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Hi,

I have had my Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK since 2002. I have done nothing but study and work here for the past 23 years. Since my arrival, I have only ever lived in the UK. I hold a master’s degree in architecture and have been working professionally as an architect for almost nine years.

I used to hold a refugee travel document, which allowed me to travel to all European countries, so I didn’t feel the need to apply for a full British passport. Perhaps it was a mistake not to do it earlier. I submitted my naturalisation application in March 2021, but I have been waiting for almost four years now without any updates.

Every time I’ve contacted the Home Office—either directly or through lawyers—I’ve received the same automated response: either “We are checking your character through different agencies,” or “Applications take six months, but some may take longer.” My application will hit the four-year mark this March.

I’m hoping someone here can offer advice or share their experience if they’ve been through a similar situation.

Much respect.

I'm sorry to hear about your wait - I wish I could advise some sure fire way to get them to respond properly.
However, may I recomment this thread (https://www.immigrationboards.com/month ... 43483.html) which gives advice on how to go through escalations. Unless you have already ....

Thanks for your reply! At this point i think i'm just being picked on or experimented on to see whether i end up in a mental hospital or not! Man i moved to the uk when i was 14-15 and i'm 37 now!! I don't understand! Thanks so much for your reply. I checked the link out! I've done all of that stuff anyway but still same results! Nobody has experienced a 4 year wait like i have haha! People seem to be losing their minds after 6 months! Imagine me lol thanks again

I would email the Home Office secretary and the Undersecretary for migration to ask them to look into your case. 4 years is extraordinary.

4 year wait? Now that is just bonkers.