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by MonkeyBusiness
Wed Oct 29, 2014 11:41 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 49388

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Hi all, There is no need to wait, contact your MP as soon as possible as I have contacted mines weeks ago and she is struggling to get an answer from HO I suspect there is a big backlog, the only way to speed things up is if more and more people contact their MP Good luck guys, If anyone else have r...
by MonkeyBusiness
Tue Oct 07, 2014 12:47 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 628
Views: 71926

Re: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

appears like they are working Sunday overtime to clear the backlog Just to update that I have received approval letter for my wife's british citizenship. Time line was as: Application type: Spouse Applied on : 27.03.2014 received by HO on 28.03.2014 Approval letter received on 04.10.2014 dated 28.09...
by MonkeyBusiness
Tue Oct 07, 2014 11:24 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: April 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 672
Views: 32073

Re: April 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

anyone who has gone over the 6 month window should write to their local MP, as they can contact UKBA to ask why its taking so long ( as UKBA should contact you before the 6 months expiry and explain why there is a delay, doing nothing and keeping you in the dark after 6 months is not the correct pro...
by MonkeyBusiness
Tue Oct 07, 2014 11:20 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: April 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 672
Views: 32073

Re: April 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

email your local MP, they can send an email to HO and usually that can expedite the case as this has gone over there promised service level Same here called HO on 3rd October respond was still in progress when told them it has gone pass 6months they advised me to write or email to them which i did o...
by MonkeyBusiness
Tue Oct 07, 2014 9:20 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 49388

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

you can only raise a complaint if it goes over 6 months and they fail to contact you as they are supposed to tell you before the 6 months expiry that your application is dealyed I think the best way forward is Complaints procedure; Set out your complaint clearly and briefly, including dates and any ...
by MonkeyBusiness
Mon Oct 06, 2014 1:17 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 49388

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

the ones applied in May and waiting
waitingobserver wrote:
MonkeyBusiness wrote:Updated list for the awaiting bunch

amk_amk
fazhaque
muryphy1
skk27
king hassi
Serina26
[iD]
Monkeyusiness
kash81
Iva_rocher

Is this list of applicants for all of May or just the first week of May ?
by MonkeyBusiness
Mon Oct 06, 2014 10:37 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 49388

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Updated list for the awaiting bunch

amk_amk
fazhaque
muryphy1
skk27
king hassi
Serina26
[iD]
Monkeyusiness
kash81
Iva_rocher
by MonkeyBusiness
Thu Oct 02, 2014 5:07 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 49388

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

yep called them and they said its still in the 6 months limit so call us if you dont hear back in next 3-4 weeks its an easy case and straight forward case but by the looks of it they do the easy ones at the end we are all in the same boat amk_amk fazhaque muryphy1 skk27 king hassi Serina26 [iD] Mon...
by MonkeyBusiness
Thu Oct 02, 2014 5:05 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 49388

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

I think for our last bunch of applications we will have to send a letter to our MP and get this progressed as i have seen few cases where after 6 months there was no response and once the email from MP was send the application was processed in couple of weeks time i am hoping we dont have to go down...
by MonkeyBusiness
Thu Oct 02, 2014 11:58 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 49388

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

we are all in the same boat

amk_amk
fazhaque
muryphy1
skk27
king hassi
Serina26
[iD]
Monkeyusiness
by MonkeyBusiness
Tue Sep 30, 2014 1:18 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 49388

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

muryphy1
skk27
king hassi
Serina26
[iD]
and myself all are in the same pile ( which i think is at the bottom of the May applicants )
by MonkeyBusiness
Fri Sep 19, 2014 1:46 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 49388

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Hi Guys, It looks like HO is randomly doing application from May, June, July all months together just to pretend there is no backlog But I am certain there is a backlog I think its too late too do this, but to save myself from any further frustration I have decided not to wait for the letter everyda...
by MonkeyBusiness
Thu Sep 18, 2014 11:08 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 49388

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Also the letter say if your application is going to take longer than 6 months we will contact you guys i had enough got same reply today wait 6 months ...i applied on 1st may look like people applied in first week of may they r still waiting like me ..wat is this ...they said it can take up to 6 mon...
by MonkeyBusiness
Wed Sep 17, 2014 10:23 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 49388

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

let hope we don't have to wait the full 6 month
[iD] wrote:One thing is for sure, I won't call them till my 6 months wait is over and if I still don't hear from them then I'll sure let them know their worth. It'd be an interesting conversation and will largely be one sided.
by MonkeyBusiness
Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:43 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 628
Views: 71926

Re: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

there is a phone number in the acknowledgement letter so call them first and ask them whats going on with the application as after 6 months you have the right to know why its delayed as they are supposed to let you know before the six months expiry if your application is delayed and the reason on wh...
by MonkeyBusiness
Tue Sep 16, 2014 3:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 49388

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

I can see some approvals in June and very few in july but most of the applications from June and July are pending and there is no order on how they process applications its completely random applied on 19th May and still waiting :shock: called home office last week and was told that under process bu...
by MonkeyBusiness
Tue Sep 16, 2014 3:56 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 628
Views: 71926

Re: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Hi Hira, if your application is over 6 months you should write to them and also get you MP involved as its way out of their SLA of 6 months Has anyone called HO after the 6 months expiry , ( or planning to call them ) can you please share your experiences Are they able to give you an update or respo...
by MonkeyBusiness
Tue Sep 16, 2014 3:54 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 628
Views: 71926

Re: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

anyone called HO after 6 month expiry ?
by MonkeyBusiness
Tue Sep 16, 2014 3:53 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: June 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 627
Views: 27068

Re: June 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

congrats
rs1012 wrote:hello everyone, would like to share this GOOD news,,

just received approval letter dated 28th August and called the council to book a ceremony. waiting on that but looks like they have one available next week. very very very happy and wish all of you the very best.
by MonkeyBusiness
Tue Sep 16, 2014 3:47 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 49388

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

at least its on its way :)
ian83 wrote:Phoned today and have been told the letter with decision has been sent yesterday but fellow on the phone was not able to tell me if I got my naturalisation or not??? :( really worried now .... :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :(
by MonkeyBusiness
Tue Sep 16, 2014 2:36 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 49388

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Hi Indi the most annoying thing about this is no information sharing, just tell me its in progress and will be processed last week of 6 months and I will be happy but if you say ( Under consideration = I dont know ) that frustrates me From reading loads of posts I think the call centre guys dont hav...
by MonkeyBusiness
Tue Sep 16, 2014 11:48 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 49388

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

From reading loads of posts I think the call centre guys dont have any access to what the application status is they can only see when you applied and address etc - if its over 6 months they might take your contact details and request someone to call you but for anything before 6 months is a standar...
by MonkeyBusiness
Fri Sep 12, 2014 5:28 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 49388

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

looks like who applied in first two weeks of MAY are still waiting
by MonkeyBusiness
Thu Sep 11, 2014 1:29 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 1287
Views: 49388

Re: May 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

that makes sense thanks for the update You usually supply those with ILR, during naturalization no evidence of residency is requied I applied on the 14th of May. On 29th of August my caseworker sent me a letter that she needs evidence of residency for the first year which I sent on 3rd of Sep and th...
by MonkeyBusiness
Thu Sep 11, 2014 1:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: April 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 672
Views: 32073

Re: April 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

did not receive anything Hello all, technically if your application is going to take longer than six months you should have been contacted and informed of this. This also should have occurred within 12 weeks of your application. Have any of you received any correspondence from the UKVI since receivi...
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