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

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meetshakz
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Post by meetshakz » Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:20 pm

Eligibility Criteria: HSMP + Tier 1 + 1 yr ILR
Current Nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS Liverpool
Date of of Application: 21/11/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: Not known
Date of debit of fees: 15/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15/01/2014
Date of approval : Waiting
Invitation for ceremony appointment: Waiting
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Shuklap
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different reply

Post by Shuklap » Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:40 pm

My application was acknowledged on 31/08/2013. I enquired with the UKBA today and got a different reply than the standard one
Thank you for your email,

As I am sure you are aware, naturalisation is not an automatic process and we have to make a number of enquiries before we can reach a decision on whether to grant citizenship.

The extent and length of time taken to complete these enquiries varies according to the particular circumstance of each application. The progress of these cases is regularly monitored with the agencies carrying out these enquiries on our behalf.

So far, the enquiries have not been completed with regard to your application. As soon as we are in a position to reach a decision we will notify you accordingly”
Is it something to worry about ?

km25
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Re: Naturalisation application processing

Post by km25 » Mon Dec 09, 2013 3:01 pm

dsds wrote:Eligibility criteria:3Years ILR granted 23/10/13

Method of application: Post (Special Delivery)

Date of application: 24/10/13

Date of receipt by UKBA:25/10/2013

Date of acknowledgement letter: 19/11/2013

Date of debit of fees: 18/11/2013

Date of approval: 05/12/13

Date of Ceremony: yet not booked :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Has any other October applicants received responses for their applications. I applied on the 24th October too however I haven't even received any acknowledgement or fees deduction or a response regarding approval.

I believe there is a huge backlog and I am wondering if the October 24th applications are on the top of the pile now..

Please do keep posted if you've submitted before the changes and if you've received your approvals..

thanks and anticipating progress this week!!

Best wishes to all..

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Post by jotter » Mon Dec 09, 2013 3:07 pm

Lots of other people from earlier in October have had their approvals, but the approval you've quoted above is a bit of an outlier at the moment. Other than dsds, the latest approvals were for applications received on October 22nd (marina2811 and londonabc) and the only fees deducted we've heard of for applications received on October 24th or later were gphoenixs11 and pqek. Note these are 'dates received by UKBA', not 'dates applied'.

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Re: Approvals?

Post by jotter » Mon Dec 09, 2013 3:20 pm

Latest approvals table:
jotter wrote: PERIOD = Blocks of 15 days
APPs = Applications that I have found in this forum thus far.
APPROVED = Percentage of these applications that posters have informed us have been approved (rounded to nearest full percent)

PERIOD APPS (APPROVED)
Aug 27-Sept 10 = 49 (90%)
Sept 11-25 = 46 (96%)
Sept 26-Oct 10 = 94 (65%)
Oct 11-25 = 127 (27%)
Oct 26-Nov 9 = 21 (0%)
Nov 10-24 = 16 (0%)
This is being updated here.

balo
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british citizenship

Post by balo » Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:13 pm

Hi I applied via Westminster council on 23/10/2013
Received 24/10/2013
Payment waiting
Approval waiting

I can't believe it takes so long to take payments

its.rudi
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Received similar email as mentioned by zombie2012 on 8 Decem

Post by its.rudi » Mon Dec 09, 2013 8:05 pm

Thank you for your email.

You should receive an acknowledgment letter between 4-6 weeks after we received your application. During busy periods this may even take 7 weeks. If you have not received such a letter, please contact us for a duplicate acknowledgment letter.

I have checked our records and can confirm that no decision has yet been made on your application.

We aim to process 95% of applications within 6 months however there are a small percentage of applications that take longer than this to be resolved.

All applications for citizenship are subject to enquiries to ensure that the statutory requirements have been satisfied. Because of these enquiries, we anticipate that applications may take up to six months to complete. Some applications may be dealt with more quickly and some may take longer, depending on the nature of the enquiries to be carried out.

When the decision is made, or if we require further information from you, we will contact you in writing.

Please ensure you notify us promptly if you change your address. Your address can be updated here:

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/about ... y-details/


If you require any documents back, these can be requested here: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/about ... documents/. Requesting documents will not negatively impact on the application.

Yours Sincerely,

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Post by darthsolicitortobe » Mon Dec 09, 2013 11:17 pm

I also submitted on the 24th of October, received on the 25th of October by the UKBA. Nothing so far! Patience is a virtue in this instance.

No point sending emails as that only slows them down! Unless it's very important and ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, I wouldn't bother. The person who should be processing applications, will be taken off that duty to respond to emails.

I know it's frustrating (I check my account everyday), but we need to help them to help us! I work in a stupidly busy office. We have the exact same problems!

hal
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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by hal » Tue Dec 10, 2013 12:47 am

Eligibility criteria:legacy + ILR
Method of application:Postal
Date of receipt by UKBA: 24/10/2013
Date of debit of fees:18/12/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 27/12/2013
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting
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lankaman
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Post by lankaman » Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:06 am

Eligibility criteria: 5.8 years (work Permit + Tier 1)

Method of application: NCS Wandsworth Council

Date of receipt by UKBA: 15/11/2013

Date of debit of fees: waiting

Date of receipt of acknowledgement: waiting

Date of receipt of approval:

Date of Ceremony:

willbebritish80
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Post by willbebritish80 » Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:31 am

Eligibility criteria: 5 years work Permit + 1 Year ILR

Method of application: NCS Tunbridge wells

Date of Application: 19/11/2013

Date of receipt by UKBA: 25/11/2013 (Royal Mail Tracking)

Date of debit of fees: 17/01/2013 (£784 :roll: is that a mistake at their end?)

Date of receipt of acknowledgement: waiting

Date of receipt of approval:

Date of Ceremony:

i guess they made a mistake while requesting the payment which will cause further delays on my application ( i Hope not)
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Eagle24
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Post by Eagle24 » Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:01 am

Home Office starting to take payments from applications received 18th October today. That gives us all an idea of when we can expect to be payment to leave our accounts. So be patient everybody.......

Christianoronaldo
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Post by Christianoronaldo » Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:34 am

Applied 29/04/2013
Still waiting
Anybody waiting that long?

blueclouds1234
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Post by blueclouds1234 » Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:44 am

Christianoronaldo wrote:Applied 29/04/2013
Still waiting
Anybody waiting that long?
sorry to hear :( is your case somehow complex?

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Post by Loveislovely » Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:46 am

Christianoronaldo wrote:Applied 29/04/2013
Still waiting
Anybody waiting that long?
Hi,

You have surpass the expected waiting time of six months, have you involved your member of parliament? If not, I would suggest you contact he/she and get he/she involved. Good luck

Loveislovely
All for one, one for all..... Peace

bookshop1979
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Processing time

Post by bookshop1979 » Tue Dec 10, 2013 1:00 pm

Eligibility Criteria: WP+Tier 2+ 1 yr ILR
Original Nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS Lambeth
Date of of Application: October 8, 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: Not known
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:24th October, 2013
Date of approval : 22nd November 2013
Invitation for ceremony appointment: Original date provided for 18th December, but I booked a private ceremony for 9th December and received my naturalisation certificate.

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Post by MattSule » Tue Dec 10, 2013 1:36 pm

Eligibility Criteria: HSMP + 3 yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Dartford
Date of of Application: November 21, 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: Not known
Date of debit of fees: Waiting
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:Waiting
Date of approval : Waiting
Invitation for ceremony appointment: Waiting

Shuklap
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mail template

Post by Shuklap » Tue Dec 10, 2013 2:13 pm

Hi All,

I am planning to contact my local MP to request UKBA to expedite the decision on my application.

I will really appreciate if you can share the mail template which I can use to contact my MP.

Thanks in advance

vijayefi
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Post by vijayefi » Tue Dec 10, 2013 2:17 pm

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (2yrs(HSMP) + 3yrs(Tier1) + 1 yr ILR; + 1 Child

Method of application: NCS (Hounslow-London)
Date Applied: 29-Nov-2103
Date of receipt by UKBA: 02-Dec-2013
Date of debit of fees: 17-Jan-2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 20-Jan-2014
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony:Waiting


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Simtin
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New and waiting

Post by Simtin » Tue Dec 10, 2013 2:52 pm

Criteria: [HSMP 2 yr+Tier 1 3 yrs + 1 yr ILR] Myself
NCS or Postal: SD Post
Date of applied: 21/10/2013
Date of application received: 22/10/2013 (Royal Mail),
Date of fees debited : 21/11/2013
Date of letter of acknowledgement :24/11/2013 (Dated 21/11/2013)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

I keep checking the Special Delivery Tracking number to see if my documents are on their way but Nothing!!!!1

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Re: New and waiting

Post by Scanner » Tue Dec 10, 2013 3:48 pm

Simtin wrote:Criteria: [HSMP 2 yr+Tier 1 3 yrs + 1 yr ILR] Myself
NCS or Postal: SD Post
Date of applied: 21/10/2013
Date of application received: 22/10/2013 (Royal Mail),
Date of fees debited : 21/11/2013
Date of letter of acknowledgement :24/11/2013 (Dated 21/11/2013)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

I keep checking the Special Delivery Tracking number to see if my documents are on their way but Nothing!!!!1
We both have the same time line. I have contacted home office thrice and still the same standard response. 'A decision has not yet been made'.

Please keep me updated if your situation changes. :-)

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Re: New and waiting

Post by Simtin » Tue Dec 10, 2013 3:56 pm

Scanner wrote:
Simtin wrote:Criteria: [HSMP 2 yr+Tier 1 3 yrs + 1 yr ILR] Myself
NCS or Postal: SD Post
Date of applied: 21/10/2013
Date of application received: 22/10/2013 (Royal Mail),
Date of fees debited : 21/11/2013
Date of letter of acknowledgement :24/11/2013 (Dated 21/11/2013)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

I keep checking the Special Delivery Tracking number to see if my documents are on their way but Nothing!!!!1
We both have the same time line. I have contacted home office thrice and still the same standard response. 'A decision has not yet been made'.

Please keep me updated if your situation changes. :-)
Ok, will do. Lets hope we get good news soon!

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Re: New and waiting

Post by Scanner » Tue Dec 10, 2013 4:20 pm

Simtin wrote:
Scanner wrote:
Simtin wrote:Criteria: [HSMP 2 yr+Tier 1 3 yrs + 1 yr ILR] Myself
NCS or Postal: SD Post
Date of applied: 21/10/2013
Date of application received: 22/10/2013 (Royal Mail),
Date of fees debited : 21/11/2013
Date of letter of acknowledgement :24/11/2013 (Dated 21/11/2013)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

I keep checking the Special Delivery Tracking number to see if my documents are on their way but Nothing!!!!1
We both have the same time line. I have contacted home office thrice and still the same standard response. 'A decision has not yet been made'.

Please keep me updated if your situation changes. :-)
Ok, will do. Lets hope we get good news soon!
I just had a job offer withdrawn because I need to have Dual nationality or British citizenship. They said the opportunity will still be kept open. The problem is that I do not know for how long they can keep it open and more frustrating, when home office will respond.

Simtin
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Re: New and waiting

Post by Simtin » Tue Dec 10, 2013 4:36 pm

Scanner wrote:
Simtin wrote:
Scanner wrote:
Simtin wrote:Criteria: [HSMP 2 yr+Tier 1 3 yrs + 1 yr ILR] Myself
NCS or Postal: SD Post
Date of applied: 21/10/2013
Date of application received: 22/10/2013 (Royal Mail),
Date of fees debited : 21/11/2013
Date of letter of acknowledgement :24/11/2013 (Dated 21/11/2013)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

I keep checking the Special Delivery Tracking number to see if my documents are on their way but Nothing!!!!1
We both have the same time line. I have contacted home office thrice and still the same standard response. 'A decision has not yet been made'.

Please keep me updated if your situation changes. :-)
Ok, will do. Lets hope we get good news soon!
I just had a job offer withdrawn because I need to have Dual nationality or British citizenship. They said the opportunity will still be kept open. The problem is that I do not know for how long they can keep it open and more frustrating, when home office will respond.
That's unfortunate. I guess they probably need you to travel in the EU. I have the same issue. I can't go for some contract work that sometimes requires me to work in the EU. I heard that you can ask the home office to hurry if there is a financial impact. But I am not going to try it, just in case it ends up lengthening and complicating the process.

Actually, thinking about it, I think they can only help by allowing you to apply earlier than the 1 yrs ILR required if there is a financial impact.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing

Post by dsds » Tue Dec 10, 2013 5:19 pm

Eligibility criteria:3Years ILR granted 23/10/13

Method of application: Post (Special Delivery)

Date of application: 24/10/13

Date of receipt by UKBA:25/10/2013

Date of acknowledgement letter: 19/11/2013

Date of debit of fees: 18/11/2013

Date of approval: 05/12/13

Date of Ceremony: 17/12/13 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

new updates :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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