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October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

A section for posts relating to applications for Naturalisation or Registration as a British Citizen. Naturalisation

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Morningstar1983
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Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Morningstar1983 » Thu Dec 12, 2019 3:40 pm

Morningstar1983 wrote:
Tue Oct 22, 2019 3:56 pm
Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 General + ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK MSc Degree + LIUK
Nationality : Non EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 22/10/2019
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 22/10/2019
Date of debit of fees: 22/10/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: 22/10/2019
Date Biometrics enrolled: Booked for 23/10/2019
Date on Approval letter: 4/12/2019
Date of receipt of approval: 12/12/2019
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 12/12/2019
Date of Ceremony: waiting

nomader
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Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by nomader » Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:08 am

nomader wrote:
Thu Oct 24, 2019 8:58 am
Eligibility criteria: EU PR + 3 years
Language/LIUK Criteria: Two UK degrees + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Denmark
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 23/10/2019
Payment method: AMEX
Date of acknowledgement: 23/10/2019
Date of debit of fees: 23/10/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: 23/10/2019
Date biometrics enrolled: 29/10/2019 at UKVCAS Croydon (£75 - no free appointments until late November)
Date on approval letter: 3/12/2019
Date of receipt of approval: 12/12/2019
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Included in the approval letter
Date of ceremony: 21/01/2020

P0bulo
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Nigeria

Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by P0bulo » Fri Dec 13, 2019 10:23 pm

Eligibility criteria: Dependant Tier 2 General + ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: English Test Trinity + LIUK
Nationality : Non EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 17/10/2019
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 17/10/2019
Date of debit of fees: 17/10/2019
Date of biometric letter issued/ received 17/10/2019
Date Biometrics enrolled:23/10/2019 @ CROYDON
Date on Approval letter: 03/12/2019
Date of receipt of approval: 13/12/2019
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:N/A
Date of Ceremony: 08/01/2020

Many thanks to all the moderators on this forum. You have all made the ‘journey’ easier with all the information. I wish all those still waiting good luck!

billz89
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Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by billz89 » Sat Dec 14, 2019 1:46 pm

billz89 wrote:
Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:33 pm
Eligibility criteria: PR - Family Member of an EU national
Language/LIUK Criteria:B1/ LIUK
Nationality : Non - EU
Method of application:Online
Date of application:25/10/2019
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement:28/10/2019
Date of debit of fees:25/10/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued:n/a
Date Biometrics enrolled:06/11/2019 ( £100 for an early appointment which in my opinion was a rip off considering it is all self- service and they dont do much to help. Documents scanned and uploaded myself.)
Date on Approval letter: 10/12/19
Date of receipt of approval: 14/12/19
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:14/12/19
Date of Ceremony: 21/01/2020

New member to this board but it has always been great help. Thank you to all who post and advise !
God is Great ! Marks an end to my journey. Thank you and Goodluck everyone ! :)

Love_GB
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Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Love_GB » Sun Dec 15, 2019 10:01 am

Eligibility criteria: Set (P) +12 months ILR for 5 applicants (family application)
Language/LIUK Criteria: LIUKT/UK Certificates
Nationality :Non-EU
Method of application:Online
Date of application:27/10/2019
Payment method: Card
Date of acknowledgement: 28/10/2019
Date of debit of fees: 27/10/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: N/A
Date Biometrics enrolled: 09-11-2019 Paid appointment £100/applicant
Date on Approval letter: 09-12-2019
Date of receipt of approval: 14-12-2019
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: to be confirmed tomorrow when contacted the local council
Date of Ceremony: to be confirmed by phone tomorrow.
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Our journey has come to the end ,too much love and respect to everyone who has been a part of this journey. Thank you to everyone who has helped in this great forum , , it's been really interesting, exciting and challenging journey with tremendous experience and knowledge , I believe now being an active member with valuable contribution does make a difference.
wish everyone who is still waiting all the best and success

SosoU
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Belgium

Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by SosoU » Mon Dec 16, 2019 9:44 am

Eligibility criteria: EEA national + 12 months PR card
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK degree + life in the UK test
Nationality : EEA national
Method of application: online
Date of application: 04/10/2019
Payment method: debit card
Date of acknowledgement: 07/10/2019
Date of debit of fees: 07/10/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: N/A
Date Biometrics enrolled: 11/10/2019 - paid appointment, £100
Date on Approval letter: 08/11/2019
Date of receipt of approval: 15/11/2019
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 22/11/2019
Date of Ceremony: 16/12/2019

Jonu25
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India

Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Jonu25 » Mon Dec 16, 2019 11:13 am

Eligibility criteria:Total 6 years in the UK with 1 year Student Visa + British Spouse 5 year SETM- ILR for 5 days obtained on 22/10
Language/LIUK Criteria:UK MSc Degree + LIUK
Nationality :Non-Eu
Method of application:Online
Date of application:27/10/2019
Payment method:Credit Card
Date of acknowledgement:28/10/2019
Date of debit of fees:27/10/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued:NA
Date Biometrics enrolled:30/10/2019 Birmingham Core £100 Fees
Date on Approval letter:5/12/2019
Date of receipt of approval:14/12/2019
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:Called council they offered 08/01/20 but changed to private on 17/12/2019 for £170
Date of Ceremony:17/12/2019 Private

Emailed FMT on 3/12 after 5 weeks for an update received reply from FMT on 9/12 “will be contacted in 21 working days by post” (which means good news). Council received the certificate on 13/12 - 6 working days after the approval date.

Thanks everyone for your feedback and advice . Good luck to others who are still waiting.

Ayeakamara
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Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Ayeakamara » Mon Dec 16, 2019 12:43 pm

Ayeakamara wrote:
Tue Oct 29, 2019 10:03 am
Eligibility criteria: PR/Settled Status married British citizen
Language/LIUK Criteria: B1 test/Life in Uk
Nationality : Nigerian
Method of application: online
Date of application: 08/10/2019
Payment method: bank card
Date of acknowledgement:09/10/2019
Date of debit of fees: 09/10/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: 08/10/2019
Date Biometrics enrolled: 12/10/2019 premium
Date on Approval letter: 9/12/2019
Date of receipt of approval: 16/12/2019
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 16/12/2019
Date of Ceremony: waiting
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YouKTier
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Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by YouKTier » Mon Dec 16, 2019 8:27 pm

Eligibility criteria: LR + 1 year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Degree certificate + LIUK
Nationality : Non-Eu
Method of application: online
Date of application: 24/10/19
Payment method: Visa debit
Date of acknowledgement: 25/10/19
Date of debit of fees: 25/10/19
Date of biometric letter received/issued: N/A
Date Biometrics enrolled: 29/10/19 (UKVCAS - Enhanced centre ) at Swinton
Date on Approval letter: 02/12/19
Date of receipt of approval letter: 13/12/19
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 16/12/19 (letter received via email as I booked pvt ceremony through the phone with the council)
Date of Ceremony: 18/12/19 (pvt ceremony)

Although the wait wasn't too long, I am glad the wait is over. Thank you forum and good luck to those that are still waiting for their outcome.

Ronald
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Burundi

Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Ronald » Tue Dec 17, 2019 8:29 pm

Eligibility criteria: 2 x DLR Visas & 1 Year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: English B1 Test & Life in the UK test
Nationality : Burundi
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 22/10/2019
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 23/10/2019
Date of debit of fees: 23/10/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued:
Date Biometrics enrolled: 28/10/2019 (free appointment at Birmingham Core Service Point)
Date on Approval letter: 6th December 2019
Date of receipt of approval: 11th December 2019
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 17th December 2019
Date of Ceremony: 9th January 2020

I thank everyone here for their advise. It is now a relief and my immigration chapter finally comes to an end.

Ayeakamara
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Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Ayeakamara » Thu Dec 19, 2019 3:55 pm

Ayeakamara wrote:
Mon Dec 16, 2019 12:43 pm
Ayeakamara wrote:
Tue Oct 29, 2019 10:03 am
Eligibility criteria: PR/Settled Status married British citizen
Language/LIUK Criteria: B1 test/Life in Uk
Nationality : Nigerian
Method of application: online
Date of application: 08/10/2019
Payment method: bank card
Date of acknowledgement:09/10/2019
Date of debit of fees: 09/10/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: 08/10/2019
Date Biometrics enrolled: 12/10/2019 premium
Date on Approval letter: 9/12/2019
Date of receipt of approval: 16/12/2019
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 16/12/2019
Date of Ceremony: 19/12/2019 (private)
Date of Passport Application: 19/12/2019

Krimo
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Algeria

Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Krimo » Sun Dec 22, 2019 11:16 pm

Krimo wrote:
Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:43 am
Eligibility criteria: spouse visa + ilr for 9 years
Language/LIUK Criteria: life in the UK + b1
Nationality : algerian
Method of application: online
Date of application: 29/10/2019
Payment method: direct debit
Date of acknowledgement: 29/10/2019
Date of debit of fees: 29/10/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: n/a
Date Biometrics enrolled: 22/11/2019
Date on Approval letter: 17/12/19
Date of receipt of approval:20/12/19
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:
Date of Ceremony: 07/01/2020

lab86
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Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by lab86 » Mon Dec 23, 2019 9:49 am

lab86 wrote:
Thu Dec 05, 2019 9:20 pm
Eligibility criteria: 5 years EEA + 1 year PR
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK degree + LITUK
Nationality: EU
Method of application: online
Date of application: 29/10/19
Payment method: card
Date of acknowledgement: 31/10/19
Date of debit of fees: 30/10/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: n/a
Date Biometrics enrolled: 01/11/19
Date on Approval letter: letter not received
Date of receipt of approval: 18/12/19 at council
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 23/12/19 by phone
Date of Ceremony: 09/01/20

carbonz
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India

Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by carbonz » Mon Dec 23, 2019 11:42 am

carbonz wrote:
Fri Dec 06, 2019 3:15 pm
Eligibility criteria:Non-EU PR + Spouse of British
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK MSc + Life in the UK Pass
Nationality : Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 30th Oct 2019
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 31st Oct 2019
Date of debit of fees: 30th Oct 2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued:N/A
Date Biometrics enrolled: 2nd Nov 2019 ( GBP 75 paid Croydon)
Date on Approval letter: 16th Dec 2019
Date of receipt of approval: 23rd Dec 2019
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Planning with the Council
A nice Christmas Gift I suppose. 😊Best of Luck for everyone who is waiting and a big Thank You and Season’s Greetings for ImmigrationBoards Team. Keep up the good work!

RosaMohamed11
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Eritrea

Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by RosaMohamed11 » Mon Dec 23, 2019 9:00 pm

Eligibility criteria: settlement
Language Criteria: language B2/LIUKT
Nationality : Somali
Method of application: by post
Date of application: 28.10.19
Payment method: debit card
Date of acknowledgement: 01/11/2019 although I recieved it 07.11.19
Date of debit of fees: 01.11.19
Date of Biometric letter issued: 01.11.19 recieved with acknowledgement letter same time 01.11.19
Date of biometric letter received: 07.11.19
Date Biometrics enrolled: 08.11.19 old street post office
Date on Approval letter: waiting
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting
Date of Passport Application: waiting
Date of debit of fees: waiting
Date Passport to be received:waiting

hafiz1984
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Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by hafiz1984 » Tue Dec 31, 2019 5:44 am

Eligibility criteria: British Naturalisation ( 05 years Spouse + 01 year PR )
Language Criteria: International Degree + UKNARIC Certificate
Nationality : Pakistani
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 23.12.19
Payment method: Master card
Date of acknowledgement: 24/12/2019
Date of debit of fees: 23.12.19
Date of Biometric letter issued: N/A
Date of biometric letter received: 23/12/19 (Online booking)
Date Biometrics enrolled: 27.12.2019 (Sopra Centre at Tower Hill)
Date on Approval letter: waiting
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting
Date of Passport Application: waiting
Date of debit of fees: waiting
Date Passport to be received:waiting

lab86
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Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by lab86 » Mon Jan 06, 2020 3:20 pm

lab86 wrote:
Thu Dec 05, 2019 9:20 pm
Eligibility criteria: 5 years EEA + 1 year PR
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK degree + LITUK
Nationality: EU
Method of application: online
Date of application: 29/10/19
Payment method: card
Date of acknowledgement: 31/10/19
Date of debit of fees: 30/10/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: n/a
Date Biometrics enrolled: 01/11/19
Date on Approval letter: 10/12/19
Date of receipt of approval: 18/12/19
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 23/12/19
Date of Ceremony: 09/01/20

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Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Hardikjshah83 » Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:02 pm

Hardikjshah83 wrote:
Thu Oct 24, 2019 9:23 am
Eligibility criteria: Partner
Language/LIUK Criteria: NARIC + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 05/10/2019
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 05/10/2019
Date of debit of fees: 05/10/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: 05/10/2019
Date biometrics enrolled: Booked for 08/11/2019 at UKVCAS Manchester (free appointment)
Date on approval letter: 19/12/2019
Date of receipt of approval: 6/1/2020
Date of ceremony: 5/2/2020
Best Wishes for everyone else, final hurdle is over.

ttcg
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Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by ttcg » Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:01 pm

ttcg wrote:
Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:37 pm
Eligibility criteria: British Spouse + ILR 2 months (10 years in UK)
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK degree + Life in UK Test pass
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online + UKVCAS
Date of application: 8/10/2019
Payment method: VISA
Date of acknowledgement: waiting
Date of debit of fees: waiting
Date Biometrics enrolled: 1/11/2019 UKVCAS Crydon (Earliest available Free Appointment)
Date on Approval letter: 24/12/2019 brown envelope second class mail
Date of receipt of approval: 07/01/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

dragonslayer
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Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by dragonslayer » Tue Jan 14, 2020 2:01 pm

Eligibility criteria: EU Settled Status + Spouse of British Citizen
Language/LIUK Criteria: Non-UK BA + ELA B1
Nationality: NON-EU
Method of application: online
Date of application: 04/10/19
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 04/10/19
Date of debit of fees: 04/10/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: n/a
Date Biometrics enrolled: 06/11/19
Date on Approval letter: pending
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: pending
Date of Ceremony: pending

Why is it taking too long?

ryancathmore
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Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by ryancathmore » Mon Jan 20, 2020 11:32 am

Eligibility criteria:8 student,2 years appeals/spouse visa for 2 years/ ilr for nearly 2 years
Language/LIUK Criteria:trinity college/ life in uk
Nationality : Pakistani
Method of application:online
Date of application:28/Oct/2019
Payment method:debit card
Date of acknowledgement:n/a
Date of debit of fees:28/0ct/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued:n/a
Date Biometrics enrolled:1/11/2019
Date on Approval letter:07/01/2020
Date of receipt of approval:17/01/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: N/A
Date of Ceremony:21/01/2020(private)
this group had been a great help. Thank you very much, for all the support and valuable advice that I receive through this group. I wish you all a best of luck.

Prudentman
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Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Prudentman » Fri Jan 31, 2020 12:59 pm

Taking too long..?

Eligibility criteria: (6yr DLR + 1yr ILR)
Language/LIUK Criteria : UK Bachelors Degree + Life in the UK Test
Nationality : Non-EU/EEA
Method of application: Online + New Service (UKVCAS)
Date of application: 22/10/2019
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22/10/2019 via Email
Date of debit of fees: 22/10/2019 (Credit Card)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 23/10/2019
Date Biometrics enrolled: 24/10/2019 at UKVCAS - Sopra Steria (Birmingham)
Date of receipt of approval: Still waiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Still waiting
Date of Ceremony: Still waiting

Taniaaaaa
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Iran

Re: October 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Taniaaaaa » Fri Feb 07, 2020 2:45 pm

:D
Taniaaaaa wrote:
Sun Oct 06, 2019 10:24 am
Eligibility criteria: 10 years + 23 months ILR
Language Criteria: Degree + Life in the UK Test
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 03/10/2019
Application method: Online
Payment method: VISA
Acknowledgment from the Home Office: 04/10/2019
Date of the debit of fees: 04/10/2019
Date of Biometric letter issued: N/A
Date of biometric: 28/10/2019 UKVCAS (no appointment available earlier - there is msg saying due to busy period, I now have 45 days from the date of the application to book my biometric appointment so the 15 days limit doesn't apply)
Date Biometrics enrolled: 28/10/2019
Date on Approval letter: 30/01/2020
Date of receipt of approval:07/02/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:
Date of Ceremony:
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