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February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

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

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elizadoo
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Re: February-2015 STILLLLLL WAITING

Post by elizadoo » Mon Aug 03, 2015 3:42 pm

diehard wrote:HELLOO ALL
is anyone else waiting from feb 2015?
looks like i am the only one :(
applied through Checkin service-12th feb 2015
acknowledgement recd dated 20th feb
nothing at all recd after that yet!
I am also waiting. I am straightforward UKM, born of British mother, no English test required as I was born in the USA. Easiest of all British Citizenship requirements, yet taking way too much time, going on 6 months. So, you are not alone.

anglianviking
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by anglianviking » Sat Aug 08, 2015 10:13 am

Updated - As of 08/08/2015 - APPROVED!

Eligibility criteria: 10yrs+ :ILR since 2003
Language criteria met: Life in UK test + ESOL (Entry 3)
Current nationality: Malaysia
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Chelmsford
Date of application: 12/02/2015
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Personal Cheque
Date of receipt by UKBA: 13/02/2015
Date of acknowledgment: 25/02/2015 (Dated 19/02/15)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 25/02/2015
Date approval received: 07/08/2015 (Dated 29/07/2015)
Date of ceremony: 19/08/2015 (Got an invitation from the council the same day)
British Army for the last 6 years too


Thank you everyone for your support ! Got my approval 4 days before the 6th month mark ! Don't panic, it will get there !

mavdi
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by mavdi » Sat Aug 08, 2015 1:27 pm

Hey congrats :)

kawa1
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by kawa1 » Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:13 pm

Final update
Eligibility criteria: 5 years EU/EEA citizen + 1 year Permanent Residence
Nationality: Polish
Method of application: post 19/02/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: February 2015
Date of debit of fees: 26/02/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 25 February 2015
Date of receipt of approval: 23/07/2015 dated 20/07/2015
Date of Ceremony 14/!0/2015 :shock:

Sonnyboy8011
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Sonnyboy8011 » Tue Aug 11, 2015 5:09 pm

elizadoo wrote:NEW POSTING as I just found this site, would like some feedback about why the long wait?

Eligibility Criteria: UKM (mother UK citizen, I was born prior to 1983)
Method of Application: Overseas registered mail to UKVI Liverpool
Date of Sending Application: 09 February 2015
Date of Application Delivery: 23 February 2105 (Signed for at Mail Room)
Date of Debit of Fees: 26 February 2015 (Credit Card)
Date of Receipt of Acknowledgement: 23 February 2015
Date of Receipt of Approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

Is this the normal waiting time--going on 6 months--for a UK citizenship request? I'm a 54 year-old US citizen, retired woman with no criminal history, etc. your average ordinary housewife I included all appropriate paperwork including my mother's ancient passports from the 1950s, birth certs with seals, my own (current) US Passport, referree letters by two bonafide and exemplary characters, etc. etc. I'm a bit concerned because I have a 2-month cruise lined up end of September and this is cutting it a bit close for the return of my US passport!

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request it back from the place u applied,this the link to go to ukvi and get the info u need for getting ur passport back...
https://www.gov.uk/visa-documents-returned


good luck

proud7
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by proud7 » Tue Aug 11, 2015 7:09 pm

Anyone who knows what is the process the HO do on applications. Who does the checks. Is it the caseworker or the caseworker gets the file after checks had been done. Been waiting for 6 months now. They only wrote to me last week for confirmation of a name l need to use. Since then am still waiting.

diehard
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by diehard » Sun Aug 16, 2015 11:05 am

Hi guys
mines 4 days over 6 months, rang call centre they still cant do or say anything- all the ysay is that they have no acesss even to check the progress, even after 6 months!!!
can any senior advise what can be done now as given up on waiting
thanks

chocolateorange88
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by chocolateorange88 » Sun Aug 16, 2015 11:19 am

@Proud7

I requested this information from the HO, whatdotheyknow.com, and they said that payments are taken, cases are created, biometrics requested, then checks get done and once they're done and the case is ready for a decision they're allocated to caseworker.

I heard they do checks on the following g things:

criminal record
council tax records
tax office records
immigration history checks

there's a few more but I can't remember.
You have been waiting a while but give it until end of August then I'd be chasing them in emails and MP

mikeg333
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by mikeg333 » Sun Aug 16, 2015 9:15 pm

If anyone is waiting for the return of their passport after applying using UKM just email FurtherNationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

I got a response in a few days that was forwarded to an actual person I could talk to. They mailed back my US passport and got it within 7 days for a trip I was taking.

allanghouston
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by allanghouston » Mon Aug 17, 2015 4:35 pm

Eligibility criteria: UKM
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): NA
Current nationality: Australian
Method of application: post
Council name if NCS used: NA
Date of application: 09/02/2015
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/02/2015
Date of acknowledgment: Sometime between these 2 dates
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 16/02/2015
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

Additional note: It took 2 months to receive my passport back after I requested it.

proud7
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by proud7 » Wed Aug 19, 2015 4:19 pm

Guys l just phoned homeoffice and been told the decision has been made and today l missed the special delivery l enclosed with my documents. Hopefully it's good news been waiting since 10 February. Hey am on holiday and will be back home after a week. Can't wait to go back home and collect the letter.

gsmm95
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by gsmm95 » Wed Aug 19, 2015 8:17 pm

proud7 wrote:Guys l just phoned homeoffice and been told the decision has been made and today l missed the special delivery l enclosed with my documents. Hopefully it's good news been waiting since 10 February. Hey am on holiday and will be back home after a week. Can't wait to go back home and collect the letter.
May I please know what phone number did you use to contact them?

proud7
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by proud7 » Wed Aug 19, 2015 8:24 pm

03001232253 that's the number l phoned and they asked me my details and told me they will phone back and they phoned back and told me decision has been made.

gsmm95
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by gsmm95 » Wed Aug 19, 2015 9:13 pm

proud7 wrote:03001232253 that's the number l phoned and they asked me my details and told me they will phone back and they phoned back and told me decision has been made.
Thanks for replying, did they phone back the same day or after some time?

gsmm95
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by gsmm95 » Wed Aug 19, 2015 10:26 pm

gsmm95 wrote:
proud7 wrote:03001232253 that's the number l phoned and they asked me my details and told me they will phone back and they phoned back and told me decision has been made.
Thanks for replying, did they phone back the same day or after some time?
proud 7, I just read your initial post thoroughly :) , I have got my answer, Thanks.

martin54
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by martin54 » Thu Aug 20, 2015 5:45 pm

proud7 wrote:03001232253 that's the number l phoned and they asked me my details and told me they will phone back and they phoned back and told me decision has been made.

When did you actually post the documents to them?.is up to 10 to 15 days before they told you the decision has been made? I just want to know how long does it take to respond back if they requested for more documents.

proud7
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by proud7 » Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:35 pm

I posted the docs on the 4th by special delievery. So HO received them on the 5th of august.

diehard
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by diehard » Thu Aug 20, 2015 11:03 pm

HI all
I have received my most waited letter :)
looks like my dealing with HO is ended happily
Thnaks and Goodluck

martin54
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by martin54 » Thu Aug 20, 2015 11:14 pm

proud7 wrote:I posted the docs on the 4th by special delievery. So HO received them on the 5th of august.

That is fine, i want to know the different days btw. Did you get your approval letter?

proud7
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by proud7 » Mon Aug 24, 2015 6:35 am

Just collected my letter. It's approved I give glory to God. My Jesus is able. My relationship with homeoffice is over. Waal after a long wait. Letter dated 14 august

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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by a5ifkamal » Mon Aug 24, 2015 7:58 am

proud7 wrote:Just collected my letter. It's approved I give glory to God. My Jesus is able. My relationship with homeoffice is over. Waal after a long wait. Letter dated 14 august
Congratulations

AaLipak
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by AaLipak » Wed Sep 09, 2015 4:16 pm

hello all

Great News today, nearly 7 months.

First of all thanks to all who showed their genuine concern in my case and prayed too, for me.
just came back and there was an approval letter with ceremony instructions etc.

Thank God for that it nearly over. Gone through so bad yet court things are still going on.
But feeling lighter now, booking ceremony tomorrow.

Thanks all again. will update time line soon.

a5ifkamal
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by a5ifkamal » Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:00 pm

AaLipak wrote:hello all

Great News today, nearly 7 months.

First of all thanks to all who showed their genuine concern in my case and prayed too, for me.
just came back and there was an approval letter with ceremony instructions etc.

Thank God for that it nearly over. Gone through so bad yet court things are still going on.
But feeling lighter now, booking ceremony tomorrow.

Thanks all again. will update time line soon.
Congrats

AaLipak
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by AaLipak » Thu Sep 17, 2015 6:00 pm

my case timeline...

Date of Application: 10/02/15
Method : NCS
Application Cireteria: 3 years Spouse + 1 yr ILR Though I have stayed in UK Lawfully more than 10 years plus ILR
Acknowledgement Received: 17 Feb email, 23 Feb Postal
Credit Card payment taken: 16 Feb
Got Arrested by police : 02 March :( [turned out to be False allegations ]
Asked for further Doc: End of August
Approval Received: 09/Sep Dated 04/Sep
Date of Ceremony : 16 / Sep
Applied for Passport: 17 / Sep

hopefully no more hiccups

ali_hsn
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Re: February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by ali_hsn » Mon Oct 05, 2015 10:07 am

hi all,

another update from my side:

The case worker asked for all my original documents on 22nd June - since I was travelling in two weeks time I sent them an email explaining my situation and asking for next steps. I received no response from Home Office between my travel and coming back to UK. On arriving back I had a refusal letter waiting for me :(

The letter stated that no attempt was made to contact home office - therefore, I filled out the appeal form with the £80.00 ceremony fee and sent it off with all my originals (27th July). The money got deducted from my account on 10th Aug, with no acknowledgement letter from home office.

I called home office today chasing an update and was advised that the application is in review and has been added back to the queue.

Eligibility criteria:5 Years Tier1 General + 1 Year ILR
Language criteria : Life in UK + PBS Calculator
Method of application: NCS
Date of application:10/Feb/2015
Payment method:Debit
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/Feb/2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 16/Feb/2015
Date of acknowledgement: 16/Feb/2015
Request of original documents: 22/Jun/15
Email sent: 23/Jun/15
Refusal letter: 17/Jul/15
Appealed: 27/Jul/15
Fee deducted (again): 10/Aug/15
Date approval received: Still waiting
Date of ceremony: Still waiting

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