October 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

WOLVES2014 wrote:Hello guys it's too quiet on here am I the only October applicant still waiting

kadd wrote:What I actually meant was,even with a gap(as it was always said on 10yr ilr)--one's application for naturalisation could still go through.Don't forget, that some posts on this forum allege that,if you have a gap,that could be deemed as ''illegal stay'' in the UK,then your application for British Citizenship could be turned down.So, it was this allegation I was trying to refute,using my own experience and case--and that you shouldn't worry----as long as that gap(illegal stay),was not of your making.
In my case,my application for a visa was refused by the HO in August 2009,the problem I had then, was that my college lost it's sponsorship license, at the very time my visa was expiring---but i went on, to submit my application for extension of ''leave to remain'' that was later refused by the HO---by the time I got an extension of ''leave to remain'' this was now December 2010(I appealed).
The fact that my college lost its sponsorship license, was not my fault and the HO was required by law, to give a student, 60 days to find a new college,which clearly was not done in my case----they just turned down my application------Therefore,the resultant ''15 month Gap''(illegal stay) that I mentioned earlier was not my own making but the HO
That was my argument at the appeal, and the ILR stage-----and finally, I have prevailed.

abundantgirl wrote:

WOLVES2014 wrote:Hello guys it's too quiet on here am I the only October applicant still waiting

Not the only one! I contacted Home Office many times and after seeing what replies people who contacted their MP's have gotten, I feel all I can really do is wait.

WOLVES2014 wrote:Unbelievable just got home to my envelope today my hear skipped I have got my citizenship just waiting for my ceremony invitation now..super excited.

abundantgirl wrote:

abundantgirl wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5 + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): LIUK & B1 Test
Current nationality: Kenyan
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Dudley
Date of application: 07/10/14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 08/10/14
Date of acknowledgment: Dated 21/10/14 (Received 25/10/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 21/10/14
Date approval received: 04/09/2015 (Approved on 25/08/2015)
Date of ceremony: 14/10/2015