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December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

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

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collipu
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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by collipu » Thu Mar 13, 2014 2:01 pm

sidhujazz wrote:Congrats Collipu.

you have been waiting for a long time now.

Best wishes for the future mate.
Thanks mate. Hope the wait is over soon for everyone!

collipu
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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by collipu » Thu Mar 13, 2014 2:02 pm

HSMP_MBA_provision wrote:
collipu wrote:Finally got my approval today.

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs+1yr ILR
Language criteria met: UK degree
Method of application: Post
Date of application: 11-12-13
Payment method: Draft
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12-12-13
Date of acknowledgement: 19-1-14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: n/a
Date approval received: 13 March
Date of ceremony: TBC

Two observations:
1) The call centre is not uptodate. I called yesterday late afternoon and was told my application was still "incomplete" whereas the letter was already dispatched.
2) Delays have nothing to do with nationality.
Congratulation mate. Finally wait is over. I am still waiting for my letter issued on 5th of March.

What date your letter was issued? I don't know how long it will take to arrive.
Thanks a lot. Issued on the 7th. Yours should be here soon!

Ahem
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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by Ahem » Thu Mar 13, 2014 2:20 pm

collipu wrote:Finally got my approval today.

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs+1yr ILR
Language criteria met: UK degree
Method of application: Post
Date of application: 11-12-13
Payment method: Draft
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12-12-13
Date of acknowledgement: 19-1-14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: n/a
Date approval received: 13 March
Date of ceremony: TBC

Two observations:
1) The call centre is not uptodate. I called yesterday late afternoon and was told my application was still "incomplete" whereas the letter was already dispatched.
2) Delays have nothing to do with nationality.
Congrats Collipu

I am still waiting since 1st November, but glad to see some approvals coming at last.

segs2tier1
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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by segs2tier1 » Thu Mar 13, 2014 3:46 pm

Still no decision has been made according to the lady on the phone :roll:

TTOE
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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by TTOE » Thu Mar 13, 2014 4:43 pm

InUkOnHsmp wrote:As far as I know, parents details are needed, grandparents's are not.

HTH
Correct!

jamilmughal
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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by jamilmughal » Thu Mar 13, 2014 4:59 pm

collipu wrote:
samyknight wrote:applied on th 23/12 and still waiting the decision,my private solicitor said he cant do anything about it,dont know what to do and cant wait moreeee :evil: :evil: :evil:
Same here. Applying via solicitor and paying extra seems useless. They can't even follow up!

Paying solicitors for naturalization is a complete waste!!!

Koska
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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by Koska » Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:06 am

Finally got my approval 13/03/14.

Eligibility criteria: EEA+3M PR
Language criteria met: LIUK
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 18-12-13
Payment method: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 19-12-13
Date of acknowledgement: 16-1-14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 15/01/14
Date approval received: 13 March (dated 07/03/14)
Date of ceremony: 07/04/14

this form is just exceptionally amazing, ceremony and then passport already got the form and will start filling it out.

Ahem
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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by Ahem » Fri Mar 14, 2014 12:11 pm

Congratulations Koska !

Sonabacha
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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by Sonabacha » Fri Mar 14, 2014 12:14 pm

CAll HO today first time very nice lady received my call and politely said we send something yesterday ,so By grace of Allah hopefully share good news soon

bhossan100
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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by bhossan100 » Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:19 pm

Hi
This is my application history:

Application (me, my wife and 9 years old daughter) sent: 24/12/2013
Received documents back on 07/03/2014 with a letter saying that our applications were successful and we would receive another letter for Invitation to Ceremony in the next two weeks. Did you guys receive the same? how long it takes to get the letter for invitation to ceremony? Thanks in advance for your help .

InUkOnHsmp
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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by InUkOnHsmp » Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:44 pm

Hi bhossan100,

Just call your council with the reference number, if they have received intimation about your approval, it should be on their system, and they should be able to book a ceremony for you.

Hope it works out for you pal.

HTH
Challenges make life worth it!

Ahem
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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by Ahem » Fri Mar 14, 2014 2:42 pm

Sonabacha wrote:CAll HO today first time very nice lady received my call and politely said we send something yesterday ,so By grace of Allah hopefully share good news soon
Surprising, did you ask that kind ladies name, so we can ask for her when we call next ?

Koska
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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by Koska » Fri Mar 14, 2014 4:30 pm

Ahem wrote:Congratulations Koska !
Thanks Ahem, btw I have booked Private ceremony today, will 17/03/14 :D

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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by Koska » Fri Mar 14, 2014 4:35 pm

Sonabacha wrote:CAll HO today first time very nice lady received my call and politely said we send something yesterday ,so By grace of Allah hopefully share good news soon
Don't worry that will be a good new for you, I'm sure it's approval, as I was told the same

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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by Koska » Sat Mar 15, 2014 4:41 am

Guys,
Can the same referee be used to sign passport application who signs naturalization application?
Any assistance would be much appreciated.
Thanks

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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by ejaz2g » Sat Mar 15, 2014 5:36 am

ejaz2g wrote:Eligibility criteria: 3 year Tier1 + 2 years Tier1 + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met: UK Masters degree
Referees used - Manager at work, and colleague at work
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 6th December 2013
Payment method - Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 9 December 2013
Date of aknowlegment: 21st January 2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 20th January 2014
Date approval received: 14th March 2014
Date of ceremony:19th March 2014

bhossan100
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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by bhossan100 » Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:01 am

Dear Friend
Finally I received my invitation to ceremony letter on 15th March. Here is my update timeline:

Eligibility criteria: HSMP+Tier 1+ILR
Nationality: Bangladeshi
Method of application: Self ( me, wife and my daughter)
Date of application: 24/12/13
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27/12/13
Date of acknowledgment: 23/01/14 dated 19/01/14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 19/01/14
Date approval received: 07/03/2014 dated 05/03/2014
Invitation to Ceremony letter received: 15/03/2014
Date of ceremony: 01/04/2014 (Leicestershire)

Just few points for the members who are still waiting for approval. I am self employed (jointly with my wife) and my wife has also got a part time job. We submitted updated self assessments accounts.

Thanks again for your help and keep us motivated during this difficult time as you know waiting is so painful, particularly when you need to deal with home office. It seems they do not have any first come first serve policy.

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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by Sonabacha » Mon Mar 17, 2014 2:04 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Indefinite Right to Remain
Language criteria met (Expire ILETS Test , Degree)
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: Self (Special Delivery)
Council name if NCS used: Reading
Date of application: 09th December 2013
Payment method CC/DC, Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 13 December 2013
Date of aknowlegment:
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 20/01/2014
Date approval received: 17/03/2014 dated (07/03/2014)
Date of ceremony:TBA

BY Grace Of Allah i got the approval letter today ,Thanks for this forum which help me alot , wish you best and good luck for those who still waiting .............

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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by mobarak » Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:46 am

Sonabacha wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5 years Indefinite Right to Remain
Language criteria met (Expire ILETS Test , Degree)
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: Self (Special Delivery)
Council name if NCS used: Reading
Date of application: 09th December 2013
Payment method CC/DC, Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 13 December 2013
Date of aknowlegment:
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 20/01/2014
Date approval received: 17/03/2014 dated (07/03/2014)
Date of ceremony:TBA

BY Grace Of Allah i got the approval letter today ,Thanks for this forum which help me alot , wish you best and good luck for those who still waiting .............

did the home office returned your life in the uk certificate?

as they didnt return mine

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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by mobarak » Tue Mar 18, 2014 11:05 am

home office didnt return my life in the uk test certificate is it normal everyone?

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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by dvinas » Tue Mar 18, 2014 11:06 pm

Unable to edit my posts for some reason, so I'm updating thusly:
dvinas wrote:Eligibility criteria: HSMP(2yrs) + Tier 1(3yrs) => ILR + 1yr
Language criteria met: exempt
Current nationality: USA
Method of application: NCS Hackney
Date of application: 17/12/2013
Payment method: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: ?
Date of acknowledgment: 20/01/2014
Date of receipt of ^^^: sometime before 26/01/2014 (I was on holiday)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 20/01/2014
Date of approval letter: 09/03/2014
Date approval received: 18/03/2014 (told by HO it was dispatched 11/03)
Date of ceremony: 28/03/2014 (Letter from council dated 12/03, received 13/03)
I finally received my approval letter from the Home Office today! In a strange twist, I received a letter from my local council last week, congratulating me for my approved application, and inviting me to the ceremony 28-March. Of course, you must bring the original letter from the Home Office with you to the ceremony, and since I still hadn't received it yesterday (17-March), I panicked. I emailed the help desk, and they responded this morning. They confirmed the date my approval letter was sent, and offered to send another copy. When I got home, the letter was in my post box. Not sure why it took a week from Liverpool to London, but at least I received it. When contacting the help desk (NationalityHelpdesk@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk), remember to provide your full name, date of birth, address, and reference (from your confirmation letter). Otherwise, they will email back to ask this information, and your query will take longer. I hope this information is beneficial. :D

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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by malafat » Wed Mar 19, 2014 5:25 pm

malafat wrote:
malafat wrote:Eligibility criteria: WP 5yrs+ILR 1 yr
Language criteria met: PBS used documents
Current nationality:Turk
Method of application:NCS
Council name if NCS used:Epping
Date of application:11/12/13
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc:CC/DC
Date of receipt by UKBA:12/12/13
Date of aknowlegment: 21/01/14 (dated 18/01/14)
Date of debit or clearance of fees:18/01/14
Date approval received: 22/02/14 but dated 11/02/14
Date of ceremony:19/03/14


After a 3-month journey, I attended the ceremony today.

I want to thank everyone sharing his/her timeline and also administrators of this very useful website.

Finally I wish all the best for the people still waiting for the decision.

segs2tier1
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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by segs2tier1 » Wed Mar 19, 2014 7:36 pm

Ok - I am done, stick a fork in me!

Eligibility criteria: 12 months on ILR (applied after 8 months being on ILR, asked for descretion)
Language criteria met (UK Degree)
Current nationality: Pakistani
Council name if NCS used: Oxford
Date of application: 17th December 2013
Payment method CC/DC, Debit Card
Date approval received: 19/03/2014 dated (07/03/2014)
Date of ceremony: 8th April 2014

Thank you all!

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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by TTOE » Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:16 am

mobarak wrote:home office didnt return my life in the uk test certificate is it normal everyone?
Yes! You don't get the LITUK test certificate back from the HO. It's very normal mate.

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Re: December 2013 - Naturalization timeline

Post by TTOE » Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:20 am

I'm assuming that all Dec 2013 applicants here have now received their approvals. Congrats all & well done.

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