Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[alok_singh]

Has anyone got the approval who had applied after 06th May 2014. I had called HO and they said still no case worker is allocated to the application

[ajbhatta]

Hi,

I have currently had some problems with my landlord and fear that they might not inform me of the Letter (if Approved) that is sent from the HO via Post.

My question: Is it possible to give instructions to the HO to have it sent to the local postal collection service centre or have it Emailed to my Office address.

If any other alternatives, please advice.

[adamboston]

Eligibility criteria: 5 + 1 year (I applied as an employed and self-employed person, even though I was a student for 4 years.)
Language criteria met : CAE, CPE, IELTS (9.0 overall), Oxbridge University Degree, Life in the UK test
Current nationality: New EU country
Method of application: MAGNE & Co Immigration Lawyers
Council name if NCS used: N/A
Date of application: 21/03/2014
Payment method : Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23/03/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 25/03/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27/03/2014
Date approval received: 01/05/2014
Date of ceremony: 22/05/2014

My application has been approved very quickly (about 4 weeks).

Do your application with a lawyer, preferably with a lawyer who has a British name and went to a good uni (Ox or Cam). Home Office will take you more seriously if you do so. http://www.immigration-help.co.uk/

I submitted a very detailed application with a top immigration lawyer who really argued my case. I proved my economic activity (self-employed, sometimes employed) with different types of documents for the past 6 years (invoices I gave, invoices I received, list of transactions to my business accounts, my ads in newspapers, tax returns, tax calculations, NI contributions, letter from accountant, pay slips from work, work contracts). Same with proof of residence in Britain (bank statements for each month for the past 6 years- I have 3 bank accounts with different banks, letters from various councils which confirm that I was registered there on the electoral roll, rconfirmation letters from my university, accommodation contracts, letters from GP about appointments with my address on them etc). Prove everything for every month with at least 3-4 documents. Don't rely on just one type of proof.

I had 7 referees instead of 2. All of them highly educated, British with respectable professional jobs. Included their photos and photocopies of their passports to make my application stronger and more convincing.

I created a directory guide sheet for my documents (which stated which months are covered by what) to make it easier for the case worker to go through my application. Documents were in chronological order going backwards in time.

I have never claimed any benefits, tax credits, housing benefit, job seekers allowance etc. in the past 10 years while I was here in the UK, not even when I was eligible for them. This was emphasised throughout my application.

LOL

MAGNE & Co Immigration Lawyers

LOL, these so-called Ox-Cam immigration lawyers should know first that most of the stuff mentioned in this ridiculous post is not even required for naturalisation. What a stupid and cheap marketing tactic.

[theprideofpak]

Eligibility criteria: 5 + 1 year (I applied as an employed and self-employed person, even though I was a student for 4 years.)
Language criteria met : CAE, CPE, IELTS (9.0 overall), Oxbridge University Degree, Life in the UK test
Current nationality: New EU country
Method of application: MAGNE & Co Immigration Lawyers
Council name if NCS used: N/A
Date of application: 21/03/2014
Payment method : Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23/03/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 25/03/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27/03/2014
Date approval received: 01/05/2014
Date of ceremony: 22/05/2014

My application has been approved very quickly (about 4 weeks).

Do your application with a lawyer, preferably with a lawyer who has a British name and went to a good uni (Ox or Cam). Home Office will take you more seriously if you do so. http://www.immigration-help.co.uk/

I submitted a very detailed application with a top immigration lawyer who really argued my case. I proved my economic activity (self-employed, sometimes employed) with different types of documents for the past 6 years (invoices I gave, invoices I received, list of transactions to my business accounts, my ads in newspapers, tax returns, tax calculations, NI contributions, letter from accountant, pay slips from work, work contracts). Same with proof of residence in Britain (bank statements for each month for the past 6 years- I have 3 bank accounts with different banks, letters from various councils which confirm that I was registered there on the electoral roll, rconfirmation letters from my university, accommodation contracts, letters from GP about appointments with my address on them etc). Prove everything for every month with at least 3-4 documents. Don't rely on just one type of proof.

I had 7 referees instead of 2. All of them highly educated, British with respectable professional jobs. Included their photos and photocopies of their passports to make my application stronger and more convincing.

I created a directory guide sheet for my documents (which stated which months are covered by what) to make it easier for the case worker to go through my application. Documents were in chronological order going backwards in time.

I have never claimed any benefits, tax credits, housing benefit, job seekers allowance etc. in the past 10 years while I was here in the UK, not even when I was eligible for them. This was emphasised throughout my application.

LOL

[sudhirbph]

My timeline:

Eligibility criteria: 10yr+ 1year ILR
Language criteria met :UK masters degree + life in the UK test
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name NCS used: Sale Manchester
Date of application: 02/07/2014
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 03/07/2014 (royal mail tracking)
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Waiting
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[sogy]

Finally, can update with good news!

Eligibility criteria: EEA 6+ years Treaty Rights (worker), never applied for settlement doc
Method of application: NCS Nottingham
Date of NCS appointment: 19/03/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA : 20/03/2014 (via Royal Mail tracking)
Date of debit of fees (Debit Card) : 27/03/2014 (transaction posted)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 02/04/2014 (dated 26/03/2014)
Date of receipt of approval: 04/07/2014 (dated 30/06/2014)
Date of ceremony: To be booked

106 days. One delay with my application i exactly a month ago the case worker (apparently, assigned by then) requested a Northern Ireland police check form (DAT1). I do not live in NI, but lived there in the past (5 years ago).

[ciitrong]

Eligibility criteria: 2 yrs HSMP + 3 years Tier1 + 1year ILR
Language criteria met : IELTS (expired)
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS -
Council name NCS used: Southwrak
Date of application: 20/06/2014
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 03/07/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 30/06/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[mhent]

[quote="Beanietude"]I originally applied for citizenship in October 2013, before the latest changes took hold. I am married to a British citizen and was granted ILR in 2005... or so I thought. Apparently, the person who put my ILR visa in my passport failed to mark it as such, leaving only the expiration date at the top as the same date my passport expires. After many months and depletion of nearly £1000, I received a letter from UKBA saying "sorry, no" simply on the basis of this expiration date. Emails were exchanged (some rather snarky from me), but nobody at UKBA could tell me what visa I *did* have if not IRL? That's what I had applied for, and certainly what I had paid for, so was I wrong to trust the agents in 2005 knew what they were doing when they stamped my passport all those years ago? Apparently.

Letters were exchanged between our MP and the Home Office, more months passed and, whaddya know? There's been an error! My IRL visa should've stated its purpose more clearly. Armed with these letters and a new, appropriately endorsed visa, I was free to have my citizenship application reconsidered. Finally.

I sent in my forms, tests, passport and £80 on March 17th for reconsideration. It was signed for on their end on the 18th. I've thus far had no correspondence from UKBA, not even to say "we got your stuff, thanks!" The money has not yet been taken. I recently sent them an email asking if they could simply confirm they at least have my documents and got a rather tersely worded automated reply, nothing else to date.

I know UKBA are incredibly busy at the moment, but given some of the speedy(ish) responses some seem to be getting I'm beginning to wonder if I'm ever going to see my passport again! Any ideas on how long I should leave them to it before I start panicking? I have half a mind to request it back as I may need it soon for a work-related DBS check, but I don't want to jeopardise my application.


Hi
you really need to call them on 03001232253 tell them your situation and hopefully they will confirm whether they have your documents or not. Try to call them 9 am. To make them give you the right information ask for the name and surname of the advisor as soon as they pick up the phone


Gd luck

[Beanietude]

I originally applied for citizenship in October 2013, before the latest changes took hold. I am married to a British citizen and was granted ILR in 2005... or so I thought. Apparently, the person who put my ILR visa in my passport failed to mark it as such, leaving only the expiration date at the top as the same date my passport expires. After many months and depletion of nearly £1000, I received a letter from UKBA saying "sorry, no" simply on the basis of this expiration date. Emails were exchanged (some rather snarky from me), but nobody at UKBA could tell me what visa I *did* have if not IRL? That's what I had applied for, and certainly what I had paid for, so was I wrong to trust the agents in 2005 knew what they were doing when they stamped my passport all those years ago? Apparently.

Letters were exchanged between our MP and the Home Office, more months passed and, whaddya know? There's been an error! My IRL visa should've stated its purpose more clearly. Armed with these letters and a new, appropriately endorsed visa, I was free to have my citizenship application reconsidered. Finally.

I sent in my forms, tests, passport and £80 on March 17th for reconsideration. It was signed for on their end on the 18th. I've thus far had no correspondence from UKBA, not even to say "we got your stuff, thanks!" The money has not yet been taken. I recently sent them an email asking if they could simply confirm they at least have my documents and got a rather tersely worded automated reply, nothing else to date.

I know UKBA are incredibly busy at the moment, but given some of the speedy(ish) responses some seem to be getting I'm beginning to wonder if I'm ever going to see my passport again! Any ideas on how long I should leave them to it before I start panicking? I have half a mind to request it back as I may need it soon for a work-related DBS check, but I don't want to jeopardise my application.

I can't say I'm impressed by this whole experience.

[Cdn78]

Updated to reflect acknowledgment letter

Eligibility criteria: 5 year WP/Tier 2 + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met : Majority English Speaking Country (Canada)
Current nationality: Canadian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Wandsworth
Date of application: 20/06/2014
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 28/06/2014 (received 3/7/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 28/06/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[anandh79]

Hi Alok

This is the number 03001232253.

Good Luck!

Regards
Krish

[alok_singh]

Please can some post 0300 contact number to check the status of application applied on 2nd May still no update after 2 months

[guesschinee]

Passport for: Adult (Durham Office)
Application Type: First time (naturalised citizen)
Method of application: self Special delivery
Date of application: 06/06/2014
Date application received by IPS (post tracking): 23/05/2014
SMS received: 09/06/2014
Date of receipt of interview letter: waiting
Date of return of documents: waiting
Date of Passport Appointment: waiting
Date of Passport Printing SMS received: waiting
Date of Passport Receipt: waiting

[shineangel]

Hi All,

I am going to apply for citizenship (after 5 years on Tier 1 and 1 year on ILR)

A quick question:

I need to travel abroad in 1 month and will be away for 5 weeks.

Do i need to be present in the country (UK) while i apply for the citizenship or naturalisation for the whole period of time untill i get the decison? or can i just apply through council (ncs) And then go for travelling?

PLEASEEE advise

many thanks

You can definitely apply through NCS and travel out of the UK and your acknowledgement letter will be waiting for you bybthe time you return from your trip. Don't worry about it, my friends used NCS and was out of the UK for a month and there is no problem. Good luck

[ewka]

Hello,
Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 7 years in UK, Life in the UK test, ESOL course
Nationality: Polish
Method of application: Postal
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30 April 2014
Date of debit of fees: 07 May 2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 07 May 2014
Date of receipt of approval: 13 June 2014
Date of Ceremony: 08 July 2014 , Northern Ireland

Great forum !!
Thanks and regards !!

[na2316]

Hi All,

I am going to apply for citizenship (after 5 years on Tier 1 and 1 year on ILR)

A quick question:

I need to travel abroad in 1 month and will be away for 5 weeks.

Do i need to be present in the country (UK) while i apply for the citizenship or naturalisation for the whole period of time untill i get the decison? or can i just apply through council (ncs) And then go for travelling?

PLEASEEE advise

many thanks

[ajbhatta]

I would like to know the contact number for the home office to check on my Naturalisation Application Status. Can anybody help me with this number?

[sandeep_m]

Eligibility criteria: 5 year tier 1/hsmp + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met : NARIC certificate + english language letter from uni + Life in UK test pass certificate
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Hamilton
Date of application: 19/06/2014
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 30/06/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 26/06/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[ikissin]

This will not be a problem, lawyers/NCS confirmed this. Just put 'Unemployed' in the box for Employment

[haseet]

hi all

i want to apply for british citizenship i would like to know that as i am jobless these days due to an injury

will that affect my application or not?

ur kind reply will be highly appciated.

Regards,

[Cdn78]

Eligibility criteria: 5 year WP/Tier 2 + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met : Majority English Speaking Country (Canada)
Current nationality: Canadian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Wandsworth
Date of application: 20/06/2014
Payment method : Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 28/06/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[ejaz2g]

Eligibility criteria: 2 + 1 year (My Mrs. applied as dependant of a British citizen.)
Language criteria met : B1 english language & Life in the UK test
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: Credit card
Council name if NCS used: N/A
Date of application: 13/06/2014
Payment method : Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 26/06/2014 (Letter received on 26/06/2014 dated 21/06/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 21/06/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[kris_g]

Eligibility criteria: WP+Tier 1 + 1 Yr ILR
Language criteria met : Indian Master Degree, Points Based Calculator Document with 10 points for English based on degree
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: Postal
Council name if NCS used: N/A
Date of application: 12/06/2014
Payment method : Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 13/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 20/06/2014 (Letter received on 26/06/2014 dated 20/06/2014). Took six days for 2nd class mail to be delivered to northern ireland from liverpool.
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 20/06/2014
Date approval received: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC

Also includes application for partner and child

[docklands123]

Eligibility criteria: Married to BC (2yr) + 1 yr ILR
Method of application: NCS (Tower Hamlets)
Date applied: 2/04/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 3/04/2014 (Tracked Delivery)
Date of debit of fees: 01/05/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15/04/2014
Date of receipt of approval: 25/06/2014 letter dated(11/06/2014)
Date of Ceremony:
Good Luck everyone.

[ejaz2g]

Eligibility criteria: 2 + 1 year (My Mrs. applied as dependant of a British citizen.)
Language criteria met : B1 english language & Life in the UK test
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: Credit card
Council name if NCS used: N/A
Date of application: 13/06/2014
Payment method : Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/06/2014
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 21/06/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting