April 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

[man4uni]

Did you make another application??

LOL! There are many better ways to spend your money isn't it ? Jokes apart, this one is for my wife

Eligibility criteria: 3 Yr + ILR 1 Yr (spouse of British Citizen)

[mamauk]

Excellent stuff with the spreadsheet bkarthikisc. I can see how handy it will be for referencing average current waiting times...

Now if people start to update and dont forget everyone else in their moments of happiness.

[19eggs]

Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: HMSP (JR) + TIER 1 + 1 yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Camden Council London
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Masters degree UK + LIUK
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of application: 07/04/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 08/04/2014
Date of debit of fees: 16/04/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 25/04/2014
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

------Guess what------

On the evening of the date of application, I received a PCN(first time)(wrong date on the visitor's parking ticket) from Barnet Council. I appealed, got a letter saying they reject it. Someone said, I can argue in the "Notice to Owner" stage and will probably win.

As the fine is still £30 and £60 after 14 days, I think I should pay it be done with it-- What do you all say ?

Also, we moved houses recently. As I was about to renew my TV licence ( was late in renewing ), the TV licence guys came looking for the previous tenant and asked me if I have a TV licence. I told them I am about to renew (had finished paying my council tax and TV Licence was next). They said they can take the payment and allowed them. Then later realised that I could be prosecuted even if I pay the licence. However, today, I received a letter confirming my TV Licence number and nothing about court prosecution. (Relief) Just wondered if I will receive a one letter.

Should I tell the HO about these 2 issues.

[runie80]

------Guess what------

On the evening of the date of application, I received a PCN(first time)(wrong date on the visitor's parking ticket) from Barnet Council. I appealed, got a letter saying they reject it. Someone said, I can argue in the "Notice to Owner" stage and will probably win.

As the fine is still £30 and £60 after 14 days, I think I should pay it be done with it-- What do you all say ?

Also, we moved houses recently. As I was about to renew my TV licence ( was late in renewing ), the TV licence guys came looking for the previous tenant and asked me if I have a TV licence. I told them I am about to renew (had finished paying my council tax and TV Licence was next). They said they can take the payment and allowed them. Then later realised that I could be prosecuted even if I pay the licence. However, today, I received a letter confirming my TV Licence number and nothing about court prosecution. (Relief) Just wondered if I will receive a one letter.

Should I tell the HO about these 2 issues.[/quote]

Nothing to worry about mate.

you have not committed any crime and are not "CONVICTED" by court or any statutory LEGAL authority.
its not a big deal. you have bought the TV license now.

[Amber]

No need to inform the HO.

[techie78]

Hi Guys,

I have also applied in April.. My timeline is below

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Work Permit+ 1 year ILR
Nationality: Indian
Language criteria met: Life in the UK test + UK Degree
Method of application: NCS Wokingham
Date of application: 29/04/2014
Payment method: Credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30/04/2014
Date of acknowledgement: Waiting
New payment details received by UKBA: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: waiting
Date approval received: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC

[19eggs]

Thanks Amber and runie80.

I will pay the £30 later instead of arguing.

[bkarthikisc]

Some users have posted the application details in the naturalisation timeline sticky thread only. Have included their details also now

[Marie1981]

UPDATE

£32 extra fee has been taken today.

[amsidk]

Eligibility criteria: British spouse
Language criteria met : NARIC certificate
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS Hampshire
Council name if NCS used: Eastleigh
Date of application: 15-4-14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Direct debit
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16-4-14
Date of aknowlegment: 28-4-14(i recived letter on 2-5-14 but date wriiten on it is 28th)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 29-4-14
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

[Chronograph]

Eligibility criteria: 2yrs spouse + 1 yr ILR (Spouse of British Citizen)
Language criteria met: Life in the UK and B1
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 29/04/2014
Payment method: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30/04/2014
Date acknowledgment received: TBC
Date of debit or clearance of fees: TBC
Date of approval received: TBC
Date ceremony invitation letter received: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC

[angela05]

Eligibility criteria: long residence + 1yr ILR
Language criteria met: UK degree
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 23/04/2014
Payment method: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: TBC
Date acknowledgment received: TBC
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 01/05/2014
Date of approval received: TBC
Date ceremony invitation letter received: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC

[msank]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years residence,1 year PR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): LIUK+ UK MSc
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: NCS Nottingham
Date of application: 17/04/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22/04/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 02/05/2014 dated 30/04/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 30/04/2014
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

[zafarkth]

Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Expired IELTS (used for HSMP) + LIUK
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Barking and Dagenham
Date of application: 16/04/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17/04/2014 (Royal Mail Tracking)
Date of acknowledgement: 02/05/2014 (Dated 30/04/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 30/04/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony:Waiting

I was excited to see my account was debited on 30/04/2014. I got a shock when my account was debited again on 01/05/2015. another 906 gone. my excited disappeared

anyways today home office credited my account with 906 to balance everything. things are back to normal now. look like my application getting attention:)

[irina2206]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years residence,more than 1 year PR
Language criteria met UK degree + Life in the UK test
Method of application: Postal/ Special delivery
Council name if NCS used:
Date of application: 28/04/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29/04/2014
Date of acknowledgment:
Date of debit or clearance of fees:
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

[man4uni]

Update Date of acknowledgement

Eligibility criteria: 3 Yr + ILR 1 Yr (spouse of British Citizen)
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): LiUK + NARIC + Degree
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Hillingdon
Date of application: 09/04/14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/04/14
Date of acknowledgement: 02/05/14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 29/04/14
Date approval received: Awaiting
Date of ceremony: Awaiting

[bkarthikisc]

man4uni, you have done a good summary of the applications and approvals in March. Looks like the third week march applicants have started getting their approvals.

[man4uni]

man4uni, you have done a good summary of the applications and approvals in March. Looks like the third week march applicants have started getting their approvals.

Thanks bkarthikisc.
I was about to do it for April too (with some exp. of Feb and Mar) , but since you've stepped up for it, I'll leave this for you. Good Luck buddy!

Yeah... can't wait for my wife's approval (applied in 2nd week of Apr)

[pithakos]

Eligibility criteria: 20 years residency (17 with ILR) and marriage to a British citizen.
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Life in the UK test + US passport
Current nationality: American
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Lambeth
Date of application: 01/04/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 02/04/2014 (as advised by NCS)
Date of aknowlegment: 14/04/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 10/04/2014
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

Apologies, it will only let me repost, not edit!

[tikunatina]

Eligibility criteria: Ancestry (2yrs+) + ILR (3 Month) have been in UK for 6 years
Current nationality: Georgian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Poole
Date of application: 17/04/2014
Payment method Bank
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22/04/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 29/04/14
Date of acknowledgement: 02/05/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony:Waiting
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[C0sta]

Hi Guys,

Here’s my Timeline

Eligibility criteria:1 year PR (EU spouse)
Language criteria met: Life in the UK test + Expired IELTS + Graduation Degree from Pakistan ( UK Naric Statement of Comparability + English proficiency letter from university)
Method of application: NCS Newham
Date of application: 10/04/2014
Payment method: Credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/04/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 25/04/2014
Date of acknowledgement: 30/04/2014 (Dated 24/04/2014)
Date approval received: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC

Good luck everyone with their applications

[little_brain]

Hi fellows, hope everyone is happy and excited. Got a quick question, did a quick search but didn't find anything in particular.

Its been a month since I applied for naturalization and now I want to move to a different address, literally 5 miles away from where I am now. Will the change of address in any way effect the time frame of my application decision time. Also, do I need to write to the HO informing them of address change after I move or a few days before?

My landlord is giving me quite a bit of trouble for the past 4 days and I would really like to give him a month's notice and get out. Or perhaps I will get my approval before I move out, ...who knows.

I would appreciate your help.

cheers

[kalrah]

I have also applied in April.. My timeline is below

Eligibility criteria: 3 years HSMP+ 2 years Tier 1 + 1year ILR
Nationality: Indian
Language criteria met: Life in the UK test + indian graduate degree
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 24/04/2014
Payment method: Credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25/04/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 06/05/2014
Date of acknowledgement: waiting
Date approval received: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC

[Sunface]

Please include the following details when posting in this topic:

Application Timeline April 2014
Nationality: Indian
Eligibility criteria: 1 yr wp + 4 yr tier2 + 1 yr ilr.
Method of application: Post recorded delivery.
Application type: Self and 2 children under age of 5.
English language: Uk naric qualification and language assessment + original degree certificates.
Payment method: Direct Debit.
Date of Application: 4th April 2014.
Date of receipt by UKBA: 7th April 2014.
Date of debit of fees: 17th April 2014.
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 24th April 2014.
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting



Other Updates: asked to pay extra 32 pounds in addition to the fees already paid. I agree because rise in fees on 6th April 2014. Got discounted fees for my children application. 06-05-14 nationality direct taken 32 pounds from my account

[Marie1981]

Eagerly awaiting some good news for everyone!!
I'm constantly checking this site