Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[tja28]

Hi
I applied june of last year and only just received the 3-6 month letter last week. I was wondering whether we are allowed to travel whilst our application is being processed? I have my original documents so that's not an issue but is there any restrictions on how long you are out of the country and also does it affect the application? I don't understand why people who applied from june last yr are not a priority and people who have applied in january this year have already had approvals. I know thats a common frustration on this forum but the waiting and uncertainty is starting to get tedious now. Glad to know mt case isn't unique though. Would appreciate an answer to my queries re travel.
Thanks.

Hi sorry for the delay in getting back. I applied in Feb 2014. travelled out after 6 months of my application ie Aug 2014 to do a contract job out of UK, my approval arrived while I was away. There is no restriction on travelling after few days of application, so long as you have your docs with you. I spoke to the consulate where I am now and was told I could do ceremony if I get certificate transferred to them but I do not want any complication so am travelling for 7.5 hours back. Hope this helps.

[Minz25]

Yes that does make sense although i hadnt heard of this or considered it even. So our applications were selected at random i take it? And should we expect to hear in may f thatis when the elections are? And what about some of the people that did apply in 2014 and are getting their approvals now? The 3-6 month letter sounds like a delaying tactic.

[PAK321]

Would all people who received the 6 months letter write a post to update, if they receive their approval or refusal letters. Thanks.

i didnt received nothing yet .

nothing yet aswell, seems like people who applied this year are priority.

Yes you are right, I discuss one immigration lawyer he was telling me they have achieved the 2014 nationality target, that is why they delaying process till new election this year. ( its a point scoring game for politicians ) who give less nationality and we all knows this ruling party.
And processing JAN application quick because the year just started and they have penalty limit left for this year.

Please comment on it if it is make sense.

[Minz25]

Hi
I applied june of last year and only just received the 3-6 month letter last week. I was wondering whether we are allowed to travel whilst our application is being processed? I have my original documents so that's not an issue but is there any restrictions on how long you are out of the country and also does it affect the application? I don't understand why people who applied from june last yr are not a priority and people who have applied in january this year have already had approvals. I know thats a common frustration on this forum but the waiting and uncertainty is starting to get tedious now. Glad to know mt case isn't unique though. Would appreciate an answer to my queries re travel.
Thanks.

[Minz25]

Eligibility criteria: 5 yrsWP+ TIE 1 GEN + 18 MONTHS
Method of application: NCS BEXLEY
sent: 20/02/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 20/02/2014
Date of debit of fees: 26/02/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 01/03/2014 DATED 26/02/2014
Date of receipt of approval: ...
Date of Ceremony: .

AFTER FRIGGING WAITING FOR 11 MONTHS, THE " NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE" HO SENT MY APPROVAL. THEY WROTE BACK TO MY MP WHO HAPPENS TO BE THE IMMIGRATION MINISTER THAT THEY WERE INVESTIGATING ENGLISH TEST CERTIFICATE BECAUSE SOME CENTRES WERE INVOLVED IN SOME KIND OF FRAUD. I NEVER NEEDED A LANGUAGE TEST IN THE FIRST PLACE. END OF THIS LONG JOURNEY IS NEAR. FLYING BACK TO DO THE CELEBRATION PRIVATELY AND AM OUT AGAIN. GOOD LUCK TO ALL THOSE STILL WAITING FROM FEBRUARY 2014

Hi i am new to this but regarding the above post when you say that you are flying back for the ceremony and flying out again did u mean you are in your home country right now? Have u been able to travel during the naturalisation process for more than 3 months? Was wondering this. I applied in june 2014 and received a 3-6month letter last week.

[TheUnitedKingdomFamily]

Hi, I've applied at the end of November 2014, money were withdrawn on 12th of December. But no acknoledgement letter or any news since then. I thought it would take about 2 months, so was not bothered, but now, having read this forum, it looks like so many people received approvals within one month. I thought my case was straitforward: same employer, work permit + Tier 1 + ILR. Should I start worrying? Can I call somewhere to find out the status? If so what details do they ask for to check the progress? Thank you.

Hey you are not alone, there are so many people who have gone past 6 month without even the letters of receipt. Do not think too much about, it is all normal.

[galathea]

Hi, I've applied at the end of November 2014, money were withdrawn on 12th of December. But no acknoledgement letter or any news since then. I thought it would take about 2 months, so was not bothered, but now, having read this forum, it looks like so many people received approvals within one month. I thought my case was straitforward: same employer, work permit + Tier 1 + ILR. Should I start worrying? Can I call somewhere to find out the status? If so what details do they ask for to check the progress? Thank you.

[valhna]

Would all people who received the 6 months letter write a post to update, if they receive their approval or refusal letters. Thanks.

i didnt received nothing yet .

And me. I have apply in August. Nothing yet.

[Badman87]

I applied on the 28th of Jan and still haven't an acknowledgement letter but the fees have been debited. Should I be worried?

[happygirl0580]

Hi guys

please has anyone received their approval after the dreadful letter of another 3-6months. I'm still waiting since May 19.

I have been formerly updated by the HO - when did you last receive any letters? and do you mean its now going into a yr this coming may?

I received the same letter on the 6th, I sent my application 19th of May 2014.

[Opower]

Woooooo hooooooo! I have received my approval letter. Dates updated

[quote="Opower"]Eligibility criteria: spouse
Nationality:American
Method of application: Royal Mail
Date of application:22/01/15
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23/01/2015
Date of debit of fees: 23/01/15(29/01/2015 received an email)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 02/02/15 (Date on the letter:28/01/2015)
Date of receipt of approval: 13/02/2015(Date on the letter:10/02/2015
Date of Ceremony: waiting

[Alban1975]

Eligibility criteria: 5+ EEA family member + 15 months ILR
Language criteria met: (UK) Masters degree + Life in the UK test
Current nationality: Albanian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Bracknell
Date of application: 11/07/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: Can't remember
Date of acknowledgment: Dated 24/07/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 24/07/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony:Waiting

Sent a letter to the caseworker in mid January for an update, and just like the rest of you I also received same letter from HO, (last Friday) that I have to wait a further 3-6 months. The response did not have caseworker's initials or any signature, which makes me believe that this is a general response without any specific reasons on why my (your) application has been delayed. This is really frustrating, as when I have tried to speak to the call centre, they don't have a clue what's happening, while writing to the caseworker provides a standard reply.

[nasirhq]

My timeline

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs Tier 1 + 1yr ILR
Number of Applications: 2
Nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: NCS Newbury
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09/02/2015
Date of debit of fees: 12/02/2015 (mode of payment was CC)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: waiting
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

[tja28]

Eligibility criteria: 5 yrsWP+ TIE 1 GEN + 18 MONTHS
Method of application: NCS BEXLEY
sent: 20/02/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 20/02/2014
Date of debit of fees: 26/02/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 01/03/2014 DATED 26/02/2014
Date of receipt of approval: ...
Date of Ceremony: .

AFTER FRIGGING WAITING FOR 11 MONTHS, THE " NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE" HO SENT MY APPROVAL. THEY WROTE BACK TO MY MP WHO HAPPENS TO BE THE IMMIGRATION MINISTER THAT THEY WERE INVESTIGATING ENGLISH TEST CERTIFICATE BECAUSE SOME CENTRES WERE INVOLVED IN SOME KIND OF FRAUD. I NEVER NEEDED A LANGUAGE TEST IN THE FIRST PLACE. END OF THIS LONG JOURNEY IS NEAR. FLYING BACK TO DO THE CELEBRATION PRIVATELY AND AM OUT AGAIN. GOOD LUCK TO ALL THOSE STILL WAITING FROM FEBRUARY 2014

[manimaran]

My timeline:
Eligibility criteria: 3 years Tier 1 + 2 years Tier 1 Exten. + 1 year ILR (Myself + Spouse)
Language criteria met: Masters + LITUK
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Bracknell
Date of application: 09 /01/2015
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16/01/2015
Date of acknowledgment: 22/01/2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 16/01/2015
Date approval received: 30 /01/15 - letter dated 24/01/2015
Date of ceremony: 13 Feb 2015

Many thanks to this forum for all the inputs.

[dkara]

Eligibility criteria: 6 years EEA without ILR or PR card
Language criteria met: UK PhD degree + Life in The UK Test
Method of application: immigration lawyer
Date of application: 20/10/2014
Date application received: 21/10/2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 05/11/2014
Date of acknowledgment letter received: 13/11/2014 dated 05/11/2014
Date approval received: 05/02/2015 dated 30/01/2015
Date of ceremony: 14/02/2015

Good luck to everyone else waiting!

[GoodNewsE]

Eligibility criteria: 5years Treaty Rights +1yr, no PR, Life in the UK + UK Uni degree
Nationality:EU15
Method of application: NCS Brent
Date of application:12/01/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: Not sure, the next day supposedly
Date of debit of fees: 19/01/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: dated 19/01/2015 (received about a week later)
Date of receipt of approval: 12/02/2015 (Dated 06/02/15)
Date of Ceremony: I'll call the Council tomorrow, hopefully soon

I am delighted!

So fellow EU applicants there is hope!

Good luck to everyone else who have yet to receive their good news!

[sadafshah31]

Eligibility criteria: 5years Tier 1 + 1 year ILR
Nationality:Pakistani
Method of application: NCS Derby
Date of application:10/12/14
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17/12/2014 (Payment declinced due incorrect amount fed by HO cleric in the payment system)
Date of debit of fees: 07/01/15 (new payment details were posted on 23/12/15)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 23/12/14
Date of receipt of approval: 12/02/2015 (Dated 07/01/15)
Date of Ceremony: 03/03/15

[jabu]

Method of application: checking services
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/01/2015
Date of debit of fees: 22/01/2015 (by check)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: None received
Date of receipt of approval: 11/02/2015
Date of Ceremony: 18/02/2015

[everyday_4_u]

Method of Application: NCS
Date of Application: 21-01-2015
Eligibility Criteria : Spouse (3 years)
Application Received Date: 22-01-2015
Payment Method and Clearance: CC cleared on 29-01-2015
Date Of Acknowledgment: 02-02-2015 Letter dated (28-01-2015)
Approval: Waiting
Date Of Ceremony: Waiting

[cuterich]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS - Enfield
Date of receipt by UKBA: 19/01/2015
Date of debit of fees: 26/01/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 30/01/2015
Date of receipt of approval: 12/02/2015(dated 03/02/2015)
Date of Ceremony: Waiting



Wish everyone waiting the best. The website had been helpful. Bless

[jobinscaria]

Hurray, I have received my approval letter. Dates updated

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Bromley
Date of application: 21 Jan 2015
Date of debit of fees: 29 Jan 2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 05 Feb 2015 dated 29/01/2015
Date of receipt of approval: 12 Feb 2015 dated 07/02/2015
Date of Ceremony: not booked yet

[Opower]

Eligibility criteria: spouse
Nationality:American
Method of application: Royal Mail
Date of application:22/01/15
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23/01/2015
Date of debit of fees: 23/01/15(29/01/2015 received an email)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 02/02/15 (Date on the letter:28/01/15)
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

Hope to get our passport back soon

[drewsings]

Eligibility criteria: 1.5 yr WP + 3.5yr Tier-1 + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Westminster
Date of applying : 9th Jan 2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: --
Date of debit of fees: 22nd Jan 2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 26th Jan 2015
Date of receipt of approval: 05th Feb 2015
Date of Ceremony: 07th Feb 2015 (Private ceremony booked on weekend)

All done, good luck to others...

[mani2013]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 2yrs work permit+ 3 yrs Tier 1 general + 18 months ILR, also MN1 application for my 3 yr old daughter
Method of application: 10.2.15 through NCS Manchester
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11.2.15 (tracked special delivery)
Date of debit of fees: ?
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: ?
Date of receipt of approval: ?
Date of Ceremony: ?