April 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

ps2012 wrote:

Wrightfamily wrote:Just a quick question for everyone who has already had their fees deducted...did you check numerous times throughout the day & then notice the sudden drop or was the fee taken over night?

I can answer - checked the account all the time while awake (first thing in the morning, last thing at night!), then suddenly the number reduced by £874 this morning.

ps2012 wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5y WP + 1y ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): LIUK, IELTS (2014)
Current nationality:
Method of application: Post (Royal mail special delivery)
Date of application: 01-04-2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA:
Date of aknowlegment:
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 11-04-2014 Card Purchase - Nationality Direct, actual clearance date 14th
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

Wrightfamily wrote:I wish I had something to update but sadly the fees have not been deducted yet. Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to give an update.

jirator wrote:

Wrightfamily wrote:I wish I had something to update but sadly the fees have not been deducted yet. Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to give an update.

Perhaps there was a rush before the fee increase so they are inundated with applications.

dkm wrote:

dkm wrote:Eligibility criteria: Tier1+ British Spouse (5 years + 2 months ILR)
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test):Life in Uk test + PBS cal + Degree Certificate
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Reading
Date of application: 02/04/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc:
Date of receipt by UKBA:04/04/2014
Date of aknowlegment:
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 14/04/2014
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

Wrightfamily wrote:Eligibility criteria: 2 years spousal visa, 1 year ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Life in the UK test + English Test (new requirement from Oct 13)
Current nationality: South African
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Oxford County Council
Date of application: 02/04/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04/04/2014 (as per online tracking)
Date of aknowlegment:
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 15/04/2014 (balance has dropped)
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:


ADDITIONAL INFO: Our application is for 1 adult & 2 children.

Wrightfamily wrote:

Wrightfamily wrote:Eligibility criteria: 2 years spousal visa, 1 year ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Life in the UK test + English Test (new requirement from Oct 13)
Current nationality: South African
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Oxford County Council
Date of application: 02/04/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04/04/2014 (as per online tracking)
Date of aknowlegment:
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 15/04/2014 (balance has dropped)
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:


ADDITIONAL INFO: Our application is for 1 adult & 2 children.

mustafa.hamdani wrote:Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Expired IELTS (used for HSMP) + LIUK
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Redbridge
Date of application: 03/04/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04/04/2014 (Royal Mail Tracking)
Date of acknowledgement:
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 15/04/2014
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

Wrightfamily wrote:Never been so happy to see so much money go out my account....YAY.

jirator wrote:Good luck....I am still waiting to see my balance drop

durrans20 wrote:Eligibility criteria: 3 Year Marriage to British Person
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): B1 / Life in the UK
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Newham
Date of application: 1/4/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 2/4/2014
Date of aknowlegment: NOT YET
Date of debit or clearance of fees: deducted on 12/4/14
Date approval received: N/A
Date of ceremony: N/A

ps2012 wrote:

ps2012 wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5y WP + 1y ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): LIUK, IELTS (2014)
Current nationality:
Method of application: Post (Royal mail special delivery)
Date of application: 01-04-2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA:
Date of acknowledgment: dated 11-04-2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 11-04-2014 Card Purchase - Nationality Direct, actual clearance date 14th
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

little_brain wrote:Eligibility criteria: 7 Years Legal Residence + 2 years & 9 months ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): IELTS 8.0 (Expired)
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: RoyalMail (Special Delivery + Self addressed envelope)
Council name if NCS used: N/A
Date of application: 02/04/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA:04/04/2014
Date of aknowlegment: TBC
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 16/4/2014
Date approval received: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC