October 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Coach_2014 · Post by **Coach_2014** » Sun Oct 26, 2014 12:11 am

[quote="Coach_2014"]Eligibility Criteria: 5 years + 2 years ILR my partner 6 years + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met: Life in the UK, ESOL
Local Authority: Brent, NCS
Date of application: 08/10/14
UKBA received: 10/10/14
Payment method: C/C
Date reveived by UKBA:
Date of acknowledgement:
Date of clearance of fees: 23/10/2014
Date of approval:

Date of ceremony:

Julian11 · Post by **Julian11** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 7:01 am

In previous months, it seemed like it was about a week or so before they took out the fees and sent the acknowledgement letter. This month, it appears to be taking a bit longer. Hope it doesn't mean that overall Oct applications will be slower!

schwim · Post by **schwim** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 8:19 am

schwim wrote:
schwim wrote:Eligibility criteria: Work permit 2yrs + Tier 2 3 yrs + ILR 1yr
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): LIUK & national of English speaking country
Current nationality: Bahamian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Southwark
Date of application: 07/10/14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 08/10/14
Date of acknowledgment: letter dated 20/10/2014 received 24/10/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 21/10/2014
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

jaweb · Post by **jaweb** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 10:54 am

[quote="schwim"][quote="schwim"][quote="schwim"]Eligibility criteria: Work permit 2yrs + Tier 2 3 yrs + ILR 1yr
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): LIUK & national of English speaking country
Current nationality: Bahamian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Southwark
Date of application: 07/10/14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 08/10/14
Date of acknowledgment: [color=#008000]letter dated 20/10/2014 received 24/10/2014
[/color]Date of debit or clearance of fees: [color=#008000]21/10/2014[/color]
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:[/quote]

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You are completely right. I sent mine on 15th. They received it on 16th which is confirmed by Royal Mail. The fee was not taken and it is already 12 days. Not to mention the acknowledgment letter...I am going abroad in 2 days and I hope the fee will be taken and the letter will be there by the time I am back

Coach_2014 · Post by **Coach_2014** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 3:16 pm

[quote="Coach_2014"]Eligibility Criteria: 5 years + 2 years ILR my partner 6 years + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met: Life in the UK, ESOL
Local Authority: Brent, NCS
Date of application: 08/10/14
UKBA received: 10/10/14
Payment method: C/C
Date of clearance fees: 23/10/2014

Date of acknowledgement: 27/10/2014

by email
Date of approval:

Date of ceremony:

loveshawn · Post by **loveshawn** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 4:16 pm

Eligibility criteria: 3 year civil partner to BC + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): LIUK+ US MASTER DEGREE+PBS CALCULATOR ASSESSMENT DOCUMENT
Current nationality: CN
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: ISLINGTON
Date of application: 27/10/14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28/10/14
Date of acknowledgment: TBA
Date of debit or clearance of fees: TBA
Date approval received: TBA
Date of ceremony : TBA

antpants76 · Post by **antpants76** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 4:40 pm

Hallo all, seems like the right thread for me, recently applied, for the sake of the group, and the sanity of others here is my timeline, will update as I receive more information.

Eligibility criteria Joint application, both applicants on ILR
Language criteria met UK Qualification achieved (BTEC level 7)
Current nationality South African
Method of application Direct (UKBA Liverpool)
Council name if NCS used n/a
Date of application 07/10/14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA 08/10/14
Date of acknowledgment 18/10/14
Date of debit or clearance of fees 17/10/14
Date approval received waiting
Date of ceremony waiting

One thing, our application is for a married couple (both South African) who both had our own separate work permits and ILR periods exceeding 12 months. We applied with form AN (as you do) and specified that it was a joint application, each with their own application form. One fee of £906 and two fees of £80 (the AN payment form is quite confusing and does not provide enough details for applications that are joint) in any case, the £1066 was taken from my card shortly after sending in but then we got a letter acknowledging and also asking for another £746. I have now sent this additional payment. Although, I am not quite sure this is correct as we have applied as a joint, therefore, it should only attract the one fee of £906. But, all things being equal I don't want to argue the toss with UKBA now, all I want is our new shiny passports. Does anyone know about the fees for joint applications. Is the latter only possible when one applicant is dependent on the other? In our case as mentioned, both on independent ILR but we thought we would jointly apply for naturalisation, does not seem to have worked. Expecting the additional payment to go off our accounts this week and hopefully it will not take to long to filter through now. Anyway, hope my comments help someone else out there. Good luck guys

t123456789 · Post by **t123456789** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 5:01 pm

antpants76 wrote: One thing, our application is for a married couple (both South African) who both had our own separate work permits and ILR periods exceeding 12 months. We applied with form AN (as you do) and specified that it was a joint application, each with their own application form. One fee of £906 and two fees of £80 (the AN payment form is quite confusing and does not provide enough details for applications that are joint) in any case, the £1066 was taken from my card shortly after sending in but then we got a letter acknowledging and also asking for another £746. I have now sent this additional payment. Although, I am not quite sure this is correct as we have applied as a joint, therefore, it should only attract the one fee of £906. But, all things being equal I don't want to argue the toss with UKBA now, all I want is our new shiny passports. Does anyone know about the fees for joint applications. Is the latter only possible when one applicant is dependent on the other? In our case as mentioned, both on independent ILR but we thought we would jointly apply for naturalisation, does not seem to have worked. Expecting the additional payment to go off our accounts this week and hopefully it will not take to long to filter through now. Anyway, hope my comments help someone else out there. Good luck guys

There is no joint fee any more, not sure where you got the £80 from though. So for 2 applications you page 2x£906.
Good to know they don't just return your application if you give the wrong payment.

AmITheStig · Post by **AmITheStig** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 5:14 pm

@antpants76 - Unfortunately there is no 'joint application' system for naturalisation.. Each application is processed seperately irrespective of whether you are applying for self (or) self+partner (or) entire family. Thus you have to pay £906 for each application submitted (or rather £906+£80+£80+£746 = £1812 for two applications in your case).

It might have saved you some time, if applied through NCS service, as they would have guided you properly with your application process and fees.. However no harm done, as you have now paid the difference amount.

Hope this helps!!

dupuytren · Post by **dupuytren** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 10:32 pm

Eligibility criteria: 10 years long residence ILR
Language criteria met: UK Bachelor's degree
Current nationality: *classified*

Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Westminster NCS
Date of application: 10/10/14
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: Don't know, got an email acknowledging receipt of application on 27/10/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 27/10/14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 24/10/14
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: waiting

Gooma · Post by **Gooma** » Mon Oct 27, 2014 10:40 pm

Eligibility criteria: point-based ILR
Language criteria met: UK PhD
Current nationality: Gha
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Westminster NCS
Date of application: 03/10/14
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: ?
Date of acknowledgment: 17/10/14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 17/10/14
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: waiting

waitwaitwait · Post by **waitwaitwait** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 5:13 am

Finally an update on my application after 2 weeks of anxious wait as i did not know whether my app was lost by Royal mail or received by HO as RM website did not give update about delivery and even my council thought the app was lost.
I haven't got an acknowledgement letter/email yet but money has been taken from my cc on 27/10/2014. Atleast that confirms that HO did receive my app.

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: 27/10/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony:Waiting

immirams · Post by **immirams** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 11:43 am

Eligibility criteria: Work permit (5 years) + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS, Edinburgh
Date of application: 20/10/14
Date of application delivered : 21/10/14
Payment method : Credit Card
Payment taken from credit Card : Awaiting

bobo77 · Post by **bobo77** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 1:53 pm

My bank has reduced my account balance by £906 in readiness for charging, will be charged tomorrow I think. Will update timeline when It's been fully charged.

bobo77 wrote:Eligibility criteria: HSMP 2005 (Living in UK for 8 years)
Language criteria met: B1-Trinity college +LIUK
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Southwark
Date of application: 15/10/2014 (Received 16th)
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Waiting
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

jaweb · Post by **jaweb** » Tue Oct 28, 2014 2:42 pm

[quote="bobo77"]My bank has reduced my account balance by £906 in readiness for charging, will be charged tomorrow I think. Will update timeline when It's been fully charged.

[quote="bobo77"]Eligibility criteria: HSMP 2005 (Living in UK for 8 years)
Language criteria met: B1-Trinity college +LIUK
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Southwark
Date of application: 15/10/2014 (Received 16th)
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Waiting
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting[/quote][/quote]

You are lucky. I sent my application on 15th too. They received it on 16th (RM tracking info says) and still my fee is not deducted. Tomorrow will be exactly 2 weeks that I posted it so I am getting worried now :-/

Double V · Post by **Double V** » Wed Oct 29, 2014 1:04 pm

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of British Citizen (3 years with biometric card)
Language criteria met: IELTS Certificate
Current nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Crawley
Date of application: 29/10/14
Payment method: Debit Card (Payment Slip with application form)
Date of receipt by UKBA: -
Date of acknowledgment: -
Date of debit or clearance of fees: -
Date approval received: -
Date of ceremony: -

bobo77 · Post by **bobo77** » Wed Oct 29, 2014 4:02 pm

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Got the email acknowledgement. Fees still waiting to be cleared by my bank.

bobo77 wrote:My bank has reduced my account balance by £906 in readiness for charging, will be charged tomorrow I think. Will update timeline when It's been fully charged.

bobo77 wrote:Eligibility criteria: HSMP 2005 (Living in UK for 8 years)
Language criteria met: B1-Trinity college +LIUK
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Southwark
Date of application: 15/10/2014 (Received 16th)
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Waiting
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

waitwaitwait · Post by **waitwaitwait** » Wed Oct 29, 2014 6:32 pm

bobo77 wrote:.
Got the email acknowledgement. Fees still waiting to be cleared by my bank.

bobo77 wrote:My bank has reduced my account balance by £906 in readiness for charging, will be charged tomorrow I think. Will update timeline when It's been fully charged.

bobo77 wrote:Eligibility criteria: HSMP 2005 (Living in UK for 8 years)
Language criteria met: B1-Trinity college +LIUK
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Southwark
Date of application: 15/10/2014 (Received 16th)
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Waiting
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

Can you please tell us a bit about the acknowledgemt email like what is the subject or sender of that email as my payment was taken on 25th but i have not received an email or a letter as an acknowledgement so i am a bit worried. I have been checking my junk folder everyday as well.

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

successzmyn · Post by **successzmyn** » Wed Oct 29, 2014 9:41 pm

Eligibility criteria: BC Spouse(3 years)
Language criteria met: B1-Trinity college +LIUK
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Southwark
Date of application: 11/10/2014 (Received 13th)
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 24/10/14
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

ar786khan · Post by **ar786khan** » Wed Oct 29, 2014 11:01 pm

Applied on 09/10/2014
Through ncs Hillingdon
Received on 13/10/2014
Money deducted 24/10/2014
Acknoledgment letter rec 29/10/2014 dated
24/10/2014
Approval awaited

bobo77 · Post by **bobo77** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 12:13 am

Here you go:

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Dear MR/S XXXX,

Case ID: XXXXX

Thank you for your application to the Home Office. Your application has been received and is being considered.

It may take up to six months to make a decision on your case. If we are unable to process your application within six months we will tell you as soon as possible.

Our web page contains further information on our service standards and other information which may relate to your application.

Please note that this is an automated response confirming receipt of your application and does not accept responses. Please do not reply to this email.

If there is a change in your circumstances, we kindly ask that you only contact us using this link: https://www.gov.uk/change-circumstances-visa-brp

Permanent migration team

waitwaitwait wrote:
Can you please tell us a bit about the acknowledgemt email like what is the subject or sender of that email as my payment was taken on 25th but i have not received an email or a letter as an acknowledgement so i am a bit worried. I have been checking my junk folder everyday as well.

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

bobo77 · Post by **bobo77** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 12:16 am

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Eligibility criteria:                   HSMP 2005 (Living in UK for 8 years)
Language criteria met:                      B1-Trinity college +LIUK
Method of application:                      NCS 
Council name if NCS used:                 Southwark
Date of application:                          15/10/2014 (Received 16th)
Payment method :                             Debit Card
Date of acknowledgment:                  29/10/2014 Email
Date of debit or clearance of fees:     29/10/2014
Date approval received:                     Waiting
Date of ceremony:                            Waiting

waitwaitwait · Post by **waitwaitwait** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 7:16 am

Thanks for sharing it "bobo77"
I will hope for the best to receive either an email or letter as an acknowledgment soon

fwd079 · Post by **fwd079** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:02 pm

Ha!
So the time has come, so here we go.

Eligibility criteria: Tier1 + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): LIUK, Trinity B1 test.
Current nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Worcester
Date of application: 29/10/14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit Card

Date of receipt by UKBA:
Date of acknowledgment:
Date of debit or clearance of fees:
Date approval/rejection received:
Date of ceremony:

I have applied for myself and my 3.5 years old daughter. The NCS lady told me I will not be seeing my LIUK again if I am successful. So here's to hope for success.

Good luck everyone.

jaweb · Post by **jaweb** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 7:04 pm

Hoooraay! They just took the money today. I sent my application on 15th October. I was never this happy to pay £906

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