Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

RayNational · Post by **RayNational** » Wed May 20, 2020 11:39 pm

Eligibility criteria: Non EU Family Member 7 Years + 1 Year Settled Status
Language/LIUK Criteria: B1 Trinity + LIUK
Nationality : Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 30/01/2020
Payment method: Visa Debit
Date of acknowledgement: 31/01/2020
Date of debit of fees: 30/01/2020
Date of biometric letter received/issued:
Date Biometrics enrolled: 06/02/2020
Date on Approval letter: 20/05/2020
Date of receipt of approval: 20/05/2020 (Email)
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

This forum has been a huge help. This timeline gave me hope on many occasions. Thanks everyone for sharing. Be patient and hope for the best.

The end of a very long journey.

MasudR · Post by **MasudR** » Thu May 21, 2020 3:22 am

Eligibility criteria: 10 years + 5 years ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK Degree
Nationality : Bangladeshi
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 09/03/2020
Payment method: Visa Debit
Date of acknowledgement: 09/03/2020
Date of debit of fees: 09/03/2020
Date of biometric letter received/issued:
Date Biometrics enrolled: 09/03/2020
Date on Approval letter: Pending
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending
Date of Ceremony: N/A at the moment

Congratulations to all that has already received the approval email or letter and All the best to you all that are still waiting including myself.

gofornaturalisation · Post by **gofornaturalisation** » Thu May 21, 2020 1:06 pm

Eligibility criteria: 1 year Settled Status as an EU citizen
Language/LIUK Criteria: English speaking national + LIUK test
Nationality : EU + Australia
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 21/01/2020
Payment method: Visa Debit
Date of acknowledgement: 21/01/2020
Date of debit of fees: 21/01/2020
Date of biometric letter received/issued:
Date Biometrics enrolled: 21/01/2020
Date on Approval letter: 20/05/2020 (email)
Date of receipt of approval: 20/05/2020 (email)
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

Ade1111 · Post by **Ade1111** » Thu May 21, 2020 9:16 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years - Tier 2 (General) + 1 year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Bachelors Degree + Life in the UK test
Nationality : Nigerian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 17/03/2020
Payment method: Online
Date of acknowledgement: 17/03/2020
Date of debit of fees: 17/03/2020
Date Biometrics enrolled: 25/03/2020 (Croydon)
Date on Approval letter: 21/05/2020 (email)
Date of receipt of approval: 21/05/2020 (email)
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting (delayed due to covid)
Date of Ceremony: waiting (delayed due to covid)

Thanks to everyone on this forum as I have found it very useful in staying up to date since my application in March. Best of luck to those still waiting for their decisions and that its positive news.

d039043 · Post by **d039043** » Thu May 21, 2020 10:04 pm

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (EU + 1yr settlement status)
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23 Jan 2020
Date of debit of fees: 20' Jan
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of receipt of approval: 18'May 2018
Date of Ceremony: On hold due to COVID

kolaxy · Post by **kolaxy** » Fri May 22, 2020 5:09 pm

Eligibility criteria: 10 years + BC spouse
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK Degree
Nationality :
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 14/02/2020
Payment method: Visa Debit
Date Biometrics enrolled: 17/02/2020
Date on Approval letter: 22/05/2020
Date of receipt of approval: 22/05/20
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending due to Covid-19
Date of Ceremony: Pending due to Covid-19.

I wish you all the best if you're still waiting for your decision. Thanks everyone especially the moderators.

castorp · Post by **castorp** » Sun May 24, 2020 1:55 pm

Eligibility criteria: EEA Settled Status + 1 year
Language Criteria: UK PhD degree + LiUK
Nationality: EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 3/02/2020
Date of email acknowledgement: 3/02/2020
Date biometrics enrolled: 3/02/2020
Date of biometrics appointment: 6/03/2020 (Croydon, the first slot free of charge)
Email request for alternative proof of residency for the last 17 months: 20/05/2020
Alternative documents sent over email: 21/05/2020
Date on Approval letter: 22/05/2020
Date of receipt of approval: 22/05/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting (COVID)
Date of Ceremony: waiting (COVID)

Learning20 · Post by **Learning20** » Sun May 24, 2020 10:12 pm

Eligibility criteria: 10 years + ILR /Refugee
Language/LIUK Criteria: B2/ LIUK
Nationality : Eritrean
Method of application: Post
Date of application: 24/10/2019
Payment method: Visa Debit
Date Biometrics enrolled: 08/11/2019 (Old Street)
Date on Approval letter: waiting
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

bppartnerclub · Post by **bppartnerclub** » Tue May 26, 2020 6:40 pm

bppartnerclub wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 13, 2020 4:01 pm
Eligibility criteria:EU +1 year settled status
Language/LIUK Criteria: BSc degree
Nationality : Polish
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 07-03-2020
Payment method: Credit card
Date of acknowledgement: 09-03-2020
Date of debit of fees: 09-03-2020
Date of biometric letter received/issued: 07-03-20
Date Biometrics enrolled: 14-03-20 (no free appointmets, £110 in Croydon)
Date on Approval letter: 26-05-20
Date of receipt of approval:26-05-20
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending due to COVID
Date of Ceremony: Pending due to COVID

Dima1 · Post by **Dima1** » Tue May 26, 2020 10:38 pm

Dima1 wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:25 am
Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 + ILR
Language Criteria: UK Masters Degree
Nationality: Russian
Method of application: Online + UKVCAS
Date of application: 14/02/2020
Date of email acknowledgement: 17/02/2020
Date biometrics enrolled: 17/02/2020
Date on Approval letter: 26/05/2020
Date of receipt of approval: 26/05/2020 (email)
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending due to COVID
Date of Ceremony: Pending due to COVID
Date of passport application: -

Mephisto777 · Post by **Mephisto777** » Wed May 27, 2020 12:55 pm

Eligibility criteria: EU + ILR 1 year (Settled status)
Language/LIUK Criteria: IELTS C2
Nationality: Romanian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 14-02-2020
Payment method: VISA
Date of acknowledgement: 14-02-2020
Date of debit of fees: 14-02-2020
Date of Biometrics letter received/issued: 14-02-2020 (email)
Date Biometrics enrolled: 20-02-2020 (Paid appointment - £69.99)
Date on Approval letter: 26-05-2020 (email)
Date of receipt of approval: 26-05-2020 (email)
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending due to COVID-19
Date of Ceremony: Pending due to COVID-19

user5877 · Post by **user5877** » Wed May 27, 2020 4:25 pm

Eligibility criteria: 14 Years living in the UK, 1 year of EU Settlement Status
Language/LIUK Criteria: Bachelor Degree from British University + LIUK Test
Nationality: Polish
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 09-03-2020
Payment method: Visa
Date of acknowledgement: 11-03-2020
Date of debit of fees: 09-03-2020
Date Biometrics enrolled: 16-03-2020 (Free appointment in Belfast)
Date on Approval letter: 27-05-2020 (email)
Date of receipt of approval: 27-05-2020 (email)
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: COVID19 delayed
Date of Ceremony: COVID19 delayed

In short: Applied Online, enrolled my biometrics 7 days later, and got my approval email 72 days later.

George7371 · Post by **George7371** » Thu May 28, 2020 10:07 am

Eligibility criteria: EU Settled Status + 1 year
Language Criteria: B1 Certificate
Nationality: EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 28/01/2020
Date of email acknowledgement: 28/01/2020
Date biometrics enrolled: 08/02/2020
Date of biometrics appointment: 08/02/2020 (Croydon - paid)
Date on Approval letter: 28/05/2020
Date of receipt of approval: 28/05/2020 (email)
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting (COVID)
Date of Ceremony: waiting (COVID)

Thanks you for everyone in this forum. Your support and updates have been invaluable!

Simplebuthonest · Post by **Simplebuthonest** » Fri May 29, 2020 12:07 pm

Eligibility criteria: 10 years route (ILR) + 1 year
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK Degree + LITUK
Method of application: Online + UKVCAS
Date of application: 12th Feb 2020
Payment method: Card Payment
Date of debit of fees: 12th Feb 2020
Date of acknowledgement: 13th Feb 2020
Date Biometrics enrolled: 11th March 2020 (No Free Appointments available before this date)
Date on Approval Email: 29th May 2020
Date of receipt of approval: 29th May 2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Delayed
Date of Ceremony: Delayed due to COVID19

Thanks to all those who contribute to this forum and make it a great place for everyone.

Lopand · Post by **Lopand** » Fri May 29, 2020 12:51 pm

Eligibility criteria: EU Settled Status + 1 year
Language Criteria: UK Master's degree
Nationality: EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 24/02/2020
Date of email acknowledgement: 24/02/2020
Date biometrics enrolled: 16/03/2020
Date of biometrics appointment: 16/03/2020 (Croydon - paid)
Date on Approval email: 29/05/2020
Date of receipt of approval email: 29/05/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: pending (COVID-19)
Date of Ceremony: pending (COVID-19)

I was not asked to provide CSI.

Thank you everyone here for your support. I cross my fingers for all of you still waiting. Keep up the hope!

Rusland · Post by **Rusland** » Fri May 29, 2020 2:11 pm

Rusland wrote: ↑
Fri May 29, 2020 12:01 pm

Rusland wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:49 am
Eligibility criteria: Settle Status + 1 year
Language/LIUK Criteria: Trinity College B1
Nationality : Spanish
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 15/03/2020
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 16/03/2020
Date of debit of fees: 16/03/2020
Date of biometric letter received/issued: 15/03/2020, Express service and scanning documents
Date Biometrics enrolled: 20/03/2020
Date on Approval letter: 29/05/2020 (via email)
Date of receipt of approval: 29/05/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: On hold due to Covid-19
Date of Ceremony: On hold due to Covid-19

Note that I had 45 days in between jobs and I had no CSI. Hope this note gives some peace of mind to all of those still waiting.
Thank you everyone for your help and support. Special thanks to all administrators!

U Aziz · Post by **U Aziz** » Fri May 29, 2020 3:15 pm

Eligibility criteria: Settle status and ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: language B1
Nationality : Non EU
Method of application: online
Date of application: 22/02/2020
Payment method: debit card
Date of acknowledgement: next morning by email
Date of debit of fees: 22/02/2020
Date of biometric letter received/issued: N/A
Date Biometrics enrolled: 18/03/2020
Date on Approval letter: waiting
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony:waiting

winter1234 · Post by **winter1234** » Sat May 30, 2020 12:44 pm

Eligibility criteria: Refugee+2yrs ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: B1 + LIUK Test
Nationality: Afghan
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 09-07-2019
Payment method: Visa
Date of acknowledgement: 10-07-2019
Date of debit of fees: 09-07-2019
Date Biometrics enrolled: 11-07-2019
Date on Approval letter: 30-05-2020 (email)
Date of receipt of approval: 30-05-2020 (email)
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: COVID19 delayed
Date of Ceremony: COVID19 delayed

Sous49 · Post by **Sous49** » Sat May 30, 2020 2:50 pm

Eligibility criteria: ILR+ 1 year
Language UK Master Degree+ LIUK Test
Nationality:None EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application:23/08/2019
Payment method: Visa
Date of acknowledgement: 23/08/2019
Date of debit of fees: 23/08/2019
Date Biometrics enrolled: 27/08/2019
Date on Approval letter:
Date of receipt of approval: 20/05/2020; received a HO reply to my email stating that my application is approved . As soon as the situation has improved I should receive a letter requesting that I arrange to attend the cirizenship Ceremony
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: COVID19 delayed
Date of Ceremony: COVID19 delayed

It has been a very long journey
Best of luck to all

albanian33 · Post by **albanian33** » Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:08 am

albanian33 wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 17, 2019 5:02 pm
Eligibility criteria: ILR for 7 years - spouse of BC
Language/LIUK Criteria: B1 test + LIUK
Nationality : Non-Eu
Method of application: online
Date of application: 04/12/2019
Payment method: Mastercard
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: 07/12/19 (UKVCAS - Premium Lounge Mark Lane £100 )
Date on Approval letter: 28 May 2020
Date of receipt of approval letter: 01 June 2020 (Via email)
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Covid-19 delay
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

Whatareyoutalking · Post by **Whatareyoutalking** » Mon Jun 01, 2020 2:30 pm

Eligibility criteria: 10 yrs ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: B1 Trinity College + Life in uk
Nationality : Non Eu
Method of application: online
Date of application: 9/12/2019
Payment method: cc
Date of acknowledgement: 9/12/2019
Date of debit of fees: 9/12/2019
Date of biometric letter received/issued: N/A
Date Biometrics enrolled: 8/01/2020 ( Croydon . no free appointments B4 This Date )
Date on Approval letter: 01/06/20
Date of receipt of approval: 01/06/20 recieved email
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

firestalker21 · Post by **firestalker21** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 11:10 am

Eligibility criteria: EEA Settled Status + 1 year
Language Criteria: UK PhD degree + LiUK
Nationality: EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 23/02/2020
Date of email acknowledgement: 23/02/2020
Date biometrics enrolled: 25/02/2020
Date of biometrics appointment: 26/02/2020 (Birmingham, Sopra Steria, next day appointment £110)
Date on Approval letter: 2/06/2020
Date of receipt of approval: 2/06/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting (COVID)
Date of Ceremony: waiting (COVID)

Learning18 · Post by **Learning18** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:51 am

Learning18 wrote: ↑
Wed May 20, 2020 4:17 pm
Eligibility criteria: EU settled status + 1 year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK Bachelors + Life in the UK test
Nationality : EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 13/02/2020
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of acknowledgement: 14/02/2020 (email)
Date Biometrics enrolled: 11/03/2020 (London Croydon)
Date on Approval letter: 03/06/2020 (email)
Date of receipt of approval letter: 03/06/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Waiting due to covid-19 delays
Date of Ceremony: waiting due to covid-19 delays

Wish you all the best

abra · Post by **abra** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 11:02 am

Eligibility criteria: EU Settled Status + 1 year
Language criteria: UK degree
Nationality: Romanian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 23/01/2020
Date of email acknowledgement: 23/01/2020
Date biometrics enrolled: 25/01/2020
Date on approval letter: 3/06/2020
Date of receipt of approval: 3/06/2020
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC

Luciantod · Post by **Luciantod** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 2:29 pm

Eligibility criteria: EEA Settled Status + 1 year
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK Degree
Nationality : Romanian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 23/01/2020
Payment method: Visa Debit
Date Biometrics enrolled: 29/01/2020 (UKVCAS Birmingham, paid £85 for appointment)
Date on Approval letter: Didn't received it
Date of receipt of approval: 01/06/20 (email)
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending due to Covid-19
Date of Ceremony: Pending due to Covid-19.

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