Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[Rahel1984]

Do I have to provide my bank statement and payslips with my naturalisation application. Even though I am a spouse of a BC?

[intrepid777]

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.

Congratulations to you, however before anyone gets worries, I'd like to state that my wife's application, simply had what was requested for in the application, eg. 3 months statements, UK degree, life in the uk test, 2 referees(no need for their photos etc) and address proof by way of bills . She used a normal NCS service, and her application was approved in 3 weeks. Not trying to discourage anyone who wants to do extra, but just reminding that usually what is asked is enough unless there is something not straightforward about your application.

[Medinamoe]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 10yrs+3yr ILR
Nationality: South African
Language Criteria: LIUK and MBA certificate
Method of application: NCS - Poole Borough Council
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21/05/2014 Royal mail tracking
Method of Payment: Debit Card
Date of debit of fees: 30/05/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 05 June 2014
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

[SilvaMethod]

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.

[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: TBC
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 20/06/2014 - Difference in available balance
Date approval received: TBC
Date of ceremony: TBC

Also includes application for partner and child

[siva81]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Ealingbroadway
English Qualification : LIUK + NARIC English assessment
Date of submission at NCS : 21/06/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: TBC
Date of debit of fees: TBC
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: TBC
Date of receipt of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

I will keep post the updates.

Thanks for the support from the team.

[Ajaokuta]

Hello all

I need some information please

we applied in Nov 2013, all we keep hearing is that they are investigating ETS and English tests

we were then asked to take another English test which we have done and sent back IELTS results

but the case worker told us they will still hold on to the application until they get the go ahead

please is anyone in the same shoes??

or is there any update to this issue????

[adkh2_1]

Hi Guys,

With Grace of Almighty God i received my approval letter today... my timeline is below.


Eligibility criteria: 10 years Long residence+ 1 year ILR
Language criteria met : LIUK + UK Degree
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 29/04/2014
Payment method Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30/04/2014
Date of acknowledgement: Received 14/05/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 08/05/2014
Date approval received: 20/06/2014 (Dated:16/06/2014)
Date of ceremony: TBC

On another note, i did call HO nearly everyday in last few weeks.

Thanks to this forum and members for help and support.. i wish you guys all well with your applications.

[Jav13]

[quote="Jav13"]Application Timeline :
Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs (Tier 1) + 1 yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Croydon
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28 Apr 2014
Date of debit of fees: 07 May 2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 10 May 2014 (dated: 07 May 2014)
Date of receipt of approval: 19 June 2014 (dated: 12 June 2014)
Date of Ceremony: 08 July 2014

[darkhorse10]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Manchester
Date of submission at NCS : 10/06/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/06/2014
Date of debit of fees: 18/06/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: TBC
Date of receipt of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

I would really like to be able to edit my own posts, rather than quoting everytime I have an update. Moderators, are you listening? Please.

Thanks.

[Damanisshallo]

Hi Medinamoe,

Why are you quoting your own post? Is it because you aren't able to edit your original post?
I think you will have to report this to the Admin. Coz this doesn't makes sense where the thread says "Timeline Only" and you can't edit your post. With this pace we will have so much of redundant data.

On an average 1 member would be pasting his post 6 times, (Application Date/Date of Receipt/Fee debited/Acknowledgement/Receipt of approval/Ceremony date). No wonder why the timeline threads are growing faster...

I think we deserve editing rights on our own posts...Its only a thought though....Save space...

[Medinamoe]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 10yrs+3yr ILR
Nationality: South African
Language Criteria: LIUK and MBA certificate
Method of application: NCS - Poole Borough Council
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21/05/2014 Royal mail tracking
Method of Payment: Debit Card
Date of debit of fees: 30/05/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 04/06/2014
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

[sullah80]

Hi all,

Need of an urgent advise from you, would really appreciate your response.
I am applying for Naturalisation in two weeks time and I have few qquestions with regards to completing the form, please let me know if you have any details. Firstly, I have came in the UK initially in Sep 2004 on student visa, then i got HSMP in July 2008. Secondly I have done my Masters from London South bank University which is listed on PBS calculator but not sure if i need to deem the Enalish qualification from Naric on this basis as the form doesn't have any relevant options to select and i am confuse. Please help.

Q1: From below what option i should be chossing under section 1.22 of section KoLLUK
> I hacve a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or an quuivalent level of qualificationl OR
> I have obtained an academic qualification deemed by UK Naric to meet the recognised standard of a Bachelors or Masters degree in the UK and:
>> UK Naric has confirmed that the qualification was taught in English; Or
>> the qualification was taight or researched in the UK or a majority English speaking country
From the above options which one i should be chossing and do i need to deem my qualification from Naric even though its listed in the PBS calculator for teirs sections?

Q2: Date and place of first arrival in the UK section 2.1 what is the date i should be entering here Sep 004 on the basis of Student or July 2008 on the basis of HSMP?

Please do responsd as that would really help..... thanks in advance.

Regards - FK

q1 ans the qualification was taight or researched in the UK or a majority English speaking country (no need for naric)
q2 ans sep 2004

[sullah80]

Q1 Ans-Qualification taught and researched
Q2 ans- Sep 2004

[adkh2_1]

Hi Guys,


A bit of update, i called HO regarding my application (applied on 29-APR), the lady on the phone said a letter has been
posted to my address today, but she couldn't tell, if its a approval letter or they need some more info regarding my application..

i mean is it normal ??

Good luck mate ! hope you give us the good news soon.

Thanks Shiva

[shivasks]

[quote="adkh2_1"]Hi Guys,


A bit of update, i called HO regarding my application (applied on 29-APR), the lady on the phone said a letter has been
posted to my address today, but she couldn't tell, if its a approval letter or they need some more info regarding my application..

i mean is it normal ??[/quote]

Good luck mate ! hope you give us the good news soon.

[adkh2_1]

Hi Guys,


A bit of update, i called HO regarding my application (applied on 29-APR), the lady on the phone said a letter has been
posted to my address today, but she couldn't tell, if its a approval letter or they need some more info regarding my application..

i mean is it normal ??

[mourad]

application date:11/04/14.
acknowledgment letter received: 23/04/14, fee taken same day.
success letter received: 03/06/14 date 31/05/14.
ceremony:02/07/14
good luck everyone
mourad

[ANDREW34]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS enfield
Date of submission at NCS : 09/06/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: TBC
Date of debit of fees: TBC
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: TBC
Date of receipt of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[bkarthikisc]

Other Updates: asked to pay extra 32 pounds in addition to the fees already paid. I agree because rise in fees on 6th April 2014. Got discounted fees for my children application. 06-05-14 nationality direct taken 32 pounds from my account. 2 children approval received letter dated 08/05/14. Children naturalization registration received on 12/05/14. My application received approval letter on today letter dated 09/06/14.

I thank everyone in this forum who helped me to go through this immigration journey. I wish applicants who are waiting for approval from HO to be successful.

Do I have to wait to receive invitation letter from the council or should I contact them , If have to contact what details should I have to provide them.

No harm in contacting the council. They will ask for the Home office reference number which you should have in the approval letter

[Sunface]

Application Timeline April 2014
Eligibility criteria: 1 yr wp + 4 yr tier2 + 1 yr ilr.
Method of application: Post + Self and 2 children under 5 application.
English language: Uk naric qualification and language assessment.
Date of receipt by UKBA: 7th April 2014.
Date of debit of fees: 17th April 2014.
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 24th April 2014.
Date of receipt of approval: 09/06/14
Date of Ceremony: waiting

Other Updates: asked to pay extra 32 pounds in addition to the fees already paid. I agree because rise in fees on 6th April 2014. Got discounted fees for my children application. 06-05-14 nationality direct taken 32 pounds from my account. 2 children approval received letter dated 08/05/14. Children naturalization registration received on 12/05/14. My application received approval letter on today letter dated 09/06/14.

I thank everyone in this forum who helped me to go through this immigration journey. I wish applicants who are waiting for approval from HO to be successful.

Do I have to wait to receive invitation letter from the council or should I contact them , If have to contact what details should I have to provide them.

[KyleDM]

Update
Apologies for no update, been snowed under in work
Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 10 Years, Life In The UK Exam + ESOL Exam
Nationality: South African
Method of application: NCS Cumbria (23/01/2014)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27/01/2014
Date of debit of fees: 12/02/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 14/02/2014
Date of receipt of approval:06/04/2014
Date of Ceremony: 18/04/2014

Thanks all!

[Sunface]

[quote="Sunface"][quote="Sunface"]Please include the following details when posting in this topic:

Application Timeline April 2014
Eligibility criteria: 1 yr wp + 4 yr tier2 + 1 yr ilr.
Method of application: Post + Self and 2 children under 5 application.
English language: Uk naric qualification and language assessment.
Date of receipt by UKBA: 7th April 2014.
Date of debit of fees: 17th April 2014.
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 24th April 2014.
Date of receipt of approval: 09/06/14, [ 12/05/14 , Children naturalization registration received ].
Date of Ceremony: waiting

Other Updates: asked to pay extra 32 pounds in addition to the fees already paid. I agree because rise in fees on 6th April 2014. Got discounted fees for my children application. 06-05-14 nationality direct taken 32 pounds from my account. 2 children approval received letter dated 08/05/14. Received approval letter on today letter dated 09/06/14.

I thank everyone in this forum who helped me to go through this immigration journey. I wish applicants who are waiting for approval from HO to be successful.

Do I have to wait to receive invitation letter from the council or should I contact them , If have to contact what details should I have to provide them.

[deepakmathur]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Camden
Date of submission at NCS : 10/06/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: TBC
Date of debit of fees: TBC
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: TBC
Date of receipt of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[rajamahbub]

This timeline is for my son who born here just couple weeks before my ILR and I have got my ILR through 10 years Long Residency (4 yrs Student+ 1 yr IGS + 1 PSW + 4 yrs T1 Gen)

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: Son born in UK
Method of application: NCS (Brent)
Date of Application: 06/06/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA:
Date of debit of fees:
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony: N/A