Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

mesn · Post by **mesn** » Fri Dec 31, 2021 8:04 pm

Eligibility criteria: ILR + 1 Year [For Self]
Language: Life in the UK
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 31/12/2021
Payment method: (Online) 31/12/2021
Date Biometrics [booked]: 06/01/2022
Date on Approval /Email:
Date of invitation ceremony :
Citizenship ceremony date:
British citizen Certificate received:

mesn · Post by **mesn** » Fri Dec 31, 2021 8:05 pm

Eligibility criteria: ILR + 1 Year [For Wife with MN1 for kid]
Language: Life in the UK
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 31/12/2021
Payment method: (Online) 31/12/2021
Date Biometrics [booked]: 21/01/2022
Date on Approval /Email:
Date of invitation ceremony :
Citizenship ceremony date:
British citizen Certificate received:

saliame · Post by **saliame** » Sun Jan 02, 2022 1:16 pm

Eligibility criteria: Tier 2, 5 years + ILR granted in 2020
Language/LIUK Criteria: Degree certificate + Life in the UK test
Nationality: non-EU
Method of application: online
Payment method: online
Date of application: 25/12/2021
Date of debit of fees: 25/12/2021
Date of acknowledgement: 25/12/2021
Uploaded supporting documents: 25/12/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 31/12/2021
Date on Approval letter/Email: pending
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: pending
Citizenship ceremony date: pending

soulfreeee · Post by **soulfreeee** » Mon Jan 03, 2022 12:00 pm

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Tue Dec 14, 2021 4:54 pm

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Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:27 pm
Myself
Eligibility criteria: UK Resident since 2010. ILR Since 2013. Continuous residency. Married to British Citizen.
Language/LIUK Criteria: B1 + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Non EU (India)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 28/10/21
Payment method: (Online)
Date of debit of fees: 29/10/21
Date of acknowledgement: None
Date Biometrics enrolled: 13/11/21(paid)
Date on Approval letter/Email: 13/12/2021
Date of receipt of approval: 13/12/2021****
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: No letter, just an email from Atlas about approval with instructions to book a date with the local council/authority
Citizenship ceremony date: ****02/03/2022***
All the best everyone.

soulfreeee · Post by **soulfreeee** » Mon Jan 03, 2022 12:00 pm

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Tue Dec 14, 2021 4:54 pm

soulfreeee wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:27 pm
Myself
Eligibility criteria: UK Resident since 2010. ILR Since 2013. Continuous residency. Married to British Citizen.
Language/LIUK Criteria: B1 + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Non EU (India)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 28/10/21
Payment method: (Online)
Date of debit of fees: 29/10/21
Date of acknowledgement: None
Date Biometrics enrolled: 13/11/21(paid)
Date on Approval letter/Email: 13/12/2021
Date of receipt of approval: 13/12/2021****
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: No letter, just an email from Atlas about approval with instructions to book a date with the local council/authority
Citizenship ceremony date: ****02/03/2022***
All the best everyone.

opinion19903214 · Post by **opinion19903214** » Wed Jan 05, 2022 9:09 pm

Eligibility criteria: 6 years + Settled Status
Language/LIUK Criteria: IELTS + Life in the UK test
Nationality: European
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 02/09/2021
Date of acknowledgement: 02/09/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 12/09/2021
Date on Approval letter: Awaiting
Date of receipt of approval: Awaiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

More than 4 months from the date of submission of the application, still waiting...

Skybird27 · Post by **Skybird27** » Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:04 am

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Mon Dec 20, 2021 8:05 pm

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Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:18 am
Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC + ILR
Nationality: Non-EU
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK Degree and Masters + B2 Test
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 20/09/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 30/09/2021
Date completed application submitted: 30/09/2021
Date of receipt of approval email : 20/12/2021 @ 1215pm
Date of receipt of ceremony: as per email required to call local council for booking ceremony.

Update: Ceremony booked for 8th Jan.

maddyb · Post by **maddyb** » Thu Jan 06, 2022 9:10 pm

Eligibility criteria: ILR + Spouse of British Citizen
Nationality: Non-EU
Language/LIUK Criteria: B1 Test + Life in the UK (Note: both were done during ILR application)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 17/10/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 11/11/2021
Date of receipt of Approval letter/e-mail: 20/12/2021
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 21/12/2021 - had to email local council for booking ceremony
Date of Ceremony: 23/12/2021 (private ceremony)

Setmilr987 · Post by **Setmilr987** » Fri Jan 07, 2022 1:27 pm

Eligibility criteria: ILR + Spouse of British Citizen
Nationality: Non-EU
Language/LIUK Criteria: language + Life in the UK
Date of application: 07 -JULY, 2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 08 -JULY 2021
Date of receipt of Approval letter/e-mail: awaiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: awaiting
Date of Ceremony: awaitint

6- MONTHS have passed and nothing from H.O

Lawb1ding · Post by **Lawb1ding** » Fri Jan 07, 2022 2:41 pm

Biometrics and documents submitted: 9th August 2021
Ceremony invite received: 7th January 2022
Ceremony booked for: 20th January 2022

BreadminsterAbbey · Post by **BreadminsterAbbey** » Fri Jan 07, 2022 4:49 pm

Eligibility criteria: ILR + Spouse of British Citizen
Nationality: Non-EU
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK Taught Degree + Life in the UK
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 05/10/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 06/10/2021 (Premium Centre Appointment)
Date of receipt of Approval letter/e-mail: Awaiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

shammoh · Post by **shammoh** » Fri Jan 07, 2022 6:44 pm

Eligibility criteria: ILR 5 Years + Spouse + 1 Child - 3 applications
Nationality: Non EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 02/03/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 29/03/2021 (Free) - Croydon

Date on Approval letter/Email: waiting
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
Citizenship ceremony date: waiting

Sent few emails and letters - Just a Generic response + excuses
Nearly 10 Months - WAITING.....

tapera · Post by **tapera** » Sat Jan 08, 2022 7:01 pm

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Mon Nov 22, 2021 7:53 pm

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Thu Oct 14, 2021 4:05 pm
Application Timeline
Nationality: Non-EU (Africa)
Eligibility criteria: 12.5 year residency + ILR + 4 years
Language : UK Degree
Method of application: Online
Date of Application: 20/05/2021
Date of debit of fees: 20/05/2021
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:24/05/2021
Biometrics Appointment : 29/05/2001 (Leeds)
Date of receipt of approval: TBA
Date of Ceremony: TBA

Still waiting ...now received the following email 4 days before the 6 month deadline:

We aim to process all applications within 6 months from the date submitted. However, in certain circumstances this target is not possible. Following our assessment of your case, unfortunately it appears your application will not be processed within the 6 month target.

This is because it is taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus (COVID-19). This will not affect the decision. We expect to make a decision on your application as soon as possible, but we will write to you again if this is not going to be possible.
Message above was sent in November ...Still waiting ...almost 8 months on from application...really frustrating....

Joba · Post by **Joba** » Sat Jan 08, 2022 7:22 pm

Eligibility criteria: ILR + 1 year
Language : IELTS + Life in the UK
Nationality: Nigerian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 24/09/2021
Payment method: (Online)
Date of debit of fees: 24/09/2021
Date of acknowledgement: None
Date Biometrics enrolled: 28/09/2021
Date on Approval letter/Email: 22/11/2021 Email
Date of invitation ceremony : 22/11/2021 The invitation email contained the approval
Citizenship ceremony date: 13/12/2021 (Private ceremony)

gurutheone · Post by **gurutheone** » Sat Jan 08, 2022 9:25 pm

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: EU Fam Permit 5 Years + 1 year PR
Language/LIUK Criteria: B5 LIUK Test
Nationality: Non-EU Srilankan
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28/09/2021
Date of debit of fees: 29/09/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 06/10/2021 (Paid appointment)
Date of Approval letter/e-mail: Not received anything
Date of receipt of ceremony e mail: 08/01/2022 (received an e mail from my local council on Saturday evening, they booked the time for ceremony)
Date of Ceremony: 23/01/2022
Date of receipt of Naturalization: Awaiting

They request the approval letter from HO, but haven't received anything yet, hopefully it will be delivered soon, I had customer survey from HO, few days ago to my inbox.

Thank you

ipekonat · Post by **ipekonat** » Sat Jan 08, 2022 9:53 pm

Eligibility criteria: ILR (5 years) + 1 Year
Language : Masters in the US + Life in the UK
Nationality: Turkish
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 30 October 2021
Payment method: (Online) 30 October 2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 1 November 2021 (Paid - Croydon)
Date on Approval via email: 20 December 2021
Date of receipt of approval via post: Awaiting
Date of invitation ceremony: 21 December 2021
Citizenship ceremony date: 7 January 2022
British citizen Certificate received: Awaiting

This forum has been the best support throughout the entire process. Many thanks to everyone who keeps this forum running and contributes to this forum. Best of luck!

tapera · Post by **tapera** » Sun Jan 09, 2022 1:03 pm

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Sat Jan 08, 2022 7:01 pm

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Mon Nov 22, 2021 7:53 pm

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Thu Oct 14, 2021 4:05 pm
Application Timeline
Nationality: Non-EU (Africa)
Eligibility criteria: 17.5 year residency ( 1.5 yr Student + 4.5 yr WP [old style]+ 1.5 yr Asylum Seeker+ 5yr Refugee + 5yr ILR )
Language : UK Degree
Method of application: Online
Date of Application: 20/05/2021
Date of debit of fees: 20/05/2021
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:24/05/2021
Biometrics Appointment : 29/05/2001 (Leeds)
Date of receipt of approval: TBA
Date of Ceremony: TBA

Still waiting ...now received the following email 4 days before the 6 month deadline:

We aim to process all applications within 6 months from the date submitted. However, in certain circumstances this target is not possible. Following our assessment of your case, unfortunately it appears your application will not be processed within the 6 month target.

This is because it is taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus (COVID-19). This will not affect the decision. We expect to make a decision on your application as soon as possible, but we will write to you again if this is not going to be possible.
Message above was sent in November ...Still waiting ...almost 8 months on from application...really frustrating....

Brazos · Post by **Brazos** » Mon Jan 10, 2022 12:14 pm

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Tue Nov 09, 2021 5:53 pm
Eligibility Criteria: ILR + Spouse of British Citizen
Language/LIUK Criteria: IELTS Academic (Accepted for all previous immigration applications including ILR in May 2021)/ LIUK
Nationality: Non EU (Pakistani)
Method of application: Online
Application submitted & fee paid: 07/06/2021
Receipt of application: 07/06/2021
Document Uploaded to UKVCAS: 08/06/20201
Date of biometric enrolment: 10/06/2021
Date of approval letter: 10 January 2021 (email at 0940 with approval combined)
Date of reciept of ceremony letter: 10 January 2021 (email at 0940 with approval combined)
Date of ceremony: Booked for tomorrow at 1100 (Luckily council had a group one planned for tomorrow)

5 Months and 2 days, nothing from the HO yet, not even a survey request... . Emailed Home office on 26th October with not response except for the standard automated one. Obviously stressful especially seeing approvals from July onwards but holding up and trying to be patient. Hopefully soon.

Raised an SAR with home office on 1st Dec with no response up till now, involved my local MP on 14th Dec and also raised an official complaint with home office on 20th December.

Received a survey email on 6th January, Thursday and got email to book ceremony (includes approval) this morning at 0940. Finally after 7 months and 4 days. And luckily was booked in for a group ceremony for tomorrow. Really happy. Best of luck to those who are waiting as it's the hardest part and often leads to some very stressful days but know that it's going to come through. This forum has not only been helpful and very informative but also served as an emotional support. Special thanks to the moderators and members who have always been there for others with spot on advice.

hobba2008 · Post by **hobba2008** » Mon Jan 10, 2022 12:39 pm

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Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:30 am
Eligibility criteria: ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Degree in the UK + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Palestinian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 04/11/2021
Payment method: Debit Card (Online)
Date of debit of fees: 04/11/2021
Date of acknowledgement: 04/11/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 04/11/2021
Date on Approval letter: Awaiting
Date of receipt of approval: 10/1/2022
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 10/1/2022
Date of Ceremony: 18/1/2022

Alhamdulillah, I receive an email this morning from Atlas to let know of the approval.
I received survey email on the 6/1/2022 too.

user0783 · Post by **user0783** » Mon Jan 10, 2022 1:23 pm

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of British Citizen (5 years) + ILR
Language : IELTS B1 + Life in the UK
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 02 September 2021
Payment method: (Online) 02 September 2021
Date of Biometrics: 12 September 2021 (Paid - Croydon)
Date of Approval via email: waiting
Date of receipt of approval via post: waiting
Date of invitation ceremony: waiting
Citizenship ceremony date: waiting

Hasan1983 · Post by **Hasan1983** » Mon Jan 10, 2022 3:35 pm

Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:30 am
Eligibility criteria: ILR+ Refugee
Language/LIUK Criteria:UK Degree in the UK + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Sudan
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 04/07/2021
Payment method: Debit Card (Online)
Date of debit of fees: 04/07/2021
Date of acknowledgement: 04/07/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 28/07/2021
Date of UKVI survey email: 06/01/2022
Date of receipt of approval: 10/1/2022 @09:30 am
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Awaiting

The Long journey has come to an end AlhumdulilAllah. I hope all members on this board to get positive desicion on their applications. I had a car insurance offence back to 2020, I received an FPN from the DVLA which promptly got paid. I declared that on my application and got approved. I hope this can help in anyway.
Thank you moderaters for your relentless assistance.

kumar84 · Post by **kumar84** » Mon Jan 10, 2022 3:41 pm

Eligibility criteria: Tier2(G) + 1 yr ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: English Test + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 09/11/2021
Payment method: Debit Card (Online)
Date of debit of fees: 09/11/2021
Date of acknowledgement: 09/11/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 06/12/2021
Date of UKVI survey email: 06/01/2022
Date of receipt of approval: 10/1/2022
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Awaiting

Thanks dear Members for your continuous support

Khan51214 · Post by **Khan51214** » Mon Jan 10, 2022 4:52 pm

Eligibility criteria: Tier 1) + 1 yr ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: English Test + Life in the UK test
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 06/02/2021
Payment method: Debit Card (Online)
Date of debit of fees: 06/02/2021
Date of acknowledgement: 09/02/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 05/03/2021
Request to MP for intervention: Aug 2021
Sent PAP To Home office: 17-12-2021
Sent email For update on 26-12-2021
Received Reply Application was Approved: 10-01-2022
Date of Approval: 24-12-2021
Date of receipt of approval: 10/1/2022
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Awaiting

Thanks dear Members for your continuous support

gurutheone · Post by **gurutheone** » Mon Jan 10, 2022 4:56 pm

gurutheone wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 08, 2022 9:25 pm
Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: EU Fam Permit 5 Years + 1 year PR
Language/LIUK Criteria: B5 LIUK Test
Nationality: Non-EU Srilankan
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28/09/2021
Date of debit of fees: 29/09/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 06/10/2021 (Paid appointment)
UKVI Survey received on: 06/01/2022 (sent a mail to Nationality support team on 06/01/22)

Date of Approval e-mail: 10/01/2022 @ 9:38

Date of receipt of ceremony e mail: 08/01/2022 (received from my local council on Saturday evening, they booked the time for ceremony)
Date of Ceremony: 23/01/2022
Date of receipt of Naturalization: 23/01/2022

They request the approval letter from HO, but haven't received anything yet, hopefully it will be delivered soon, I had customer survey from HO, few days ago to my inbox.

Thank you

Updated all the dates, hopes it help for your wait.

hobba2008 · Post by **hobba2008** » Mon Jan 10, 2022 5:27 pm

hobba2008 wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 10, 2022 12:39 pm

hobba2008 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:30 am
Eligibility criteria: ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Degree in the UK + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Palestinian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 04/11/2021
Payment method: Debit Card (Online)
Date of debit of fees: 04/11/2021
Date of acknowledgement: 04/11/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 04/11/2021
Date on Approval letter: Awaiting
Date of receipt of approval: 10/1/2022
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 10/1/2022
Date of Ceremony: 18/1/2022
Alhamdulillah, I receive an email this morning from Atlas to let know of the approval.
I received survey email on the 6/1/2022 too.

This is for my Wife's now whose approval came in hours after mine has arrived.

Both of us applied separately on the 5th of Nov, biometrics on the same day (i.e. 5/11/21), received UKVI survey on the 6th of Jan, invited for ceremony on the 10th of Jan.

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