Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[Rahel1984]

Looks like HO started august application now. But I'm still waiting for mine from 8th of July. I thought it will be a quick process as my application was straight forward but it taking longer than ILR application. Really disappointed with their service.

[Svakili]

Eligibility criteria: spouse visa (2 years visa + 1 year ILR)
Language criteria met: Life in the UK + ESOL entry 3 in speaking and listening ( city & guild ) certificate
Current nationality: Iranian (Persian)
Method of application: post
Date of application: 14/08/2014
Payment method: credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15/08/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 29/08/2014(dated 20/08/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 20/08/2014
Date approval received: 28/10/2014(dated 24/10/2014)
Date of ceremony: Waiting

Good news ,my approval letter and supporting documents arrived today,just waiting for my ceremony letter,any idea how long would that take ???
Good luck to everyone
با ارزوي موفقيت براي همه

[nemo999]

My Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier 1 + 1yr ILR
Applied on : 11-OCT-2014
Method of application: NCS (Highbury and islington)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14-OCT-2014
Date of debit of fees: TBC
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: TBC
Date of receipt of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Since I am unable to edit my post, here is my fresh update

£906 deducted on 27th October. I had applied on 11th Oct via NCS (see above)

[waitwaitwait]

Finally an update on my application after 2 weeks of anxious wait as i did not know whether my app was lost by Royal mail or received by HO as RM website did not give update about delivery and even my council thought the app was lost.
I haven't got an acknowledgement letter/email yet but money has been taken from my cc on 27/10/2014. Atleast that confirms that HO did receive my app.

Eligibility criteria:Married to BC + ILR
(Living in UK for 8 years)
Language criteria met: B1-Trinity college +LIUK
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Hastings
Date of application: 10/10/2014
Payment method : Credit Card
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27/10/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony:Waiting

[laatif]

Hi All,

I received my approval letter today. Thanks for all the board members.

NCS (Reading)
Application Received by HO:01-09-2014
ACK Date:04-09-2014
Approval Date:20-10-2014
Approval letter received : 27-10-2014

Once again thanks a lot every one help in citizenship journey ( HSMP-> Citizenship).

[vivdubes]

Update

Extremely happy to share the news, I have received my approval today. I wish every one good luck and speedy approval.
You all are good bunch of folks and I would continue with this forum and help others as and when they require any advise.
Thanks dks for updating the sheet it made waiting more bearable.

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 1 + 12 months ILR
Language criteria met: IELTS (re-using the results used for my original Tier 1 application)
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Southwark
Date of application: 12/08/2014
Payment method: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 13/08/2014
Date of acknowledgement: Letter dated 19th August received on 26th August
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 19/08/2014
Date approval received: 27/10/2014, letter dated 20th October
Date of ceremony: 11/11/2014

[Maliksahb]

I have not booked my ceremony.Is anyone can answer my question about fee. Do I need to pay for ceremony other then 906 fee that i have already paid?

£906 includes ceremony fee unless you want to book a private ceremony.

Thanks akhurshid

[akhurshid]

I have not booked my ceremony.Is anyone can answer my question about fee. Do I need to pay for ceremony other then 906 fee that i have already paid?

£906 includes ceremony fee unless you want to book a private ceremony.

[Maliksahb]

Alhumdulillah Finally received my approval today. Update is

Eligibility criteria: 5 year HSMP visa + 1 year ILR
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS (Slough)
Date of application: 14/08/2014
Payment method : Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16/08/2014
Date of acknowledgement: 25/08/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 29/08/2014
Date approval received: 27/10/2014 (Dated 17/10/2014)
Date of ceremony: Waiting

I have not booked my ceremony.Is anyone can answer my question about fee. Do I need to pay for ceremony other then 906 fee that i have already paid?

[boone]

Still no news on my application. Phoned the Home Office again and got the same response saying ‘still in process’. I was advised to wait as I have another month until it will be six months! I was also advised that I would not be told if the application was successful this will not be confirmed over the phone. Once it becomes the 6 month minimum period you need to contact the Home Office call centre and you will be given the contact details for your case worker.

Everyday seems to be an agonising wait! Is anyone else in a similar situation?

Hi Boone,
Could you please let me know what number you are calling.
Thx's
Tangie

0300 123 2253

[boone]

Hi
I've submitted mine in 07/04/14 and still waiting!!!!
I've sent a complain email, few days after I received a phone call but nothing usefull. "Your application is in process and you need to wait more" but for how long?!!!! No answer.
I sent a letter to HO but no reply!
I've emailed Mr. MP twice but he has replied yet!

What else I can do?!

According to the Home Office and solicitor once it has been six months you need to phone the Home Office and they will give you an address to write to. This will be your case worker and they are bound to give you notification as to where you application is and other useful information. Get the address, write and keep on pestering them. Otherwise contact your MP and they will respond.

[boone]

Applied on 1st may 2014. still waiting . anybody else from may waiting like me

Yes, I applied on the 15 May and not had anything. Rather annoyed its taking this long. Still keep phoning but get the same answer, application on going status!! Your six months is nearly up....

[cheekyvirgin]

Dear cheekyvirgin,

Wholehearted congratulations to you!

How did you manage to get it so quick? Did you:

a) do anything special? or
b) make any expedition request? or
c) provide any specific documents?

Please shed some lights.

I did nothing at all apart from making normal appilcation via NCS at barking London, even though i have had made up my mind that my case will be dealth around christmas time, But Thanks God i have been lucky.

The date on the letter is 20th October and got that on saturday morning.

[members]

Dear cheekyvirgin,

Wholehearted congratulations to you!

How did you manage to get it so quick? Did you:

a) do anything special? or
b) make any expedition request? or
c) provide any specific documents?

Please shed some lights.

[cheekyvirgin]

Eligibility criteria: 10 years
Language criteria met: B1
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Barking, London
Date Of Application : 26/08/2014
Payment Method : Credit Card
Date Of Receipt by UKBA : 01/09/2014
Date Approval Received : 25/10/2014

Thanks to Allah almight my case has been dealth so quick, now i will check with my local council for the ceremony date otherwise will do the private, don't mind paying for quick.

wish you all the best who are still waiting, Inshallah will go through soon.

Thanks

[Tangie]

Still no news on my application. Phoned the Home Office again and got the same response saying ‘still in process’. I was advised to wait as I have another month until it will be six months! I was also advised that I would not be told if the application was successful this will not be confirmed over the phone. Once it becomes the 6 month minimum period you need to contact the Home Office call centre and you will be given the contact details for your case worker.

Everyday seems to be an agonising wait! Is anyone else in a similar situation?

Hi Boone,
Could you please let me know what number you are calling.
Thx's
Tangie

[waitwaitwait]

Hi
I've submitted mine in 07/04/14 and still waiting!!!!
I've sent a complain email, few days after I received a phone call but nothing usefull. "Your application is in process and you need to wait more" but for how long?!!!! No answer.
I sent a letter to HO but no reply!
I've emailed Mr. MP twice but he has replied yet!

What else I can do?!

This is ridiculous, I don't understand why they are so lazy and take this long to decide naturalisation applications. Surely most of the checks are done at the time of ILR so naturalisation shouls be straightforward. After doing same day ILR appointment I know if they wanted to they can decide an application in less than 90 minutes. Why it takes them 6 months or more by post for any sort of application,mind boggles. I guess you can just wait n watch and hope for the best.
Good luck

[Tahadeel]

Hi
I've submitted mine in 07/04/14 and still waiting!!!!
I've sent a complain email, few days after I received a phone call but nothing usefull. "Your application is in process and you need to wait more" but for how long?!!!! No answer.
I sent a letter to HO but no reply!
I've emailed Mr. MP twice but he has replied yet!

What else I can do?!

[jitu_2677]

Applied on 1st may 2014. still waiting . anybody else from may waiting like me

[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: TBC
Date of acknowledgment letter received: TBC
Date approval received: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC
Passport Interview: TBC
Passport Received: TBC

[Notjustok]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years residency ( Non EEA National Spouse of EEA National )
Language criteria met: English at B1CEFR or Higher + Life in The UK Test
Method of application: NCS
Council name: Hammersmith & Fulham (London)
Date of application: 28/07/2014
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 11/08/2014
Date of acknowledgment letter received: 14/08/2014 (dated 11/08/2014)
Date approval received: Still praying and Waiting
Date of ceremony: Still Waiting
Passport Interview: Still Waiting
Passport Received: Still Waiting

[marys]

Here's my timeline, all the best to those who are still waiting!

Eligibility criteria: 5 years work permit + 13 months ILR
Language criteria met: IELTS certificate
Method of application: NCS
Date Of Application : 11/08/2014
Payment Method : Credit Card
Date Of Debit Or Clearance of Fees : 18/08/2014
Date Of Acknowledgment Received: 24/08/2014
Date referee was contacted: 15/09/2014
Date Approval Received : 23/10/2014 (dated 15/10/2014)
Date Of Ceremony : 19/11/2014

[ekthatiger2014]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Yrs + 1 Yr ILR
Applicant: Self + Spouse
Language Criteria: Bachelor Of Engineering Degree India plus copy of Points Calculator
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS (Reading)
Date of application by NCS / Post: 07-07-2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 14-07-2014
Date of acknowledgment: 21-07-2014
Date approval received: 22-10-2014 (dated 10-10-2014)
Date of ceremony: 05-11-2014

[boone]

Its seems like 10years naturalisation applications are very slow this year,, stil waiting patiently.
All this applications are based on the type of stay the person had.
I have noticed marriage applicants get the decisions very fast,
Then 5yrs workpermit get decisons second after marriage.

10 yrs Applicants seems are the last ones to get naturalisation...how unfair...

I'm spouse of a BC I'm waiting for the decision As it been 3.5 months. I have seen so many people applied after me got their approval already. So I don't think all the marriage applicants get the result quickly. I think it depends on ur luck completely. Cos the case worker pick random application rather than pickin them up in a order.

You have a point. I see that the average time from approval date to receiving the letter is approx 9 days. Why does this take so long to send back?

[boone]

Its seems like 10years naturalisation applications are very slow this year,, stil waiting patiently.
All this applications are based on the type of stay the person had.
I have noticed marriage applicants get the decisions very fast,
Then 5yrs workpermit get decisons second after marriage.

10 yrs Applicants seems are the last ones to get naturalisation...how unfair...

I am with you on this one. I spoke with the Home Office again today and was told the same old 'still under review' story. I was also told that each application is treaded differently solely dependant on the different type ie marriage, tier, ancestral etc. I have three weeks before the 6 month period and have been here for over 12 years now.

How long have you been waiting for? You seem to be waiting very patiently but I guess that is the only thing we can do. Good luck and let us know once you hear anything.