Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[rd409]

Hi all
Finally, just received the famous brown envelops for me and my wife. I applied on 2nd of September 2014. later Dated on 20th march 2015.. I did wrote letter to mp and ukba on 10th of march. Good luck for those who are waiting.

[Lahore star]

Eligibility Criteria: 5 Yrs EEA family member + 1 Yr ILR
Language Criteria:Life in the UK & b1 Test
Method of Application: Postal (Royal Mail Special delivery)
Date of Application: 07-03-2015
Date of Receipt by UKBA :09-03-2015
Method of Payment: C Card
Date of Fee Clearance: 17-03-2015
Date of Acknowledgement: 21-03-2015
Date of Approval: 26/03/2015
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

[farhad34]

I calld the Homeoffice and ask them to check my application.They said they cant take my reference number or check my application status as the minimum wait period is 8 months.
So they asked me to wait till its 8 months .
I m feeling great!

[alatrish]

I have applied in july and sent a complaint on 26th Feb , Received below email Yesterday
Dear Mr XXXXX
Thank you for your email correspondence of 26 February, about your application for naturalisation as a British citizen, submitted on 14 July 2014.
I am sorry that it is taking longer than we would wish for your application to be processed and that you feel our service did not meet your expectations on this occasion.
As you may be aware, our service standard is that we will complete 100% of workable and straightforward cases within six months. The definition of a workable case, and what we expect from our customers, is available on our website at: http://www.gov.uk/government/organisati ... r-services. Where further information is required, the case will not be classed as workable, and may take longer to decide.
Naturalisation is not an entitlement and before granting British citizenship we must be satisfied that an applicant meets all statutory requirements. It is standard policy to undertake a number of enquiries before an application for naturalisation can be decided. Some of these enquiries are carried out by external agencies on our behalf and can sometimes take longer than six months to complete.
Furthermore, following recent clarification of the Nationality rules, greater levels of scrutiny will be applied to certain applications. This will be dependent on certain indicators within their immigration history that pre-date the application for naturalisation. Your case has been identified as such a case and it has not been possible to conclude it within six months.
We expect to make a decision on your application within the next three to six months, but we will write to you again if this is not going to be possible. Please note we will contact you with further updates and can advise that you do not need to contact us again unless your circumstances change significantly.
Please do not contact the UKVI Contact Centre regarding the progress of your case as they will not be able to provide any further information. This also applies to any family members whose applications for citizenship were submitted at the same time.
Please accept my apologies for the delay in deciding your application.
If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may wish to seek a review in writing within one month from the date on this letter to the following address:
UKV&I Complaints Allocation Hub
Lunar House
Wellesley Road
Croydon
CR9 2BY

[sherkhan297]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 2yr WP + 3yr Tier 1 + 1yr ILR (Self + Wife)
Method of Application: NCS Chelmsford
Date of Application: 24/07/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28/07/2014
Date of debit of fees: 07/08/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 09/08/2014 (dated 06/08/2014)
Date of receipt of 3-6 month letter: 09/02/2015 (dated 03/02/2015)
Date of receipt of approval: 26/03/2015 (dated 17/03/2015)
Date of Ceremony: 22/04/2015 (provided by the council)

It has been 6 months on 28/01/15 since reciept by ukba. I only called the HO from the 6th month
HO Call dates -
02/01/2015 - mentioned its under consideration and to wait until 28/1/15 as 6 months will be complete then. The person also mentioned that I could write a letter if I didn't get anything until then. Also mentioned that HO would send out a letter to us in case it was getting delayed beyond 6 months.
22/01/15 - same response, under consideration and to wait until 28/01/15 as that's when 6 months are up.
28/01/15 - same response, under consideration, but now this person said the 6 months will be up on 06/02/15 not 28/01/15 as the fees was deducted on 06/08/14 and caseworker allocated at that time! So to wait another week until 06/02/15. He mentioned he will put in the notes to remind caseworker, but doubt this really helped as nothing so far and it's 06/02/15 day after.

Plan to call tomorrow 05/02/15 but expecting the same response. Hence will be writing a letter as well early next week with a few queries around my application (which was in theory a very straight forward application).

Would anyone know the address where we are to post the letter to? as I couldn't find it on their site.

I see there's a few people applied in may/June/July 2014 and still waiting.. Hope we all get this soon!

Thanks very much for all the help

Regards

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Update..

Called the HO on 5/2/15, the update was the same 'under consideration. I got the address from them to write a letter requesting an update. However, before I could post my letter, I received the 6 months+ letter on 9/2/15 (dated 3/2/15) with exactly the same statements that others on the forum have recently received. It does seem like there is no time limit and it can take as long as it takes!

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Updated timeline - Received approval after 8 months of application.
This forum has been very useful and thanks very much for sharing updates & timelines.

[waiz89k]

Just thought to make a FOI request and came across same kind of and interesting FOI request though old but interesting.

Home office replied with standard information and when asked for detailed and accurate information HO just ignored the request till date.

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ ... f_naturali

So what do u say If requested the same kind of a FOI info then would HO disclose the info or will still ignore it.

[Lahore star]

Eligibility Criteria: 5 Yrs EEA family member + 1 Yr ILR
Language Criteria:Life in the UK & b1 Test
Method of Application: Postal (Royal Mail Special delivery)
Date of Application: 07-03-2015
Date of Receipt by UKBA :09-03-2015
Method of Payment: C Card
Date of Fee Clearance: 17-03-2015
Date of Acknowledgement: 21-03-2015
Date of Approval: 26/03/2015
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

[masud0174]

Hi guys,

I've got a question. Sorry if that's a bit silly one

I have sent my application 3 weeks ago and I was wondering if I send the CRB check results to HO, would that be something acceptable for them and that might speed up the process? My employer recently did CRB check and I got an e-mail today that saying it's been completed. Does anyone have an idea?

I beleive it is an absolutely unnecessary.It would not make speed up at all!

[ik_aam_insaan]

Guys new application form is published at ukvi website from 27 march 2015. where biometric enrollment is introduced aswelll

please check

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... en-form-an

[noluck]

Hi Guys,

Just to confirm that I have received my approval as of yesterday

Eligibility Criteria:10 yrs LR + 1 Yr ILR
Method of Application: NCS Southwark
Date of Application: 05-03-2015
Date of Receipt by UKBA :06-03-2015
Method of Payment: D Card
Date of Fee Clearance: 11-03-2015
Date of Acknowledgement: 12-03-2015 via email
Date of Approval: 21/03/2015
Received via post: 26/03/2015
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

Approval in 15 days.

I should mention that there is kind of incomprehensibility in regards to decision time as some applications take longer to decide.

Good Luck to everyone who waiting for approval.


Thanks

[Rahel1984]

Guys new application form is published at ukvi website from 27 march 2015. where biometric enrollment is introduced aswelll

please check

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... en-form-an

Its even expensive now. New fee is 1005 pound + biometric enrolment fee. Great

[ik_aam_insaan]

Guys new application form is published at ukvi website from 27 march 2015. where biometric enrollment is introduced aswelll

please check

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... en-form-an

Its even expensive now. New fee is 1005 pound + biometric enrolment fee. Great

i got ilr on the 7th april my luck : )
another 120 pound extra to pay just by one day

[esmsi]

You lucky
I applied 23 feb 15

Hi Guys,

Just to confirm that I have received my approval as of yesterday

Eligibility Criteria:10 yrs LR + 1 Yr ILR
Method of Application: NCS Southwark
Date of Application: 05-03-2015
Date of Receipt by UKBA :06-03-2015
Method of Payment: D Card
Date of Fee Clearance: 11-03-2015
Date of Acknowledgement: 12-03-2015 via email
Date of Approval: 21/03/2015
Received via post: 26/03/2015
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

Approval in 15 days.

I should mention that there is kind of incomprehensibility in regards to decision time as some applications take longer to decide.

Good Luck to everyone who waiting for approval.


Thanks

[Rahel1984]

Guys new application form is published at ukvi website from 27 march 2015. where biometric enrollment is introduced aswelll

please check

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... en-form-an

Its even expensive now. New fee is 1005 pound + biometric enrolment fee. Great

i got ilr on the 7th april my luck : )
another 120 pound extra to pay just by one day

I think ilr cost 1500 pound now

[Thesmalik]

I calld the Homeoffice and ask them to check my application.They said they cant take my reference number or check my application status as the minimum wait period is 8 months.
So they asked me to wait till its 8 months .
I m feeling great!

it was 6 months , how they are saying 8 months. is your application is for naturalisation or ?

[syed07]

Eligibility criteria 10 years Long residence plus 1 year ILr.
MN1 Section 3(1) for my son
Nationality Pakistani
NCS ........Nottingham City Council
applied ....10/02/2015
home office Received.....12/02/2015
Fee Deducted from bank on 18/02/2015
Acknowledgement letter 25/02/2015
Approval letter ..........
still waiting

[tj.]

Hello every one.
I am new on this forum and about to apply for naturalization, probably next couple of weeks. My question is, 3 points on driving licence for crossing red traffic light, since November 2011. Does if effect applicant?

What documents do I need to prove 5 years resident in UK, as I already submitted all documents for ILR, Do I need to submit same as ILR for 5 years?

Regards

[farri]

Hi guys, I have got a question if anyone can help me.

I got my approval yesterday after 7 months, but my Mum, brother, and sister still haven't got theirs yet, we all applied together on the same day.
does anyone know if family applications are dealt by the same case worker? I am just a little worried for my family.

Thank you

[Abat4]

Hi guys, I have got a question if anyone can help me.

I got my approval yesterday after 7 months, but my Mum, brother, and sister still haven't got theirs yet, we all applied together on the same day.
does anyone know if family applications are dealt by the same case worker? I am just a little worried for my family.

Thank you

It seems family application made together will be dealt with by the same caseworker.The other letters might just come tomorrow,it could be sorting issue at PO.

[PAK321]

On 25th Mar i requested 2nd document back in hope that they might send approval with it, unfortunately today they send my 2nd document back with the letter
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Thank you for sending these documents in support of your application for British Citizenship, Please find your documents enclosed as requested. However, once work begins on your application we may need to request them again but please do not send them until we write to you requesting them.
Applications are considered broadly in order of receipt and dealt with as quickly as possible.
Our telephone lines are very busy and you may not be able to get through.
If you need to contact us urgently you can
Fax us on 0151 213 1961

E-mail us at nationalityenquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

Write to the address on your acknowledgement letter marking your envelope ....

Please note that should your application for British Citizenship be successful your certificate will show the following details
Name: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Name at birth; xxxxxxxxxxxxx
DOB: xxxxxx
Place of Birth:xxxxxxxxxx

If these details are incorrect, please inform us.
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This letter is the same as they sent me with my first document, now i have only one document left with them which i will request after 2 weeks to clear the dust from my form. LOL and in hope that may be they send approval with my last document.
by the way I applied 17th Dec 14

[aumar]

Hi,

I need to apply for my wife's naturalization at NCS on 02/04/2015. I have just seen new form and requirement for bio-metrics and sending the BRP card? When this would come into effect? immediately or any future date? People saying from April 6th, 2015 but I cant really see any date on the policy guidelines.

The old form has been replaced by new one and I am not sure if I can use the old one on 2nd April. Only trying to beat the new fee so hurrying. Can anyone please let me know? Thanks

[PAK321]

Hi,

I need to apply for my wife's naturalization at NCS on 02/04/2015. I have just seen new form and requirement for bio-metrics and sending the BRP card? When this would come into effect? immediately or any future date? People saying from April 6th, 2015 but I cant really see any date on the policy guidelines.

The old form has been replaced by new one and I am not sure if I can use the old one on 2nd April. Only trying to beat the new fee so hurrying. Can anyone please let me know? Thanks

Hi aumar,
Do not confuse, the rules are simple, if you want to apply tomorrow, you need to use current form by downloading from home office website. If MAR 2015 is available it means you need to use this form, if they upload new form on 02/04/2015 when you will be applying, you need to use that form.


Fees with effect from 6th April 2014 is 906£.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... r_2014.pdf

Fees with effect from 6th April 2015 is 1005£.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... t_2015.pdf

You can use payment slips at the end of these PDFs, if you applying by post.

[farhad34]

I calld the Homeoffice and ask them to check my application.They said they cant take my reference number or check my application status as the minimum wait period is 8 months.
So they asked me to wait till its 8 months .
I m feeling great!

it was 6 months , how they are saying 8 months. is your application is for naturalisation or ?

Thats Whats I was told to wait till its 8 months !

[ias_iaj]

Dear Members, I am applying for my citizenship in the route of 3years Spouse of British citizen .
1. When I applied for ILR in Mar-14 as Tier-1 dependent, I took up BULATS test that was one of the approved exams for English language offered by Cambridge University. I understand that the rules are changing with the new AN form and BULATS is not in the list. Can any one please let me know if my BULATS certificates are still valid please or should o take up new tests to prove my English language? BULATS are valid for 2 years and I gave the online Certificated BULATS in Feb-14.
2. I have BRP and I have given fingerprints as part of Biometrics. Should i still enroll for fingerprints and do biometrics as per the new form?

As the new form sections are so confusing, can we create a new topic to discuss the questions please since I m fairly new to this forum, can the senior members help? Thanks and good luck everyone!

[chrispratt4uk]

Dear all,
Finally received my citizenship letter from home office on 26th April and I collected it From my agent on 27th April (letter dated 17th march).
I called the customer service On 12th March and it was Attended by a gentleman who has been very Kind . But unfortunately I received the same reply that my application is still under consideration, but he was Very Caring and he told me that Case workers are trying their best and cleared lot of applications from the Backlogs Hopefully mine Would be in the queue Also he was telling me do you Know why it has been taking this long and quickly I said " that's fine and I can understand the work load at the caseworker end.. I'll wait " and he told me "take care" before I disconnect the phone.

[Eligibility criteria: 1 Year ILR + 5 years Tier 1 General
Language Criteria: Masters degree in UK + Life in the UK Test
Method of application: Legal Agent (By post)
Application Form Type: FORM AN for naturalisation
Date of application: 31/07/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 01/08/2015
Date of debit of fees: 11/08/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Letter Dated 11/08/2015
Date of receipt of approval: 26/27 th March 2015 (letter dated 17th March)
Date of Ceremony: 2nd April

I can understand, waiting is a real pain..but don't loose your hope and I think you are next because they have been in the process of clearing lot of back logs .. I wish you all a good luck and God bless you !
This board has been very informative and thank you so much for all your support !