October 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Malai89 · Post by **Malai89** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:04 am

[quote="Malai89"]Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 3yr spouse of BC; 4yr ILR
Method of application: Special Delivery
Date of Application: 18/10/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21/10/2013
Date of debit of fees: 19/11/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 22/11/2013 (Dated 19/11/2013)
Date of receipt of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Now waiting for the outcome...

Real34 · Post by **Real34** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 10:36 am

Has anybody noticed that the last date for debit of fees is 22/10/13

Nothing from the 23/10/13 they seem to have stopped debiting fees from this date since last friday.

I'm really worried now it has been more than 4 weeks as promised by UKBA

jotter · Post by **jotter** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 10:47 am

Real34 wrote:Has anybody noticed that the last date for debit of fees is 22/10/13

Nothing from the 23/10/13 they seem to have stopped debiting fees from this date since last friday.

I'm really worried now it has been more than 4 weeks as promised by UKBA

There were a lot of applications to get through from Oct 21-22. Remember that this was the final week before the KOLL rule change. A number of Oct 22nd applicants posted yesterday to say that their fees had gone out. Things are moving, but for the Oct 21-25 week it's going to take time.

Pqek · Post by **Pqek** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 10:59 am

Pqek wrote:Eligibility criteria: Joint application, WP + T2 ICT + 1 year ILR - Dependant + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): IELTS - Master degree UK university
Current nationality: Globetrotter
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Edinburgh
Date of application: 28/10/13
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29/10/13
Date of aknowlegment: Received on 26/11/13 dated 22/11/13
Date of debit or clearance of fees:22/11/13 £1,550 from Nationality directorat Liverpool
Date approval received:Not yet still hopes for the end of the year
Date of ceremony:

Update, I got my fees deducted on Friday. Things started moving...

I just called HO, decision has been taken for my wife and I and letter sent to my house yesterday. I should receive the letter latest next week.

p2kin · Post by **p2kin** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 11:12 am

Pqek wrote:
Pqek wrote:Eligibility criteria: Joint application, WP + T2 ICT + 1 year ILR - Dependant + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): IELTS - Master degree UK university
Current nationality: Globetrotter
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Edinburgh
Date of application: 28/10/13
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Cheque
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29/10/13
Date of aknowlegment: Received on 26/11/13 dated 22/11/13
Date of debit or clearance of fees:22/11/13 £1,550 from Nationality directorat Liverpool
Date approval received:Not yet still hopes for the end of the year
Date of ceremony:

Update, I got my fees deducted on Friday. Things started moving...
Letter of Ackcnowledgement for joint application for my wife and I received today dated 22nd November 2013

You really are the flag bearer of new rule applicants!!

In my opinion, Payment processing will slow down even more for next few days & we'll see more approvals for early/mid Oct now... somehow getting a feeling that Home Office is trying to process as many as possible old rule applications before they start processing applications with new rules (helps is avoiding confusion for case worker when dealing with 2 different types of cases).

Having said that looking at sample size of applicants immediately on/after 28 Oct ~ 1/2 week of Nov will be processed faster as it seems not many applied immediately on/after 28th.

Real34 · Post by **Real34** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 11:17 am

That makes me even more nervous as the fees were debitted based on a form after the 28.10.13

marina2811 · Post by **marina2811** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 11:23 am

I wouldn't worry, Real34. My bank only showed -£874 yesterday and my application was received on the 22nd. I'm sure it's a matter of days for you. The money might already be on its way out, just not showing yet. What I would do is call the bank, ask them if there has been any demand of £874, and if there hasn't, tell them there will be, so they should make sure they authorise it. That's what I did on Thursday, on Friday the bank called to say they had authorised it, on Monday evening it showed on internet banking and I got my letter today.

Pqek · Post by **Pqek** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 11:24 am

Real34 wrote:That makes me even more nervous as the fees were debitted based on a form after the 28.10.13

so far so good, but I just have been lucky the lazy caseworker did not pick up my application.

I'm having good hopes of getting the approval letter before the end of the year but we only need to be patient and wait.

good luck p2kin and real34 and all the ones waiting.

p2kin · Post by **p2kin** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 11:25 am

Real34 wrote:That makes me even more nervous as the fees were debitted based on a form after the 28.10.13

don't be... Pqek has paid using Cheque, & it takes a week to clear, so I assume that probably Home Office is just starting to send Cheques out for clearing..

Payments by CC/DC will be cleared faster than Cheques. I'd suggest, instead of looking at individual cases & comparing yourself, look at the pattern of process.

Real34 · Post by **Real34** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 11:28 am

Thanks for your advice, have been to the bank and notified them of an impending debit.

Thanks again.

Pqek · Post by **Pqek** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 11:35 am

p2kin wrote:
Real34 wrote:That makes me even more nervous as the fees were debitted based on a form after the 28.10.13
don't be... Pqek has paid using Cheque, & it takes a week to clear, so I assume that probably Home Office is just starting to send Cheques out for clearing..

Payments by CC/DC will be cleared faster than Cheques. I'd suggest, instead of looking at individual cases & comparing yourself, look at the pattern of process.

I actually made a mistake and put cheque but meant Credit card. I just edited the post. sorry for the confusion.

p2kin · Post by **p2kin** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 11:37 am

Pqek wrote:good luck p2kin and real34 and all the ones waiting.

Thanks Pqek, You are now in main stream... New rule flag bearer

I'm just trying to understand what's going on in Home Office by just observing sample of data that is reported on this forum.

I'm just trying to think from Home Office's point of view & it definitely make sense that they should send Cheques out for clearing as normal clearing cycle takes about 3~5 working days. If my thinking is correct, then while loading a new batch of application onto the system, they'll start with applicants with cheques, also they'll try to flush (making decisions on) as many application as possible. I might be wrong too in thinking, but am just thinking positive

p2kin · Post by **p2kin** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 11:39 am

Pqek wrote: I actually made a mistake and put cheque but meant Credit card. I just edited the post. sorry for the confusion.

That's even better then, that mean at least one case worker has started looking into applications with new rules..

Pqek · Post by **Pqek** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 11:44 am

p2kin wrote:
Pqek wrote:good luck p2kin and real34 and all the ones waiting.

Thanks Pqek, You are now in main stream... New rule flag bearer

I'm just trying to understand what's going on in Home Office by just observing sample of data that is reported on this forum.

I'm just trying to think from Home Office's point of view & it definitely make sense that they should send Cheques out for clearing as normal clearing cycle takes about 3~5 working days. If my thinking is correct, then while loading a new batch of application onto the system, they'll start with applicants with cheques, also they'll try to flush (making decisions on) as many application as possible. I might be wrong too in thinking, but am just thinking positive

I just think there is no science on this and an application could be on top or bottom of a pile depending timings for receiving it. Caseworkers would also decide to take from one pile or another without real logic.

On this way there is a pattern of dates and timings to deal with an application but they are not processed exactly as received. This is why my application from the 28th was acknowledged before others that submitted a week ago, because my own application by luck went on top of the pile.

Just my thoughts though.

p2kin · Post by **p2kin** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 11:48 am

Pqek wrote:
I just think there is no science on this and an application could be on top or bottom of a pile depending timings for receiving it. Caseworkers would also decide to take from one pile or another without real logic.

On this way there is a pattern of dates and timings to deal with an application but they are not processed exactly as received. This is why my application from the 28th was acknowledged before others that submitted a week ago, because my own application by luck went on top of the pile.

Just my thoughts though.

Hmm, might be.. but 28th Oct has some significance.. they'll have to treat/process applications before that separately. Although there is no change in payment processing part of it.. so yeah.. you could be right in that sense..

rajan1984 · Post by **rajan1984** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 12:25 pm

Eligibility criteria: AN1(3 Years Spouse of BC + 1 year ILR) & MN1 Section 3 (1)
Method of application: Self Post
Date of application: 21 October 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22 October 2013 (as per Royal Mail Trace and Track system)
Date of acknowledgement : 25/11/2013
Date of debit of fees: 21/11/2013 at 13:04PM
Date of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

dr_me · Post by **dr_me** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 1:14 pm

Anyone who's payment taken today?

jotter · Post by **jotter** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:04 pm

dr_me wrote:Anyone who's payment taken today?

Hmm, seems like no one so far. Yesterday we heard from legendz, kritter100, polandcalling1, navenby, Scanner, rajan1984 and Mili1705 (all apps received by the HO on Oct 22nd). No advance on Oct 22nd so far with the exception of Pqek, who is an outlyer at the moment.

For approvals, the two outlyers we know of so far are nora_k (HO rec'd Oct 21st) and Kibria (HO rec'd Oct 19th). All other apps approved so far were received by the HO on Oct 15th or earlier. Congratulations both of you!

brownsuger21 · Post by **brownsuger21** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 3:24 pm

jotter wrote:
Real34 wrote:Has anybody noticed that the last date for debit of fees is 22/10/13

Nothing from the 23/10/13 they seem to have stopped debiting fees from this date since last friday.

I'm really worried now it has been more than 4 weeks as promised by UKBA

There were a lot of applications to get through from Oct 21-22. Remember that this was the final week before the KOLL rule change. A number of Oct 22nd applicants posted yesterday to say that their fees had gone out. Things are moving, but for the Oct 21-25 week it's going to take time.

Eligibility criteria: 3yrs of BC Spouse + life time ILR give on 4/02/2004 + been in the uk for straight 5yrs
Method of application: Self Post Royal Mail Track & Trace
Date of application: 21/10/23
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22/10/13 Royal Mail Track & Trace signed by SHACKLOCK
Date of debit of fees: No fee Taken
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: No news

I am a bit concerned that it has now been 6 weeks and no news. My fees hasn't been deducted yet? So I'm guessing its the change of the rules.

Loveislovely · Post by **Loveislovely** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 3:31 pm

[quote="Loveislovely"]I applied on 15/10/2013
Reach HO on 16/10/2013
Fees debit 09/11/2013

Email HO yesterday, they reply, no decision has been made as yet, keeping my fingers and toes crossed.

Good luck all

Loveislovely · Post by **Loveislovely** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 4:47 pm

brownsuger21 wrote:
jotter wrote:
Real34 wrote:Has anybody noticed that the last date for debit of fees is 22/10/13

Nothing from the 23/10/13 they seem to have stopped debiting fees from this date since last friday.

I'm really worried now it has been more than 4 weeks as promised by UKBA

There were a lot of applications to get through from Oct 21-22. Remember that this was the final week before the KOLL rule change. A number of Oct 22nd applicants posted yesterday to say that their fees had gone out. Things are moving, but for the Oct 21-25 week it's going to take time.

Eligibility criteria: 3yrs of BC Spouse + life time ILR give on 4/02/2004 + been in the uk for straight 5yrs
Method of application: Self Post Royal Mail Track & Trace
Date of application: 21/10/23
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22/10/13 Royal Mail Track & Trace signed by SHACKLOCK
Date of debit of fees: No fee Taken
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: No news

I am a bit concerned that it has now been 6 weeks and no news. My fees hasn't been deducted yet? So I'm guessing its the change of the rules.

Don't worry too much dear, I believe it will be done by the ending of this week, good luck.

Loveislovely

zigleon · Post by **zigleon** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 6:50 pm

zigleon wrote:
zigleon wrote:
zigleon wrote:Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 09/ 10 /2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10 / 10 /2013 (Royal Mail tracking)
Date of acknowledgement letter:
Date of debit of fees:
Date of approval:
Date of Ceremony:
UPDATE..

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 09/ 10 /2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10 / 10 /2013 (Royal Mail tracking)
Date of acknowledgement letter:
Date of debit of fees: 30/10/2013
Date of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

UPDATE...

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 09/ 10 /2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10 / 10 /2013 (Royal Mail tracking)
Date of acknowledgement letter:
Date of debit of fees: 30/10/2013
Date of approval: 19/11/13 - Letter dated 15/11/13
Date of Ceremony:

UPDATE...

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 09/ 10 /2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10 / 10 /2013 (Royal Mail tracking)
Date of debit of fees: 30/10/2013
Date of acknowledgement letter: 19/11/13 - Letter dated 15/11/13
Date of approval: 19/11/13 - Letter dated 15/11/13
Citizenship Invitation Letter Received: 26/11/13 - Letter dated 15/11/13
Date of Ceremony: 17/12/13

Almost there now.....good luck to everyone else still waiting!

polandcalling1 · Post by **polandcalling1** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 7:14 pm

Update: acknowledgement letter received today

Eligibility criteria: Non eea spouse of BC
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 21/ 10 /2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22 / 10 /2013 (Royal Mail tracking)
Date of acknowledgement letter: 26/11/2013 dated (24/11/13)
Date of debit of fees: 25/11/2013

yes I got the acknowledgement letter today but my wife's surname was misspelled, they put a H instead of a K. Has this happened to anyone else before? should I call them tomorrow to make them correct it? Please advice me. Thanks

yallow · Post by **yallow** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 8:57 pm

yallow wrote:Eligibility: 5 years tier 1 + 1 year ILR
Nationality: Russian (joint)
Method of application: NCS Hammersmith
Date of application: 30/09/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 02/10/2013
Date of debit of fees: 15/10/2013
Date of acknowledgement: 15/10/2013
Approval dated: 20/11/2013
Approval received: 26/11/2013
Date of ceremony:tbc

UKnow · Post by **UKnow** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:44 pm

yallow wrote:
yallow wrote:Eligibility: 5 years tier 1 + 1 year ILR
Nationality: Russian (joint)
Method of application: NCS Hammersmith
Date of application: 30/09/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 02/10/2013
Date of debit of fees: 15/10/2013
Date of acknowledgement: 15/10/2013
Approval dated: 20/11/2013
Approval received: 26/11/2013
Date of ceremony:tbc

Congrats. hope this means the end of Sept, beginning of October approvals will come through soon

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