December 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

[cengland]

Eligibility criteria : 5 years + ILR
Language Criteria Met : Life in the UK + BSc degree
Method of application : NCS Milton Keynes
Date of Application : 03/Dec/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA : 04/Dec/2014
Date of debit of fees : 09/Dec/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement : 17th Dec 2014
Date of receipt of approval : Waiting...
Date of Ceremony :Waiting

NB**I have had refugee status during the 5 years and was granted leave to remain indefinitely in 2013. Now, I don't know how far true this is, but I was told that they are changing the eligibility from 5 years to 10 years for persons that once had refugee status. So could this be the reason they are holding on to my application as it's now coming to 3 months since i submitted my application?

Hey as far as I know, the rules only apply as of the date you submitted, i.e. if the rules change whilst you are still have an outstanding application, then the rules you applied with still apply.

[PAK321]

Dear fellows.
There is no new update , if any please post it.
Thanks

Still waiting applied in the first week of December

Still waiting applied on 9th December

still waiting applied on 17th December

[brad1980]

Hello All

I applied on 10th December,fees deducted a week later and confirmation letter received in 9 days.NO NEWS so far, it is extremely frustrating,I am scared in a way.I had a simple caution 3.5 years ago, does it mean they purposely make the process longer just on the basis I am not good enough? gosh,why do they torture you with this long-drawn-out process. Anyone else here waiting?

[cengland]

Eligibility criteria : 3yr Spouse
Language Criteria Met : Life in the UK + ESOL B1
Method of application : Post
Date of Application : 17/Dec/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA : 18/Dec/2014
Date of debit of fees : 22/Dec/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement : 27th Dec 2014
Date of receipt of approval : Recieved today 03/Mar, sent 26/Feb
Date of Ceremony : Waiting...

Good luck to anyone else that still is waiting.

[esmsi]

Please update your details on the excel file and

I try to make a excel sheet where everybody's time will be there.
Please update there . Please do not put your real name or any personal information there.

[sunderland2011]

Eligibility Criteria: 5 yrs in UK plus currently 'Not subject to Immigration Control'
Language Criteria Met: Life in UK + British Masters degree
Method of Application: Postal
Date of Application: 6th December 2014
Date of Receipt by Home Office: 8th December 2014
Date of Debit of Fees: Credit Card - 16th December 2014
Date of Receipt of Acknowledgement: 21/12/2014, dated 15/12/2014
Date of Receipt of Approval: 04/03/15, dated 25/02/15
Date of Ceremony: 06/03/15 (Private ceremony)

Good luck all.

[sunderland2011]

[quote="sunderland2011"] Eligibility Criteria: 5 yrs in UK plus currently 'Not subject to Immigration Control'
Language Criteria Met: Life in UK + British Masters degree
Method of Application: Postal
Date of Application: 6th December 2014
Date of Receipt by Home Office: 8th December 2014
Date of Debit of Fees: Credit Card - 16th December 2014
Date of Receipt of Acknowledgement: 21/12/2014, dated 15/12/2014
Date of Receipt of Approval: 04/03/15, dated 25/02/15
Date of Ceremony: 06/03/15 (Private ceremony)
Good luck all.[/quote]

Ceremony done and dusted. Officially a British citizen.

Good luck all, this is my last post on this thread.

[brad1980]

Hello All

Applied on 10th December, and still no news, reading August timeline,I wouldn't be surprised if it will take another good 3 months? anybody in the same boat?

[fredsky59]

Applied in 1th December but no news, hope come soon.
I got maaaaaaaad

[galaxy1]

Dear fellows
I applied on 5th of dec and yet waiting.
Do not worry so many are in long wait.
Thanks

[Trahman007]

I applied on the 3rd of December.
still waiting

[123sandra123x]

Applicants: Adult +child
Eligibility criteria: EEA + PR
Language criteria met LIfe in UK +B1 test
Method of application: NSC
Date of application: 03/12/14
Payment method: debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04/12/14
Date of acknowledgement: 12/12/14 ( E-MAIL)
Date of debit or clearance of fees:12/12/14
Phoned them on 10/02/15- still under consideration
Letter from Home Office asking for more information : 28/02/15 ( dated 24/02/15)
HO received additional information on 10/03/15
Date approval received: still waiting
Date of ceremony: still waiting

[fredsky59]

I applied 24/11 and got a e-mail from HO 10th12
Debit my account on 12th12, family+1child
Still no news,waiting for any letter hopefully soon

[Mr_Akoms]

Eligibility criteria: Right of Abode (5 years residence)
Language criteria met (Life test in UK + UK Post Graduate Diploma)
Current nationality: Nigerian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Newham
Date of application: 12/12/2014
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 19/12/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16/12/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 22/12/2014
Date approval received: 26/02/2015
Date of ceremony: 10/03/2015

Thanks Guys, this forum was really helpful. It reduced all my anxiety to the barest minimum.
I really hope everyone waiting gets a response ASAP.

All the best everyone

[fredsky59]

Good like bro, wish u all the best and thanks for sharing your information with us

[AshRay]

Eligibility criteria : 5 yrs Tier 1 General + 1 yr ILR (Me, Spouse and two kids)
Language Criteria Met : Life in the UK + Old IELTS
Method of application : NCS Halifax
Date of Application : 09/Dec/2014
Date of debit of fees : 24/Dec/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement : 27th Dec 2014
Date of receipt of approval : Waiting...
Date of Ceremony : Waiting...

...... fingers crossed

[galaxy1]

Hello dear fellows
I applied on 5th Dec yet waiting.
If any up date please post it ASAP.
Waiting a such situation is quite frustrating.
Thanks

[fredsky59]

Hi
Couple+1child, applied 1december, money debited 10thdecember, nothing happens yet, waiting waiting waiting
Got maaaaaaaaaad

[Maxwell]

Come on, don't get mad so fast.

I applied 3 November, still not mad... Very straightforward application, by the way

[fredsky59]

But so many friends with same situation got in s month, that's when I get nothing nearly 4 month getting mad!
Had lots of plan for Easter Holliday which done get on time.
Hope get it soon to make a plan for summer holiday

[Manka10]

Had lots of plan for Easter Holliday which done get on time.
Hope get it soon to make a plan for summer holiday

How is the Naturalisation process keeping you from planning any holiday???
You should have your passport with you if you applied via NCS, if you applied on your own then you must have known that you won't be able to travel until you get a decision.

[fredsky59]

I have a Iranian passport wich need a visa for travel to lots of country, that's why delay make lots of plans change

[Manka10]

I have a Iranian passport wich need a visa for travel to lots of country, that's why delay make lots of plans change

Should have planned a bit in advance mate, applying for a visa isn't as bad as cancelling the holiday altogether!

[PAK321]

I have a Iranian passport wich need a visa for travel to lots of country, that's why delay make lots of plans change

I feel very sad for you fredsky, i m the unlucky too who applied in last 2 months of 2014. i should had to wait for new year.
I hope we all get approvals very soon/

I think He dont know how hard to get any country's visa, applying naturalisation is lot easier than the getting visa of different countries. you chose the right way but on wrong month like me.

[PAK321]

Had lots of plan for Easter Holliday which done get on time.
Hope get it soon to make a plan for summer holiday

How is the Naturalisation process keeping you from planning any holiday???
You should have your passport with you if you applied via NCS, if you applied on your own then you must have known that you won't be able to travel until you get a decision.

Correction, If he applied on his own he can request online documents return after 10 or 15 working days and he can travel.
I applied by post and after 20 days i requested my passport and biom.. back, now i can go anywhere. YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS.