October 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

rubebe wrote:

rubebe wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5 years EEA + 2 year ILR
Language: LIUK & Bachelor's Degree
Current nationality: Chinese
Method of application: Redbridge NCS
Date of application: 21/10/14
Payment method: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23/10/14
Date of acknowledgment: ???
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 26/11/14
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

sammyboy wrote:

sammyboy wrote:Eligibility criteria: ILR 18years
Language criteria met UK degrees (BSc +MSc) + LIUK test
Current nationality: Nigerian
Method of application: post
Date of application: 27/10/14
Payment method: debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29/10/14
Date of acknowledgement: 20/11/14 (dated 13/11/14)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 14/11/14
Date approval received: 27/11/14 (dated 25/11/14)
Date of ceremony:tbc

Odd one here. On the day I received my acknowledgement letter (20/11/14) I submitted a request for the return of my documents.
Today on my lunch break I called the home office to find out if they received the request and the lady I spoke to advised me that my application is still being considered. But she confirmed that my supporting documents had been posted back to me 2 days ago (25/11/14).

I then went home (still on my lunch break) and found an envelope with my documents in it. I didn't bother reading the accompanying Home Office letter because I thought it would just say "find enclosed your supporting documents".

I just reached home now and read the letter properly, it was actually an approval letter. I'm over the moon. That means my application took under a month to process. (just 3 working days from acknowledgment to approval). I was really worried about my application especially because I have a CCJ (still on my credit file) and a driving conviction (spent). However, I declared both and wrote a cover letter explaining why I had the CCJ. I have also served for a few year in the Territorial Army, I think that might have helped my cause too.

Either way, good luck to everyone still waiting. May you all receive good news before Xmas.

I'm so happy, literally crying tears of joy every time I think about this. I want to thank MY God for EVERYTHING! And my beautiful mother for hand holding me throughout this entire process,

Maxwell wrote:

I'm so happy, literally crying tears of joy every time I think about this. I want to thank MY God for EVERYTHING! And my beautiful mother for hand holding me throughout this entire process,

Very nice beautiful words. Congradualtions. Keep this spirit and you will succeed in everything you want!

Naijaninja1000 wrote:

sammyboy wrote:

sammyboy wrote:Eligibility criteria: ILR 18years
Language criteria met UK degrees (BSc +MSc) + LIUK test
Current nationality: Nigerian
Method of application: post
Date of application: 27/10/14
Payment method: debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29/10/14
Date of acknowledgement: 20/11/14 (dated 13/11/14)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 14/11/14
Date approval received: 27/11/14 (dated 25/11/14)
Date of ceremony:tbc

Odd one here. On the day I received my acknowledgement letter (20/11/14) I submitted a request for the return of my documents.
Today on my lunch break I called the home office to find out if they received the request and the lady I spoke to advised me that my application is still being considered. But she confirmed that my supporting documents had been posted back to me 2 days ago (25/11/14).

I then went home (still on my lunch break) and found an envelope with my documents in it. I didn't bother reading the accompanying Home Office letter because I thought it would just say "find enclosed your supporting documents".

I just reached home now and read the letter properly, it was actually an approval letter. I'm over the moon. That means my application took under a month to process. (just 3 working days from acknowledgment to approval). I was really worried about my application especially because I have a CCJ (still on my credit file) and a driving conviction (spent). However, I declared both and wrote a cover letter explaining why I had the CCJ. I have also served for a few year in the Territorial Army, I think that might have helped my cause too.

Either way, good luck to everyone still waiting. May you all receive good news before Xmas.

A big Congrats to you.. ..have you heard from your council yet regarding the ceremony?

I have only received approval letter from HO. but none yet from council, letter from HO. said I should call a certain number 3 weeks from the date on the letter, i did and I was told to wait for it, it might be on its way...im waiting, finger crossed, i,ll received it before wed.5th dec...I wld like to get this over with asap including the passport...Im really impressed with the speed and efficiency of those guys at the HO. To all those waiting for approval and other responses from the HO, I wish you guys all the best..

schwim wrote:Here is a sorted version of the spreadsheet if someone wants to take over updating the timelines. The approved persons are at the top thus it makes it easier to create a spreadsheet with the persons waiting. I hope someone finds this useful. Cheers

Oct 14 v5 sorted.png

dks100 wrote:Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC + ILR
Method of application: NCS
Payment method: CC
Date of application: 31/10/14
Date of receipt by UKBA: 03/11/14 (Royal Mail Tracking)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 18/11/14 (CC balance dropped)
Date of acknowledgment: 22/11/14
Date of approval (Letter dated): 26/11/14
Date of approval letter received: 02/12/14
Date of ceremony: 16/12/14 (Booked)