Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Ashblackhawk · Post by **Ashblackhawk** » Tue Mar 24, 2015 4:46 pm

Updated with final information. Good luck to all waiting.

Ashblackhawk wrote:Eligibility criteria: Long stay + 1.25 yr ILR
Number of applicants: 2
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: Nationality Check Service - Ealing London
Date of application: 25-02-2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 26-02-2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 05/03/2015
Date of acknowledgment: 07/03/2015
Date approval received: 19/03/2015
Date of approval on letter: 11/03/2015
Date of ceremony: 24/03/2015

PAK321 · Post by **PAK321** » Tue Mar 24, 2015 5:19 pm

everyday_4_u wrote:Method of Application: NCS (Edinburgh)
Date of Application: 21-01-2015
Eligibility Criteria : Spouse (3 years)
Application Received Date: 22-01-2015
Payment Method and Clearance: CC cleared on 29-01-2015
Date Of Acknowledgment: 02-02-2015 Letter dated (28-01-2015)
Approval: Waiting
Date Of Ceremony: Waiting

Hello, Guies, i am also the one among those who applied in January and still waiting for the result, meanwhile, many others have been approved in short time. i do not understand the HO criteria dealing with application. If the do CRB check on each application for example then CRB checking department must have a time scale to issue certificate then how some people are approved within one week or two weeks? It is required to do CRB check for each application anyway. Obviously there are a lot other more requirements to be fulfilled for approval that takes bit of time. So keep finger crossed and let hope for the positive outcomes. What can we do if there is a delay because the ball is not in our pocket.

Dont take stress and dont assume that home office clearing JAN applications first, you just seen less than 30 people who applied in JAN and may be 20 got quick approvals in this forum, which is not even 5% of applications they receiving every month . in rough calculations HO receiving average more than 7000 applications every month. So we cant judge HO performance here in this forum because not every one updating here. Just wait and relax

PAK321 · Post by **PAK321** » Tue Mar 24, 2015 5:20 pm

Any one waiting from Dec, 14? I applied 17th DEC 14 still waiting.

benson147 · Post by **benson147** » Tue Mar 24, 2015 6:27 pm

PAK321 wrote:
everyday_4_u wrote:Method of Application: NCS (Edinburgh)
Date of Application: 21-01-2015
Eligibility Criteria : Spouse (3 years)
Application Received Date: 22-01-2015
Payment Method and Clearance: CC cleared on 29-01-2015
Date Of Acknowledgment: 02-02-2015 Letter dated (28-01-2015)
Approval: Waiting
Date Of Ceremony: Waiting

Hello, Guies, i am also the one among those who applied in January and still waiting for the result, meanwhile, many others have been approved in short time. i do not understand the HO criteria dealing with application. If the do CRB check on each application for example then CRB checking department must have a time scale to issue certificate then how some people are approved within one week or two weeks? It is required to do CRB check for each application anyway. Obviously there are a lot other more requirements to be fulfilled for approval that takes bit of time. So keep finger crossed and let hope for the positive outcomes. What can we do if there is a delay because the ball is not in our pocket.
It took them 7.5 months to approve my application so be paitent and do not stress it will come whenever it comes there is not alot you can do.

Dont take stress and dont assume that home office clearing JAN applications first, you just seen less than 30 people who applied in JAN and may be 20 got quick approvals in this forum, which is not even 5% of applications they receiving every month . in rough calculations HO receiving average more than 7000 applications every month. So we cant judge HO performance here in this forum because not every one updating here. Just wait and relax

Thesmalik · Post by **Thesmalik** » Tue Mar 24, 2015 7:25 pm

PAK321 wrote:Any one waiting from Dec, 14? I applied 17th DEC 14 still waiting.

waiting from November 2014 still waiting.

Maxwell · Post by **Maxwell** » Tue Mar 24, 2015 10:42 pm

Waiting since 2 November. Straightforward easy application. Almost 5 months now...

happyguy82 · Post by **happyguy82** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 7:44 am

everyday_4_u wrote:Method of Application: NCS (Edinburgh)
Date of Application: 21-01-2015
Eligibility Criteria : Spouse (3 years)
Application Received Date: 22-01-2015
Payment Method and Clearance: CC cleared on 29-01-2015
Date Of Acknowledgment: 02-02-2015 Letter dated (28-01-2015)
Approval: Waiting
Date Of Ceremony: Waiting

Hello, Guies, i am also the one among those who applied in January and still waiting for the result, meanwhile, many others have been approved in short time. i do not understand the HO criteria dealing with application. If the do CRB check on each application for example then CRB checking department must have a time scale to issue certificate then how some people are approved within one week or two weeks? It is required to do CRB check for each application anyway. Obviously there are a lot other more requirements to be fulfilled for approval that takes bit of time. So keep finger crossed and let hope for the positive outcomes. What can we do if there is a delay because the ball is not in our pocket.

CRB is just one factor and it's not entirely within the HO's control because according to the form they do it with the country of the applicant's current nationality.

khan7861 · Post by **khan7861** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 9:36 am

Good morning everyone,

I hope every one is fine, Could some one please help me, I am going to apply my citizenship next month, I got my ILR ten year bases for last year.

I got married 2012 in here, she is British but unfortunate this marriage does not work out, she got divorce me on be half of "unreasonable behaviour" but there is no police involve. just county court involved,

my question is any effect my nationality or it gonna harm my personal character

if any one has the similar experience I really appreciate please share me

Thanks

babyblue · Post by **babyblue** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 10:13 am

happyguy82 wrote:
everyday_4_u wrote:Method of Application: NCS (Edinburgh)
Date of Application: 21-01-2015
Eligibility Criteria : Spouse (3 years)
Application Received Date: 22-01-2015
Payment Method and Clearance: CC cleared on 29-01-2015
Date Of Acknowledgment: 02-02-2015 Letter dated (28-01-2015)
Approval: Waiting
Date Of Ceremony: Waiting

Hello, Guies, i am also the one among those who applied in January and still waiting for the result, meanwhile, many others have been approved in short time. i do not understand the HO criteria dealing with application. If the do CRB check on each application for example then CRB checking department must have a time scale to issue certificate then how some people are approved within one week or two weeks? It is required to do CRB check for each application anyway. Obviously there are a lot other more requirements to be fulfilled for approval that takes bit of time. So keep finger crossed and let hope for the positive outcomes. What can we do if there is a delay because the ball is not in our pocket.
CRB is just one factor and it's not entirely within the HO's control because according to the form they do it with the country of the applicant's current nationality.

So which nationalities are processed quicker? And which form are you referring to?

happyguy82 · Post by **happyguy82** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 11:44 am

babyblue wrote:
happyguy82 wrote:
everyday_4_u wrote:Method of Application: NCS (Edinburgh)
Date of Application: 21-01-2015
Eligibility Criteria : Spouse (3 years)
Application Received Date: 22-01-2015
Payment Method and Clearance: CC cleared on 29-01-2015
Date Of Acknowledgment: 02-02-2015 Letter dated (28-01-2015)
Approval: Waiting
Date Of Ceremony: Waiting

Hello, Guies, i am also the one among those who applied in January and still waiting for the result, meanwhile, many others have been approved in short time. i do not understand the HO criteria dealing with application. If the do CRB check on each application for example then CRB checking department must have a time scale to issue certificate then how some people are approved within one week or two weeks? It is required to do CRB check for each application anyway. Obviously there are a lot other more requirements to be fulfilled for approval that takes bit of time. So keep finger crossed and let hope for the positive outcomes. What can we do if there is a delay because the ball is not in our pocket.
CRB is just one factor and it's not entirely within the HO's control because according to the form they do it with the country of the applicant's current nationality.
So which nationalities are processed quicker? And which form are you referring to?

I wouldn't know which nationalities as I don't work for the Home Office.

Requirements AN Booklet Dec-2014 Page 16.

babyblue · Post by **babyblue** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 11:58 am

I thought they would have done these checks everytime you apply for a UK visa/ILR and those applications are processed much quicker and in order of application date, but the naturalisation applications tend to be processed in a random order which no one seems to know why?!

ironmaiden · Post by **ironmaiden** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:40 pm

Hi guys,

I've got a question. Sorry if that's a bit silly one

I have sent my application 3 weeks ago and I was wondering if I send the CRB check results to HO, would that be something acceptable for them and that might speed up the process? My employer recently did CRB check and I got an e-mail today that saying it's been completed. Does anyone have an idea?

Ashtokhy · Post by **Ashtokhy** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:54 pm

PAK321 wrote:Any one waiting from Dec, 14? I applied 17th DEC 14 still waiting.

I have been waiting since 25/11/2014.

happyguy82 · Post by **happyguy82** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 1:03 pm

ironmaiden wrote:Hi guys,

I've got a question. Sorry if that's a bit silly one

I have sent my application 3 weeks ago and I was wondering if I send the CRB check results to HO, would that be something acceptable for them and that might speed up the process? My employer recently did CRB check and I got an e-mail today that saying it's been completed. Does anyone have an idea?

Uhh if I were you, I'd leave it. Don't complicate matters further as they don't appear to be very organised.

Abat4 · Post by **Abat4** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 1:38 pm

Date of Application: 16-02-2015
Eligibility Criteria : HSMP-2Yeears+ Tier 1-3 years+ 1+ years ILR)
Application Received Date: 16/02/2015
Payment Method and Clearance: Card on 19-02-2015
Date Of Acknowledgment: Letter dated 19-02-2015
Approval: Waiting
Date Of Ceremony: Waiting

benson147 · Post by **benson147** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 2:08 pm

happyguy82 wrote:
ironmaiden wrote:Hi guys,

I've got a question. Sorry if that's a bit silly one

I have sent my application 3 weeks ago and I was wondering if I send the CRB check results to HO, would that be something acceptable for them and that might speed up the process? My employer recently did CRB check and I got an e-mail today that saying it's been completed. Does anyone have an idea?
Uhh if I were you, I'd leave it. Don't complicate matters further as they don't appear to be very organised.

My friend i will advice you do not make the application process complicated for yourself, just send HO the document they require or ask for and let them do their job, sit back and relax whilst you wait for you approval.

Thesmalik · Post by **Thesmalik** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 2:12 pm

Ashtokhy wrote:
PAK321 wrote:Any one waiting from Dec, 14? I applied 17th DEC 14 still waiting.

I have been waiting since 25/11/2014.

i m waiting since 8/11/2014

happygirl0580 · Post by **happygirl0580** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 3:18 pm

Hello guys,
Just to update you guys. I sent my application 19th of May 2014, off course I received the miserable letter of 3-6 i then contact my local MP here is the letter they sent to my MP.

dear Mr xxxxx,
Thank you for your email correspondence of xx March on behalf of Mr xxxxxxxxx of xxxxxxxxxx, about his application for naturalisation as a British citizen.

Prior to making a decision on British citizenship we undertake various checks. We are currently undertaking further checkes to establish if all the requirements for citizenship are met in Mr xxxxxxxx case. We anticipate being in position to issue our decision on Mr xxxxxxxxxx application within the next 12 weeks.

Hmmmm! Another 3 months of waiting continue. 5years EE family and 1year permanent resident. No criminal record and driving offence. Straight forward application HO what to take a year plus to make decision.

anowar999 · Post by **anowar999** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 5:12 pm

Application timeline:
Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: Through Council
Date of application: 08 Oct 2014
Date of debit of fees: 22 Oct 2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 21 Oct 2014
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

T51820 · Post by **T51820** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 5:32 pm

UPDATE - Ceremony Attended - I'm officially BRITISH!

Eligibility criteria: 10+ years in the UK, 10+ years having ILR
Language criteria met - Life in the UK and Exempt country
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: March 4, 2015
Payment method: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: March 5, 2015 via Royal Mail tracking
Date of debit or clearance of fees: March 10, 2015 (shown on online statement March 12, 2015)
Date of acknowledgment: March 13, 2015 (dated March 10, 2015)
Date approval received: March 23, 2015 (dated March 17, 2015)
Date of ceremony: March 25, 2015

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I've applied for my passport right after my ceremony.

All in all my application took 12 days from UKBA receiving it to approving me. As shown above, I managed to get a ceremony date merely two days after receiving the letter by sheer luck (see my previous posts in this thread). With Ceremony, It still only took 20 days in total.

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Once again good luck to all those waiting.

John28058980 · Post by **John28058980** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 7:00 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier(1) + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met: Life in the UK + have already met requirement with settlement application on or after 28/10/2013 (non-UK Bachelors degree with points based calculator print out and university confirmation of English medium)
Method of application: NCS (Southwark)
Date of application: 16 March 2015
Date of receipt by HO: 17 March 2015
Payment method: credit card
Date of fees taken: 25 March 2015 <<UPDATE>>
Date of acknowledgment: TBC
Date approval received: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC

chongkie · Post by **chongkie** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 7:49 am

Update

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 6yr(WP/Tier 2) + 2yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Bracknell Borough
English qualification : Life in the UK & ESOL B3
Date of application : 16 March 2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18 March 2015 (from NCS postal services)
Date of debit of fees: CC - 24 March 2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 25 March 2015 (email)
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

sircas · Post by **sircas** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:11 am

Hi,

I sent my Naturalisation application on 08/10/2014. I sent it myself from overseas (Germany) as I am in the British Army. I wrote to the HO to request a return of my passport 3 weeks ago. I got a call from the HO yesterday (25/03/15) to confirm my information and the detailed reasons why I require the passport. After confirming to them they appeared fine with my request. And they assured me they will process the return of my passport.

I used that opportunity of speaking to them to confirm that I am soon approahing my 6th month of waiting, can they please confirm the status of my application?

The response was that '' Yes we can see your application is in the pipeline but as yet it hasn't been assigned to any caseworker''
I died a lil inside after hearing that. I guess from the way things are going, I will certainly fall within those having to wait extra 3-6 months.

I am running out of ideas and options to get my mind off this experience.

Is anyone having the same dramas as me? If any can you please share your experiences?

I know at the end of the day All things shall come to pass.

rajo1 · Post by **rajo1** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 9:23 am

Hello sir.

Yes I got the similar headache, I am in UK and made my application in the UK on 27 September 2014 the Home Office received on 29 Sept. I have contacted them several times but their idiotic and agonising response is "your case is under consideration" I cannot tell how long it will remain like that.

But seriously The torries lead home office is nearly broken

happyguy82 · Post by **happyguy82** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 9:44 am

rajo1 wrote:Hello sir.

Yes I got the similar headache, I am in UK and made my application in the UK on 27 September 2014 the Home Office received on 29 Sept. I have contacted them several times but their idiotic and agonising response is "your case is under consideration" I cannot tell how long it will remain like that.

But seriously The torries lead home office is nearly broken

Hahahah you can try to change that in May's election

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