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

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Pillar » Thu Jan 30, 2020 5:03 pm

ilovethebeatles wrote:
Thu Jan 23, 2020 1:34 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.
Date of application: 03/12/2019
Date of acknowledgement: 04/12/2019
Date of biometrics: 30/12/2019 (free appointment @ Croydon)
Emailed HO: 23/01/2020

Hi ilovethebeatles, I had a reply to my email today from the Further Nationality Enquiries team, which states ‘The application has had a decision made on it and it was sent out on the 27th January, this may take up to 21 working days to arrive. If it has not arrived by then please contact us.’ No mention of the outcome!

Did your reply had an indication of the outcome as you mentioned in the post?
Thanks

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by sami seven seven » Thu Jan 30, 2020 6:13 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr non eu
Method of application: online bio matrics 29 jan 2020
Date of receipt by UKBA:
Date of debit of fees: 16 jan 2020
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

Andy12
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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Andy12 » Fri Jan 31, 2020 12:18 am

Andy12 wrote:
Tue Dec 17, 2019 1:42 am
Eligibility criteria: 1 year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK MS Degree certificate + LIUK
Nationality : Non-EU
Method of application: online
Date of application: 12/11/19
Payment method: Amex
Date of acknowledgement: 12/11/19
Date of debit of fees: 13/11/19
Date of biometric letter received/issued: N/A
Date Biometrics enrolled: 16/12/19 (UKVCAS at Stratford, London, waited for a month to get free slot, none :evil: so went with paid slot)
Date on Approval letter: 16/Jan/2020
Date of receipt of approval letter: 25/Jan/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: N/A
Date of Ceremony: 01/Feb/2020
Time to change the flag :) :|

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by CAT77 » Fri Jan 31, 2020 8:18 am

CAT77 wrote:
Thu May 16, 2019 7:33 am
Eligibility criteria: 6 years DLR + 6 months IRL + spouse BC
Language Criteria: LIUK + trinity B1
Nationality : South African
Method of application: online
Date of application: 26/04/2019
Payment method: Credit card
Date of acknowledgement: 26/04/2019
Date of debit of fees: 26/04/2019
Date of Biometric letter issued: N/A
Date of biometric letter received: N/A
Date Biometrics enrolled: 03/05/2019 (via UKVCASE Premium appointment)
Date on Approval letter: 07/01/2020
Date of receipt of approval: tbc
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: tbc
Date of Ceremony: 17/02/2020
Date of Passport Application: tbc
Date of debit of fees:tbc
Date Passport to be received:tbc

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Arsenal86 » Fri Jan 31, 2020 3:33 pm

Arsenal86 wrote:
Thu Jan 30, 2020 3:40 pm
Arsenal86 wrote:
Mon Oct 28, 2019 4:58 pm
Eligibility criteria: 5 years + ILR spouse of BC
Language Criteria: entry B + Life in the UK Test
Nationality: Non EU
Method of application: Online + New Service (UKVCAS)
Date of application: 7 july 2019
Payment method: Online
Date of acknowledgement: 8 July 2019
Date of debit of fees: 07 July 2019
Date of Biometric letter issued: 24 / july / 2019
Date of biometric letter received: n/a
Date Biometrics enrolled: 24 July 2019
Date on Approval letter: 27/01/2020
Date of receipt of approval: 31/01/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 30/01/2020
Date of Ceremony: 13/02/2020
Date of Passport Application:
Date of debit of fees:
Date Passport received: N/A

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by itsme_honest » Sun Feb 02, 2020 11:16 am

Eligibility criteria: Permanent Residency 6+ years
Language Criteria: UK PhD + Life in the UK certificate
Nationality : EU
Method of application: Online UKVCAS
Date of application: 08/12/2019
Payment method: Online
Date of acknowledgment: 09/12/2019
Date of the debit of fees: 09/12/2019
Date of Biometric letter issued: N/A
Date of a biometric letter received:N/A
Date Biometrics enrolled: 18/12/2019
Date on Approval letter: 21/01/2020
Date of receipt of approval: 01/02/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 30/01/2020
Date of Ceremony: 03/04/2020

adma
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Re: Naturalisation application processing 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!

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Vinnie101 » Mon Feb 03, 2020 5:01 pm

Eligibility criteria: 1-week ILR - spouse of BC
Language Criteria: UK Masters Degree + Life in the UK Test
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online + New Service (UKVCAS)
Date of application: 17 Dec 2019
Payment method: Online
Date of acknowledgment: 18th Dec 2019
Date of the debit of fees: 17-Dec -2019
Date of biometric letter received: n/a
Date Biometrics enrolled: 13 January 2020
Date on Approval letter: Pending
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter -Pending

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by mrv8 » Mon Feb 03, 2020 6:31 pm

mrv8 wrote:
Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:47 pm
Eligibility criteria: PR + 1 year
Language Criteria: B1 from TRINITY COLLEGE + LIFE IN THE UK TEST
Nationality: EU
Method of application: Online + UKVCAS
Date of application: 15/10/19
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 15/10/19
Date of debit of fees: 15/10/19
Date biometrics enrolled: 18/10/2019 (Croydon, paid service)
Date on Approval letter: 27/11/2019
Date of receipt of approval: 12/12/2019
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: NA
Date of Ceremony: 18/02/2020 (public ceremony. 1st available date for public ceremony was 11/02, Lambeth)
Date of Passport Application:
Date of debit of fees:
Date Passport received:

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by sandt1 » Mon Feb 03, 2020 11:59 pm

Eligibility criteria: Lived here since I was 6
Language Criteria: native - But took The life in the UK test and Have degree from Oxford brookes
Nationality : Zimbabwean
Method of application: Online/UKVCAS Sopra Steria
Date of application: 20/06/2019
Payment method: Online
Date of acknowledgment: 24/06/2019
Date of the debit of fees: 24/06/2019
Date of Biometric letter issued: N/A
Date of a biometric letter received: N/A
Date Biometrics enrolled: 24/06/2019
Date on Approval letter: N/A
Date of receipt of approval: N/A
Date of receipt of ceremony N/A
Date of Ceremony:

sunny007
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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by sunny007 » Tue Feb 04, 2020 3:22 pm

Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 General + ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Trinity College english + LIUK (Both used for ILR)
Nationality : Non EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 01/02/2020
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 03/02/2020
Date of debit of fees: 01/02/2020
Date of biometric letter received/issued: N/A
Date Biometrics enrolled: Booked for 03/02/2020 (Free Appointment)
Date on Approval letter: waiting
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

anits
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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by anits » Wed Feb 05, 2020 2:12 am

Eligibility criteria: Tier 1 dependant (5 years) + ILR (1.5 years)
Language/LIUK Criteria: LIUK
Nationality : USA
Method of application: Postal via solicitor
Date of application: 07 Jan 2020
Payment method: via solicitor
Date of acknowledgement: 16 Jan 2020
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: email- 20 Jan 2020, letter- 22 Jan 2020
Date of debit of fees: n/a
Date of biometric letter issued: 16 Jan 2020
Date of biometric letter received: 22 Jan 2020
Date Biometrics enrolled: 29 Jan 2020
Date on Approval letter: waiting
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by BandannaBoy » Wed Feb 05, 2020 7:19 am

Eligibility criteria: 3yr spouse of BC + ILR (PR)
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 16-12-2019
Date of debit of fees: 16-12-2019 (£1349.00) (AMEX)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement email: 17-12-2020
Date biometrics given: 23-12-2019 (Croydon –Sopra Steria) £75.00 (VISA)
Date of receipt of approval letter received: 17-01-2020 (Letter dated the 10-01-2020)
Date of Ceremony booking: 17-01-2020
Date of Ceremony: 5-02-2020 (Private - £160 – Bromley) (First available date) (VISA)
Date applied for passport online: 5-02-2020 (£75.50) (VISA)

Good luck everybody, Even though it was quite an expensive process I was pleasantly surprised by how efficient the UKVI was in respects to my application.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by EEA_question » Wed Feb 05, 2020 9:58 am

Eligibility criteria: Settled status
Language/LIUK Criteria: Trinity College english B1 + LIUK
Nationality : Non EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 01/02/2020
Payment method: Visa debit
Date of debit of fees: 01/02/2020
Date of acknowledgement: 03/02/2020
Date of biometric letter received/issued: N/A
Date Biometrics enrolled: 04/02/2020
Date on Approval letter: waiting
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Luna149 » Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:10 am

I applied via post on : 18/12/19
Fees taken: 08/01/20
Bomtirc enrollment: 11/01/20
I sent an email to HO team on 02/02/20
Reply on 04/02/20 (I can confirm that your application is in the process and that decisions on applications are usually made within six months.

Unfortunately, your application is taking longer than usual, to be processed. )

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Sinjin » Wed Feb 05, 2020 11:59 am

Sinjin wrote:
Wed Jan 22, 2020 5:02 pm
Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 8yr ILR
Method of application: Online + UKVACS
Date of receipt by UKBA: 31/12/2019
Date of debit of fees: 31/12/2019
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 31/12/2019
Date of Biometric enrolment: 17/01/2020
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

Sent an email to HO on 03 Feb 2020 and got the following reply
“ Thank you for your e-mail. Applications are dealt with in application receipt date order. Your application IS NOW WITH A CASEWORKER. It will take a while longer for your application to be considered. You do not need to contact us. Once your application is decided, you will be contacted by your caseworker.”

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Johura » Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:10 pm

Johura wrote:
Wed Jan 22, 2020 11:54 am
PAPER APPLICATION FOR NATURALISATION AND REGISTRATION FOR A CHILD

EEA CITIZEN (PR + 1 YEAR) + LIFE IN THE UK AND B1 CERTIFICATE
APPLICATION POSTED ON: 04/11/2019
CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION: NONE RECEIVED - BUT CONFIRMED WITH ROYAL MAIL 05/11/2019
FEES TAKEN: 13/11/2019
LETTER CONFIRMING DECISION: 25 January 2020
DOCUMENTS RETURNED: 25 January 2020
LETTER FOR CEREMONY RECEIVED : 1 February 2020
CEREMONY BOOKED: 4 March 2020

FINALLY AFTER A LONG WAIT! APPLICATION PROCESSED AND GRANTED WITHIN 3 MONTHS!!
:)

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Armz » Thu Feb 06, 2020 5:38 pm

Eligibility criteria:BC Spouse 5yrs. + 1year ILR
Nationality: NON EEA
Language criteria: LIUK & trinity college
Method of application: Online + UKVCAS
Date of application: 01/01/2020
Date of debit of fees: 01/01/2020
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 02/01/2020
Date Biometric appointment: 08/01/2020(croydon free appointment but paid£65
Date Biometric enrolment: 08/01/2020
Date on approval letter: waiting
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting
Date applied passport: -waiting
Date passport received: waiting

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by shah4404 » Thu Feb 06, 2020 8:20 pm

Two application husband and wife same time one year ILR from 11 years in UK
Applied citizenship on 05/01/2020
Fees charged 05/01/2020
Biometrics don 05/02/2020 Waited one month for free appointment Manchester central
Approval waiting will update you guys
Is ceremony fee included in fee 1330 pounds

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Moheb Sameem » Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:14 pm

Eligibility criteria: Refugee ILR
Language/ Criteria: UK Master Degree + B1 with distinction
Nationality : Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 22/11/2019
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 24/11/2019
Date of debit of fees: 22/11/2019
Date Biometrics enrolled: 24/11/2019
Date on Approval letter: Unknown
Date of receipt of approval:Unknown
Emailed HO on Monday/03/02/2020, but still haven't heard anything from them.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Moheb Sameem » Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:26 pm

Moheb Sameem wrote:
Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:14 pm
Eligibility criteria: Refugee ILR
Language Criteria: UK Master Degree + B1 with distinction
Nationality : Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 22/11/2019
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 24/11/2019
Date of debit of fees: 22/11/2019
Date Biometrics enrolled: 24/11/2019
Date on Approval letter: Unknown
Date of receipt of approval:Unknown
Emailed HO on Monday/03/02/2020, but still haven't heard anything from them.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Moheb Sameem » Fri Feb 07, 2020 1:08 pm

Moheb Sameem wrote:
Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:26 pm
[quote=" Sameem2020 post_id=1876675 time=1581077647 user_id=232474]
Eligibility criteria: Refugee ILR
Language Criteria: UK Master Degree + Life in the UK
Nationality : Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 20/11/2019
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 20/11/19
Date Biometrics enrolled: 26/11/2019
Date on Approval letter: Waiting
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by anits » Fri Feb 07, 2020 2:01 pm

anits wrote:
Wed Feb 05, 2020 2:12 am
Eligibility criteria: Tier 1 dependant (5 years) + ILR (1.5 years)
Language/LIUK Criteria: LIUK
Nationality : USA
Method of application: Postal via solicitor
Date of application: 07 Jan 2020
Payment method: via solicitor
Date of acknowledgement: 16 Jan 2020
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: email- 20 Jan 2020, letter- 22 Jan 2020
Date of debit of fees: n/a
Date of biometric letter issued: 16 Jan 2020
Date of biometric letter received: 22 Jan 2020
Date Biometrics enrolled: 29 Jan 2020
Date on Approval letter: 03 Feb 2020
Date of receipt of approval: 07 Feb 2020 - lawyer received my approval!
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting
Approval took exactly 1 month! Quicker than I expected :D

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Armz » Fri Feb 07, 2020 5:37 pm

Armz wrote:
Thu Feb 06, 2020 5:38 pm
Eligibility criteria:BC Spouse 5yrs. + 1year ILR
Nationality: NON EU
Language criteria: LIUK & trinity college
Method of application: Online + UKVCAS
Date of application: 01/01/2020
Date of debit of fees: 01/01/2020
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 02/01/2020
Date Biometric appointment: 08/01/2020(croydon free appointment but paid£65
Date Biometric enrolment: 08/01/2020
Date on approval letter: waiting
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting
Date applied passport: -waiting
Date passport received: waiting

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by arunAmara » Sat Feb 08, 2020 12:15 pm

Eligibility criteria: Student + PSW + Tier 2 + ILR (LR)
Language/LIUK Criteria: Bsc + LiUK
Nationality : Non EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 03 Jan 2020
Payment method: Master Card (Online)
Date of acknowledgement: 03 Jan 2020
Date of debit of fees: 03 Jan 2020
Date of biometric letter received/issued: 03 Jan 2020
Date Biometrics enrolled: 07 Jan 2020
Date on Approval letter: 04 Feb 2020
Date of receipt of approval: 08 Feb 2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

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