Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[mrgsingh]

Hi

I applied in May and still waiting for reply. Not sure how long will it take.

[arsenik1973]

Being from the EU I didn't have to apply for ILR (5yr EEA + spouse is British) but does it speed things up? I applied in early September and have noticed that quite a few members who applied around the same time have already received approval...

Hi Yannisb,

I was in the same boat as you. 5yr EEA + spouse is British. I applied early July 2014, got my approval letter early October. Roughly 3 months. I had applied via Camden council. Fingers crossed you should get it soon in the next couple of weeks.

i applied on 17th of july on the same boat as you.But still wait and there are many people same even from Ma.So irosh english you are very lucky that you got your naturalisation in short time.well done.

[mariof]

Being from the EU I didn't have to apply for ILR (5yr EEA + spouse is British) but does it speed things up? I applied in early September and have noticed that quite a few members who applied around the same time have already received approval...

I am also EEA citizen without ILR and applied in early August. Still "under consideration" according to the HO.

[mariof]

Being from the EU I didn't have to apply for ILR (5yr EEA + spouse is British) but does it speed things up? I applied in early September and have noticed that quite a few members who applied around the same time have already received approval...

I am also EEA citizen without ILR and applied in early August. Still "under consideration" according to the HO.

[Irish_English]

Being from the EU I didn't have to apply for ILR (5yr EEA + spouse is British) but does it speed things up? I applied in early September and have noticed that quite a few members who applied around the same time have already received approval...

Hi Yannisb,

I was in the same boat as you. 5yr EEA + spouse is British. I applied early July 2014, got my approval letter early October. Roughly 3 months. I had applied via Camden council. Fingers crossed you should get it soon in the next couple of weeks.

[pixiebabe]

Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs Spouse of BC + 1 yr ILR
Language criteria met: B1 Trinity + Life in the UK
Method of Application: NCS
Date of application: 10/11/14
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/11/14
Payment method: CC
Date of debit or clearance of fees: ??waiting
Date acknowledgement received: ??waiting
Date approval received: ??waiting
Date of ceremony: ??waiting

[yannisb]

Being from the EU I didn't have to apply for ILR (5yr EEA + spouse is British) but does it speed things up? I applied in early September and have noticed that quite a few members who applied around the same time have already received approval...

[endivolac]

Finally!

Eligibility criteria: 3 yr residency and married to UK citizen (IDL less than 1 month before applying)
Language criteria met: Life in The UK Test + IELTS
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 08/09/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09/09/2014
Payment method: Credit card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 16/09/2014
Date of acknowledgment received: 15/09/2014 (by email)
Date approval received: 17/11/2014 (dated 08/11/2014)
Date of ceremony: TBC

Good luck to all those still waiting!

[mere2319]

Eligibility criteria: ILR 2 years spouse
Language criteria met ielts
Current national turkish
Method of application: soliciter
Date of application: 07/10/14
Payment method: debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09/10/14
Date of acknowledgment: 14/10/14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 24/10/14 
Date approval received: 17/11/14
Date of ceremony waiting

[abhiyutesh]

[quote="abhiyutesh"]Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS (Brent Cross)
Date of application: 01 Nov 2014
Method of Payment: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: waiting
Date of debit of fees: waiting
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: waiting
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting[/quote]

Update: Still waiting for receipt from UKBA. Fee has been taken yet either.

[babe_khyber]

I think I am the one unlucky person who were still waiting since 21st February 2014 I have done everything but unfortunately nothing can helped that is why cantacting MP is just for hope and could be west of time. Anyway I am still hoping for good news.
Best wishes
Babe khyber

[IvyPala]

[quote="IvyPala"][quote="IvyPala"]Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: Post Office
Date of application: 21 August 2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22 August 2014
Date of debit of fees: 26 August 2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 03 September 2014 (Dated 27 August 2014)
Date of receipt of approval: 01 November 2014 (Dated 29 October 2014)
Letter of Invitation for Ceremony: 07 November 2014 (Dated 31 October 2014)
Date of Ceremony: 12 November 2014 (I had to go private for £200, since the next available group ceremony was not until 24 December 2014. Now I am British and proud of it. I have since applied for my passport).

[boone]

Today it has been a total of 6 months and one day. Not going to give up but dont think I will get anywhere if I call the call centre as the last time I spoke with someone they advised me to wait unitll the end of the month. I have contacted my local MP who has written to Home Office, I have written to the Home Office including my solicitor and I have yet to receive a response. I have also been calling the call centre on numerous occations.

Is this just a case of waiting? Anyone else in a similar situation? Can anything be done?

I see from previous posts that someone has been waiting since 20/02/2014....that is ridiculus!

[DIA2014]

Date of application: 06/09/2014 via NCS money taking 10/09/2014
Acknowledge letter: 15/09/2014
Ceremony invitation letter: 06/11/2014
Ceremony 12/11/2014
Passport Application:13/11/2014

[vstar]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS (Croydon Council)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 03 September 2014
Date of debit of fees: 5 September 2014 (£906)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 10 September 2014
Date of receipt of approval: 7 November 2014 (date on letter 1 November 2014)
Date of Ceremony: 20 November 2014

[Maxwell]

November applicants, please add yourself to this thread too:

http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... 75475.html

Thanks

[zack001]

Eligibility criteria: 10years+1year ILR
Language criteria met UK degree + LIUK
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 15/09/14
Payment method: debit card
Date of acknowledgment: 21/09/14
Date approval received: received today dated 07/11/14

[sammyboy]

Eligibility criteria: ILR 18years
Language criteria met UK degree + LIUK
Current nationality: commonwealth couuntry
Method of application: post
Date of application: 27/10/14
Payment method: debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29/10/14
Date of acknowledgment: waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 14/11/14
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

[Naijaninja1000]

Eligibility criteria: spouse 2years + 1 yr ILR
Method of Application: NCS Cumbria
Date of Application: 28th Oct. 2014
Date Application Received: To be updated
Payment Method: Bank Debit card
Date of debit card clearance: 14th Nov. 2014
Date of Acknowledgement: To be updated
Date of Approval: To be updated
Date of Ceremony: To be updated

[Naijaninja1000]

Eligibility criteria: spouse 2years + 1 yr ILR
Method of Application: NCS Cumbria
Date of Application: 28th Oct. 2014
Date Application Received: To be updated
Payment Method: Bank Debit card
Date of debit card clearance: 14th Nov. 2014
Date of Acknowledgement: To be updated
Date of Approval: To be updated
Date of Ceremony: To be updated

[Samaralady]

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: .

Still no approval from the dysfunctional Home office.

"Disfunctional" is putting it mildly, this is absolutely disgraceful. I understand your consternation. I applied on 16 June and am still waiting, I'm very close to hitting the roof. I wish you all the best and good luck, let us know when you receive your approval.

[abhiyutesh]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS (Brent Cross)
Date of application: 02 Nov 2014
Method of Payment: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: waiting
Date of debit of fees: waiting
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: .

Still no approval from the dysfunctional Home office.

[dkara]

Eligibility criteria: 6 years EEA
Language criteria met: UK PhD degree + Life in The UK Test
Method of application: Special delivery by 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: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC

[sam4444]

Applicant : Self
Eligibility Criteria : 2 Years Spouse Visa + 1 Year ILR
Current Nationality : Palestinian
Method Of Application : POST
Date Of Application : 13/10/2014
Date Of Receipt by UKBA : 16/10/2014
Date Of Debit Or Clearance of Fees : 30/10/2014
Date Of Acknowledgment : 06 November 2014
Date Approval Received : Waiting ........
Date Of Ceremony : Waiting .........

When do you Think can i get Approval Guys i mean how long normally