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Sous49 Thanks so much bro and congrats to you its been a tough journey anyways ive got via post and you right they send decision email and post i think they need to stick to one instead of confusing us.
starlin wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:08 pmHi all,
I have updates from my council by email. It seems every council making its own decisions. They have booked me for 11th July. My certificate must be sent to council already. (The date of My Citizenship invitation letter: 20th March for your reference)
Finally, thing is moving slowly. Good luck everyone!
E-mail content below if you are interested.
Dear Applicants,
We are now beginning to proceed with citizenship ceremonies at Islington. These ceremonies will be private ceremonies where only yourself can attend (no fee will be required from you) no guests will be allowed to attend and there will be no exceptions to the rule. We will send out pre-set times for you to attend.
Due to the large number of people we need to accommodate, we cannot be flexible on the dates and times supplied, so you will need to ensure you are available to attend your set date and time . These ceremonies will be on Saturdays only and you will only be required to state the oath and pledge and bring your required documents with you.
You will be asked to wear a face mask and each person will be allocated a 10 minute time slot in order to complete their ceremony and receive their certificate. It is vitally important that you arrive on time on the date, any late arrivals will not be seen and you will need to be allocated a new date (these will be arranged via email).
Priority will be given to those who are nearing their citizenship expiry date.
Please note, if you have been granted citizenship post lockdown we cannot do your ceremony. We have not received any certificates since March 2020 and we will be focusing on those that we received pre-lockdown.
Please reply with your Home Office reference number (Case ID Number) and I will book you in.
Bookings will be on 11th July, 18th July, 25th July, 1st August, please select a date and we will allocate you a time, if that date becomes full, you will be given the next available Saturday.
Please make sure you are free on Saturdays in July and August - once we have your details, we will begin issuing ceremony dates and times.
PLEASE NOTE - if you are not available for your allocated date and time we may not be able to reschedule you to a new date and you will need to contact the Home office for an extension.
Note:
WARNING: If you have any symptoms, stay at home, and contact us to reschedule. Do not attend your appointment and if you are seen to be ill you will be refused entry to the town Hall. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
If you have just arrived in the UK from, or are currently in, a restricted country you will need to self-quarantine for 14 days. If you are unable to attend your given date because you are in quarantine – please contact us so we can reschedule your ceremony.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... rder-rules
If a local lockdown is implemented we will have to change things and we will adhere to all restrictions in place – this could mean that all ceremonies are cancelled again.
Many Thanks
Xxx
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Booking info they gave me:
Hi xxx,
I have booked you for xx:xx on 11th July, please bring your ID and letter from the Home Office and wear a mask please.
Many Thanks,
Xxx
Hi AC12, I recall the first email I got from the Home Office said my application was also processed on 9 March, but the letter I got in May is dated 26 May. What date are you considering as your 'approval date' from which to start counting the 6 months limit to do a ceremony?AC12 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 11:39 amCouncils, like any other workplace, need to be 'Covid Secure'. Unless they've met these guidelines, they'd be hesitant in restarting ceremonies. Some councils have been proactive in making sure they meet the Covid guidelines, some have been pretty slow, which is why we see some councils restarting the ceremonies while some haven't.
However, I understand the frustration everyone is feeling right now ! I am in the same boat. I was approved on 9th March, told to wait for an invitation letter. My council said they had received an email from HO on 12/03 that they won't be sending out any more certificates, as they were 'expecting a lockdown' to happen soon.
I guess the frustration stems from the fact that HO have not cared to communicate, meaning we do all the chasing, asking our councils, FB groups, forums, for any new/relevant information. All good saying they're concentrating on ILR applications and limited leave to remain candidates, but for the money that we pay, you'd expect a far better service from HO, specially the way they communicate.
Moa7 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:39 amHi AC12, I recall the first email I got from the Home Office said my application was also processed on 9 March, but the letter I got in May is dated 26 May. What date are you considering as your 'approval date' from which to start counting the 6 months limit to do a ceremony?AC12 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 11:39 amCouncils, like any other workplace, need to be 'Covid Secure'. Unless they've met these guidelines, they'd be hesitant in restarting ceremonies. Some councils have been proactive in making sure they meet the Covid guidelines, some have been pretty slow, which is why we see some councils restarting the ceremonies while some haven't.
However, I understand the frustration everyone is feeling right now ! I am in the same boat. I was approved on 9th March, told to wait for an invitation letter. My council said they had received an email from HO on 12/03 that they won't be sending out any more certificates, as they were 'expecting a lockdown' to happen soon.
I guess the frustration stems from the fact that HO have not cared to communicate, meaning we do all the chasing, asking our councils, FB groups, forums, for any new/relevant information. All good saying they're concentrating on ILR applications and limited leave to remain candidates, but for the money that we pay, you'd expect a far better service from HO, specially the way they communicate.
HelloAC12 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:10 amHey !
I think the 3 months (Or 6 months now due to Covid) is based on the date on the citizenship ceremony invitation letter, which we haven't got yet, not on the approval letter.
Moa7 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:39 amHi AC12, I recall the first email I got from the Home Office said my application was also processed on 9 March, but the letter I got in May is dated 26 May. What date are you considering as your 'approval date' from which to start counting the 6 months limit to do a ceremony?AC12 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 11:39 amCouncils, like any other workplace, need to be 'Covid Secure'. Unless they've met these guidelines, they'd be hesitant in restarting ceremonies. Some councils have been proactive in making sure they meet the Covid guidelines, some have been pretty slow, which is why we see some councils restarting the ceremonies while some haven't.
However, I understand the frustration everyone is feeling right now ! I am in the same boat. I was approved on 9th March, told to wait for an invitation letter. My council said they had received an email from HO on 12/03 that they won't be sending out any more certificates, as they were 'expecting a lockdown' to happen soon.
I guess the frustration stems from the fact that HO have not cared to communicate, meaning we do all the chasing, asking our councils, FB groups, forums, for any new/relevant information. All good saying they're concentrating on ILR applications and limited leave to remain candidates, but for the money that we pay, you'd expect a far better service from HO, specially the way they communicate.
Sous49 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 9:51 amHelloAC12 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:10 amHey !
I think the 3 months (Or 6 months now due to Covid) is based on the date on the citizenship ceremony invitation letter, which we haven't got yet, not on the approval letter.
Moa7 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:39 amHi AC12, I recall the first email I got from the Home Office said my application was also processed on 9 March, but the letter I got in May is dated 26 May. What date are you considering as your 'approval date' from which to start counting the 6 months limit to do a ceremony?AC12 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 11:39 amCouncils, like any other workplace, need to be 'Covid Secure'. Unless they've met these guidelines, they'd be hesitant in restarting ceremonies. Some councils have been proactive in making sure they meet the Covid guidelines, some have been pretty slow, which is why we see some councils restarting the ceremonies while some haven't.
However, I understand the frustration everyone is feeling right now ! I am in the same boat. I was approved on 9th March, told to wait for an invitation letter. My council said they had received an email from HO on 12/03 that they won't be sending out any more certificates, as they were 'expecting a lockdown' to happen soon.
I guess the frustration stems from the fact that HO have not cared to communicate, meaning we do all the chasing, asking our councils, FB groups, forums, for any new/relevant information. All good saying they're concentrating on ILR applications and limited leave to remain candidates, but for the money that we pay, you'd expect a far better service from HO, specially the way they communicate.
I think it is the date on the letter you receive from the HO.the decision later
so now that I’ve an update I thought I’ll add to it.
I'm also waiting for ceremonies in Westminster council to resume, but I didn't have a ceremony scheduled before the lockdown as my application wasn't processed then.ani_xxx wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 12:22 pmHi, is anyone waiting for a ceremony from Westminster council?
My private ceremony was scheduled for 24th March and just the day before the lockdown was announced and ceremony cancelled.
I have emailed the council and got a response that "We are booking citizens in order of how long they have been waiting for a ceremony."
No further details or estimations when this will happen.
Maybe someone already got booked for a ceremony in Westminster council?
nnn15 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 3:44 pmI'm also waiting for ceremonies in Westminster council to resume, but I didn't have a ceremony scheduled before the lockdown as my application wasn't processed then.ani_xxx wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 12:22 pmHi, is anyone waiting for a ceremony from Westminster council?
My private ceremony was scheduled for 24th March and just the day before the lockdown was announced and ceremony cancelled.
I have emailed the council and got a response that "We are booking citizens in order of how long they have been waiting for a ceremony."
No further details or estimations when this will happen.
Maybe someone already got booked for a ceremony in Westminster council?
I still haven't received any official decision letter from the Home Office, neither by post nor by email. However, I got an email from the case worker saying I would receive an invitation to the ceremony once they resume.
I tried calling Westminster council, but they said they didn't know yet when ceremonies could restart. They posted on their website (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westmins ... virus-faqs) "unfortunately there are no ceremonies available at present until August at the earliest". I would hope they could restart at least private ceremonies given pubs, restaurants, cinemas and hotels open tomorrow.
Hoping you could get your ceremony scheduled soon as they must have your certificate already! And please post here if you get any updates.
Thanks for this information! That's good news that they plan to go ahead with private ceremonies at least. I also filled in a service resumption form at Westminster council website several weeks ago, but they haven't contacted me.Learning18 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:22 pmnnn15 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 3:44 pmI'm also waiting for ceremonies in Westminster council to resume, but I didn't have a ceremony scheduled before the lockdown as my application wasn't processed then.ani_xxx wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 12:22 pmHi, is anyone waiting for a ceremony from Westminster council?
My private ceremony was scheduled for 24th March and just the day before the lockdown was announced and ceremony cancelled.
I have emailed the council and got a response that "We are booking citizens in order of how long they have been waiting for a ceremony."
No further details or estimations when this will happen.
Maybe someone already got booked for a ceremony in Westminster council?
I still haven't received any official decision letter from the Home Office, neither by post nor by email. However, I got an email from the case worker saying I would receive an invitation to the ceremony once they resume.
I tried calling Westminster council, but they said they didn't know yet when ceremonies could restart. They posted on their website (https://www.westminster.gov.uk/westmins ... virus-faqs) "unfortunately there are no ceremonies available at present until August at the earliest". I would hope they could restart at least private ceremonies given pubs, restaurants, cinemas and hotels open tomorrow.
Hoping you could get your ceremony scheduled soon as they must have your certificate already! And please post here if you get any updates.
Hi,
My naturalisation application has been approved, however I haven't recieved my invitation letter as it was approved in June. Westminster contacted me today as I have filled a form on the website to be notified if services resume. They are currently doing private ceremonies first and then they will do the group ceremonies sometime in August. They have said that they still haven't recieved any certificates yet from the Home office since March . They currently have 157 already waiting but they are not worried as they said marylebone town hall is quiet large and even with social distancing, they would still be able to book a good group in. They will contact me again once they receive my certificate as they said once I get it they should receive it too. So people who w ats to do private ceremonies take preference currently.
Hi EmeliajayneEmeliajayne88 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:16 amHi guys. Just to let you know that I had to contact the home office about a change of address, which they confirmed. They also confirmed that my certificate hadn’t yet been printed or my invitation letter but this would happen in the next few weeks.
. I wish I could celebrate...I'll only allow myself to celebrate once I've got the UK passport in my own hands!! Thanks Emelia .so true.i also feel the sameEmeliajayne88 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 06, 2020 1:07 pmThank you
Citizenship.Support@homeoffice.gov.uk
Keep in mind, I emailed them like a month ago about the change in address, so don't expect a quick response!
Good luck!
Emelia
Thanks Emelia .so true.i also feel the sameEmeliajayne88 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 06, 2020 1:07 pmThank you
Citizenship.Support@homeoffice.gov.uk
Keep in mind, I emailed them like a month ago about the change in address, so don't expect a quick response!
Good luck!
Emelia
