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March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

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

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snoorali77
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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by snoorali77 » Tue Mar 24, 2015 12:20 pm

eve2410 wrote:Hey,

If any applicants whose money was taken on 17th March and has a update to share please let me know.

My money was taken on 17th .. No update :roll:


Our money was taken on 17th, no update yet after acknowledgement...

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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by cricfix » Tue Mar 24, 2015 12:21 pm

My timeline to help others on the board -

Eligibility criteria: 5+ Years in the UK, ILR for over a few years
Language criteria met - Life in the UK and Trinity B1
Method of application: NCS Camden
Date of application: Februry 27, 2015
Payment method: Credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: March 2, 2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: March 6, 2015
Date of acknowledgment: March 11, 2015 (dated March 6, 2015)
Date approval received: March 20, 2015 (dated March 12, 2015)
Date of ceremony: April 22, 2015

Same timeline for my wife also who applied with me.

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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by wazzmyname » Tue Mar 24, 2015 12:21 pm

UPDATE

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year (Tier 1) + 1 year (ILR)
Language criteria met - Life in the UK and UK degree
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Basingstoke
Date of application: 11-03-2015
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: Should be the 12th or 13th according to NCS
Date of acknowledgment: 23-03-2015 however letter dated on 18-03-2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 18-03-2015
Date approval received: N/A
Date of ceremony: N/A

eve2410
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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by eve2410 » Tue Mar 24, 2015 12:25 pm

snoorali77 wrote:
eve2410 wrote:Hey,

If any applicants whose money was taken on 17th March and has a update to share please let me know.

My money was taken on 17th .. No update :roll:


Our money was taken on 17th, no update yet after acknowledgement...

Hopefully we are next in the queue .. Good Luck :-)

snoorali77
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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by snoorali77 » Tue Mar 24, 2015 12:31 pm

eve2410 wrote:
snoorali77 wrote:
eve2410 wrote:Hey,

If any applicants whose money was taken on 17th March and has a update to share please let me know.

My money was taken on 17th .. No update :roll:


Our money was taken on 17th, no update yet after acknowledgement...

Hopefully we are next in the queue .. Good Luck :-)

Thanks, All the Best for your application as well :)

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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by girlgregg » Tue Mar 24, 2015 1:03 pm

My money was taken on the 18th and got the acknowledgement in the post yesterday!
eve2410 wrote:Hey,

If any applicants whose money was taken on 17th March and has a update to share please let me know.

My money was taken on 17th .. No update :roll:

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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by fwd079 » Tue Mar 24, 2015 1:13 pm

Update your timelines fellows please. I'm hoping to create the Excel over the weekend for this thread.
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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by davster » Tue Mar 24, 2015 1:14 pm

fwd079 wrote:Nice, my wife's application is on 18, so perhaps in two days time? :)
yes fingers crossed!

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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by davster » Tue Mar 24, 2015 1:19 pm

davster wrote:Eligibility Criteria: 5 Yrs Tier 1 (General) + 1 Yr ILR
Language Criteria: Life in the UK & UK Masters Degree
Method of Application: NCS Wandsworth
Date of Application: 16-03-15
Date of Receipt by UKVI: 17-03-15
Method of Payment: CC (Balance on CC reduced on 24.03.15)
Date of Fee Clearance: Awaiting
Date of Acknowledgement: Awaiting
Date of Approval: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by tulip11 » Tue Mar 24, 2015 1:26 pm

fwd079 wrote:Update your timelines fellows please. I'm hoping to create the Excel over the weekend for this thread.
Excel spreadsheet is already present. Its link is given on first page of this thread.

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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by fwd079 » Tue Mar 24, 2015 1:56 pm

tulip11 wrote:
fwd079 wrote:Update your timelines fellows please. I'm hoping to create the Excel over the weekend for this thread.
Excel spreadsheet is already present. Its link is given on first page of this thread.
Oh brilliant, I'll check that. Thanks.


EDIT: Just checked, that is not for this month, so was wondering as I did mine I'd do it here, but I'll not do it if members do not wish to do so. :)
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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by a5ifkamal » Tue Mar 24, 2015 1:59 pm

fwd079 wrote:
tulip11 wrote:
fwd079 wrote:Update your timelines fellows please. I'm hoping to create the Excel over the weekend for this thread.
Excel spreadsheet is already present. Its link is given on first page of this thread.
Oh brilliant, I'll check that. Thanks.


EDIT: Just checked, that is not for this month, so was wondering as I did mine I'd do it here, but I'll not do it if members do not wish to do so. :)
Pls update your details on the excel file
Naturalization application timeline

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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by fwd079 » Tue Mar 24, 2015 2:05 pm

a5ifkamal wrote: Pls update your details on the excel file
Naturalization application timeline
Done already, but is it any good keeping all and sundry in one giant but useless Excel?
Wont tell us the exact timelines as this thread? Just saying.
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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by tulip11 » Tue Mar 24, 2015 2:11 pm

fwd079 wrote:
tulip11 wrote:
fwd079 wrote:Update your timelines fellows please. I'm hoping to create the Excel over the weekend for this thread.
Excel spreadsheet is already present. Its link is given on first page of this thread.
Oh brilliant, I'll check that. Thanks.


EDIT: Just checked, that is not for this month, so was wondering as I did mine I'd do it here, but I'll not do it if members do not wish to do so. :)
Its allright if you want to make for this month so you are most welcome :) the existing excel spreadsheet covers every month. Thanks.

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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by fwd079 » Tue Mar 24, 2015 2:26 pm

Cheers!
A little project for the weekend :D
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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by tulip11 » Tue Mar 24, 2015 2:35 pm

Any update about further approvals?

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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by scs3rsb » Tue Mar 24, 2015 5:49 pm

Hi all,

UPDATED ack & DD

Eligibility criteria: 5 year Tier 1 + 1 year ILR ( Myself & spouse )
Language criteria met: UK degree / B1 test for spouse
Current nationality: Algerian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Kingston upon Thames
Date of application: 13/03/2015
Payment method: Direct Debit
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17/03/2015
Date of acknowledgment: 24/03/2015 via email
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 24/03/2015
Date approval received: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC

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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by eve2410 » Tue Mar 24, 2015 6:37 pm

I HAVE BEEN APPROVED GUYS :-)

JUST GOT HOME FROM WORK AND RECEIVED THE BROWN ENVELOPE ALONG WITH CONFIRMATON LETTER .. :-)

In my case it's been very quick ..

Here is my timeline -

Elegibility - 10 years in UK + 10 Years ILR
Source/Application lodged via - Private Lawyer
Current Nationality - Indian
Date of Submission - 3rd March 2015
Date of funds - 17th March
Ack Recived via email - 17th March
Date of Approval - 24th March 2015
Date of Ceramony - Waiting for the letter

Good Luck to all who are still in the queue.. :-)

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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by tulip11 » Tue Mar 24, 2015 6:40 pm

eve2410 wrote:I HAVE BEEN APPROVED GUYS :-)

JUST GOT HOME FROM WORK AND RECEIVED THE BROWN ENVELOPE ALONG WITH CONFIRMATON LETTER .. :-)

In my case it's been very quick ..

Here is my timeline -

Elegibility - 10 years in UK + 10 Years ILR
Source/Application lodged via - Private Lawyer
Current Nationality - Indian
Date of Submission - 3rd March 2015
Date of funds - 17th March
Ack Recived via email - 17th March
Date of Approval - 24th March 2015
Date of Ceramony - Waiting for the letter

Good Luck to all who are still in the queue.. :-)
congratulations . First applicant of 3rd March got approval. :)

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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by Sylvian » Tue Mar 24, 2015 6:50 pm

Hi Everyone,

I just received a letter confirming my application has been successful!!!!!!!!!!! :) :D :) :shock: :lol: :lol: :roll: :)

I am new to this forum but I've read some of your comments from March 2015.

Just thought i should share my experience on my application recently.

UK Citizenship application
Spousal Visa 2 years + ILR 1 year
Nationality - Filipino
March 6, 2015 - Application posted by Royal Mail special delivery
March 10, 2015 - Received by UKVI
March 16, 2015 - £906 Deducted through debit account
March 21, 2015 - Received Letter of Acknowledgement by Royal Mail (Second Class)
March 15, 2015 - Date on the Letter of Acknowledgment
March 24 - Received all my original documents through registered (special delivery) mail. With a letter that says "I am pleased to say that the application has been successful and you will shortly receive a

I am over the moon as I wasn't expecting to receive the result of my application in less than 3 weeks!!!!

Good luck to everyone whose still waiting for their result. xxxx

Regards,
Sylvian

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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by scs3rsb » Tue Mar 24, 2015 7:26 pm

Congratulations to all!!

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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by IraMil357 » Tue Mar 24, 2015 7:45 pm

Congratulation to those who were lucky today!!
Applied 03/03/2015
Fee deducted 10/03/2015
Approval letter received 01/05/2015
Ceremony 02/06/2015
Passport application sent 05/06/2015

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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by tulip11 » Tue Mar 24, 2015 8:11 pm

I have noticed that success rate is quite fast in March month.

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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by tomboy » Tue Mar 24, 2015 8:13 pm

tulip11 wrote:I have noticed that success rate is quite fast in March month.
Am still waitin guys

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Re: March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

Post by tomboy » Tue Mar 24, 2015 8:15 pm

tomboy wrote:
tulip11 wrote:I have noticed that success rate is quite fast in March month.
Am still waitin guys
Applied on 11.03
Fees taken 18.03
Ack letter. 21.03
Wait wait wait now

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