TIMELINE AFTER NATURALISATION APPLICATION SUBMISSION

bgizzle · Post by **bgizzle** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:08 am

I have just been on the phone to HO on 0845 010 5200 Option 3, 1, 2. Agent told me that my application is complete. i.e a decision has been made however I will not know decsion until letter is sent. Now the wait is killing me. I will update board once I know for certain. I applied via NCS on 4th August 2009.

ddwdm · Post by **ddwdm** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:19 am

bgizzle wrote:I have just been on the phone to HO on 0845 010 5200 Option 3, 1, 2. Agent told me that my application is complete. i.e a decision has been made however I will not know decsion until letter is sent. Now the wait is killing me. I will update board once I know for certain. I applied via NCS on 4th August 2009.

As your decision is done quickly I am certain that its approved. I think you should not worry... All the best.

bgizzle · Post by **bgizzle** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:53 am

ddwdm wrote:
bgizzle wrote:I have just been on the phone to HO on 0845 010 5200 Option 3, 1, 2. Agent told me that my application is complete. i.e a decision has been made however I will not know decsion until letter is sent. Now the wait is killing me. I will update board once I know for certain. I applied via NCS on 4th August 2009.
As your decision is done quickly I am certain that its approved. I think you should not worry... All the best.

I sincerely hope so. Thanks for the best wishes

Pisces · Post by **Pisces** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:02 pm

bgizzle wrote:I have just been on the phone to HO on 0845 010 5200 Option 3, 1, 2. Agent told me that my application is complete. i.e a decision has been made however I will not know decsion until letter is sent. Now the wait is killing me. I will update board once I know for certain. I applied via NCS on 4th August 2009.

Hi bgizzle,
A quick question, how you manage to get the update on your application? I have called HO today the very first question advisor asked me is when I have applicated for the Nationality (I have applied on 29th July). He was very quick to say that he is unable to give any update as the application is still under 6 months , I am sure he hasn't checked anything on the system

regards,
Pisces

northumboy · Post by **northumboy** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:39 pm

Pisces wrote:
bgizzle wrote:I have just been on the phone to HO on 0845 010 5200 Option 3, 1, 2. Agent told me that my application is complete. i.e a decision has been made however I will not know decsion until letter is sent. Now the wait is killing me. I will update board once I know for certain. I applied via NCS on 4th August 2009.

Hi bgizzle,
A quick question, how you manage to get the update on your application? I have called HO today the very first question advisor asked me is when I have applicated for the Nationality (I have applied on 29th July). He was very quick to say that he is unable to give any update as the application is still under 6 months , I am sure he hasn't checked anything on the system

regards,
Pisces

On of my friend did not receive acknowledgment even after 3 weeks and then he contacted home office on the above number,Contact center agent initially reluctant to give any update but upon saying that there is no acknowledgement received , the contact center agent did confirm that a decision has been made on the application and it's been sent by post.

I believe if they have made a decision with in 3-4 weeks we can consider it as approved, if they take more time it could be becaus they don't have enough information or they arer waiting for some additional checking process to complete.

tech · Post by **tech** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:14 pm

northumboy congrats on your approval. is your application family or single ?

bgizzle · Post by **bgizzle** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:28 pm

Pisces wrote:
bgizzle wrote:I have just been on the phone to HO on 0845 010 5200 Option 3, 1, 2. Agent told me that my application is complete. i.e a decision has been made however I will not know decsion until letter is sent. Now the wait is killing me. I will update board once I know for certain. I applied via NCS on 4th August 2009.

Hi bgizzle,
A quick question, how you manage to get the update on your application? I have called HO today the very first question advisor asked me is when I have applicated for the Nationality (I have applied on 29th July). He was very quick to say that he is unable to give any update as the application is still under 6 months , I am sure he hasn't checked anything on the system

regards,
Pisces

I have had both sides of the coin. In the past when I called i got someone who just said "cant tell you anything until after 6mths" and other times a nice person who I just tell the truth. My employers want to send me to other locations for meetings and have asked me to check on the status of application to know the feasibility of visa applications. The lady this morning was extremely helpful. She did say the letters can take anything up to 3weeks to get to me, which confirms that they are sent by 2nd class post

tech · Post by **tech** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 8:03 pm

I called today.the only thing that they could tell me is that a decision will be made shortly on my application. Really don't know how exactly it translates to number of days from the timeframe point of view . Any body had a similar experience before and roughly how long takes ?

Pisces · Post by **Pisces** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 8:46 pm

tech wrote:I called today.the only thing that they could tell me is that a decision will be made shortly on my application. Really don't know how exactly it translates to number of days from the timeframe point of view . Any body had a similar experience before and roughly how long takes ?

and when exactly have you applied for the Nationality?

northumboy · Post by **northumboy** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:45 pm

tech wrote:northumboy congrats on your approval. is your application family or single ?

SINGLE

mna8 · Post by **mna8** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:38 am

NCS or Postal: NCS, Leeds
Date of submission or posting: 26th Aug 2009
Application: Joint (Husband, wife and Child)
CRITERIA: 6 yr stay (5 yrs WP+HSMP + 1 yr ILR)
Date of receipt of Application @ HO: 27th Aug, 2009
Date of debit of debit/credit card: 01st Sept 2009
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 05th Sept 2009
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Invitation Letter: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting
Date of appln. for passport: Waiting
Interview for Passport : Waiting
Passport received: Waiting

rkudum · Post by **rkudum** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:46 am

NCS or Postal: NCS Newcastle
Date of submission or posting: 28/07/09
CRITERIA: HSMP 4 yrs + 1yr ILR
Date of receipt of Application @ HO: 29/07/09
Date of debit of debit/credit card: 31/07/09
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 05/08/09 (Dated 31/07/09)
Date of receipt of approval: 02/09/2009 (Dated 24/08/09)
Invitation Letter: 02/09/2009 (Dated 24/08/09)
Date of Ceremony: Pending
Date of appln. for passport: Pending
Interview for Passport : Pending
Passport received: Pending

old_hsmp · Post by **old_hsmp** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:01 am

NCS or Postal: NCS
Date of submission or posting: 24th June 2009
CRITERIA: 5 yrs stay under HSMP
Date of receipt of Application @ HO: 25th June 2009
Date of debit of debit/credit card: 27th June 2009
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 30th June 2009
Date of receipt of approval: 27th July 2009
Invitation Letter: 27th July 2009
Date of Ceremony: 11th August
Date of appln. for passport: 11th August (Post Office Check & Send)
Documents Received: 26th August
Interview Letter Received: 27th August
Interview for Passport : 28th August
Passport received: 2nd September

Finally my journey is complete. It took me less than 10 weeks from applying for naturalisation to receiving the passport. This forum has helped me a lot as I have been visiting this forum since 2004.

ddwdm · Post by **ddwdm** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:36 am

old_hsmp wrote:NCS or Postal: NCS
Date of submission or posting: 24th June 2009
CRITERIA: 5 yrs stay under HSMP
Date of receipt of Application @ HO: 25th June 2009
Date of debit of debit/credit card: 27th June 2009
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 30th June 2009
Date of receipt of approval: 27th July 2009
Invitation Letter: 27th July 2009
Date of Ceremony: 11th August
Date of appln. for passport: 11th August (Post Office Check & Send)
Documents Received: 26th August
Interview Letter Received: 27th August
Interview for Passport : 28th August
Passport received: 2nd September

Finally my journey is complete. It took me less than 10 weeks from applying for naturalisation to receiving the passport. This forum has helped me a lot as I have been visiting this forum since 2004.

Congratulations. Can you please confirm which NCS you used to apply for Naturalisation?

silentc · Post by **silentc** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:42 pm

Here are my full timelines.....journey is complete after all the changes and hurdles!

NCS or Postal: NCS
If NCS, which centre: Sutton
Date of submission or posting: 25th June 2009
CRITERIA - HSMP JR (5 years)
Date of debit of debit/credit card: 7th July 2009
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 9th July 2009 (Dated 7th July 2009)
Date of receipt of approval: 10th August 2009 (Dated 1st August 2009)
Date of Ceremony:12th August (Private ceremony)
Date of passport application: 12th August
Method used: Post office check and send
Date of Receipt of Documents: 27th August 2009
Date of passport interview: 1st September 2009
Date of Receipt of Passport:3rd September 2009

taliska · Post by **taliska** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:28 pm

old_hsmp wrote:NCS or Postal: NCS
Date of submission or posting: 24th June 2009
CRITERIA: 5 yrs stay under HSMP
Date of receipt of Application @ HO: 25th June 2009
Date of debit of debit/credit card: 27th June 2009
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 30th June 2009
Date of receipt of approval: 27th July 2009
Invitation Letter: 27th July 2009
Date of Ceremony: 11th August
Date of appln. for passport: 11th August (Post Office Check & Send)
Documents Received: 26th August
Interview Letter Received: 27th August
Interview for Passport : 28th August
Passport received: 2nd September

Finally my journey is complete. It took me less than 10 weeks from applying for naturalisation to receiving the passport. This forum has helped me a lot as I have been visiting this forum since 2004.

Congrats it is such a long journey and all the money we spend on this which we can provide our families with better lives. I am hopefully soon going to be able to put in my application. It's good to see the many successes in this forum, GIVES ME HOPE.

iceman010899 · Post by **iceman010899** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:17 pm

NCS or Postal: NCS
If NCS, which centre: Barnet
Date of submission or posting: 24th July 2009
CRITERIA - 10 Years + ILR
Date of debit of debit/credit card: 27th July 2009
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 03rd August 2009 (Dated 29th July 2009)
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony:---
Date of passport application: ---
Method used: ---
Date of Receipt of Documents: ---
Date of passport interview: ---
Date of Receipt of Passport:---

Still no receipt of approval. Everyone else seem to be getting an answer in 4-5 weeks. Should I be worried ?

hamadauk123 · Post by **hamadauk123** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:12 am

hamadauk123 wrote:Date of submission 26-05-09 self postal
CRITERIA - 6 years residency
Date of debit of debit/credit card 10th-06-09
Date of receipt of acknowledgement 15th-06-09
Date of receipt of approval:20-08-09 dated on 10-08-09
Date of Ceremony:20-08-09 private
Date of appln. for passport:20-08-09
Method used:check and send post office
Date of interview:29-08-09
date passport received:03-09-09

hi finally sweating its over 2 weeks exactly as promised by ips.gov good luck to everyone.

lilly09 · Post by **lilly09** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 1:22 am

biggizle....

how come they let you know your application has been processed when you only applied on august 4? i phoned them few days ago as i applied on august 11 and they said that they wouldnt say anything until 12 WEEKS have passed!! and they seemed pretty strict on that! eventho you dnt have the decision at least you know it will be with you shortly!!
this is so frustrating....

also as i applied on august 11 for a post study work permit (im currently on student visa) do you think this wait is normal or should i have gotten my passport back already??

thanks

tech · Post by **tech** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:12 am

biggizle Have you received your approval letter/Ceremony invitation ?

zkashan · Post by **zkashan** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:09 am

I've noticed that many mention receipt of documents after they apply for the passport. Is it always the case that the (e.g. passport ) you submit is returned before the interview? I am planning on flying out 7 weeks after I mail my passport application - am I being stupid?

bgizzle · Post by **bgizzle** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:51 am

lilly09 wrote:biggizle....

how come they let you know your application has been processed when you only applied on august 4? i phoned them few days ago as i applied on august 11 and they said that they wouldnt say anything until 12 WEEKS have passed!! and they seemed pretty strict on that! eventho you dnt have the decision at least you know it will be with you shortly!!
this is so frustrating....

also as i applied on august 11 for a post study work permit (im currently on student visa) do you think this wait is normal or should i have gotten my passport back already??

thanks

Hi lilly09 this thread is for naturalisation applications. Maybe the HO cant discuss post study work applications until after 12 weeks. Goodluck

bgizzle · Post by **bgizzle** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:53 am

tech wrote:biggizle Have you received your approval letter/Ceremony invitation ?

hi tech. I am yet to receive my approval letter or ceremony invitation letter. I am hoping to get something early next week. The wait is becoming unbearable

Does anyone know how long it takes from decision to receipt of letter??

tech · Post by **tech** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 12:26 pm

As far as I know, normally it shouldn't take more than a week (10 days at worst case) from the decision date. Give them a follow up call and find out the status on monday/tuesday.

Some people received ceremony invitation from the council directly before approval letter. you may get this invitation first if council has got ceremony slots available to accomodate you . Because public ceremony is normally conducted every 4 weeks ( or 6 weeks) depending on the demand and you need to take part in the ceremony within 90 days.

You can contact your council (or your preferred one if you have chosen different one in your application) to see whether they already have you on their list for next scheduled ceremony.

Did HO tell you actual decision date ? Is your application single or family ?

bgizzle · Post by **bgizzle** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 12:53 pm

tech wrote:As far as I know, normally it shouldn't take more than a week (10 days at worst case) from the decision date. Give them a follow up call and find out the status on monday/tuesday.

Some people received ceremony invitation from the council directly before approval letter. you may get this invitation first if council has got ceremony slots available to accomodate you . Because public ceremony is normally conducted every 4 weeks ( or 6 weeks) depending on the demand and you need to take part in the ceremony within 90 days.

You can contact your council (or your preferred one if you have chosen different one in your application) to see whether they already have you on their list for next scheduled ceremony.

Did HO tell you actual decision date ? Is your application single or family ?

Hi Tech. I might just take your advice and give them a call on Monday if I haven't received approval by then. My application is a single one. When I spoke to the HO the lady on the phone informed me that my application was "completed" on 1st September.

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