Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[vkwpilr]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years residency ( WP + ILR )
Language criteria met: English at B1CEFR or Higher + Life in The UK Test
Method of application: NCS
Council name: Tunbridge Wells
Date of application: 28/10/2014
Royal Mail Delivery confirmation: 29/10/2014
Payment method: Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees:
Date of acknowledgment letter received:
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:
Passport Interview:
Passport Received:

[balu114]

Got the letter!

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 6 yr + 2yr ILR
Method of application: NCS (Warwick)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 13-Aug-2014
Date of debit of fees: 19-Aug-2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 19-Aug-2014
Date of receipt of approval: 30-Oct-2014
Date of Ceremony: 18-Nov-2014

[DEAR_KATE]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR;
Method of application: Postal
Date of receipt by UKBA: 20/10/2014
Date of debit of fees: waiting
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: waiting
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

[ks026]

It is not possible to edit own post. I wish i could update my time line as my Naturalization application was approved on the 9th/10/2014 and ceremony is on 6th November 2014. Or a moderator could do it for me. User name Ks026

[muhammadshabbir]

Eligibility criteria:5yr tier1+1 yr ILR
Method of application: NCS oxford
Date of receipt by UKBA:
Date of debit of fees:
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

[vkwpilr]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years residency ( WP + ILR )
Language criteria met: English at B1CEFR or Higher + Life in The UK Test
Method of application: NCS
Council name: Tunbridge Wells
Date of application: 28/10/2014
Payment method: Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees:
Date of acknowledgment letter received:
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:
Passport Interview:
Passport Received:

[globalindian]

Oh that's great. Good to see they have a positive response. Keeping hopes alive.

[boone]

It seems HO has a standard answer. I haven't heard from anybody who was told that the application was completed. Any thoughts on the call representatives ?

Last time I called I asked if they can see if the decision of the application and they replied ' yes and we can see when the brown envelope has been sent'.

[frenchpotato]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 1 General, 1 year ILR
Current nationality: Australian
Language criteria met: Exempt
Method of application: NCS (Wandsworth)
Date of application: 23/10/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27/10/2014
Date of debit of fees:
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

My application is basically about as straightforward as you can possibly get. Single person from "low risk" Five Eyes country, no language requirement, no dependants, no PCNs/FPNs/cautions blah blah blah. I fully expect it to take 6 months though.

[boone]

If it has been 6 months or more then that is unacceptable. I have had a brief look and found this response from a similar case in where you are able to request the status of your application. Have a look….https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ ... tion_statu

Finally, some good news i have contaced my local MP for my citizenship issues and i got a respond from a letter. Its written he have contaced the Home office. Finger cross Hope i will get my naturalisation Soon. 7 months of wait finally i can breathe

Ahh that is good news. I wrote to my local MP on Monday and she has sent them a letter...hoping that this will help.
Good luck!!

[globalindian]

It seems HO has a standard answer. I haven't heard from anybody who was told that the application was completed. Any thoughts on the call representatives ?

[Notjustok]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years residency ( 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
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


I called HO today for an update and i was told that my application is still under consideration with the case worker. fingers cross, hope to see the brown envelope soon............

[globalindian]

Anyone who has submitted the application through NCS Edinburgh council and have received approval this month?

[Navin]

If it has been 6 months or more then that is unacceptable. I have had a brief look and found this response from a similar case in where you are able to request the status of your application. Have a look….https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ ... tion_statu

Finally, some good news i have contaced my local MP for my citizenship issues and i got a respond from a letter. Its written he have contaced the Home office. Finger cross Hope i will get my naturalisation Soon. 7 months of wait finally i can breathe

[dks100]

By the grace of God, I received mine and my son 's citizenship approval today.

Eligibility criteria: 5 Yrs + 1 Yr ILR
Applicant: Self + 1 Child
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS (Manchester)
Date of application by NCS / Post: 04-08-2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 05-08-2014 (Royal mail tracking)
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 13-08-2014
Date of acknowledgment: 18-08-2014
Date approval received: 29-10-2014 (Letter Dated 21-10-2014)
Date of ceremony: 31-10-2014 (Arranged Private - £75)

I wish Good Luck to you all for your approvals and hopefully you should receive your approvals soon.

[[iD]]

Pfftt I applied on 1st of May and still waiting :/

[a7medibrahim]

Your are not alone guys i applied on the 13/6/2014, still waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaiting

[boone]

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
by Rahel1984 » Tue Oct 28, 2014 12:13 pm

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.

You are not alone brother, My application date 17th July and still waiting. and application was straight forward too.

Same here!...Reading some posts they need to finish some in April and including mine May....

[ZED7]

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
by Rahel1984 » Tue Oct 28, 2014 12:13 pm

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.

You are not alone brother, My application date 17th July and still waiting. and application was straight forward too.

[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