June 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

mm_kitkat · Post by **mm_kitkat** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:19 am

Re: June 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

UPDATE:

Eligibility criteria: 5 years + Spouse of British Citizen
Language criteria met: LITUK Test + BA degree from an English University
Method of application: NCS
Council name: Bexley, Kent
Date of application: 17/06/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/06/2014
Payment method: Cheque
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 30/06/2014
Confirmation Letter Received : 30/06/2014 (dated 26/06/2014)
Approval Date: TBA
Date approval received: TBA
Date of ceremony: TBA

mm_kitkat · Post by **mm_kitkat** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:27 am

london5 wrote:I believe average waiting time for naturalization is 2-3 months ..........anyone else agree.

hey london5,

the HO states that it typically takes 'up to 6 months for the application to be considered and for the decision to be made'.
However, with that in mind, there are a lot of people posting on the immigration boards saying theirs have been dealt with within ca. 3 months. When I went for my NCS appointment, the lady told me that it's not unusual for them to see people for the citizenship ceremonies within 3 - 4 months after they had submitted their applications.

Hope this helps,
mm_kitkat

Premier · Post by **Premier** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:36 pm

Update

Eligibility criteria: British Spouse - 3years Residency
Language criteria met : B1 Certificate
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Redbridge
Date of application: 18-06-2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 20-06-2014
Date of payment deducted: 26-06-2014
Date of acknowledgment: 01-07-2014 dated 26-06-2014
Date approval received: awaiting
Date of ceremony: awaiting

Bivo · Post by **Bivo** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 8:14 am

[quote="Bivo"]Eligibility criteria: 5 years EU treaty rights + 12 months PR card
Nationality: Romanian
Language criteria met: B1 Test Trinity College London + Life in the UK test
Method of application: Postal ( special delivery + self addressed envelope)
Council name if NCS used: N/A
Date of application: 26/06/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment:
Date of debit or clearance of fees: checked CC online says Your Outstanding Balance as of 02 July 2014 09:10 £906.00
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:[/quote]

Update !

I paid with my credit card, and I checked today online banking says outstanding transaction £906. So that means that they get the money now? I am quite surprised to see this speed! I have to admit my application is straightforward as I only had 2 jobs in 6 years, I hold PR card as EU national and no criminal records..

All the best,

Daniel

london5 · Post by **london5** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:16 am

mm_kitkat wrote:
london5 wrote:I believe average waiting time for naturalization is 2-3 months ..........anyone else agree.
hey london5,

the HO states that it typically takes 'up to 6 months for the application to be considered and for the decision to be made'.
However, with that in mind, there are a lot of people posting on the immigration boards saying theirs have been dealt with within ca. 3 months. When I went for my NCS appointment, the lady told me that it's not unusual for them to see people for the citizenship ceremonies within 3 - 4 months after they had submitted their applications.

Hope this helps,
mm_kitkat

Hey mm_kitkat,

I have checked the previous forum from jan till april, and I see some cases were decided in 6 weeks, hope all of us will be in the same que.

xx

Bivo · Post by **Bivo** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:30 am

[quote="Bivo"][quote="Bivo"]Eligibility criteria: 5 years EU treaty rights + 12 months PR card
Nationality: Romanian
Language criteria met: B1 Test Trinity College London + Life in the UK test
Method of application: Postal ( special delivery + self addressed envelope)
Council name if NCS used: N/A
Date of application: 26/06/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment:
Date of debit or clearance of fees: checked CC online says Your Outstanding Balance as of 02 July 2014 09:10 £906.00
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:[/quote]

Update !

I paid with my credit card, and I checked today online banking says outstanding transaction £906. So that means that they get the money now? I am quite surprised to see this speed! I have to admit my application is straightforward as I only had 2 jobs in 6 years, I hold PR card as EU national and no criminal records..

All the best,

Daniel[/quote]

Just a quick update! I called today the nationality team line and the guy confirmed they got my application 27/06/2014 and processes the payment 02/07/14, yesterday, just 6 days after posting! Very good service and speed

now let's see some approvals soon!! Good luck to everyone!!

232323 · Post by **232323** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:47 pm

Mine one got more quicker, HO received on 02/06/2014, fees taken on 05/06/2014, but still waiting for approval,

mbr · Post by **mbr** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:38 pm

Hi,

I 'm living in UK since 12-04-2008 on Titer-1 general visa. I got my ILR on 20-03-2013.

Now I 'm applying for naturalisation. For section 1.22 of application form AN,

I 'm enclosing life in UK Test pass certificate.

For english language requirement, I already met the requirement in Titer1 initial/renewal applications. I studied my engineering in India & my university name also appears in point based calculator.
could you pls suggest me what document I should submit again for naturalisation to meet english language requirement ?? & which box I should select in the application ??

rs1012 · Post by **rs1012** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:40 am

hello everyone,
here is my timeline..
Eligibility criteria: 3 yrs Spouse Category
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Life in the Uk and IELTS
Current nationality: Bangladeshi
Method of application: AN via NCS
Council name if NCS used: Southwark
Date of application: 23/06/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25/06/2014- royal mail tracking
Date of acknowledgment: 30/06/2014 received the letter on 03/07/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 28/06/2014
Date approval received: TBA
Date of ceremony:TBA

rs1012 · Post by **rs1012** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:45 am

though they said it will take 6 months the least, but so far its been pretty fast!. hope to have a reply sooner than that..

rs1012 · Post by **rs1012** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:47 am

dapsydudu wrote:
soez wrote:
dapsydudu wrote:Eligibility criteria: Spouse 3yrs Residency. Language Criteria: UK Degree. Current Nationality: Nigerian. Method of Application: NCS (Lambeth council). Date of Application: 10-0614. Payment method: Debit card. Date received by UKBA: 11-06-14. Date of Acknowledgement : waiting. Date of debit clearance : waiting. Date of Approval: waiting. Date of ceremony: waiting. Will update the forum about the outcome,fingers crossed and Goodluck everybody applying for Naturalisation

Hi there anyone applied on 11 June 2014 using October 2013 version of AN Form. I applied using this version without realising that newer version just released on 9 June 2014, any problem with it?
I applied on the 10th using the 2013 format,I don't think that should be a problem,the only difference is you have to confirm your email addy. So no problem in my own personal opinion.

two form are identical, page by page and contents as well. so should be okay..

mm_kitkat · Post by **mm_kitkat** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:44 am

mbr wrote:Hi,

I 'm living in UK since 12-04-2008 on Titer-1 general visa. I got my ILR on 20-03-2013.

Now I 'm applying for naturalisation. For section 1.22 of application form AN,

I 'm enclosing life in UK Test pass certificate.

For english language requirement, I already met the requirement in Titer1 initial/renewal applications. I studied my engineering in India & my university name also appears in point based calculator.
could you pls suggest me what document I should submit again for naturalisation to meet english language requirement ?? & which box I should select in the application ??

Hi mbr,

The following link may help you work out what to do (looks like other people were in a similar boat with their applications):
http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... 53391.html

Hope this helps,
mm_kitkat

Haidi5 · Post by **Haidi5** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:23 am

Eligibility criteria: BC spouse+ 1yr ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): IELTS + LIUK test
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: Self Postal service
Council name if NCS used: None
Date of application: 27th June 2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: bank details.
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30th June 2014
Date of acknowledgment:
Date of debit or clearance of fees:
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:
Hi guys,
I already had my approval. This is for my wife.

Bivo · Post by **Bivo** » Sat Jul 05, 2014 9:38 am

[quote="Bivo"][quote="Bivo"]Eligibility criteria: 5 years EU treaty rights + 12 months PR card
Nationality: Romanian
Language criteria met: B1 Test Trinity College London + Life in the UK test
Method of application: Postal ( special delivery + self addressed envelope)
Council name if NCS used: N/A
Date of application: 26/06/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment:
Date of debit or clearance of fees: checked CC online says Your Outstanding Balance as of 02 July 2014 09:10 £906.00
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:[/quote]

Update !

I paid with my credit card, and I checked today online banking says outstanding transaction £906. So that means that they get the money now? I am quite surprised to see this speed! I have to admit my application is straightforward as I only had 2 jobs in 6 years, I hold PR card as EU national and no criminal records..

All the best,

Daniel[/quote]

Update: Acknowledgement letter received 05/07/2014, dated 02/07/2014.

london5 · Post by **london5** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 10:10 pm

[quote="london5"]Eligibility criteria: 5 yr wp 1 ilr
Language criteria met : Life In UK Test
Current nationality: Ind
Method of application: post
Date of application: 03.06.2014
Payment method : CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04.06.2014
Date of acknowledgment: 10.06.2014 received on 18.06.2014,
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 10.06.2014
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: awaiting

I received yet another acknowledgment letter dated 2nd July received on 5th July that the total fees of £906 is been debited, where it was already been taken on 10th of June. hoping the approval will follow soon. finger crossed xx

london5 · Post by **london5** » Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:37 am

london5 wrote:
london5 wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5 yr wp 1 ilr
Language criteria met : Life In UK Test
Current nationality: Ind
Method of application: post
Date of application: 03.06.2014
Payment method : CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04.06.2014
Date of acknowledgment: 10.06.2014 received on 18.06.2014,
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 10.06.2014
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: awaiting

I received yet another acknowledgment letter dated 2nd July received on 5th July that the total fees of £906 is been debited, where as the money was already been taken on 10th of June and received an acknowledgement letter on 18th July, I am really hoping the approval will follow soon. finger crossed xx

london5 · Post by **london5** » Mon Jul 07, 2014 11:44 am

[quote="london5"][quote="london5"]Eligibility criteria: 5 yr wp 1 ilr
Language criteria met : Life In UK Test
Current nationality: Ind
Method of application: post
Date of application: 03.06.2014
Payment method : CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04.06.2014
Date of acknowledgment: 10.06.2014 received on 18.06.2014,
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 10.06.2014
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: awaiting

khan09 · Post by **khan09** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:46 am

Update
Eligibility criteria: WP + 1 Year ILR
Language criteria met: UK Masters Degree + Life in UK
Method of application: NCS Redbridge
Date of application: 06/06/2014
Payment method: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment: letter dated 16/06/14 on 21/06/14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 13/06/2014
Date approval received: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC

london5 · Post by **london5** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:51 pm

[quote="london5"][quote="london5"]Eligibility criteria: 5 yr wp 1 ilr
Language criteria met : Life In UK Test
Current nationality: Ind
Method of application: post
Date of application: 03.06.2014
Payment method : CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04.06.2014
Date of acknowledgment: 10.06.2014 received on 18.06.2014,
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 10.06.2014
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: awaiting

london5 · Post by **london5** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:53 pm

london5 wrote:
london5 wrote:
london5 wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5 yr wp 1 ilr
Language criteria met : Life In UK Test
Current nationality: Ind
Method of application: post
Date of application: 03.06.2014
Payment method : CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04.06.2014
Date of acknowledgment: 10.06.2014 received on 18.06.2014,
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 10.06.2014
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: awaiting

I received yet another acknowledgment letter dated 2nd July received on 5th July that the total fees of £906 is been debited, where as the money was already been taken on 10th of June and received an acknowledgement letter on 18th June, I am really hoping the approval will follow soon for all of us. All the Best finger crossed xx

arvindnaththakur · Post by **arvindnaththakur** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:55 pm

Eligibility criteria: HSMP+Tier1+ILR (5.5 yrs in total)
Language criteria met: Degree taught in english Language, Letter from University, PBS printout
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Cambridge
Date of application: 24/06/2014
Payment method: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 26/06/2012
Date of acknowledgment: 03/07/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 02/07/2014
Date approval received: Waiting…
Date of ceremony: Waiting…

gmx · Post by **gmx** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 11:12 pm

gmx wrote:Eligibility criteria: WP + T1 + ILR 1yr
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): NARIC
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Wandsworth
Date of application: 28/06/14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 01/07/14
Date of acknowledgment:
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 09/07/14
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

Jay4you · Post by **Jay4you** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 9:16 am

UPDATE!!

Eligibility criteria: 2 yrs ILR ( Form AN )
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): UK Degree Cert
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: Post
Council name if NCS used: N/A
Date of application: 28/06/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 09/07/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 08/07/2014
Date approval received: Awaiting
Date of ceremony: Awaiting

oyioko · Post by **oyioko** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 9:40 am

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Residence (EEA FAMILY MEMBER) + 1 year Permanent Residence
Language criteria met: ESOL B1
Method of application: Applied via NCS
Council name if NCS used: Rochdale Council
Date of application: 06/06/2014
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 21/06/2014 Dated 17/06/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 17/06/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

mike_k · Post by **mike_k** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 10:01 am

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Residence + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met: Citizen of English speaking country
Method of application: Applied via NCS
Council name if NCS used: Southampton
Date of application: 04/06/2014
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 05/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 10/06/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 12/06/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

The NCS person which I dealt with told me that most applications were being processed within 6-8 weeks at the time of my application. However, looking at the May timelines it seems like it may take a little longer... hopefully not too much longer. Good luck everyone.

Immigrationboards.com: Immigration, work visa and work permit discussion board