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October 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

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desertlord
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October 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by desertlord » Mon Sep 30, 2013 12:08 pm

All,

People who applied today via NCS or Post, please, let us have your timeline
as follows

Eligibility criteria:
Method of application:
Date of application:
Date of receipt by UKBA:
Date of acknowledgement :
Date of debit of fees:
Date of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

p2kin
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Post by p2kin » Mon Sep 30, 2013 2:56 pm

Also, if you are applying through NCS, please mention your NCS council name (Not just NCS) like NCS Manchester/Newham/Wandsworth etc..

desertlord
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Post by desertlord » Mon Sep 30, 2013 4:29 pm

What difference does it make, P2kin?

p2kin
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Post by p2kin » Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:35 am

desertlord wrote:What difference does it make, P2kin?


In my opinion, If applicant have option of applying through more than one NCS (fees wise or appointment availability wise), then you can search the forum for how a particular NCS is faring & then decision making about choosing NCS becomes easier.

like in my case I did have option of applying through 3 different NCS, all were offering same fees, but when I searched for these 3 NCS, I found that there wasn't data available for one of them, second was bit slow in sending applications to UKBA, third one looked bit better than other two, so I went for it.

Second point, I saw many posts complaining about staff who handles cases at NCS were little less on knowledge about rules & regulations & caused stress to applicants, now, if we have data about such cases, then anyone who is making decision of applying through whichever NCS will have little respite. So I just wanted to have statistical decision for people to make rather than luck when it comes to choosing NCS.

That's why sharing experiences about applied NCS would help others along with timeline. just my 2 pence worth thought.

desertlord
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Post by desertlord » Tue Oct 01, 2013 3:57 pm

would you mind sharing which 3 NCS you are talking about?

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Post by desertlord » Wed Oct 02, 2013 9:12 am

New update for October applicants. New form ONLY to be used. old one can't be used anymore. I have just had this confimred by NCS.

UKnow
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HI

Post by UKnow » Wed Oct 02, 2013 9:28 am

desertlord wrote:New update for October applicants. New form ONLY to be used. old one can't be used anymore. I have just had this confimred by NCS.
HI
I just called Hillingdon Council as I am applying today. They stated that the new application is for the new round starting October 28th. They clarified that they ask the applicant if they filled in the form when they book appointment, so you do not have to worry about it if you already filled in application. I also had a look at the new one, it is identical to the old one.
UKnow

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Re: HI

Post by UKnow » Wed Oct 02, 2013 3:52 pm

I applied today thought Hillingdon council.

Eligibility criteria: Non EEA citizen spouse + 1 year PR
Method of application: NCS Hillingdon Council
Date of application: 02-10-2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: TBC
Date of acknowledgement : TBC
Date of debit of fees: TBC
Date of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony:TBC
UKnow

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Post by akhan25 » Thu Oct 03, 2013 10:13 am

Eligibility criteria: Spouse 2 years 
Method of application: NCS Lewisham 
Date of application: 1st October 2013 
Date of receipt by UKBA: 
Date of acknowledgement :
 Date of debit of fees: 14 October
Date of approval:  
Date of Ceremony:
Last edited by akhan25 on Mon Oct 14, 2013 11:17 pm, edited 1 time in total.

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Re: HI

Post by sikiliza69 » Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:19 pm

UKnow wrote:
desertlord wrote:New update for October applicants. New form ONLY to be used. old one can't be used anymore. I have just had this confimred by NCS.
HI
I just called Hillingdon Council as I am applying today. They stated that the new application is for the new round starting October 28th. They clarified that they ask the applicant if they filled in the form when they book appointment, so you do not have to worry about it if you already filled in application. I also had a look at the new one, it is identical to the old one.
They have added two new questions 3.10 & 3.11 under the Good Character section.

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Post by bumblebee123 » Fri Oct 04, 2013 5:22 pm

Eligibility criteria: Spouse & Child of a Naturalized British Citizen
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 04/OCT/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17/OCT/2013
Date of acknowledgement :
Date of debit of fees:
Date of approval:
Date of Ceremony:
Last edited by bumblebee123 on Tue Oct 22, 2013 7:17 pm, edited 1 time in total.

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Post by Amgody02 » Sat Oct 05, 2013 1:42 am

Eligibility criteria: BC Spouse & ILR
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 02/10/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 03/10/2013
Date of acknowledgement : 19/10/2013 ( dated 16/10/2013 )
Date of debit of fees: 16/10/2013
Date of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC
Last edited by Amgody02 on Sat Oct 19, 2013 7:15 pm, edited 2 times in total.

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Post by rsathish » Mon Oct 07, 2013 2:57 pm

My timeline:

Eligibility criteria : HSMP 2 years + 3 years Tier 1 General + 1 Year ILR

Submitted using the Dec'12 form. Had provided for verification - Old & New passports, Biometric card, National Insurance card, License & paper counterpart, P45 & P60s + statement of earnings for the last 5 years, and finally a letter from my current employer.

Method of application : NCS Lewisham

Date of application to NCS: 07th Oct 2013

Date of receipt by UKBA :

Date of debit of fee :

Date acknowledged :

Date of approval : (letter dated )

Date of arrival of Approved letter / Council letter :

Date of Ceremony :

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Re: October 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by renu » Mon Oct 07, 2013 3:02 pm

Eligibility criteria: EEA 4 to Spouse of BC
Method of application: NCS Edgware
Date of application: 07.10.2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09.10.13
Date of acknowledgement : 30.10.13 ( dated 25.10.13,received by 2nd class)
Date of debit of fees: 28.10.13
Date of approval: 13.12.13 ( dated 03.12.13)
Date of Ceremony:13.01.14
Last edited by renu on Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:32 pm, edited 5 times in total.

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Post by imran22 » Mon Oct 07, 2013 3:27 pm

I think it will be good idea to include present nationality as well if people don't mind sharing this information.

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Re: October 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by renu » Mon Oct 07, 2013 3:43 pm

Eligibility criteria: EEA 4 to Spouse of BC
Method of application: NCS Barnet
Date of application: 07.10.2013
Date of receipt by UKBA:
Date of acknowledgement :
Date of debit of fees:
Date of approval:
Date of Ceremony:[/quote]

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My timeline:

Post by krishLVR » Mon Oct 07, 2013 6:30 pm

Eligibility criteria : WP 2 YEARS + 3 years Tier 1 General + 1 Year ILR

Submitted using the Dec'12 form. Had provided for verification - Old & New passports, Biometric card, License & paper counterpart,SA 302

Method of application : NCS HAMMERSMITH

Date of application to NCS: 07th Oct 2013

Date of receipt by UKBA : 08th Oct 2013 (Tracked Using the royal mail tracking number given by NCS HAMMERSMITH).

Date of debit of fee :

Date acknowledged :

Date of approval : (letter dated )

Date of arrival of Approved letter / Council letter :

Date of Ceremony :
Last edited by krishLVR on Thu Oct 10, 2013 11:05 am, edited 1 time in total.

desertlord
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Post by desertlord » Thu Oct 10, 2013 10:55 am

Looks like people are very keen to apply beofre new rules, not!

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Post by akhan25 » Thu Oct 10, 2013 2:43 pm

Has any October applicant taken their fees I applied on 1st but no money has been taken yet

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Post by yallow » Thu Oct 10, 2013 4:06 pm

akhan25 wrote:Has any October applicant taken their fees I applied on 1st but no money has been taken yet
I applied on 30/09. No money taken either.

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Post by Amgody02 » Thu Oct 10, 2013 8:48 pm

same here

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Post by ranchers » Fri Oct 11, 2013 9:07 am

It seems like they havent started working on october apps. lets hope for the best. i have applied on 03 oct. still waiting for acknowlegment and fee to be taken.

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Post by forbc123 » Fri Oct 11, 2013 9:25 am

Applied Through: NCS
Criteria:5 yrs (WP+Tier2) + 2 yrs ILR
Date Applied: 05-Oct
Date of Receipt of Document by Home Office: 08-Oct (Royal Mail Tracking)
Date of Debit of fee: N/A
Receipt of Acknowledgement Letter: N/A
Date of Approval: N/A
Date of Ceremony: N/A

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Post by UKnow » Fri Oct 11, 2013 11:26 am

akhan25 wrote:Has any October applicant taken their fees I applied on 1st but no money has been taken yet
No nothing yet here as well. I applied on the 2nd
UKnow

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Post by feliteodor » Fri Oct 11, 2013 11:43 am

I've got next week an appointment at NCS Wandsworth...hope all goes well.For all of you October guys, hang in there!I'll join you soon on the same boat...to citizenship.

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