Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[Navin]

Hi Guys,
I am a new member in this site as i have no idea, how the system work aroundhere.
Anyways, i Applied for a Naturalisation On April as its been 6 months already and i still havent got any news from the HQ.
I call the Department and all i could get was wait another 1 months.At this moment i have no idea what do do. Could anyone help me ?

[smshad]

Hi,
Sorry for the late reply. I did not call HO neither I emailed them because I receive my approval in good time.
Looking at the average time for last few months on this forum and from many who I know personally, I guessed the time period correctly. I would say 4-4.5 months is max time.

i gave you home office number and email id to contact, did you tried called them, if yes please do let me know which number is exist.

[onabanjo]

Hi Guru's
I will be applying for naturalisation(UK) in a few days time, but I have a few questions to ask.

1.I have done my IELTS english test(I have an average of 5.5 on all the four sections required-speaking -listening-writing and the other).
2.The life in UK certificate I hold is the very one I used,when applying for indefinate leave to remain--now over a year.
Questions--What validity do you need on the above documents,when making this application ??
Do we pay the application fee and ceremony fee all at once ??
Do I need to send anything related to a points based calculator ??,I have seen this mentioned a number of times on this Great Forum

Any one with relevant advice can post-----Thank you

" Life in the UK Test Certificate does not have a VALIDITY DATE , so it does not matter if you have passed it over a year or five years ago.
Secondly, You pay the application fee which currently is £906.00 all at once and it includes the ceremony fee. You dont need to send anything related to a ponts based calculator because the test in English language which have just done does not require you include that.
Good luck"

[kadd]

Hi Guru's
I will be applying for naturalisation(UK) in a few days time, but I have a few questions to ask.

1.I have done my IELTS english test(I have an average of 5.5 on all the four sections required-speaking -listening-writing and the other).
2.The life in UK certificate I hold is the very one I used,when applying for indefinate leave to remain--now over a year.
Questions--What validity do you need on the above documents,when making this application ??
Do we pay the application fee and ceremony fee all at once ??
Do I need to send anything related to a points based calculator ??,I have seen this mentioned a number of times on this Great Forum

Any one with relevant advice can post-----Thank you

[Relatively Fat]

Hi guys.

Eligibility criteria: LLR (Refugee Status) 5yrs + 1 year ILR
Language + UK knowledge criteria met: LIUK + ESOL Entry 3 (speaking and listening).
Method of application: NCS (Croydon)
Date of application: 30/04/2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 01/05/2014
Clearance of fees: 09/05/2014
Date of acknowledgment: received 15/05/2014 (Dated 12/05/2014)
Date approval on letter: waiting
Date of ceremony:waiting
Days from receipt: 5 months and 8 days (161 days).

Update sought:
1 - Sent them an email yesterday, to furthernationalityenquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk. Got an automated reply from them "Thank you for your email to the Further Nationality Enquiries mailbox. Our service standard for responding to your email is 20 working days. Every effort will be made to deal with your enquiry within this timescale and we respectfully request that you do not chase your enquiry within this time."

2 - Rang them today (on 0300 123 2253) and was told still in progress, that the six months haven't passed yet ( well, almost!).


I wonder why it's taking so long for my approval...
Previous posts seem to show the status of many applications made in May 2014 is on-going/ under consideration. Let me speculate a bit here. I wonder if this has anything to do with the passport service backlog that was before summer holiday this year. I remember reading newspaper reports saying that quick processing of naturalisation might have caused the blacklong at Her Majesty's Passport Service (now defunct and is under HO). One report said that there have been 200000 approved citizenship applications last year alone (no source provided in the article). But interestingly, it said that staff from other departments were drafted in to clear the blacklog at the passport service (and were paid an exorbitant amount for overtime). Now, where could they be drafted in from? Nationality Team? Nah. All this is mere conjecture and can't be, because how would one explain other applications that were made after May and yet got processed? Don't know and getting a bit anxious and frustrated now.

[nkim2222]

I applied on the 13 of june..got a knowledgement letter after 2 wks..till now am waiting for approval. .will call themm in 2 wks time..Congrats to those who are waiting ..Be blessed. .

[terreis]

I applied on 2 June and am yet to hear anything. @Boone, I think you are absolutely right, and applications are processed in am entirely random order. This is very disappointing, since if there was one thing I thought the British were known for, that was their ability to queue! The fact that I'm seeing so many late June and July applicants having received their approvals just makes me think that some less-than-competent HO employee has just chucked my application (as well as those of other people like me) into a bin. Not before taking our money, though, of course!!

[xeel]

so my wife received her invitation atleast 2 weeks ago - however this is the email response I just received this morning:


Thank you for your email.

Please refer to our email of 22nd August’14 advising you that applications such as yours require a minimum of six months processing time. Unfortunately, I do not have anymore information for you but to ask you to be patient.

Thanking you for your co-operation.


so they probably don't even check the status of your application - lazy people.

[boone]

[quote="boone"][quote="boone"][quote="boone"]Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 years Ancestral plus 1 year 2 months ILR
Method of application: NCS (Hampshire)
Current nationality: South African
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15/05/2014
Date of debit of fees: 18/05/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 29/05/2014
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

Congratulations to all those who have received their approval.

Unfortunately I have been waiting since the end of May being 132 days all together. I have contacted the Home Office on several occasions and keep getting told that the application is still in progress.

Upon reading quite a few posts I see that there are loads of applications all being approved after my date, is this dependant on the route taken for naturalisation? Or does the Home Office randomly pick up any application?

Is there anyone else in a similar situation i.e. those who are still waiting May/June 2014?

[DB12]

Dear All,

i have received approval of my Naturalization Application and i have booked ceremony on 15th. just a quick question can i apply for British passport same day. will i receive citizenship certificate same day.

sorry for asking this question on this page.

thanks for your help.

Congratulations, you will receive ur naturalisation certificate right after the ceremony and u can apply For passport straight away with ur certificate.

When did u apply?

my timeline is as below

Application Timeline - Joint Application
Eligibility criteria: 10yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS
Date of application and supporting document posting via special delivery: 25 June 14
Date of receipt by UKBA: 26-06-14
Date of debit of fees (GBP 906 X2 ): 01/07/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 03/07/2014 dated 02/07/2014
Date of receipt of approval: 02.10.14 dated 27.09.14
Date of Ceremony: 15.10.14

[Rahel1984]

Dear All,

i have received approval of my Naturalization Application and i have booked ceremony on 15th. just a quick question can i apply for British passport same day. will i receive citizenship certificate same day.

sorry for asking this question on this page.

thanks for your help.

Congratulations, you will receive ur naturalisation certificate right after the ceremony and u can apply For passport straight away with ur certificate.

When did u apply?

[DB12]

Dear All,

i have received approval of my Naturalization Application and i have booked ceremony on 15th. just a quick question can i apply for British passport same day. will i receive citizenship certificate same day.

sorry for asking this question on this page.

thanks for your help.

Congratulations, you will receive ur naturalisation certificate right after the ceremony and u can apply For passport straight away with ur certificate.

Thank Rahel1984,

your reply is much appreciated.

[Rahel1984]

Dear All,

i have received approval of my Naturalization Application and i have booked ceremony on 15th. just a quick question can i apply for British passport same day. will i receive citizenship certificate same day.

sorry for asking this question on this page.

thanks for your help.

Congratulations, you will receive ur naturalisation certificate right after the ceremony and u can apply For passport straight away with ur certificate.

[DB12]

Dear All,

i have received approval of my Naturalization Application and i have booked ceremony on 15th. just a quick question can i apply for British passport same day. will i receive citizenship certificate same day.

sorry for asking this question on this page.

thanks for your help.

[z18runway]

Hi Everyone,
(Eid Mubarak to brothers and sisters)

I received approval for British citizenship today. It took exactly 4 months.

Details:
10 years - Long residence ILR then 13 months stay on ILR.
UK Master’s degree for English language requirement.
Life in the UK test passed in 2012.

Saturday 31st May, 2014: Applied through Rutherglen Council (Glasgow)
Wednesday 04th June, 2014: Received by Home Office
Fee debited and acknowledgment received within 2 weeks of application.
04/10/14: Approval letter received (letter dated 24/09/2014)
Ceremony to be booked.

Now waiting for wife’s citizenship approval, applied on 16th August 2014.

Hope those who are waiting will get their approvals soon. Keep calm and don’t waste time and money calling them before 4.5 months.

Regards,
Muhammad

i gave you home office number and email id to contact, did you tried called them, if yes please do let me know which number is exist.

[z18runway]

no edit option, so posting again to update.

Eligibility criteria: (10yr + 1yr ILR)
Method of application: NCS
Language criteria : LIUK + UK Degree
date of application:24/9/14
Date of debit of fees:2/10/14
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:2/10/14
Date of receipt of approval:#######
Date of Ceremony:#######

[kampk121]

Criteria :: 5 yrs + 1 Yr ILR
Type :: Postal application (Royal mail)
Date of submission :: 18/07/2014
Date application received by UKBA :: 19/07/2014
Date of debit of credit card :: 19/08/2014
Date of acknowledgement :: 21/08/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement :: 21/08/2014
Date of approval: 24/09/2014
Date of receipt of approval :: 26/09/2014
Date of ceremony :: 21/10/2014

Finally the Waite is over Thank you every one who helped me on every step. Great Forum and very dedicated and helpfull people here.
Good luck to every one waiting.

[gregwtravels]

Got my approval and booked my ceremony!

I can't seem to update my original post (no edit button), but here's the update.

Eligibility criteria: 5 year ancestry visa + 1 year ILR
Current nationality: Canadian
Method of application: NCS (Hammersmith)
Date of application: 12/06/2014
Payment method : Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 13/06/2014
Date of acknowledgement: 20/06/2014 (letter dated)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 20/06/2014
Date approval received: 03/10/2014 (dated 24/09/2014)
Date of ceremony: 15/10/2014

114 days from application to approval being received.

[appsmaje]

Received our results last Friday for me and my wife! Praise God! took around 3 1/2 months.

Eligibility criteria: 2 yrs HSMP + 3 yrs (Tier 1) + 1 Year ILR
Language criteria met: Life in The UK Test + NARIC BS degree - Philippine Uni
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Hatfield
Date of application: 25 June 2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 26 June 2014
Date approval received: 3 Oct 2014 (Dated 28 Sept 2014)
Date of ceremony: 13 Oct 2014


Good luck to the rest!

[JAYSON65]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years (work permit) + 1 Year ILR
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Bristol
Date of application: 2nd July 2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 3rd July
Date approval received: 2nd October 2014 ( dated 28 September )
Date of ceremony: TBC

Good luck for those who are still waiting

I need to travel overseas on the 18th of October for few days and would like to know if my ILR card is valid for the time being or not.

thanks in advance

" Congratulations. Yes, Your Biometric Card is still very much valid. You can choose to trave with it with your formal passport or travel only with your British Passport when collected."

Congratulations !!!

[onabanjo]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years (work permit) + 1 Year ILR
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Bristol
Date of application: 2nd July 2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 3rd July
Date approval received: 2nd October 2014 ( dated 28 September )
Date of ceremony: TBC

Good luck for those who are still waiting

I need to travel overseas on the 18th of October for few days and would like to know if my ILR card is valid for the time being or not.

thanks in advance

" Congratulations. Yes, Your Biometric Card is still very much valid. You can choose to trave with it with your formal passport or travel only with your British Passport when collected."

[smshad]

Hi Everyone,
(Eid Mubarak to brothers and sisters)

I received approval for British citizenship today. It took exactly 4 months.

Details:
10 years - Long residence ILR then 13 months stay on ILR.
UK Master’s degree for English language requirement.
Life in the UK test passed in 2012.

Saturday 31st May, 2014: Applied through Rutherglen Council (Glasgow)
Wednesday 04th June, 2014: Received by Home Office
Fee debited and acknowledgment received within 2 weeks of application.
04/10/14: Approval letter received (letter dated 24/09/2014)
Ceremony to be booked.

Now waiting for wife’s citizenship approval, applied on 16th August 2014.

Hope those who are waiting will get their approvals soon. Keep calm and don’t waste time and money calling them before 4.5 months.

Regards,
Muhammad

[excited]

UPDATE

Eligibility criteria: 6 years, 4 years ILR (divorced from BC)
Language criteria met: Life in The UK Test + NARIC BA degree -South African uni
Method of application: NCS
Council : Lancashire
Date of application: 15/09/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16/09/2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 24/09/2014
Date of acknowledgment letter received: dated 24/09/2014 received 03/10/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[samay]

Update --

Eligibility Criteria: 5 yrs of Tier 1/HSMP + 1 Year of ILR
Language criteria met : Print out of PBS+Orginal Degree Certificate for Both Adults + Life in UK test pass certificate
Current nationality: Indian
Application mode: NCS, Hamilton (Scotland)
Application: 2+1
Date of Submission: 13th Jun 2014
Date of Application reached HO: 17th Jun 2014
Date of debit of fees: 26 Jun 2014 (Fees Paid using CreditCard )
Acknowledgement letter received :23th Jun 2014 (Letter Date)
Date of Received of Approval : 03/10/2014 (Letter date 27/09/2014)
Date of Invitation awaiting:
Date of Ceremong awaiting: 29/10/2014

[JAYSON65]

I am due for naturalisation In October 2014 but want to submit early by September 2014( got ILR in October, 2013) because I need the certificate if successful to process my sons students finance loan for his university admission in UK to start in September. He needs my naturalisation certificate as a proof of dependant on a British citizen. This is urgently required by the students finance loan body to grant him funds. Do you think I can get this sorted out before December 1st 2014. Please help somebody?.

Eligibility criteria: 10 years + 11 months ILR( discretion )
Language criteria met : LIUK test + B1 test + 11 months ILR
Current nationality:Nigerian
Method of application:NCS
Council name if NCS used:MILTON KEYNES
Date of application:17/09/2014
Payment method : CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22/09/14
Date of aknowlegment: Received 03/10/14, dated 27/09/14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27/09/14
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: waiting