Somudro wrote:Approvals at the End of Feb for the January applications seem too early. What do U think?

If you look at my application timeline, I won't be surprised to get a decision mid March or end of March.
There is a possibility on early Jan applications to get a decision end of Feb.

milan69 wrote: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.

Keep in touch mate, I applied just a day after you

Hello guys, I am already updating all my timeline in the Naturalisation application timeline thread but thought to update here for the benefit of everyone specially amthekkel who is doing an excellent work! Keep it up man. If you look at my timeline you will feel that HO has responded quite well com...

I have applied for my Naturalization. Timeline so far :) Eligibility criteria: 1yr HSMP+ 4 yrs Tier-1 + 1yr ILR Language criteria met :IELTS 8.0 Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Wokingham Date of application: 29.01.2014 Payment method CC/DC: Direct Debit Date of receipt by UKBA:...

I have applied for my Naturalization. Timeline so far :) Eligibility criteria: 1yr HSMP+ 4 yrs Tier-1 + 1yr ILR Language criteria met :IELTS 8.0 Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Wokingham Date of application: 29.01.2014 Payment method CC/DC: Direct Debit Date of receipt by UKBA:...

[quote="Yulichka"][quote="dabbler80"]Timeline my application Eligibility criteria: 1yr PR 5 years resident spouse of BC Language criteria met :LIUK + B1 Method of application: self post with copies of original passport Council name if NCS used: Date of application: 24/01/14 Payme...

Update: Eligibility criteria: 1yr HSMP+ 4 yrs Tier-1 + 1yr ILR Language criteria met :IELTS 8.0 Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Wokingham Date of application: 29.01.2014 Payment method CC/DC: Direct Debit Date of receipt by UKBA: 03.02.2014 (Royal mail Proof of Delivery) Date of...

I have applied for my Naturalization. Timeline so far :) Eligibility criteria: 1yr HSMP+ 4 yrs Tier-1 + 1yr ILR Language criteria met :IELTS 8.0 Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Wokingham Date of application: 29.01.2014 Payment method CC/DC: Direct Debit Date of receipt by UKBA: ...

Thank you CR001

Hello can someone please confirm that the photo which goes in form AN (the one on referee page) will be the same photo appearing on British Passport if the application is approved or can we submit another photo later on while going for that IPS interview? The reason I am asking this is that I have h...

Thanks again.

I really liked the new look of the forum though

Please if anyone can shed some light on this? It is a bit rude complaining 7 minutes after your initial post late in night on a week most people are on holiday. I beg your pardon for that! actually my thread got completely lost from the Citizenship panel and to make sure that it is there I had to m...

But, I have also seen some moderators in this very forum saying that one should go by the date on BRP card. examples please. https://immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?p=822924&sid=2fc6be30d72e87605129237eb5a698ef Amber_Moderator You can (unless married/civil p to bc) apply for naturalisation ...

Please if anyone can shed some light on this?

Hello, I have booked an appointment with NCS for 27-01-2014 to make my naturalization application. However, I am a bit confused about the dates on my ILR approval letter and the date on my BRP card. Many people here in forum says that the date on ILR approval letter is the date you go by and you can...

Can someone please help me to confirm if my referees' will meet the requirements set out in Sec 5 of form AN. 1) British Citizen, age 50+, Works in Royal mail as Post office official, knows me since 2008 2) Non-British, age 35, my University friend back home (before coming to UK) and now he is in fi...

- Is it true that home office requires both for anyone applying after 28th Oct regardless of what route they are coming from (she is eligible based on a spouse visa) Yes both! - Also I wanted to know if her IELTS can be used as the English language proof. She passed that in June 2011 and I read some...

Can someone please help me to confirm if my referees' will meet the requirements set out in Sec 5 of form AN. 1) British Citizen, age 50+, Works in Royal mail as Post office official, knows me since 2008 2) Non-British, age 35, my University friend back home (before coming to UK) and now he is in fi...

I asked UKBA about the 2-year validity thing and this is what they answered: Dear Sir / Madam Thank you for your e-mail. The answer to your question can be found at section 3 of the attached factsheet. I hope this helps. Mrs C Nationality Policy Advisor | Operational Policy & Rules Unit

I was thinking about the same..

Regarding lawful stay for last 5 years what documents should we submit? I was thinking of:

Employers letters
salary slips
bank statements
Credit card statements
utility bills
TV license
GP letter


Is there anything else we can add?

Just for reassurance, posting response from UKBA received today: "Please note that the 2 year validity attached to these qualifications only applies to entry clearance applications and are therefore still accepted for settlement and citizenship applications after this validity date." This...

Hi, I have my NCS appointment for Naturalisation on 20th Nov 2013, I read the statement of intent, and arranged all necessary documents for naturlisation application to meet english language requirement 1- UKBA statement of comparaibility stating my Bachelor degree is equivalent to UK standards Bac...

Thank you very much

I will keep End of Jan 2014 in my mind then..

I applied for my ILR in July 2012 and got letter from home office that ILR has been granted on 23-01-2013 but the biometric card did not turn up until 17-02-2013 and I had to chase for that. The date on biometric card - Place and date of issue states 13-02-2013 . Now, as per 1-year Immigration free ...

New announcement: 20 September 2013 From 28 October 2013, unless they are exempt, all applicants for settlement or naturalisation as a British citizen will need to meet the knowledge of language and life requirement by: passing the life in the UK test; and having a speaking and listening qualificati...