Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[dchinnam]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS - Crawley, West Sussex
Date of receipt by UKBA: 07/01/2015
Date of debit of fees: 14/01/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of receipt of approval: 04/02/2015
Date of Ceremony: 18/02/2015

[vanillaskies]

Eligibility : 2 years work permit + 3 years tier 2 + 1 year ILR
Number of Applications: 1
Nationality: Egypt
Date of Application 09/02/2015
Method of application: NCS - Tower Hamlets
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/02/2015 (DX Tracking)
Date of debit of fees: Waiting
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Waiting
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting dated on letter Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

Wish me luck!

[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: Waiting for invitation

My check actually got returned as it was inactive. Received Ukba new payment authorisation form on the 28th of january, called UKBA on 01/28/2015 and paid using debit card over the phone. My approval letter is dated 31/01/2015. I just cannot believe it!!!! It only took ten days, so so happy

[maggie786]

Eligibility : 2 years student + 2 years spouse of bc+ 5 days ilr
Number of Applications: 1
Date of Application 15/01/2015
Method of application: soliciter
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16/01/2015
Date of debit of fees: 23/02/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 26/01/2015
Date of receipt of approval: 11/02/2015 dated on letter 06/02/15
Date of Ceremony: :not book yet waiting for invitation letter

[imraniqbal2010]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 10years Long residency + Spouse of a british national,
Method of application: NCS Merton
Date of Application: 10/02/2015
Date receipt by Home Office: 11/02/2015
Date of Fee Deducted: waiting
acknowledgement receipt: waiting
Approval Date: waiting
Cermemony: waiting

[a5ifkamal]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier-1 + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Hounslow
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30/01/15 (app submitted 29/01/15)
Date of debit of fees: 07/02/15
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:Waiting
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

[alpha_t1]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier-1 + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Redbridge (Ilford)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 02/12/14 (app submitted 28/11/14)
Date of debit of fees: 08/12/14
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 17/12/14 (dated 09/12/14)
Date of receipt of approval: 27/01/15 (dated 17/01/15)
Date of Ceremony: 04/02/15

[drsk]

Eligibility HSMP (JD) plus ILR >2 yrs
Number of Applications: 4 (2+2)
Date of Application 27/01/2015
Method of application: NCS Bolton
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29/01/2015
Date of debit of fees: 04/02/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 09/02/2015
Date of receipt of approval: ...........
Date of Ceremony:

[imraniqbal2010]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 10years Long residency + Spouse of a british national,
Method of application: NCS Merton
Date of Application: 10/02/2015

[kirankaja12]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 1 (General) + 1 year ILR
Number of applicants: 2 (spouse and myself)
Citizenship: Indian (both)

Method of application: Postal (immigration lawyer)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23/01/2015
Date of debit of fees: 29/01/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: None received
Date of receipt of approval: 09/02/2015
Date on approval letter: 05/02/2015

Date of Ceremony: Waiting for invitation

[itsarif]

Eligibility criteria: 1oy+1yr ILR
Nationality:Pakistani
Method of application: NCS Hounslow
English Language: LIUK Test + UK degree
Date of application:06/01/15
Date of receipt by UKBA: 07/01/2015
Date of debit of fees: 14/01/15
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15/01/15 (received an email)
Date of receipt of approval: 06/02/15
Date on the letter:30/01/15
Date of Ceremony: 04/03/15

[vtaneja]

Eligibility criteria: 5+1yr ILR
Nationality:Indian
Method of application: NCS Camden
English Language: LIUK Test + Points Based Calculator printout (Degree taught in English)
Date of application:16/01/15
Date of receipt by UKBA: 19/01/2015
Date of debit of fees: 23/01/15
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 26/01/15 (received an email)
Date of receipt of approval: 06/02/15
Date on the letter:30/01/15
Date of Ceremony: 12/02/15

looks like I was one of the lucky ones whose approval came through within 3 weeks of applying. All the best to those who are waiting and let me know if you have any questions.

[asalmam79]

Eligibility criteria: 3yrs spouse + ILR
Method of application: NCS Lewisham
Date of application:30/01/15
Date of receipt by UKBA: 02/02/15
Date of debit of fees:06/02/15
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Waiting
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date on the letter:Waiting
Date of Ceremony:

[sherkhan297]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 2yr WP + 3yr Tier 1 + 1yr ILR (Self + Wife)
Method of Application: NCS Chelmsford
Date of Application: 24/07/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28/07/2014
Date of debit of fees: 07/08/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 09/08/2014 (dated 06/08/2014)
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

It has been 6 months on 28/01/15 since reciept by ukba. I only called the HO from the 6th month
HO Call dates -
02/01/2015 - mentioned its under consideration and to wait until 28/1/15 as 6 months will be complete then. The person also mentioned that I could write a letter if I didn't get anything until then. Also mentioned that HO would send out a letter to us in case it was getting delayed beyond 6 months.
22/01/15 - same response, under consideration and to wait until 28/01/15 as that's when 6 months are up.
28/01/15 - same response, under consideration, but now this person said the 6 months will be up on 06/02/15 not 28/01/15 as the fees was deducted on 06/08/14 and caseworker allocated at that time! So to wait another week until 06/02/15. He mentioned he will put in the notes to remind caseworker, but doubt this really helped as nothing so far and it's 06/02/15 day after.

Plan to call tomorrow 05/02/15 but expecting the same response. Hence will be writing a letter as well early next week with a few queries around my application (which was in theory a very straight forward application).

Would anyone know the address where we are to post the letter to? as I couldn't find it on their site.

I see there's a few people applied in may/June/July 2014 and still waiting.. Hope we all get this soon!

Thanks very much for all the help

Regards

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Update..

Called the HO on 5/2/15, the update was the same 'under consideration. I got the address from them to write a letter requesting an update. However, before I could post my letter, I received the 6 months+ letter on 9/2/15 (dated 3/2/15) with exactly the same statements that others on the forum have recently received. It does seem like there is no time limit and it can take as long as it takes!

[happyguy82]

People who have received the 6 month + letter, please at least share what your eligibility criteria is so that we'll all have an idea whom are more likely to be affected. Thanks.

[Aaman612]

Got a letter from home office regarding my 25th June 2014 BC application saying :

I am writing in regard to your outstanding application for BC, we aim to process all application within 6months from the date submitted, however in certain circumstances this target is not possible, following out assessment of your case, unfortunately it appears your application will not be processed within the 6month target.

Following recent clarification of the nationality rules greater levels of scrutiny will be applied to certain applications. this will be dependent on certain indicators within their immigration history that pre date the application for British Citizenship.

Your case has been identified as such a case and will not be decided within 6months. (Already 7 months and two week)

We expect to make a decision on your application within the next 3-6 months, but we will write to you again if this is not going to be possible. Pls note we will contact you with further update and can advise you do not need to contact us again unless your circumstances change significantly.

[happyguy82]

I received the same letter yesterday the 6th of February 2015 and I applied in August. This is just a piss take but o well. All is well for those who trust in HIM.

Just out of interest, what's your eligibility criteria? Thanks.

[gsbindra2000]

Eligibility criteria: 5+3yrs ILR
Nationality:Indian
Method of application: NCS Manchester
Date of application:14/01/15
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15/01/15
Date of debit of fees: 21/01/15
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 24/01/15
Date of receipt of approval: 06/02/15
Date on the letter:31/01/15
Date of Ceremony: 09/02/15

[xanadu85]

Eligibility criteria: 10+ yrs ILR
Nationality:Indian
Method of application: NCS Wandsworth
Date of application:08/01/15
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12/01/15
Date of debit of fees: 16/01/15
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 22/01/15
Date of receipt of approval: 31/01/15
Date on the letter:24/01/15
Date of Ceremony: 18/02/15

This forum has been a great help through all these years.Thanks to the moderators and other helpful people for sharing their experiences.All the best to everyone awaiting their citizenship.

[iconavdeep]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year Tier 1 +12 Month ILR
Language criteria met: Life in the UK + UK Naric
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used:NewHam
Date of application: 29/01/2015
Payment method: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: TBC
Date of acknowledgment: TBC
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 07/02/2015
Date approval received: TBC

[maluna]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (e.g.- 4/5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Hammersmith
Date of receipt by UKBA: 02/12/2014
Date of debit of fees: 09/12/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 10/12/2014
Date of receipt of approval: 24/12/2014
Date of Ceremony: 03/02/2015

I was away on holidays and returned on 12/01 thats why I booked my ceremony only a month later. Now awaiting my passport!

Good luck all

[sgc]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 10+ yrs ILR, haven't left UK in 5+ yrs, met all other criteria
Method of application: NCS (Surrey)
Date of receipt by UKBA: end of Aug 2014
Date of debit of fees: start of Sep 2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: end of Aug 2014
Date of receipt of approval: N/A
Date of Ceremony: N/A

Interim Updates
start of Feb 2015: letter in the post says it appears my application will not be processed by 6 months but take at least 3-6 additional months due to being amongst certain applications that will have greater scrutiny applied

[Rahel1984]

Also if someone could update what is the average waiting time from submitting application to approval.
Thank you

Well thats very tough question. Standard time limit is 6 months. But we have seen peple getting approval within a week and on the other hand so many people waiting for 7-8 months. So there is no answer for it im afraid.

[imraniqbal2010]

Also if someone could update what is the average waiting time from submitting application to approval.
Thank you

[imraniqbal2010]

Hi All, I just wanna check if there is any tracker or spread sheet for waiting times for citizenship applications like there is for ILR?
Thank you. I have booked NCS appointment for 10th of Feb. Eligibility criteria ILR on 10 years basis plus spouse of british citizen.