Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[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

[cov]

Eligibility criteria: 5 year Tier 1 + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met ( B1 test):
Current nationality: Iraqi
Method of application: royal mail
Council name if NCS used: No
Date of application: 10/09/14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15/09/14
Date of acknowledgment: 24/09/14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 22/09/14
Date approval received: TBC
Date of ceremony:TBC

[nkim2222]

Thank you.

Below are the timelines:
Date of application - 17th Sept
Method - NLS
Date of acknowledgement - 21st Sept
Date of approval - 10th Nov.

my Oath ceremony is booked for next week. Can you please let me know what the next steps are and how I can apply for a British passport or is there a thread with this information?

V2rfrendz

Mate tells us the category of visa u had b4 ILR..ur info is minimum. .is work permit 5yrs, spouse visa or eea ..thanx Congrats those who received their approval..xx

[nkim2222]

Hi V2rfriendz .i think pple here want you to tell them on what category did u apply as..is it marriage or 5 years work.permit. .in short tell us what kind of visa did u have b4 u got your ILR..thanx..Congrats those waiting..