by HO 19/4/2014
Acknowledgement letter 27/4/2014

Still waiting for approval!!!!!!!

Phoned HO twice, first time they said the application is under processing then the second time said the application is under reviewing!!!!

Is there any difference between the 2 answers?

In the 7th of September my application is completing 6 months!!!!![/quo
I applied the same day as you 7 April (ack letter 17 April). Haven't received a decision yet. Rang them a few times, every time I get a slightly different answer (you should be getting an answer soon, under review, a small percentage takes more than 6 months, no decision made, etc.). I wouldn't read too much into it.

I think we just have to wait!

Looking at the April 14 timeline sub forum it seems April people either got a very quick answer or are having to wait for quite a while.

Hi
What happened with you?
What action have you taken?

Thanks

JAYSON65 · Post by **JAYSON65** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 10:53 pm

go2khurram wrote:Final Update . By the grace of God I received approval letter on Saturday exactly after 4 months of my application. I had made my naturalisation application after 4 months earlier than my eligibility and asked for discretion. Best of Luck for the guys who are waiting.

go2khurram wrote:
go2khurram wrote:Application under discretion mentioned "Chapter 18 Annex B paragraph 7.5(g)"
ILR Date: 07 July 2013 (Applied after 8 months of ILR)
Eligibility criteria: HSMP + Tier 1 (General) + ILR for 8 Months
Language criteria : Expired IELTS
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Manchester City
Date of application: 11/07/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/07/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 23/07/2014/ (Debit)
Date approval received: 11/10/2014 Letter dated 02/10/2014
Date of ceremony: 22/10/2014

The NCS guy was not aware about the rule mentioned in Section 7.5 (g) so he asked me to wait and confirmed with he boss. Even boss was not aware about this but after showing them my correspondence with UKBA they agree to accept my application.

Congratulations mate !.

JAYSON65 · Post by **JAYSON65** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 10:56 pm

JAYSON65 wrote:
JAYSON65 wrote:
JAYSON65 wrote:I am due for naturalisation In October 2014 but want to submit early by September 2014( got ILR in October, 2013) because I need the certificate if successful to process my sons students finance loan for his university admission in UK to start in September. He needs my naturalisation certificate as a proof of dependant on a British citizen. This is urgently required by the students finance loan body to grant him funds. Do you think I can get this sorted out before December 1st 2014. Please help somebody?.

Eligibility criteria: 10 years + 11 months ILR( discretion )
Language criteria met : LIUK test + B1 test + 11 months ILR
Current nationality:Nigerian
Method of application:NCS
Council name if NCS used:MILTON KEYNES
Date of application:17/09/2014
Payment method : CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22/09/14
Date of aknowlegment: 27/09/14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27/09/14
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: waiting

a7medibrahim · Post by **a7medibrahim** » Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:52 pm

Criteria ILR +3YRS SPOUSE OF BC
Method :Ncs
Date of sending :13/6/2014
Date of debit fee :1/7/2014
Date of acknowledge :26/6/2014
Date of approval :waiting
Date of ceremony :waiting

Application was on hold because English language test was toiec which is not approved provider (ETS)any more.new english test was submitted 2 weeks ago, no response. Any one got similar situation??any application was on hold??

boone · Post by **boone** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 10:06 am

Still no news on my application. Phoned the Home Office again and got the same response saying ‘still in process’. I was advised to wait as I have another month until it will be six months! I was also advised that I would not be told if the application was successful this will not be confirmed over the phone. Once it becomes the 6 month minimum period you need to contact the Home Office call centre and you will be given the contact details for your case worker.

Everyday seems to be an agonising wait! Is anyone else in a similar situation?

Relatively Fat · Post by **Relatively Fat** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 12:52 pm

My approval letter has arrived today. Phew.

Eligibility criteria: LLR (Refugee Status) 5yrs + 1 year ILR
Language + UK knowledge criteria met: LIUK + ESOL Entry 3 (speaking and listening).
Method of application: NCS (Croydon)
Date of application: 30/04/2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 01/05/2014
Clearance of fees: 09/05/2014
Date of acknowledgment: received 15/05/2014 (Dated 12/05/2014)
Date of approval letter: received 15/10/2014 ( Dated 08/10/2014)
Date of ceremony: my local authority can't find my data in their system and asked me to ring back later today.

Waiting time: 5 months and 18 days.

jefstudent · Post by **jefstudent** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 1:14 pm

HI All,

Has any of you guys who have applied checked the credit history to see any random credit search is been done home office as part of the Naturalisation application. I am just thinking may be that could be one of the ways to see your application is progressing.

Thanks

akhurshid · Post by **akhurshid** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 1:32 pm

I don't think HO checks credit report. I have alerts set up and haven't received any since I have applied. I applied 6 weeks ago but will keep an eye anyway.

Julian11 · Post by **Julian11** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 1:38 pm

I thought guidance said that they did do a credit check? Do we know all the different checks that they actually do?

May Applicant · Post by **May Applicant** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 1:40 pm

boone wrote:Still no news on my application. Phoned the Home Office again and got the same response saying ‘still in process’. I was advised to wait as I have another month until it will be six months! I was also advised that I would not be told if the application was successful this will not be confirmed over the phone. Once it becomes the 6 month minimum period you need to contact the Home Office call centre and you will be given the contact details for your case worker.

Everyday seems to be an agonising wait! Is anyone else in a similar situation?

""Applied in 13 May 2014 and stilll no response. Everytime I contact the HO I get the same response " your application is under assessment & wait for 6 months" !!"" I think most of May applications are cleared by now.

boone · Post by **boone** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 2:34 pm

May Applicant wrote:
boone wrote:Still no news on my application. Phoned the Home Office again and got the same response saying ‘still in process’. I was advised to wait as I have another month until it will be six months! I was also advised that I would not be told if the application was successful this will not be confirmed over the phone. Once it becomes the 6 month minimum period you need to contact the Home Office call centre and you will be given the contact details for your case worker.

Everyday seems to be an agonising wait! Is anyone else in a similar situation?
""Applied in 13 May 2014 and stilll no response. Everytime I contact the HO I get the same response " your application is under assessment & wait for 6 months" !!"" I think most of May applications are cleared by now.

They may as well have an automated system stating that your application is still being processed-please wait for 6 months.

julyapplicant31 · Post by **julyapplicant31** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 3:05 pm

Have made application on the 31st July - awaiting response - hopefully soon.

Does the package return sooner if you have sent across a pre-paid next day delivery postage envelope along with the application?

Lcj · Post by **Lcj** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:26 pm

Not really we are there still waiting, I applied 27/05/14 and still no news yet. It seems to me no difference between UKBA and Homeoffice.

Relatively Fat · Post by **Relatively Fat** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:23 pm

Received approval today and booked a private ceremony tomorrow (for £100) -- I'm tired of waiting and will apply for my passport as early as this Friday to hopefully get it before Xmas.

Eligibility criteria: LLR 5yrs + 1 year ILR + 1 month
Language criteria met: LIUK + ESOL.
Method of application: NCS (Croydon)
Date of application: 30/04/2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 01/05/2014
Clearance of fees: 09/05/2014
Date of acknowledgment: received 15/05/2014 (Dated 12/05/2014)
Date of approval letter: received 15/10/2014 ( Dated 08/10/2014)
Date of private ceremony: 16/10/2014

ella1 · Post by **ella1** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 9:08 pm

I am wondering when they cut ceremony fees? I sent 2 slips along with my application- 906GBP and another -80GBP (ceremony). Do they cut as soon approval letter issued and posted or after?

Many thanks

waitwaitwait · Post by **waitwaitwait** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 9:58 pm

Hi guys,

I used to be on flr-m waiting forum in 2012 when there was a mad wait for post applications hence the username as waitwaitwait.

I didn't bother posting my application for ILR and did same day appointment on 26/09/2014. I was surprised that everything was done in less than 90 minutes from registration,biometrics to approval but it can take 6-12 months if you apply by post. Its a shame there is no such service for naturalisation and again back to usual wait as I have applied for Naturalisation.

Good luck to everyone and here is my timeline:

Eligibility criteria:Married to BC + ILR
(Living in UK for 8 years)
Language criteria met: B1-Trinity college +LIUK
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Hastings
Date of application: 10/10/2014
Payment method : Credit Card
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: waiting
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony:Waiting

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