Is it possible to Delay Biometrics

Hi Everyone,

Please bear with me if this sounds like an absolutely stupid question but i have a sort of dilemma.

I have applied for naturalisation on 21st May 2017 via NCS. Till to-date payment transaction has not hit my credit card and i haven't received any invitation for Bio-metrics registration.

Coming Tuesday i.e. 9th May, i have to travel for work to CIS region for around 19 days. My apprehension is if i get a biometrics invitation soon after i leave, i may not have enough time to meet the deadline for registration.

NCS advised me and gave me a leaflet which says that i need to provide biomtrics within 15 days from the date of the letter, failing which my application would be refused. i read earlier on this forum that UKVI sends a follow up for biometrics registration giving additional 10 days (though i would hate to go down that route but just trying to evaluate my options).

It is possible to curtail the business trip but that would cause so much work disruption and my bosses and clients wont be too pleased about it.

Can knowledgeable and experienced members please advise if there is a possibility to get extension or a few buffer days to submit biometrics, if the need be?

Sorry for a long post and i would really appreciate all your responses.

Thanks a lot.
R

I have applied for naturalisation on 21st May 2017 via NCS

Am sure you meant APRIL??

If you don't submit with the first letter, HO will likely send a second letter which will give you less time to do it.

Perhaps it would have been wise to delay your application till after your business trip

Hi Char,

Thanks a lot for the response.
Sorry for the typo, i meant i have already applied on 21st April 2017.

So as i understand that UKVI will send me another letter giving me a shorter time period, if the Bio-metrics are not registered in the initial period of 15 days.

Thanks a lot.
R