Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[ap007]

No of applicants: 1 Adult
Eligibility Criteria : 3 yrs as a Spouse of British Citizen
Language criteria : Life in the UK test + NARIC certification
Method of application: NCS Reading
Date of application: 22 Dec 2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 24 Dec 2014 (Tracked via Royal Mail website)
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Waiting
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[noajthan]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 yr spouse of BC (including 2 yrs ILR)
Language criteria met: Life in the UK + ESOL (Speaking/Listening @ Level 1 - University of Cambridge)
Current nationality: Filipino
Method of application: NCS (Hampshire - Aldershot)
Date of application: 13/11/2014
Payment method: Cheque
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/11/2014 (as per Royal Mail Special Delivery 'Track & Trace' report)
Date of debit of fees: 3/12/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: not received from Home Office
Date of receipt of approval: 29/12/14 (letter dated 18 Dec 2014)
Date of Ceremony: 18/2/2015 (earliest available) - advised by letter from Hampshire council dated 23/12/2014

Takeaway: approx 5 weeks for HO to process & reach decision

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[darkstar]

Eligibility criteria: 1 Year WP + 4 Year Tier 1 + 1 Year ILR
Language Criteria: UK University Degree
Method of application: NCS (Hackney - London)
Date of Application: 10/11/14
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/11/14
Date of debit of fees: 27/11/14
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 02/12/14 (Dated 27/11/14)
Date of receipt of approval: 29/12/14 (Dated 18/12/14)
Date of ceremony: to be booked

[Jesse22]

Eligibility criteria: 10yr + 1yr ILR
Language Criteria Met: Life in UK + UK University certificate
Method of application: NCS Harrow
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/12/2014 (as per Royal Mail tracking)
Date of debit of fees: 17/12/2014 (balance dropped)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 29/12/2014 (dated 17/12/2014)
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

[raybas]

No of applicants: 2 Adult + 1 Child
Eligibility Criteria : 2 yrs HSMP + 3 yrs Tier1 + 1 yr ILR
Language criteria : ILR
Method of application: NCS Ealing
Date of application: 10/11/2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/11/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 29/11/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 26/11/2014

Date approval received: Waiting

Date of ceremony: Waiting

I called them on 18th december 2014 but the guy took my reference number and told me it is still under consideration.

What i feel that they deal quickly single application. For two or more applications they are bit lazy in doing it.

[stokbrig]

No of applicants: 2 Adult + 1 Child
Eligibility Criteria : 2 yrs HSMP + 3 yrs Tier1 + 1 yr ILR
Language criteria : ILR
Method of application: NCS Ealing
Date of application: 10/11/2014
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I called them on 18th december 2014 but the guy took my reference number and told me it is still under consideration

What i feel that they deal quickly single application. For two or more applications they are bit lazy in doing it.

You are a bit optimistic! if your application is subjecting to more rigorous scrutiny.

[tier1check]

No of applicants: 2 Adult
Eligibility Criteria : 5 yrs + 1 yr ILR
Language criteria : ILR
Method of application: NCS Brent
Date of application: 01/11/2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: N/A
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 17//11/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

i called up home office and they said they have already taken decision on 16th Dec and sent letter. They adviced me to call back next week if i still don't receive letter.

Anybody suffered similar problem of not receiving approval letter? Do they send duplicate letter? It seems to me that i will miss 3 weeks date.

[naumanch]

hi every one,

i have quick question i got ilr on ten year base and spent 1 year on it now i want to apply naturalization.
my question is i used ilets when i applied hsmp i used ilets which is expired now can i use the expired same ilets for naturalization.
thankx

[punjabian]

No.of applicants: 1
Eligibility Criteria: Married to BC. spouse visa 2 yrs+1yr
English Qualification: UK degree
Method of Application: NCS Hamilton
Date of Application: 19/11/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21/11/2014
Payment Method: CC
Date of payment: 29/11/2014
Acknowledgement letter received 03/12/2014 Dated: 29/11/2014
Date of Approval received: 03/01/2015 Dated: 23/12/2014
Date of ceremony: To be Booked

Thanks everybody for your useful contributions. And wish everybody best of luck

[boone]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 years Ancestral plus 1 year 2 months ILR
Method of application: Solicitor
Current nationality: South African
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15/05/2014
Date of debit of fees: 18/05/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 16/05/2014
Date of receipt of approval: 11/12/2014
Date of Ceremony: 06/01/2015

Received the invitation letter today 05/01/2015 and managed to get a place booked to attend the ceremony tomorrow. After a long anticipated wait I am proud to be a naturalised as a British citizen.

[alakbr]

HI GUYS,

I NEED SOME URGENT ADVICE. I HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED MY APPROVAL FOR NATURALISTION. I HAVE THE CEREMONY BOOKED FOR THE 13TH JANUARY 2015. MY PROBLEM IS THAT I HAVE ALREADY GOT TRAVEL PLANS ON THE 20TH JAN 2015. I AM INDIAN AND INDIA DOES NOT HAVE DUAL NATIONALITY AS YOU MUST ALL KNOW.

MY QUERY IS, CAN I STILL ATTEND THE CEREMONY AND THEN TRAVEL ON MY INDIAN PASSPORT AFTER THE CEREMONY AND APPLY FOR BRITISH PASSPORT ONCE I AM BACK? OR WILL I HAVE ISSUES AT THE BORDER?

I DO HAVE TIME UNTIL 16TH MARCH TO GET THE CEREMONY DONE BUT I AM BACK ON THE 2ND MARCH AND THAT LEAVES A VERY TIGHT DEADLINE AND I MAY NEED TO OVERSTAY IN INDIA FOR CERTAIN REASONS AND MAY NOT BE BACK BY 16TH MARCH 2015.

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS. PLEASE ADVICE ME. REALLY NEED TO KNOW.

THANKS, REALLY APPRECIATE. REGARDS

[boone]

HI GUYS,

I NEED SOME URGENT ADVICE. I HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED MY APPROVAL FOR NATURALISTION. I HAVE THE CEREMONY BOOKED FOR THE 13TH JANUARY 2015. MY PROBLEM IS THAT I HAVE ALREADY GOT TRAVEL PLANS ON THE 20TH JAN 2015. I AM INDIAN AND INDIA DOES NOT HAVE DUAL NATIONALITY AS YOU MUST ALL KNOW.

MY QUERY IS, CAN I STILL ATTEND THE CEREMONY AND THEN TRAVEL ON MY INDIAN PASSPORT AFTER THE CEREMONY AND APPLY FOR BRITISH PASSPORT ONCE I AM BACK? OR WILL I HAVE ISSUES AT THE BORDER?

I DO HAVE TIME UNTIL 16TH MARCH TO GET THE CEREMONY DONE BUT I AM BACK ON THE 2ND MARCH AND THAT LEAVES A VERY TIGHT DEADLINE AND I MAY NEED TO OVERSTAY IN INDIA FOR CERTAIN REASONS AND MAY NOT BE BACK BY 16TH MARCH 2015.

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS. PLEASE ADVICE ME. REALLY NEED TO KNOW.

THANKS, REALLY APPRECIATE. REGARDS

If India does not allow dual nationality then how will you be able to travel into India if you are already naturalised as a British citizen?

As you have not attended the ceremony you are still naturalised as a British citizen.

Your best bet would be to contact the Indian embassy and query this with them as they may refuse you entry.

[Samaralady]

No of applicants: 2 Adult + 1 Child
Eligibility Criteria : 2 yrs HSMP + 3 yrs Tier1 + 1 yr ILR
Language criteria : ILR
Method of application: NCS Ealing
Date of application: 10/11/2014
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I called them on 18th december 2014 but the guy took my reference number and told me it is still under consideration

What i feel that they deal quickly single application. For two or more applications they are bit lazy in doing it.

You are a bit optimistic! if your application is subjecting to more rigorous scrutiny.

Vastly optimistic. A number of people here applied in April, May and June and are still waiting. I applied in June and it was a single application. Don't waste your time and efforts to chase them before the six month deadline is over.

[benson147]

[quote="raybas"]No of applicants: 2 Adult + 1 Child
Eligibility Criteria : 2 yrs HSMP + 3 yrs Tier1 + 1 yr ILR
Language criteria : ILR
Method of application: NCS Ealing
Date of application: 10/11/2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/11/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 29/11/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 26/11/2014

Date approval received: Waiting

Date of ceremony: Waiting

I called them on 18th december 2014 but the guy took my reference number and told me it is still under consideration.


Hmm, i would advice you put your mind away from it as it is luck to get your application decided early or late, i applied in july and my application is a straight forward and single application, but am yet to hear from them as we all know its a waiting game lol

Good luck in waiting.

[ap007]

Update as of 05 Jan 2015

No of applicants: 1 Adult
Eligibility Criteria : 3 yrs as a Spouse of British Citizen
Language criteria : Life in the UK test + NARIC certification
Method of application: NCS Reading
Date of application: 22 Dec 2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 24 Dec 2014 (Tracked via Royal Mail website)
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 05 Jan 2015
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[Yajiv]

No of Applicants: 1Adult
Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS (Aberdeen)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25th Nov 2014
Date of debit of fees: 4th Dec 2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 9th Dec 2014
Date of receipt of approval: -
Date of Ceremony: -

[Sean J]

I have applied my application today, pls confirm how long it normally takes to process, average time?
I seen few member got in three weeks and few of them in months.
Pls advice

[Rahel1984]

I have applied my application today, pls confirm how long it normally takes to process, average time?
I seen few member got in three weeks and few of them in months.
Pls advice

Ur right. Some people get approval in few week, some in few months but it might take more than six months, like the way me and some other people waiting for their decision. So I'll advice you to be prepared for six months wait. If you get it early thats ur good luck.

[yellowand23]

Dear all,

I have obtained ILR on 26 Feb 2014 based on 10 years continuous residency. The ILR application acknowledgment letter from the HO was on 2 Oct 2013. Can I apply for naturalisation in Jan 2015? I have read somewhere in the forum that It is possible but I am not able to locate the HO documentation to back up regarding the above?

I would be grateful if you could assist in this matter.

[weeman1978]

Dear all,

I have obtained ILR on 26 Feb 2014 based on 10 years continuous residency. The ILR application acknowledgment letter from the HO was on 2 Oct 2013. Can I apply for naturalisation in Jan 2015? I have read somewhere in the forum that It is possible but I am not able to locate the HO documentation to back up regarding the above?

I would be grateful if you could assist in this matter.

The date in your Biometric residence permit card is the start of your ILR so if its 26/02/14 you can apply AFTER 26/02/15 as you need to hold it for 12 months.

[PAK321]

No of applicants: 1 Adult
Eligibility Criteria : 10 yrs + 1 yr ILR
Language criteria : UK Degree
Method of application: By Post
Date of application: 17/12/2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/12/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 23/12/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 23/12/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[rhule815]

[quote="rhule815"]Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: Tier 1 General 5 yr + 18 Months ILR
Proof of English Language: UK Masters + Points Based Calculator printout + Life in the UK certificate (+Docs used to prove English knowledge in my initial Tier 1 application = Outside UK Degree +letter from university to confirm Degree was taught in English +NARIC UK Standard comparable confirmation letter).
Method of application: Postal (Special Delivery)
Date Posted: 10 Dec 2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11 Dec 2014 (i.e. Royal Mail Tracked confirmation of receipt).
Payment Method: Visa Card
Date of debit of fees: 17 Dec 2014 (i.e. £906 Deducted)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 05 Jan 2015
Date of receipt of approval: Still Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Still Waiting

Update:
Received letter with application form from HO on 05 Jan 2015 stating that, the 5 years eligibility criteria is calculated back from the day the application is received (i.e. 11 Dec 2014 to 11 Dec 2009) so the fact that I have stayed continuously in this country for 10 years is irrelevant. I was out of the country on 11 Dec 2009 and returned on 05 Jan 2010 so I have to re-sign my application form and submit after 05 Jan 2015 (before 02 Feb 2015) which I have done. Whew!!! I never knew that was the case though.

[hannabelka]

Update:
Received letter with application form from HO on 05 Jan 2015 stating that, the 5 years eligibility criteria is calculated back from the day the application is received (i.e. 11 Dec 2014 to 11 Dec 2009) so the fact that I have stayed continuously in this country for 10 years is irrelevant. I was out of the country on 11 Dec 2009 and returned on 05 Jan 2010 so I have to re-sign my application form and submit after 05 Jan 2015 (before 02 Feb 2015) which I have done. Whew!!! I never knew that was the case though.

It's in the Naturalization booklet, dude
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... c_2014.pdf
Page 5.
The residence requirements:
1. You must have been physically present in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands on the day 5 years before the application is received by the Home Office. For example if your application is received on 20/1/2010 you should have been physically present in the United Kingdom on 21/1/2005.

[akhurshid]

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Update:
Received letter with application form from HO on 05 Jan 2015 stating that, the 5 years eligibility criteria is calculated back from the day the application is received (i.e. 11 Dec 2014 to 11 Dec 2009) so the fact that I have stayed continuously in this country for 10 years is irrelevant. I was out of the country on 11 Dec 2009 and returned on 05 Jan 2010 so I have to re-sign my application form and submit after 05 Jan 2015 (before 02 Feb 2015) which I have done. Whew!!! I never knew that was the case though.

That is why you should have used NCS. This is one of the things they check before sending your application.

[jaweb]

[quote="akhurshid"][quote="rhule815"]g

[color=#FF0000][b]Update:[/b]
Received letter with application form from HO on 05 Jan 2015 stating that, the 5 years eligibility criteria is calculated back from the day the application is received (i.e. 11 Dec 2014 to 11 Dec 2009) so the fact that I have stayed continuously in this country for 10 years is irrelevant. I was out of the country on 11 Dec 2009 and returned on 05 Jan 2010 so I have to re-sign my application form and submit after 05 Jan 2015 (before 02 Feb 2015) which I have done. Whew!!! I never knew that was the case though.[/color][/quote]

That is why you should have used NCS. This is one of the things they check before sending your application.[/quote]



Not all the time! You can see so many examples when NCS staff have no idea what to do