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September 2013- Naturalisation Application Timeline

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

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Post by impatient70 » Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:54 am

No problem mealos, it keeps me occupied during all this waiting. :D

Congratulations Gatesee and olafasola!! Almost the end of the BC journey for you! Good luck with your ceremonies.

I have never waited for the postman this much before.. I think he is a little scared of me now! :oops:

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Post by mealos » Wed Oct 16, 2013 12:09 pm

impatient70 wrote:No problem mealos, it keeps me occupied during all this waiting. :D

Congratulations Gatesee and olafasola!! Almost the end of the BC journey for you! Good luck with your ceremonies.

I have never waited for the postman this much before.. I think he is a little scared of me now! :oops:
Yesterday I had the response email from HO stating the decision was made on my application, called the local council they dont have my certificate yet. Hoping it wont be bad news at the end..

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Post by mealos » Thu Oct 17, 2013 11:32 am

I FINALLY HAD THE APPROVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL!

mealos wrote:Eligibility criteria: HSMP (2 years) + Tier-1 G (3 years) +ILR (1 year)
Nationality: Turkish
Method of application: NCS Westminster
Date of application: 5th Sept. 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 6th Sept. 2013 / Royal Mail Tracking
Date of acknowledgement : 16th Sept. 2013 (2nd Class-dated 11th Sept.)
Date of debit of fees: 11th Sept. 2013 / Credit Card

Update 07/10/2013 Asked for any updates, no decision made yet. I think at least a caseworker is assigned.

Update: 15/10/2013 Asked for updates, "I can confirm that a decision has been made on this application"... In shock now, can't guess if I should start dreaming:


Date of approval: 17th October (dated 7th of October)

Date of Ceremony: 24th October 2013
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Post by impatient70 » Thu Oct 17, 2013 2:15 pm

Congratulations mealos!! :D :D I can imagine your relief this feels like such a long journey. Enjoy the feeling my friend! I have heard ceremony at Westminster council is very nice.

Hoping for my own good news by the end of this week. If you dont mind sharing, what number did you use to call HO for update? Just in case my letter does not arrive soon. :? :(

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Post by mealos » Thu Oct 17, 2013 2:30 pm

impatient70 wrote:Congratulations mealos!! :D :D I can imagine your relief this feels like such a long journey. Enjoy the feeling my friend! I have heard ceremony at Westminster council is very nice.

Hoping for my own good news by the end of this week. If you dont mind sharing, what number did you use to call HO for update? Just in case my letter does not arrive soon. :? :(

Thanks a lot! I have asked via email since I know they are not easy to reach via phone. Good luck and patience to you and all other mates here!

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Post by waqasakhtar » Fri Oct 18, 2013 9:34 am

Eligibility criteria: HSMP (3 years) + Tier-1 G (2 years) +ILR (1 year)
Nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS Slough
Date of application: 5th Sept. 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 6th Sept. 2013 / Royal Mail Tracking
Date of acknowledgement : 13th Sept. 2013 (2nd Class-dated 10th Sept.)
Date of debit of fees: 10th Sept. 2013 / Credit Card
Date of approval: 18th Oct 2013 (received on 26th Oct 2013)
Date of Ceremony: 6th Nov 2013
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Post by RZZ » Fri Oct 18, 2013 10:16 am

Eligibility criteria: HSMP + Tier-1 +ILR (+joint spouse application)
Nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS Wandsworth
Date of application: 5th Sept. 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 9th Sept. 2013
Date of acknowledgement : 12th Sept. 2013 (2nd Class-dated 10th Sept.)
Date of debit of fees: 10th Sept. 2013
Date of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

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Post by atikhonee » Fri Oct 18, 2013 11:53 am

Eligibility criteria: Married to a British Citizen (3 Years)
Method of application: NCS Carlisle
Date of application: 18th Sep 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 20th Sep 2013
Date of debit of fees:30th Sep 2013
Date of acknowledgement: Awaiting
Date of approval: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

Called HO today to know the status, The guy told me your case is still not been allocated. Strange

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Re: Naturalisation for family of 2+1

Post by cpcg » Fri Oct 18, 2013 12:54 pm

cpcg wrote:Eligibility criteria: 1yr work permit+ 4yr tier1General + 12 months ILR
Method of application: NCS Manchester
Date of application: 16 / 09 /2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17 / 09 /2013
Date of acknowledgement letter: 21 / 09 /2013
Date of debit of fees: 19 / 09 / 2013
Date of approval: awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting
:oops: :oops: :oops:

Called HO today to know the status, but the lady said we have ur application with us but "not allocated to case worker yet"'. Seems like HO is very busy with loads of applications due the change in rules from 28th october


Called HO again today(18th OCT 10.45 AM), there you go Bingo!!!!!! Decision has been made and a letter has been sent out!!!!!!!! Over the moon!!!! Will update again as soon as I receive the letter :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Method of application: NCS Manchester
Date of application: 16 / 09 /2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17 / 09 /2013
Date of acknowledgement letter: 19 / 09 /2013
Date of debit of fees: 19 / 09 / 2013
Date of approval: 13/10/2013 (letter received on 19th Oct)
Date of Ceremony: 13/11/2013 Confirmed

Called the council before receiving the letter but they had my details on their system. They wanted just HO reference# only. All thrill over except the ceremony Laughing Laughing Laughing
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Post by sadahsan » Fri Oct 18, 2013 10:16 pm

could you please advise on which number you are contacting HO?

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Post by cpcg » Sat Oct 19, 2013 8:53 am

sadahsan wrote:could you please advise on which number you are contacting HO?

08706067766. Option #2. Talk to them strategically otherwise they will be rude and abrupt. Depends. If u lucky u will be connected to nice associate. Good luck

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Post by sadahsan » Sat Oct 19, 2013 9:34 am

Thanks cpcg, I will contact them on Monday, let's see

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Post by dual_sa_bc » Sat Oct 19, 2013 11:28 am

Eligibility: 5 year wp 12month ilr
Method of application: NCS Richmond
Date of application: 17/09/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/09/2013
Date of debit of fees: 24/09/2013
Date of acknowledgement: 27/09/2013
Approval dated: 12/10/2013
Approval received: 19/10/2013
Date of ceremony: tbc....super stoked!! Good luck all those waiting from Sept.

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Post by Alimanu » Sat Oct 19, 2013 3:06 pm

MK1983 wrote:Eligibility: 2 years spouse + 1 year ILR
Nationality: Turkish
Method of application: NCS Hamilton
Date of application: 16th September 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17th September 2013
Date of acknowledgement :23rd September 2013
Date of debit of fees: 23rd September 2013
Date of approval: 19th October 2013 (dated 13th october) :D
Date of Ceremony:


PostPosted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 12:58 pm Post subject: Timeline Reply with quote
Eligibility criteria: 5 years+ ILR
Nationality: India
Method of application: NCS
Date of Application: 12/09/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 13/09/2013
Date of debit of fees: 20/09/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 19/09/2013
Date of receipt of approval: Dated - 10/10/2013, Delivered - 18/10/2013
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

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Congrats mate... Still strongly waiting for my approval.

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Post by cpcg » Sat Oct 19, 2013 8:12 pm

sadahsan wrote:Thanks cpcg, I will contact them on Monday, let's see
Has it been a month already since you applied?

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Post by sadahsan » Sun Oct 20, 2013 12:29 am

cpcg wrote:
sadahsan wrote:Thanks cpcg, I will contact them on Monday, let's see
Has it been a month already since you applied?
Yes its over 6 weeks now.

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Post by cpcg » Sun Oct 20, 2013 6:07 am

sadahsan wrote:
cpcg wrote:
sadahsan wrote:Thanks cpcg, I will contact them on Monday, let's see
Has it been a month already since you applied?
Yes its over 6 weeks now.
To make it easier, just give a call to your council and tell them you have received approval letter from HO and would like to book in for ceremony. They will ask you for the reference # which u got it on your acknowledgement. If at all a decision is made already HO contact the council first. If the council is able to find your ref# on their system! means your application is through and book a date for ceremony straight away. This worked for me very well & I think is the best way to know the status after 4-6 weeks.

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Post by Amber » Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:36 am

marxoo wrote:Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (5 years residence)
Method of application: NCS (peterborough)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27th sept
Date of debit of fees: 6th oct
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 10th oct, dated 6th oct
Date of receipt of approval: not yet
Date of Ceremony: not yet
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Post by algin8 » Sun Oct 20, 2013 12:46 pm

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria:1yr WP+2yr HSMP+2yr Tier-1 Gen+2yr ILR = 7 yrs residence
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS (middlesbrough)
Date of receipt by NCS/UKBA: 27th Sept 2013
Date of debit of fees: 11th Oct 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15th Oct, dated 11th Oct 2013
Date of receipt of approval: not yet
Date of Ceremony: not yet

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Post by sheikh76 » Sun Oct 20, 2013 6:11 pm

cpcg wrote:
sadahsan wrote:
cpcg wrote:
sadahsan wrote:Thanks cpcg, I will contact them on Monday, let's see
Has it been a month already since you applied?
Yes its over 6 weeks now.
To make it easier, just give a call to your council and tell them you have received approval letter from HO and would like to book in for ceremony. They will ask you for the reference # which u got it on your acknowledgement. If at all a decision is made already HO contact the council first. If the council is able to find your ref# on their system! means your application is through and book a date for ceremony straight away. This worked for me very well & I think is the best way to know the status after 4-6 weeks.
Hey cpcg

where do you find the HO reference number if someon has not received the acknowledgment letter? I applied on 16/9 and havent received the acknowlegement letter but HO have confirmed via email that my application is received.

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Post by cpcg » Sun Oct 20, 2013 10:44 pm

sheikh76 wrote:
cpcg wrote:
sadahsan wrote:
cpcg wrote:
Has it been a month already since you applied?
Yes its over 6 weeks now.
To make it easier, just give a call to your council and tell them you have received approval letter from HO and would like to book in for ceremony. They will ask you for the reference # which u got it on your acknowledgement. If at all a decision is made already HO contact the council first. If the council is able to find your ref# on their system! means your application is through and book a date for ceremony straight away. This worked for me very well & I think is the best way to know the status after 4-6 weeks.
Hey cpcg

where do you find the HO reference number if someon has not received the acknowledgment letter? I applied on 16/9 and havent received the acknowlegement letter but HO have confirmed via email that my application is received.
Hi Sadahsan,
Then this could be a good reason to talk to HO and tell them u called about not receiving acknowledgement even after 6 weeks. They take ur date of application and other personal details to retrieve ur reference number. Note down the ref # also ask them the status of ur application. That should be fruitful.

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Post by sadahsan » Sun Oct 20, 2013 11:25 pm

cpcg wrote:
sadahsan wrote:
cpcg wrote:
sadahsan wrote:Thanks cpcg, I will contact them on Monday, let's see
Has it been a month already since you applied?
Yes its over 6 weeks now.
To make it easier, just give a call to your council and tell them you have received approval letter from HO and would like to book in for ceremony. They will ask you for the reference # which u got it on your acknowledgement. If at all a decision is made already HO contact the council first. If the council is able to find your ref# on their system! means your application is through and book a date for ceremony straight away. This worked for me very well & I think is the best way to know the status after 4-6 weeks.
Great tip/advise, will do that, thanks

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Post by chamelion » Mon Oct 21, 2013 8:43 am

Just contacted HO to find out my HO reference number - she sounded huffy but got my number. No update on status of my application...

Pisses me off that if they hadn't f**ed up my initial payment there's a high chance I'd have been approved already. Although I'm seeing at least 2 others who had same payment date and who already received approvals last couple of days... Fingers crossed.
Eligibility criteria: 5 years HSMP / Tier 1 + 1 yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Newham
Date of application: 6 Sept 2013 (Friday)
Date of Debit of Fees: 24 Sept 2013 (delayed due to them screwing up payment, had to re-send form, caused 2 week delay)
Acknowledgement letter received : Pending
Date of approval/Invitation : Pending
Date of Ceremony : Pending

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Post by iDoctor » Mon Oct 21, 2013 10:29 am

Call Home Office on 0870 606 77662 and got no response office said it with the BC department and took normally took 6 months for Decision can some one give me other number i guess that was not right !!!! or they dont have enought information about BC applications

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Post by iramkk » Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:13 am

atikhonee wrote:Eligibility criteria: Married to a British Citizen (3 Years)
Method of application: NCS Carlisle
Date of application: 18th Sep 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 20th Sep 2013
Date of debit of fees:30th Sep 2013
Date of acknowledgement: Awaiting
Date of approval: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

Called HO today to know the status, The guy told me your case is still not been allocated. Strange
Can you please tell which number did you ring and what option you selected to contact them? Thanks

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