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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by alterhase58 » Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:03 pm

kirkerj wrote:
Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:40 pm
How do they send out passports-just by normal mail it seems rather than sign for etc
Generally by DX Courier, dropped through the letterbox without signature, unless you live in high risk areas where they require a signature.
This is just my opinion as a member of this forum and does not constitute immigration advice.
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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by kirkerj » Tue Nov 21, 2017 10:02 am

alterhase58 wrote:
Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:03 pm
kirkerj wrote:
Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:40 pm
How do they send out passports-just by normal mail it seems rather than sign for etc
Generally by DX Courier, dropped through the letterbox without signature, unless you live in high risk areas where they require a signature.
Thanks, that will be a problem as I live in an apartment block and if they deliver during the day I wont be there!

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Arshsam » Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:36 pm

aabbasi wrote:
Wed Nov 15, 2017 5:58 pm
Hello All,

The online status has changed to "Decided" yesterday (after a wait of 5 months). Is their a way to check the decision before the letter arrives? I know some members have said that "when i inquired, they told me it was approved". Where do you inquire ?

Appreciate any help here.

Regards,

Hi Aabbasi ,

Did you get the Approval letter ?

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by aabbasi » Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:46 pm

Arshsam wrote:
Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:36 pm
Hi Aabbasi ,

Did you get the Approval letter ?
Not yet. I called the council to check if they have received my acceptance, and Alhamdullilah they have which is great news.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Arshsam » Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:53 pm

aabbasi wrote:
Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:46 pm
Arshsam wrote:
Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:36 pm
Hi Aabbasi ,

Did you get the Approval letter ?
Not yet. I called the council to check if they have received my acceptance, and Alhamdullilah they have which is great news.
MasahaAllah, really happy for you bro... :D

InshaAllah, soon i will get mine too... keep updating...

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Seph27 » Thu Nov 23, 2017 8:00 am

kirkerj wrote:
Tue Nov 21, 2017 10:02 am
alterhase58 wrote:
Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:03 pm
kirkerj wrote:
Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:40 pm
How do they send out passports-just by normal mail it seems rather than sign for etc
Generally by DX Courier, dropped through the letterbox without signature, unless you live in high risk areas where they require a signature.
Thanks, that will be a problem as I live in an apartment block and if they deliver during the day I wont be there!
Relax! Nothing to worry about. I live in a block of flats. DV texted that they would deliver passport on a Saturday but instead delivered on Friday - a day earlier and there was no one around. They popped it in through the door. No signature, no hassle!

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by kirkerj » Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:27 am

Seph27 wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 8:00 am
kirkerj wrote:
Tue Nov 21, 2017 10:02 am
alterhase58 wrote:
Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:03 pm
kirkerj wrote:
Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:40 pm
How do they send out passports-just by normal mail it seems rather than sign for etc
Generally by DX Courier, dropped through the letterbox without signature, unless you live in high risk areas where they require a signature.
Thanks, that will be a problem as I live in an apartment block and if they deliver during the day I wont be there!
Relax! Nothing to worry about. I live in a block of flats. DV texted that they would deliver passport on a Saturday but instead delivered on Friday - a day earlier and there was no one around. They popped it in through the door. No signature, no hassle!
Thanks but unless they convince someone to open said door they wont get in! There is no slot, the mailman has a swipe card and key. So long as they leave a card I will get re delivered to my work

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by aabbasi » Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:50 am

Arshsam wrote:
Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:53 pm
MasahaAllah, really happy for you bro... :D

InshaAllah, soon i will get mine too... keep updating...
InshaAllah.. All the best bro..

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by aabbasi » Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:51 am

Hi All, Just wanted to check if you can attend the ceremony without a letter from home office? The council has the letter and can book the ceremony, but I haven't received the letter from HO yet.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by kirkerj » Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:32 am

aabbasi wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:51 am
Hi All, Just wanted to check if you can attend the ceremony without a letter from home office? The council has the letter and can book the ceremony, but I haven't received the letter from HO yet.
The approval letter says you MUST take that letter with you to the ceremony or they will cancel your ceremony appointment.

I did see someone else on this forum email HO and ask for a pdf of the letter which was then emailed to them. You could try that? I know if they re-send out the letter they say it takes another 10 days. You should def call them and tell them you haven't received it

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by SKV01 » Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:45 am

Hi All, the status of my application changed to ‘Decided’ on 16.11.17 and I’m still waiting for the letter from HO. In the meantime checked with the Council if they have received my details, but they haven’t yet!

I’m aware that we have to wait 10 working days but I assumed that council will receive Info by now! Do any of you guys have similar experience? Thanks in advance.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by CR001 » Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:48 am

CR001 wrote:
Fri Nov 10, 2017 11:14 am
Can this topic please not turn into an 'application status check timeline/update' topic. There is the topic link below for such discussions.

british-citizenship/check-the-status-of ... -1280.html
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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by SKV01 » Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:53 am

CR001 wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:48 am
CR001 wrote:
Fri Nov 10, 2017 11:14 am
Can this topic please not turn into an 'application status check timeline/update' topic. There is the topic link below for such discussions.

british-citizenship/check-the-status-of ... -1280.html
Thank you CR001. Posted in the above topic.

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by CR001 » Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:54 am

SKV01 wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:53 am
Thank you CR001. Posted in the above topic.
Thank you SKV01, appreciate it.
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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by bbccdd » Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:00 pm

Hi everyone
i have applied on 13th of July and haven't received anything about my decision . my status shows awaiting decision since 20th July, Is there anyone who is waiting from 20th july ?
Thanks

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by CR001 » Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:08 pm

bbccdd wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:00 pm
Hi everyone
i have applied on 13th of July and haven't received anything about my decision . my status shows awaiting decision since 20th July, Is there anyone who is waiting from 20th july ?
Thanks
Please post post in the status check topic.
CR001 wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:48 am
CR001 wrote:
Fri Nov 10, 2017 11:14 am
Can this topic please not turn into an 'application status check timeline/update' topic. There is the topic link below for such discussions.

british-citizenship/check-the-status-of ... -1280.html
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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by smallpie » Thu Nov 23, 2017 6:07 pm

bbccdd wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:00 pm
Hi everyone
i have applied on 13th of July and haven't received anything about my decision . my status shows awaiting decision since 20th July, Is there anyone who is waiting from 20th july ?
Thanks
Sorry if I post reply in the wrong page.
I checked for the post at the other link, but not there.

Bbccdd, I applied in June, I only got a letter and questionnaire last week Friday, for more docs and informations. I sent it back today, as nxt day delivery. On the letter it says to return it by 29th November, otherwise they will refuse it. and on the return slip it says PENDING: 6/12/17. So maybe that's the date they have to decide finally. I wish for the best outcome.
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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by bbccdd » Thu Nov 23, 2017 6:46 pm

smallpie wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 6:07 pm
bbccdd wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:00 pm
Hi everyone
i have applied on 13th of July and haven't received anything about my decision . my status shows awaiting decision since 20th July, Is there anyone who is waiting from 20th july ?
Thanks
Sorry if I post reply in the wrong page.
I checked for the post at the other link, but not there.

Bbccdd, I applied in June, I only got a letter and questionnaire last week Friday, for more docs and informations. I sent it back today, as nxt day delivery. On the letter it says to return it by 29th November, otherwise they will refuse it. and on the return slip it says PENDING: 6/12/17. So maybe that's the date they have to decide finally. I wish for the best outcome.
My post was about 13th July guys but anyway smallpie good luck , you will get your application approved very soon!!

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by smallpie » Thu Nov 23, 2017 7:01 pm

bbccdd wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 6:46 pm
smallpie wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 6:07 pm
bbccdd wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:00 pm
Hi everyone
i have applied on 13th of July and haven't received anything about my decision . my status shows awaiting decision since 20th July, Is there anyone who is waiting from 20th july ?
Thanks
Sorry if I post reply in the wrong page.
I checked for the post at the other link, but not there.

Bbccdd, I applied in June, I only got a letter and questionnaire last week Friday, for more docs and informations. I sent it back today, as nxt day delivery. On the letter it says to return it by 29th November, otherwise they will refuse it. and on the return slip it says PENDING: 6/12/17. So maybe that's the date they have to decide finally. I wish for the best outcome.
My post was about 13th July guys but anyway smallpie good luck , you will get your application approved very soon!!
Yea I noticed u mentioned July, that's a month after mine, so I reckon you will hear from them soon, say December.
All the best to you
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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by Arshsam » Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:54 pm

smallpie wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 6:07 pm
bbccdd wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:00 pm
Hi everyone
i have applied on 13th of July and haven't received anything about my decision . my status shows awaiting decision since 20th July, Is there anyone who is waiting from 20th july ?
Thanks
Sorry if I post reply in the wrong page.
I checked for the post at the other link, but not there.

Bbccdd, I applied in June, I only got a letter and questionnaire last week Friday, for more docs and informations. I sent it back today, as nxt day delivery. On the letter it says to return it by 29th November, otherwise they will refuse it. and on the return slip it says PENDING: 6/12/17. So maybe that's the date they have to decide finally. I wish for the best outcome.
Best of Luck smallpie....

Hopefully good news will come soon...

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by smallpie » Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:06 pm

Arshsam wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:54 pm
smallpie wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 6:07 pm
bbccdd wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:00 pm
Hi everyone
i have applied on 13th of July and haven't received anything about my decision . my status shows awaiting decision since 20th July, Is there anyone who is waiting from 20th july ?
Thanks
Sorry if I post reply in the wrong page.
I checked for the post at the other link, but not there.

Bbccdd, I applied in June, I only got a letter and questionnaire last week Friday, for more docs and informations. I sent it back today, as nxt day delivery. On the letter it says to return it by 29th November, otherwise they will refuse it. and on the return slip it says PENDING: 6/12/17. So maybe that's the date they have to decide finally. I wish for the best outcome.
Best of Luck smallpie....

Hopefully good news will come soon...
Thanks, arshsam
Will keep the forum updated.
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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by MAS99 » Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:08 pm

bbccdd wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:00 pm
Hi everyone
i have applied on 13th of July and haven't received anything about my decision . my status shows awaiting decision since 20th July, Is there anyone who is waiting from 20th july ?
Thanks
I also applied in July but case still in queue for case worker.. Hopefully some result before year end..

will email them again tomorrow to see if there is any update

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by MAS99 » Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:09 pm

On a different note, does emailing them twice a week affect the case ? I mean will the case-worker looks at all communication and wonder why this guys is so in hurry ?

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by MAS99 » Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:11 pm

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
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Post by stevenbam » Wed Nov 22, 2017 8:50 pm

Eligibility criteria: 6 years ILR
Language criteria met: from the US
Nationality: American
Method of application: NCS Liverpool
Date of application: 15/10/2017
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKVI:
Date of acknowledgement: 18/10/2017
Date of letter requesting biometrics: 22/10/2017 (
Biometrics done: 23/10/2017
Date of approval: 22/11/2017 (Letter received 20/11/2017 but date on the letter was the 17th! not even a whole month!!
Date of ceremony: (waiting for the official letter)
Date applied for passport: will apply after the ceremony!
Date passport received: waiting...

It was so fast!! I was shocked!!

Now this is called Luck................

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Re: General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

Post by bbccdd » Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:48 pm

MAS99 wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:08 pm
bbccdd wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:00 pm
Hi everyone
i have applied on 13th of July and haven't received anything about my decision . my status shows awaiting decision since 20th July, Is there anyone who is waiting from 20th july ?
Thanks
I also applied in July but case still in queue for case worker.. Hopefully some result before year end..

will email them again tomorrow to see if there is any update
when you email them, have you ever received any reply , i ll also email them to see what happed to my case.

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