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

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bneil
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British Passport Application Timeline

Post by bneil » Mon Nov 26, 2012 5:57 pm

Passport for: Adult , Couple
Application Type: First passport after naturalization
Method of application: Check & Send from Post Office - Northolt
Date of application: 26/11/2012
Date application received by IPS : Not available
Date payment taken: Paid by Debit Card at Post Office
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter: 01/12/2012 - they have checked my credit file on 28/11/2012 (I have an alert from equifax as IPS approached my credit report)
Date of Passport Appointment: 09/12/2012

Date of Passport Receipt:11/12/2012 :P
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ambajri
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Post by ambajri » Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:00 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport
Method of application: Check & Send - Oxford Circus
Date of application: 6th November 2012
Date of return of documents: 14/11/2012
Date of receipt of interview letter: 13/11/2012 (dated 9th November)
Date of Passport Appointment: 28 /11/2012 (London Victoria)
Date of Receipt of Passport: 30/11/2012

Mission Accomplished :)
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Trini
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Post by Trini » Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:11 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport after naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send from Post Office - London Bridge
Date of application: 26.11.12
Date application received by IPS : unknown
Date payment taken: Paid by Debit Card at Post Office
Date of receipt of interview letter: 04.12.12
Date of return of documents: 06.12.12
Date of Passport Appointment: 07.12.12 (Luton = next available)
Date of Passport Receipt: 14.12.12 (initial attempt at delivery 12.12.12 but they came after 7pm so missed the courier)

I GOT IT AND IT'S BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE :)
Last edited by Trini on Sat Dec 15, 2012 10:02 am, edited 5 times in total.

arunkulfi
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Post by arunkulfi » Tue Nov 27, 2012 11:34 am

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport after naturalization
Method of application: Check & Send - Reading Post office
Method of payment: Debit Card
Date of application: 13 Nov 2012
Date application received by IPS: 15 Nov 2012
Date payment taken: 14 Nov 2012
Date of return of documents: 21 Nov 2012
Date of receipt of interview letter: 21 Nov 2012 (dated 19 Nov 2012)
Date of Passport Appointment: 25 Nov 2012 (Luton)
Date of Passport Receipt: 30 Nov 2012
Last edited by arunkulfi on Mon Dec 03, 2012 9:34 am, edited 1 time in total.

abvuk
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Post by abvuk » Fri Nov 30, 2012 12:22 pm

Date of Naturalization Application: 13 Sep 2012 (through local authority-Brent)
Date of Naturalization Application Received by Home ofiice: 14 Sep 2012
Date of Naturalization Fees debited: 18 Sep 2012
Date of Naturalization confirmation by letter : 23-10-2012 (letter date)
Date of Naturalization confirmation letter received by me: 01-11-2012
Date I called to book citizenshiop ceremony: 02-11-2012
Date of citizenshiop ceremony: 20-11-2012 (Brent) one of the busiest one

Passport for: Adult

Application Type: First passport after naturalization
Method of application: Check & Send - greater london office
Method of payment: Debit Card
Date of application: 22 Nov 2012
Date application received by IPS: ??
Date payment taken: 23 Nov 2012
Date of return of documents: 05-12-2012 (After Interview) - no need of any docs in interview - only interview-letter (Ref number) required
Date of receipt of interview letter: 29 Nov 2012 (dated 27 Nov 2012)
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 04 Dec 2012 (Luton)
Date of Passport Receipt: 11-12-12 (they tried on secure delivery on 07-12-12 as well)
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nickc
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Post by nickc » Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:37 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application type: First passport after naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send (Greater London)
Date of application: 30/11/12
Date of receipt of interview letter: 07/12/12
Date of return of documents: 07/12/12
Date of passport appointment: 10/12/12 (Luton)
Date of passport printing: 10/12/12
Date of passport receipt: 13/12/12

:D
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khalidmirza
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Post by khalidmirza » Sat Dec 01, 2012 1:54 am

Passport for: Adult
Application type: First passport after naturalization
Method of application: Check & Send (Ilford)
Date of application: 29/11/12
Date of receipt of interview letter: 10/12/12
Date of return of documents: 05/12/12
Date of passport appointment: 15/12/12 (Luton)
Date of passport printing: 15/12/12
Date of passport receipt:20 /12/12

Soo happy to reach the destination
Last edited by khalidmirza on Sat Dec 22, 2012 12:02 pm, edited 6 times in total.

3555elvis
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Post by 3555elvis » Mon Dec 03, 2012 10:18 am

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport after naturalization
Method of application: Check & Send
Method of payment: Debit Card
Date of application: 23 Nov 2012
Date application received by IPS: 24 Nov 2012
Date payment taken: 23 Nov 2012 at Postoffice
Date of return of documents: 03 Dec 2012
Date of receipt of interview letter: 30 Nov 2012 (dated 29 Nov 2012)
Date of Passport Appointment: 01 Dec 2012 (Plymouth) next day
Date of Passport Receipt: 04 Dec 2012

Im sooo happy its all over :D :D
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aranita
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passport timeline

Post by aranita » Mon Dec 03, 2012 9:36 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport after naturalization
Method of application: Check & Send
Method of payment: Debit Card
Date of application: 20 Nov 2012
Date application received by IPS: don't know
Date payment taken: 20 Nov 2012 at post office
Date of return of documents: 29 Nov 2012
Date of receipt of interview letter: 29 Nov 2012 (dated 27 Nov 2012)
Date of Passport Appointment: 03 Dec 2012 (Edinburgh)
Date of Passport Receipt: 12 Dec 2012 (finally!)

The courier company originally tried to deliver the passport on 5 Dec but it was 7.45pm and they couldn't give it to the security guard at my office. I had no idea they might deliver it so late in the evening. Turns out if you need someone else to sign for it you have to leave a letter of authorization and some id. Word to the wise! I was starting to get panicked when I received their letter (!) Monday gone saying that they had tried and failed to deliver it. Very happy that it is now in my hand, and this long and torturous journey is over! Good luck to everyone else waiting!
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tinah1234
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Post by tinah1234 » Tue Dec 04, 2012 12:45 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport after naturalization
Method of application: Check & Send from Post Office - LUTON
Date of application: 04/12/2012
Date application received by IPS : 6/12/2012
Date payment taken: Paid by Debit Card at Post Office
Date of return of documents: 11/12/2012 (Special Delivery)
Date of receipt of interview letter: Not here yet but have been given reference number over the phone and appointment made (earliest next day LUTON) Got it on the 12/12/12
Date of Passport Appointment: 12/12/12 (LUCKY DAY)
Passport Printed : 13/12/2012
Date of Passport Receipt: 14/12/12

Its over!!! :D :D took only 10 days.
Last edited by tinah1234 on Fri Dec 14, 2012 6:16 pm, edited 9 times in total.

guyintheuk
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Post by guyintheuk » Tue Dec 04, 2012 2:34 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport after naturalization
Method of application: Check & Send from Post Office - Aberdeen
Date of application: 26/11/2012
Date application received by IPS : 27/11/2012
Date of return of documents: 06/12/2012
Date of receipt of interview letter: 01/12/2012
Date of Passport Appointment: 08/12/2012 Edinburgh
Date of Passport Receipt: 12/12/2012

6 years 3 months :lol: Alhamdulilah :D
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arianabp
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Passport after naturalisation

Post by arianabp » Tue Dec 04, 2012 7:46 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport after naturalization (26 Nov)
Method of application: Check & Send from Post Office - London
Date of application: 26/11/2012
Date application received by IPS :don't know
Date of return of documents: 30/11/12
Date of receipt of interview letter: 30/11/2012 (not picked up 'til 4/12/12
Date of Passport Appointment: Sunday 09/12/2012 (Luton - quickest available anywhere in country)
Date of Passport Receipt: not yet

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Post by pdsutton » Thu Dec 06, 2012 5:51 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New after naturalisation
Method of application: Online on website
Date of application: 06-Dec-2012, submitted form online
Date application received by IPS:
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

solospy
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Post by solospy » Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:44 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport after naturalization
Method of application: Postal (Special Delivery)
Date of application: 7th Dec 2012
Date application received by IPS : 10th Dec 2012
Date payment taken : 11th Dec 2012
Date of return of documents: 13th Dec 2012
Date of receipt of interview letter: 14th Dec 2012
Date of Passport Appointment: 21st Dec 2012 (Chelmsford)
Date of Passport Receipt: TBC
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nmbd
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Post by nmbd » Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:39 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport after naturalization
Method of application: Check & Send from Post Office - Milton Keynes
Date of application: 01/12/2012
Date application received by IPS : n/a
Date of return of documents: 06/12/2012 (Secure Delivery)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 07/12/2012
Date of Passport Appointment: 11/12/2012 (Luton IPS)
Date of Passport Receipt: 12/12/2012

12 Days! really quick.
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PK001
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Post by PK001 » Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:50 am

Passport for: 2 Adults + 1 Child
Application Type: First passport after naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 03/12/12
Date application received by IPS: 04/12/12 (Assumed)
Date of return of documents: 08/12/12 (Secured Delivery)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 07/12/2012 (Dated 06/12/2012)
Date of Passport Appointment: 22/12/2012 - Glasgow (Early appointments were available but I preferred 22nd )
Date of Passport Receipt: 29/12/12. My sons passport arrived on 11th December.

Thanks everyone and this forum too, indeed a best place to discuss or to get an expert opinion for any immigration issues. Hats off for moderators!
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Ozair
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Post by Ozair » Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:33 am

Passport for: Child
Application Type: Fast track first passport
Method of application: Fast Track
Date of application: 10/12/12
Date application received by IPS: 10/12/12
Date of return of documents: 12/12/12
Date of Passport Receipt: 12/12/12

Total Time: 2 days!

Extremely pleased with the efficiency!
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trs2011
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Post by trs2011 » Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:15 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport after naturalization
Method of application: Check & Send from Post Office - Finsbury Park
Date of application: 10/12/2012
Date application received by IPS : 11/12/2012
Date of return of documents: 17/12/2012
Date of receipt of interview letter: 15/12/2012
Date of Passport Appointment: 20/12/1012 - Luton
Date of Passport Receipt: 24/12/2012

Lovely looking passport , very beautiful !!
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smaganti
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Post by smaganti » Wed Dec 12, 2012 7:07 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First passport after naturalization
Method of application: Check & Send from Post Office - Hounslow
Date of application: 29/11/2012
Date application received by IPS : 30/11/2012
Date of return of documents: 05/12/2012
Date of receipt of interview letter: 05/12/2012
Date of Passport Appointment: 15/12/2012,Luton
Date of Passport Receipt: 19/12/2012

Thank you everyone finally long journey came to end
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Alex_Sashas
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Post by Alex_Sashas » Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:24 am

Application Type: First passport after naturalization
Method of application: Check & Send – Post Office
Method of payment: Credit Card
Date of application: 30 Nov 2012
Date of return of documents: 05 Dec 2012
Date of receipt of interview letter: 07 Dec 2012
Date of Passport Interview Appointment: 10 Dec 2012 (Luton)
Date of Passport Receipt: 12 Dec 2012

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Post by ftse100 » Fri Dec 14, 2012 11:23 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 14/12/12
Date application received by IPS: TBA
Date of fee deduction: Paid at the Post Office
Date of return of documents: TBA
Date of receipt of interview letter: TBA
Date of Passport Appointment: TBA
Date of Passport Receipt: TBA
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baldude
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Post by baldude » Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:22 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 01/12/12
Date application received by IPS: unknown
Date of fee deduction: Paid at PO
Date of return of documents: 14/12/12 (Secure Delivery)
Date of receipt of interview letter: 12/12/12
Date of Passport Appointment: 17/12/12
Date of Passport Receipt: TBA

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Post by dolphingirl47 » Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:14 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 14/12/12
Date application received by IPS: unknown
Date of fee deduction: Paid by debit card at Post Office
Date of return of documents: 31/12/12
Date of receipt of interview letter: 20/12/12 (dated 18/12/12)
Date of Passport Appointment: 27/12/12
Date of Passport Receipt: 07/01/12
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freesia11
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Post by freesia11 » Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:22 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send (Canary Wharf London Post Office)
Date of application: 19-DEC-12
Date application received by IPS: 20-DEC-12
Date of fee deduction: Paid at the Post Office
Date of return of documents: Original delivery date to Home Address unknown. Received letter from DX Courier on 31-DEC-12 (dated 28-DEC-12) that delivery was missed. Redelivery to Work Address arranged for 09-JAN-13
Date of receipt of interview letter: 27-DEC-12
Date of Passport Appointment: 04-JAN-13 LUTON (Earliest London Victoria Appointment was 11-JAN-13)
Date of Passport Receipt: Delivered to Home Address 09-JAN-13, received a text message from DX that it was missed. Redelivery to Work Address arranged for 11-JAN-13

All in all, the process was fairly quick - but what a mess the DX courier is, especially if you don't have people at home to collect mail for you during the working day!
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makoon
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Post by makoon » Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:22 pm

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: First Passport application after Naturalisation
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 19/12/12
Date application received by IPS: TBA
Date of fee deduction: Paid at the Post Office
Date of return of documents: 02/01/13
Date of receipt of interview letter: (have not recieved it..just called them got the ref no and booked my interview)
Date of Passport Appointment: 07/01/13
Date of Passport Receipt: 09/01/12
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Called the ips 01/01/2013 on 03002220000 wishing them happy new year and checking on my application...Interview letter issued on 28/12/2012..so expecting it any day this week.

Journey Over and another more exciting one begin
This forum helped me a lot in every step...
can't thank you enough guys
Gold Bless
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