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December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

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

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December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by CR001 » Tue Dec 03, 2019 9:24 am

Eligibility criteria:
Language/LIUK Criteria:
Nationality :
Method of application:
Date of application:
Payment method:
Date of acknowledgement:
Date of debit of fees:
Date of biometric letter received/issued:
Date Biometrics enrolled:
Date on Approval letter:
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:
Date of Ceremony:

Will members please respect that this is a TIMELINE THREAD ONLY. Any question posts or discussions will be removed by the moderators.
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halfpint91
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by halfpint91 » Thu Dec 12, 2019 12:37 pm

I guess i'll go first!

Eligibility criteria: PR + 1 year
Language/LIUK Criteria: CS Degree + LIUK
Nationality : EU (Bulgarian)
Method of application: Online + UKVCAS
Date of application: 08/12/2019
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 09/12/2019
Date of debit of fees: 08/12/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: n/a
Date Biometrics enrolled: 10/12/2019
Date on Approval letter: pending
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: pending
Date of Ceremony: pending

It's only been few days and I'm already nervous! Wish me luck!

sizzy
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December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by sizzy » Thu Dec 12, 2019 2:28 pm

Eligibility criteria: ILR + 1 Year
Language/LIUK Criteria: Masters Degree+LITUK
Nationality :Nigeria
Method of application:Online + UKVCAS
Date of application:03/12/2019
Payment method:Credit Card
Date of acknowledgement:04/12/2019
Date of debit of fees:04/12/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued:
Date Biometrics enrolled:09/12/2019 - £60 UKVCAS Towerhill
Date on Approval letter:
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:
Date of Ceremony:

Kanakdodia
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Kanakdodia » Sat Dec 21, 2019 8:23 pm

Eligibility criteria: British Surinder singh Case (5 years) + EU PR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Life in UK and B1 Trinity Exam
Nationality : Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 20/12/2019
Payment method: Card
Date of acknowledgement: 20/12/2019
Date of debit of fees: £1,349.20
Date of biometric letter received/issued:
Date Biometrics enrolled: 16/01/2019 (No Free Appointment available before this date)
Date on Approval letter: Awaiting
Date of receipt of approval: Awaiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

Muffin007
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Muffin007 » Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:08 pm

Eligibility criteria: 10yrs+ ILR route
Language/LIUK Criteria: Uk degree + LiUk
Nationality : Nigerian
Method of application: online
Date of application: 24th December 2019
Payment method: debit card
Date of acknowledgement:
Date of debit of fees:
Date of biometric letter received/issued:
Date Biometrics enrolled: 30th December 2019
Date on Approval letter: waiting
Date of receipt of approval:waiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:
Date of Ceremony:

hafiz1984
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by hafiz1984 » Wed Jan 01, 2020 4:08 am

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years EU Spouse + 1 Year PR
Language/LIUK Criteria: International Degree + UKNARIC Certificate + Life In UK Certificate
Nationality : Pakistani
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 23.12.2019
Payment method: MasterCard Online
Date of acknowledgement: 24.12.2019
Date of debit of fees: 23.12.2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: Online appointment (23.12.2019)
Date Biometrics enrolled: 27.12.2019 ( Mark Lane Sopra Centre )
Date on Approval letter: Waiting
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

Monk123
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Monk123 » Fri Jan 17, 2020 7:11 pm

Eligibility criteria: Tier 2(general) 5yrs +1 yr ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK Naric assessment
Nationality : Indian
Method of application: online
Date of application: 17/12/19
Payment method: credit card
Date of acknowledgement: 18/12/19
Date of debit of fees: 18/12/19
Date of biometric letter received/issued: n/a
Date Biometrics enrolled: 23/12/19
Date on Approval letter: 8 /1/20
Date of receipt of approval:17/1/20
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:tbc
Date of Ceremony: tbc

business genius
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by business genius » Sat Jan 18, 2020 12:04 am

Hi
My time line for BC is as follows:
Eligibility criteria: Tier 1 Entrepreneur +1 yr ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK MBA+ LIUK
Nationality : Non EU
Method of application: online
Date of application: 04/12/19
Payment method: Debit card
Date of acknowledgement: 05/12/19
Date of debit of fees: 05/12/19
Date of biometric letter received/issued: n/a
Date Biometrics enrolled: 10/12/19 paid£60 at Mark Lane
Date on Approval letter: 8 /1/20
Date of receipt of approval:17/1/20
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:tbc
Date of Ceremony: tbc

nduaj
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by nduaj » Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:17 am

Eligibility criteria: ILR + 1 yr
Language/LIUK Criteria: BSc in English + LIUK
Nationality : Non EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 9/12/2019
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement:
Date of debit of fees: 10/12/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued:
Date Biometrics enrolled:11/12/2019
Date on Approval letter: 17/1/2020
Date of receipt of approval:23/1/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:tbc
Date of Ceremony:tbc

Muffin007
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Muffin007 » Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:21 pm

Muffin007 wrote:
Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:08 pm
Eligibility criteria: 10yrs+ ILR route
Language/LIUK Criteria: Uk degree + LiUk
Nationality : Nigerian
Method of application: online
Date of application: 24th December 2019
Payment method: debit card
Date of acknowledgement:
Date of debit of fees:
Date of biometric letter received/issued:
Date Biometrics enrolled: 30th December 2019
Date on Approval letter: waiting
Date of receipt of approval: 23 January 2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:
Date of Ceremony:

so grateful to God. very quick response, cant belive it myself. Good luck to everyone else waiting. Pray its all positive

ilovethebeatles
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by ilovethebeatles » Thu Jan 23, 2020 1:33 pm

Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 + ILR 1 year
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK Degrees
Nationality : Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 1/12/2019
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 2/12/2019
Date of debit of fees: 2/12/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: 1/12/2019
Date Biometrics enrolled: 3/12/2019
Date on Approval letter: Not known yet but got a reply to my email on 15th to confirm it was approved/letters issued.
Date of receipt of approval: Not yet, but called Council and they got my details today.
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:
Date of Ceremony: booked for first week Feb (private).

Thank you all, especially aman90, for helps regarding this journey. Your contributions make this forum incredibly helpful for inexperienced members like me. Several observations that might be useful for all:
- Waiting time starts from the date you submit your application. Biometrics date is irrelevant so you don't need to pay for early slots if free slots available in 2-3 weeks.
- If you email home office for updates and don't get reply, it means they have nothing to update you. But if your application was processed, they would update immediately. My case, I got reply just 10 mins after sending (NationalityFrontEndTechnicalSpecialists@homeoffice.gov.uk)
- Try to search for information here to get the best experience/lessons. Solicitors may make mistake sometimes as they are human.
- Openness and honesty should help. If you are in doubt of something, just declare it or write in additional information section or cover letter.
- After you have submitted the application, you don't need to inform things that are not significant such as FPNs unless you are convicted. This is confirmed by the HO's helpline as well as members here. But they do suggest if you want to be open, just inform them - it should help in case you have made mistakes somewhere in your application.

halfpint91
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by halfpint91 » Thu Jan 23, 2020 1:48 pm

halfpint91 wrote:
Thu Dec 12, 2019 12:37 pm
I guess i'll go first!

Eligibility criteria: PR + 1 year
Language/LIUK Criteria: CS Degree + LIUK
Nationality : EU (Bulgarian)
Method of application: Online + UKVCAS
Date of application: 08/12/2019
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 09/12/2019
Date of debit of fees: 08/12/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: n/a
Date Biometrics enrolled: 10/12/2019
Date on Approval letter: 17/01/2020
Date of receipt of approval: 23/01/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: pending
Date of Ceremony: pending
Thank you so much, everyone! This forum has been so helpful! I'm waiting to get a phone back from the council to book a ceremony, cause noone was available to pick up the phone at the time.

anandb
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by anandb » Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:46 am

My wife's naturalisation timeline

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs Dependant + ILR + 1 year
Language/LIUK Criteria: B1 GESE CEFR Level 1.1 (Grade 5) from Trinity College + LIUK
Nationality : Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 14-Dec-2019
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 16-Dec-2019
Date of debit of fees: 15-Dec-2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: n/a
Date Biometrics enrolled: 6-Jan-2020 (free at Croydon)
Date on Approval letter: 21-Jan-2020
Date of receipt of approval: 25-Jan-2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Thank you all.

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December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Stefan Piatek » Wed Jan 29, 2020 12:56 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5years +1 Settled Satus
Language/LIUK Criteria:Trinity English language test + Life in the UK
Nationality : EU (POLISH)
Method of application:Online
Date of application: 30-12-2019
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 31-12-2019
Date of debit of fees: 31-12-2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued:
Date Biometrics enrolled: 27-01-2020 (erliest - 60 GBP)
Date on Approval letter: waiting
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:
Date of Ceremony:

Kanakdodia
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Kanakdodia » Sat Feb 01, 2020 4:11 pm

Eligibility criteria: British Surinder singh Case (5 years) + EU PR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Life in UK and B1 Trinity Exam
Nationality : Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 20/12/2019
Payment method: Card
Date of acknowledgement: 20/12/2019
Date of debit of fees: £1,349.20
Date of biometric letter received/issued:
Date Biometrics enrolled: 28/12/2019
Date on Approval letter: 24/01/2020
Date of receipt of approval: 01/02/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 28/01/2020
Date of Ceremony: 13/03/2020

The process have been very smooth. Good Luck Everyone.

adma
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by adma » Sun Feb 02, 2020 11:16 pm

Eligibility criteria: ILR (16 years)
Language/LIUK Criteria: Degree obtained in UK
Nationality : EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 16/12/2019
Payment method: Debit card
Date of acknowledgement: 17/12/2019
Date of debit of fees: 17/12/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: N/A
Date Biometrics enrolled: 17/12/2019 (UKVCAS Croydon paid £100 for appointment)
Date on Approval letter: 23/01/2020
Date of receipt of approval: 01/02/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:
Date of Ceremony: 18/02/2020

thanks for the support on this forum and best of luck to everyone else!

tuxedoko
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by tuxedoko » Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:08 am

Please be more ative this thread
Eligibility criteria: ILR tier 2 + 1 year
Language/LIUK Criteria: Trinity + LIUK
Nationality : Vietnam
Method of application: Online + UKVCAS Birmingham airport
Date of application: 10/12/2019
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 11/12/2019
Date of debit of fees: 10/12/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: n/a
Date Biometrics enrolled: 17/12/2019(submitted document visa UKVCAS)
Date on Approval letter: pending :(
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: pending
Date of Ceremony: pending

tuxedoko
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by tuxedoko » Fri Feb 07, 2020 10:14 am

tuxedoko wrote:
Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:08 am
Please be more ative this thread
Eligibility criteria: ILR tier 2 + 1 year
Language/LIUK Criteria: Trinity + LIUK
Nationality : Vietnam
Method of application: Online + UKVCAS Birmingham airport
Date of application: 10/12/2019
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 11/12/2019 (i was short 2 days to complete 1 year ILR requirement)
Date of debit of fees: 10/12/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: n/a
Date Biometrics enrolled: 17/12/2019(submitted document visa UKVCAS)
Date on Approval letter: 27/01/2020
Date of receipt of approval: 06/02/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: pending
Date of Ceremony: 04/03/2020 in Coventry
Good luck every one

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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by ideotea » Sat Feb 08, 2020 7:27 pm

Eligibility criteria: After about 2 weeks receiving ILR (from 5 years on Tier 2) then applied through the spouse of British citizen route
Language/LIUK Criteria: IELTS SELT + LIUK
Nationality : Non EU
Method of application: UKVCAS
Date of application: 13/12/2019
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 16/12/2019
Date of debit of fees: 13/12/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: -
Date Biometrics enrolled: 17/12/2019
Date on Approval letter: Still waiting
Date of receipt of approval: Still waiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Still waiting
Date of Ceremony: Still wating

It has been 8 weeks since I have submitted my application. Still waiting for the results.

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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by ideotea » Mon Feb 10, 2020 10:38 pm

ideotea wrote:
Sat Feb 08, 2020 7:27 pm
Eligibility criteria: After about 2 weeks receiving ILR (from 5 years on Tier 2) then applied through the spouse of British citizen route
Language/LIUK Criteria: IELTS SELT + LIUK
Nationality : Non EU
Method of application: UKVCAS
Date of application: 13/12/2019
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 16/12/2019
Date of debit of fees: 13/12/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: -
Date Biometrics enrolled: 17/12/2019
Date on Approval letter: 30/01/2020
Date of receipt of approval: 10/02/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Still waiting
Date of Ceremony: Still wating

It has been 8 weeks since I have submitted my application. Still waiting for the results.
My journey is about to end. I thank this board so much for helping me for all my queries. For those who are waiting I wish you good news soon! Good luck everyone!

anandb
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by anandb » Tue Feb 11, 2020 3:45 pm

My naturalisation timeline -

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs Tier 1 + ILR + 1 year
Language/LIUK Criteria: Masters in UK
Nationality : Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 14-Dec-2019
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 22-Dec-2019
Date of debit of fees: 22-Dec-2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: n/a
Date Biometrics enrolled: 30-Dec-2019 (free at Croydon)
Date on Approval letter: 30-Jan-2020
Date of receipt of approval: 10-Feb-2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: TBC
Date of Ceremony: 14-04-2020 booked

Thank you all.

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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Manjayx24 » Tue Feb 25, 2020 9:51 pm

Eligibility criteria: DLR 3 years x 2 (6 Years) 4 Years ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Trinity
Nationality : Nigeria
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 26/12/2019
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 30/12/2019
Date of debit of fees:26/12/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued:26/12/2019
Date Biometrics enrolled:27/12/2019
Date on Approval letter: 13/02/2020
Date of receipt of approval:24/02/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:N/A
Date of Ceremony: 28/02/2019 Private

avocado177
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by avocado177 » Sat May 16, 2020 9:04 am

It happened! Got my decision letter! :D

Eligibility criteria: 13 years residence and Settled Status since end of 2018
Language/LIUK Criteria: Undergraduate and master's degrees in the UK - Life in the UK - 4/10/2019
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 12/12/2019
Date Biometrics enrolled: 30/12/19
Date on Approval letter: 15/05/20 (through email)
Date of receipt of approval: 15/05/20
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

Stefan Piatek
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Stefan Piatek » Mon May 18, 2020 11:58 am

Stefan Piatek wrote:
Wed Jan 29, 2020 12:56 pm
Eligibility criteria: 5years +1 Settled Status
Language/LIUK Criteria:Trinity English language test + Life in the UK
Nationality : EU (POLISH)
Method of application:Online
Date of application: 30-12-2019
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 31-12-2019
Date of debit of fees: 31-12-2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued:
Date Biometrics enrolled: 27-01-2020 (earliest - 60 GBP)
Date on Approval letter: 18-05-2020 (email, PDF attachment)
Date of receipt of approval: 18-05-2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:
Date of Ceremony: waiting COVID19
Thank You for everything.

madalina91
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Re: December 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Post by madalina91 » Wed May 27, 2020 2:09 pm

Eligibility criteria: Settled Status for one year
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK MA degree
Nationality : Romania
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 06/12/2019
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 09/12/2019
Date of debit of fees: 06/12/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: N/A
Date Biometrics enrolled:16/12/2019
Date on Approval letter: 27/02/2020 (email)
Date of receipt of approval:27/05/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

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