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July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

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

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by vmd » Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:44 pm

I used to follow the timeline for July and thought to post my application status. It took 12 weeks for my application and got approval on 23/Oct.

Funny part was, I called HO on 22/Oct and they said, its still under processing and it might take up to 6 months. I got the letter of approval very next day.

Good luck to all.

Eligibility criteria: 5+1 -
Language criteria met : IELTS / Life in the UK test pass
Current nationality: India
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Aberdeen
Date of application: 31 July 2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 4 Aug 2014
Date of acknowledgment: 12 August 2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 12 August 2014
Date approval received: 23 Oct 2014
Date of ceremony: 24 Oct 2014 (done this moring, paid £50)

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by smlink3din » Fri Oct 24, 2014 5:21 pm

smlink3din wrote:Third Update
smlink3din wrote:Second Update
smlink3din wrote:Eligibility criteria: 10 years + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): UK Masters Degree with PBS Print out for UK Degree and LIUK
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Leeds
Date of application: 15/07/14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: No confirmation received
Date of acknowledgment: 25/7/14 (Letter received: 30/7/14)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 29/7/14 (Online Transaction processed on 25/7/14)
Date approval received: 24/10/14 (Letter Dated: 10/10/14)
Date of ceremony:Yet to book

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by mah » Mon Oct 27, 2014 12:23 am

Hello Mates,
A simple list of July applicants

If your name is not in the list, please add it. Also if you have got approval, please add the date to the list. Sorry I do not know how to make spreadsheet properly. It seems 77 applicants in July and 44 have got approval so far.

Thanks

NAME Date of App Date of Approval
salimkk 7/1/14 --- 10/2/14
waiting8347 7/1/14 --- 10/18/14
sanjit001 7/1/14 --- 10/11/14
aamir 7/1/14 ---
Rachsach 7/1/14 ---
ysabedin 7/1/14 ---
newbie.scott 7/1/14 --- 10/9/14
ukraj007 7/1/14 ---
chihemmek 7/2/14 --- 10/2/14
shumailakamran 7/2/14 --- 10/27/14
nickbb 7/3/14 --- 10/10/14
tanz.88 7/3/14 ---- 9/26/14
Irish_English 7/3/14 --- 10/3/14
Amy_le 7/4/14 --- 10/1/14
ilr_appin 7/4/14 --- 10/18/14
julyilr 7/4/14 --- 10/10/14
GM27 7/4/14 --- 10/13/14
Sceck2001 7/7/14 --- 10/10/14
ekhthatiger 7/7/14 --- 10/22/14
ramvamy 7/7/14 --- 10/20/14
sangop02 7/7/14 ---
mk10yr 7/7/14 --- 9/24/14
ablushali 7/8/14 --- 9/5/14
ablushali-wife 7/8/14 --- 9/4/14
ukelvin 7/8/14 --- 10/10/14
ella1 7/8/14 ---
rahel1984 7/8/14 ----
swbai 7/8/14 ---
techie78 7/10/14 --- 10/14/14
bkarthikisc 7/11/14 --- 10/11/14
pkris.k 7/11/14 --- 10/15/14
go2khurram 7/11/14 --- 10/11/14
Nivsiv 7/11/14 --- 10/15/14
alatrish 7/11/14 ---
nemo999 7/11/14 ---
ahlia 7/11/14 ---
bfc74 7/13/14
Abososo 7/14/14 ---
misco78 7/14/14 ---
neguk1984 7/14/14 --- 10/17/2014
Mohammed7 (wife) 7/14/11 --- 10/21/14
sammy0007 7/14/14 ---
Santhu09 7/15/14 --- 10/10/14
bqjt 7/15/14 --- 10/15/14
Jennyman777 7/15/14 --- 10/22/14
vadio 7/15/14 --- 10/15/14
smlink3din 7/15/14 --- 10/24/14
oll_ro 7/15/14 ---- 10/11/14
9516968 7/17/14 ---
arsenik1973 7/17/14 ---
Kampk121 7/18/14 --- 9/26/14
Alra2007 (4 people) 7/18/14 ---
TilharBoy 7/18/14 ---
Urwelcome1 7/19/14 --- 10/10/14
bubulinea 7/21/14 --- 10/20/14
Shalk719 7/21/14 --- 10/22/14
sohail777 7/21/14 ---
wheatfield 7/21/14 ---
mah 7/21/14 ---
syb007 7/22/14 --- 10/22/14
Babloo85 7/22/14 ---
damlanf 7/23/14 --- 10/23/14
mubashir9819 7/25/14 ----- 10/27/14
Nira 7/25/14 --- 10/23/14
newc2292 7/25/14 ---
Opanjwani 7/26/14 --- 10/23/14
Notjustok 7/28/14 ---
lake1 7/28/14 ---
finally British 7/29/14 --- 10/14/14
abidolly 7/29/14 ---
assa81 7/29/14 ---
gaurjai 7/30/14 ---
chrisonzen 7/30/14 ---
vmd 7/31/14 --- 10/23/14
jabajaw 7/31/14 ---
Ind2 7/31/14 ---
julyapplicant31 7/31/14
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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by smlink3din » Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:07 am

smlink3din wrote:Fourth Update
smlink3din wrote:Eligibility criteria: 10 years + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): UK Masters Degree with PBS Print out for UK Degree and LIUK
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Leeds
Date of application: 15/07/14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: No confirmation received
Date of acknowledgment: 25/7/14 (Letter received: 30/7/14)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 29/7/14 (Online Transaction processed on 25/7/14)
Date approval received: 24/10/14 (Letter Dated: 10/10/14)
Date of ceremony:27/11/14

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Shumailakamran » Mon Oct 27, 2014 12:07 pm

UPDATE...!!!!

Finally Received letter today!!!!!

Eligibility criteria: Child Naturalisation based on Parents ILR
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Lewisham
Date of application: 2nd July
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 3rd July
Date of acknowledgment:
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 16 July
Date approval received: 27/10/2014 (Letter Date: 23-Oct-2014) :D
Date of ceremony:

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by ibrahim9140 » Mon Oct 27, 2014 12:07 pm

misco78 wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5+1 -
Language criteria met : Trinity GESE grade 9/ Life in the UK test pass
Current nationality: undisclosed / EU
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Newham
Date of application: 14 July 2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16 July 2014
Date of acknowledgment: TBC
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 4th August 2014
Date approval received: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC

Just called the HO call centre and my application is still under consideration. No notes from the case worker and no request of additional documents. My application should be straightforward: EU citizen, been living here for 8 years, language requirements OK, no criminal offence, also CRB/DBS clear (journalist in my home country). Lots of July and August applicants (after 16th July) are receiving the approval letter... :shock:
If it makes you happy i am in the same boat as you my fees were deducted on 15th july 14 still waiting, just about a week ago I received documents but still waiting for the final approval letter.

P.s I am based in newham aswell but dint use checking serivce.

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by mubashir9819 » Mon Oct 27, 2014 1:09 pm

Hi All

I have recieved my approval letter last Wednesday 22nd Oct 2014 from the Home Office and also recieved the ceremony letter on Saturday 25th Oct 2014 from the council. It took almost three months for the whole process to complete from application to confirmation. Below are my details/ timelines

Eligibility criteria: 5 (Work Permit)+1 (ILR)
Language criteria met : UK Degree / Life in the UK test pass
Current nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Waltham Forest
Date of application: 25 July 2014 (Friday)
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29 July 2014 (Monday)
Date of acknowledgment: 11 August 2014 (Monday)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 15 August 2014 (Friday)
Date approval received: 22 Oct 2014 (The Home Office letter was dated 11th Oct 2014)
Date of ceremony: 2nd Dec 2014 (Tuesday)

Good luck to all that are still waiting. Hopefully you will hear the good news soon... :)

Thanks

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by mah » Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:10 pm

That's ridiculous that the applications for families take longer than individuals despite the fact that they get full fee from all members of the family.

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Alra2007 » Mon Oct 27, 2014 10:51 pm

mah wrote:That's ridiculous that the applications for families take longer than individuals despite the fact that they get full fee from all members of the family.
I totally agree with you, should be the same time line for all applicants, theygot their fees and need to work hard.

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Alra2007 » Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:43 pm

Alra2007 wrote:
mah wrote:That's ridiculous that the applications for families take longer than individuals despite the fact that they get full fee from all members of the family.
I totally agree with you, should be the same time line for all applicants, theygot their fees and need to work hard.
Dear MAH
I applied as a family of 4 (2 adults&2 child's)
On 18/07, received on 22/07, and still waiting.
Would you mind if I know your situation please.
It is boring to wait all this time and you don't know how long we need to wait more, calling them won't give you any real update.
Regards

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Alra2007 » Tue Oct 28, 2014 8:21 pm

Hello
I posted many posts but get no reply up to now????
Does my posts visible? ???
Please if anyone can reply to me so I will sure that everything is fine.
Many thanks

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by chrisonzen » Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:15 pm

Alra2007 wrote:Hello
I posted many posts but get no reply up to now????
Does my posts visible? ???
Please if anyone can reply to me so I will sure that everything is fine.
Many thanks
I'm sorry Alra 2007 , I can't see any of your posts :D

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Alra2007 » Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:49 pm

chrisonzen wrote:
Alra2007 wrote:Hello
I posted many posts but get no reply up to now????
Does my posts visible? ???
Please if anyone can reply to me so I will sure that everything is fine.
Many thanks
I'm sorry Alra 2007 , I can't see any of your posts :D
Dear
thank you for replying, but I checked my profile, everything seems to be okay, I don't know what is the problem.
Regards

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by mah » Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:34 pm

Hi Aira2007.
Crisonzen is joking. your posts are fine. I was busy and couldn't check forum. I also applied as a family of 3.

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by chrisonzen » Tue Oct 28, 2014 11:44 pm

mah wrote:Hi Aira2007.
Crisonzen is joking. your posts are fine. I was busy and couldn't check forum. I also applied as a family of 3.
Thanks Mah and sorry Alra 2007 - yes I was joking.
Your posts are fine ;)

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by swbai » Tue Oct 28, 2014 11:54 pm

Received the council letter with oath ceremony booked yet no Home Office letter of approval. But thankful it's approved. :D
swbai wrote:Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC (ILR)
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): IELTS + LIUK
Current nationality:
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Worcester
Date of application: 08/07/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09/07/2014
Date of acknowledgment: Received 24/07/2014 (Dated 17/07/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 17/07/2014
Date approval received: TBC
Date of ceremony: Received 27/10/2014 (Dated 20/10/2014)

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Alra2007 » Tue Oct 28, 2014 11:55 pm

Hello gents
nice joke, really it is boring, that waiting start killing me.
some of August applications have received their approval.
any way we can't do any thing just waiting waiting waiting.
Regards

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by chrisonzen » Wed Oct 29, 2014 12:51 am

Alra2007 wrote:Hello gents
nice joke, really it is boring, that waiting start killing me.
some of August applications have received their approval.
any way we can't do any thing just waiting waiting waiting.
Regards
Don't stress Alra, we just have to be patient and leave it to God.
Everything will be fine ;)

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by sangop02 » Wed Oct 29, 2014 9:36 am

I got my letter finally....here are my details.
Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Postby sangop02 » Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:06 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs + 1PR
Language criteria met: life in uk and NARIC
Current Nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Tower hamlets
Date of application: 07/07/14
Payment method: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA:15/07/14
Date of acknowledgement: 28/07 (dated 24/07)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 24/07
Date of letter from HO asking for original degree certificate for language requirement: 09/10
Date of dispatch of approval letter by special delivery: 24 /10
Date of my approval: 28/10
Date of ceremony: Waiting

The good thing is I had sent a Special delivery envelope with my degree certificate and so the approval letter and my certificate were returned in that.

I called up the council and they say that they don't have my name in the system yet. I have to wait until my name comes up in their list to book the ceremony.

A big thank you to everyone in the forum for patiently answering all my questions. :)
All the best to the other July applicants still waiting.

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by mah » Wed Oct 29, 2014 3:10 pm

Dear all,

can you please mention if you applied individually or in a family (if so, how many people), to see if it is an issue of taking so long for getting approvals?

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by wheatfield » Wed Oct 29, 2014 9:04 pm

Family (2 + 1) - Applied on 21st/July/2014

Still waiting!!!!!!

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Alra2007 » Wed Oct 29, 2014 9:43 pm

wheatfield wrote:Family (2 + 1) - Applied on 21st/July/2014

Still waiting!!!!!!
Dear
we applied same day ( I applied on 18/07, but received by HO on 22/07) ( 2 adults&2 child's )
Still waiting ............

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by mah » Wed Oct 29, 2014 9:46 pm

Me too, Family (2 + 1) - Applied on 21st/July/2014 Still waiting

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by Alra2007 » Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:38 pm

mah wrote:Me too, Family (2 + 1) - Applied on 21st/July/2014 Still waiting
21st is the families day

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Re: July 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Post by pkris.k » Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:44 pm

pkris.k wrote:
pkris.k wrote:
pkris.k wrote:
Eligibility criteria: 5yrs residency + ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Life in the UK + 30+10 Points in PBS
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Buckinghamshire
Date of application: 11/07/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12/07/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 25/07/2014 with letter dated 22/07/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees:22/07/2014
Date approval received: To Be Updated
Date of ceremony:To Be Updated
All, Glad to inform you i got my approval today along with my daughters. Tried calling the council to book an appoinment..getting a voice mail saying due to staff sickness there is none to take your call. Please call back on Tuesday :shock:

Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Buckinghamshire
Date of application: 11/07/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12/07/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 25/07/2014 with letter dated 22/07/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees:22/07/2014
Date approval received: 15-Oct-14 dated 09-Oct-14
Date of ceremony:To Be Updated
Ceremony attended on 28th and received the Naturalisation certificate :) ...Now begins the Journey to Passport

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