p2kin-the backlog emanating from the change of English test requirement does not appear to delay full cycle from acknowledging receipt to granting application within 2 months. I say this because I sent my application without use of NCS on 22 Oct 2013 and it was granted on 17 Dec 2013. Having said th...

If the UKBA letter says fees paid in full -it means precisely that.

Give it a month for confirmation of successful application if there is no further queries. My experience is that it usaually takes a month from acknowledging receipt of application and granting it.

1.22 Oct 2013. Original  documents and passport recorded next day delivery mail. No NCS used. 2. 18 Nov 2013 Acknowledgement of receipt of application letter from UKBA received. 3. 18 December 2013: Letter confirming application was successful recived together with original documents and passport in...

1. 21 Oct 2013-application sent with original supporting documents and passport 2. 18 Nov 2013 Acknowledgement of receipt of application letter from UKBA received. 3. 18 December 2013: Letter confirming application was successful recived together with original documents and passport in self addresse...