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January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

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

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Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

Post by milan69 » Thu Feb 06, 2014 1:22 pm

Eligibility criteria: spouse of BC
Language criteria met : B1
Current nationality:
Method of application: NCS Kingston
Date of application: 28.01.2014
Payment method: debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29.01.2014
Date of aknowlegment
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 06.02.2014
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:
I am sometimes wrong.

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Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

Post by hina zaheer » Thu Feb 06, 2014 3:14 pm

hina zaheer wrote:
    kiranchinnu wrote:Eligibility criteria: spouse of BC
    Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): life in uk and gese grade 5
    Current nationality: prefer not to say
    Method of application: post by special delivery
    Council name if NCS used:
    Date of application: 23/1/14
    Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: direct debit
    Date of receipt by UKBA: 24/1/14
    Date of aknowlegment: received today ie 5/2/14 but letter dated 2/2/14
    Date of debit or clearance of fees: balance dropped 2/2/14 but fees not clear yet(yayyyy fees is clearned today 3/2/14)
    Date approval received: waiting
    Date of ceremony:

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by fragnance19 » Thu Feb 06, 2014 3:45 pm

    Eligibility criteria: 5 years Residence
    Language criteria met : PBS used documents
    Current nationality: Prefer not to say
    Method of application: NCS
    Council name if NCS used: Newbury
    Date of application: 21-01-2014
    Payment method : Credit Card
    Date of receipt by UKBA: 23/01/2014
    Date of acknowledgment: 02/02/2014, received on 06/02/2014
    Date of debit or clearance of fees: CC Balance dropped on 02/02/2014
    Date approval received: TBA
    Date of ceremony:

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by ei » Thu Feb 06, 2014 3:59 pm

    ei wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5 years (HSMP + Tier1) + 1 year (ILR)
    Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): PBS used documents (IELTS) + LIUK
    Current nationality:
    Method of application: NCS
    Council name if NCS used: Hounslow
    Date of application: 17.01.2014
    Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit card
    Date of receipt by UKBA: 20.01.2014 (assumed)
    Date of aknowlegment: 06.02.2014 (dated 30.01.2014)
    Date of debit or clearance of fees: 30.01.2014 (balance dropped)
    Date approval received:
    Date of ceremony:
    Updated the timeline.

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by statician » Thu Feb 06, 2014 6:12 pm

    Eligibility criteria: spouse of BC
    Language criteria met : UK degree + LIUK test
    Method of application: NCS Brent
    Date of application: 22.01.2014
    Payment method: Cheque
    Date of receipt by UKBA: 23.01.2014
    Date of aknowlegment: 06.02.2014 dated (02.02.2014)
    Date of debit or clearance of fees: 06.02.2014
    Date approval received:
    Date of ceremony:

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by phospholipid » Thu Feb 06, 2014 7:14 pm

    Hi, I received my acknowledgement of my naturalisation application and it states:

    Our ref: SOMETHING
    Your ref: N/A

    I was told I'd get a reference number, any ideas why I don't have one?

    edit: the "our ref" begins with the first letter of my last name and a combination of numbers

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by kiranchinnu » Thu Feb 06, 2014 7:31 pm

    phospholipid wrote:Hi, I received my acknowledgement of my naturalisation application and it states:

    Our ref: SOMETHING
    Your ref: N/A

    I was told I'd get a reference number, any ideas why I don't have one?

    edit: the "our ref" begins with the first letter of my last name and a combination of numbers
    Our ref is your ref . So, dont worry.
    Information provided is general guidance and does not constitute legal advice.

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by soniaa84 » Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:10 pm

    phospholipid wrote:Hi, I received my acknowledgement of my naturalisation application and it states:

    Our ref: SOMETHING
    Your ref: N/A

    I was told I'd get a reference number, any ideas why I don't have one?

    edit: the "our ref" begins with the first letter of my last name and a combination of numbers
    Dont worry I have samething too

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by phospholipid » Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:17 pm

    soniaa84 wrote:
    phospholipid wrote:Hi, I received my acknowledgement of my naturalisation application and it states:

    Our ref: SOMETHING
    Your ref: N/A

    I was told I'd get a reference number, any ideas why I don't have one?

    edit: the "our ref" begins with the first letter of my last name and a combination of numbers
    Dont worry I have samething too
    OK, so reference number is the one that says "our"?

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by hina zaheer » Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:24 pm

    soniaa84 wrote:
    phospholipid wrote:Hi, I received my acknowledgement of my naturalisation application and it states:

    Our ref: SOMETHING
    Your ref: N/A

    I was told I'd get a reference number, any ideas why I don't have one?

    edit: the "our ref" begins with the first letter of my last name and a combination of numbers
    I got my acknowledgment letter today aswell and my is same as urs .u shuld be happy atleast ur "our refrence" begins with first letter of ur last name but mine dont lol.i think these letters got nothing to do with your name tbh.

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by phoki » Thu Feb 06, 2014 9:41 pm

    Eligibility criteria: HSMP(2Years), TIER1(3Years) + 1 yr ILR
    Language criteria met : IELTS + Life in the UK
    Method of application: NCS (Hounslow)
    Date of application: 03/01/2014
    Payment method: Debit Card
    Date of receipt by UKBA: 06/01/2014
    Date of aknowlegment: 29/01/2014 with a request for alternate payment details, don't know what happened in the first place and why HomeOffice was not able to deduct money :?: Anyhow sent new card details altogether !!!
    Date of debit or clearance of fees: 6/02/2014
    Date approval received: TBA
    Date of ceremony: TBA

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by M2008 » Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:21 am

    Eligibility criteria: 2 yrs + 3 yrs + 1 yr ILR
    Language criteria met : LiUK+NARIC
    Current nationality: Indian
    Method of application: NCS
    Council name if NCS used: Hatfield
    Date of application: 14-01-14
    Payment method :Credit card
    Date of receipt by UKBA: 15-01-14
    Date of debit or clearance of fees: 28-01-14
    Date of acknowledgment: 01/02/2014 (Dated 28-01-14)
    Date approval received: TBA
    Date of ceremony: TBA

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by kiranchinnu » Fri Feb 07, 2014 7:00 am

    M2008 wrote:Eligibility criteria: 2 yrs + 3 yrs + 1 yr ILR
    Language criteria met : LiUK+NARIC
    Current nationality: Indian
    Method of application: NCS
    Council name if NCS used: Hatfield
    Date of application: 14-01-14
    Payment method :Credit card
    Date of receipt by UKBA: 15-01-14
    Date of debit or clearance of fees: 28-01-14
    Date of acknowledgment: 01/02/2014 (Dated 28-01-14)
    Date approval received: TBA
    Date of ceremony: TBA
    Welcome M2008 , I was waiting for your post.
    Information provided is general guidance and does not constitute legal advice.

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by phospholipid » Fri Feb 07, 2014 5:10 pm

    phospholipid wrote:Eligibility criteria: ILR since 2005
    Language criteria met : LiUK+B1 exam
    Current nationality: Algerian
    Method of application: NCS
    Council name if NCS used: Waltham Forest
    Date of application: 23-01-14
    Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit Card
    Date of receipt by UKBA: 24-01-14
    Date of aknowlegment: 05/02/14
    Date of debit or clearance of fees: 02/02/14
    Date approval received: SOON PLEASE
    Date of ceremony: TBA
    updates

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by jmehmud » Sat Feb 08, 2014 6:58 pm

    Eligibility criteria: Spouse to BC (After 2 year of ILR I have applied for Naturalization ... there is no specific reason for this delay)
    Language criteria: B1 Cert
    Current nationality: Pakistani
    Method of application: NCS Leeds
    Council name if NCS used: Leeds
    Date of application: 29/01/2014
    Payment method: CC
    Date of receipt by UKBA: 30/01/2014
    Date of aknowlegment: 08/01/2014 (Letter on date: 05/01/2014)
    Date of debit or clearance of fees: 05/01/2014
    Date approval received: Waiting
    Date of ceremony: Waiting

    I have seen on this forum that people are waiting for a long time but I am very surprise that my payment has been taken in just 5 days and got acknowledgement letter in first 7 days.
    Jasim Mehmud

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by milan69 » Sat Feb 08, 2014 7:47 pm

    HO have sped up with fee deduction and November applications in the past week.
    I am sometimes wrong.

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by M2008 » Sat Feb 08, 2014 8:49 pm

    Welcome M2008 , I was waiting for your post.
    Thanks...only site to Post..Journey starts for BC

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by OmerMohammed » Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:50 am

    Eligibility criteria: 2yrs HSMP + 3yrs T1(G) + 1yr ILR
    Language criteria met: NARIC + LIUK
    Method of application: NCS (NEWHAM)
    Payment method: DEBIT CARD

    Date of application: 21/01/2014
    Date of receipt by UKBA: 22/01/2014
    Date of debit of fees: 31/01/2014 (transaction date: 03/02/2014)
    Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 06/02/2014 (letter dated: 31/01/2014)
    Date of receipt of approval: -
    Date of ceremony: -

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by jmehmud » Sun Feb 09, 2014 4:05 pm

    Does anybody know what kind of checks UKBA carries out? Apart from Referees and character. Do they carry credit checks or anything like that?
    Jasim Mehmud

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by unsure » Sun Feb 09, 2014 6:13 pm

    My situation is kinda wierd...

    The home office debited my £94.00 fee on 6 Feb. and I sent the request on 15 january. Why does it take so long to correct a slight spelling error?

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by milan69 » Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:57 am

    Eligibility criteria: spouse of BC
    Language criteria met : B1
    Current nationality:
    Method of application: NCS Kingston
    Date of application: 28.01.2014
    Payment method: debit card
    Date of receipt by UKBA: 29.01.2014
    Date of aknowlegment: 05.02.2014
    Date of debit or clearance of fees: 06.02.2014
    Date approval received:
    Date of ceremony:
    I am sometimes wrong.

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by silverdiablo7 » Mon Feb 10, 2014 6:11 pm

    Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC + ILE
    Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): C1 + LIUK
    Current nationality: Commonwealth nation
    Method of application: NCS
    Council name if NCS used: Glasgow
    Date of application: 6/1/13
    Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
    Date of receipt by UKBA: 8/1/13
    Date of acknowlegment: 27/1/13 (dated 24/1/13)
    Date of debit or clearance of fees: Balance dropped on 27/1/13
    Date approval received: TBA
    Date of ceremony: TBA

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by muf » Tue Feb 11, 2014 1:41 am

    Eligibility criteria: 2yrs HSMP + 3yrs T1(G) + 1yr ILR
    Language criteria met: IELTS + LIUK
    Method of application: NCS (REDBRIDGE)
    Payment method: CREDIT CARD
    Date of application: 06/01/2014
    Date of receipt by UKBA: 08/01/2014
    Date of debit of fees: 27/01/2014
    Date of receipt of approval: Waiting....
    Date of ceremony: Waiting....

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by Somudro » Tue Feb 11, 2014 2:25 pm

    According to the current trends, when do you think, January application will be handled/approval will be sent?

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    Re: January 2014 - Naturalization Application Timeline

    Post by milan69 » Tue Feb 11, 2014 2:57 pm

    I applied on the 28th January and I would expect a decision to be made by the end of March judging by the speed November and some December applicants are dealt.
    I am sometimes wrong.

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