Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[skyturk]

hi all, i received an email from home office ( i emailed them to check the progress) and it says your application is in active consideration, does it mean it's with a caseworker??? thanks for replies , their phone is useless, i've been told twice that my application is only 2 months old so they wont tell me or even check the progress even though people from february been approved

Yes, it is currently with caseworker. I want to ask, which email did u use and how long does their reply took?

[latansingh]

Application Timeline
Eligibility - 2yrs Spouse Visa 1 & 1YR ILR
Method of Application - NCS Oxford
Date Posted - 25/01/14
Date Received by UKBA - 26/01/14
Date fee deducted - 04/02/14
Date of receipt of approval -
Letter from Council - 12/04/2014
Date of ceremony - 01/05/2014

[lamijm]

hi all, i received an email from home office ( i emailed them to check the progress) and it says your application is in active consideration, does it mean it's with a caseworker??? thanks for replies , their phone is useless, i've been told twice that my application is only 2 months old so they wont tell me or even check the progress even though people from february been approved

[elthamman]

hi all, i received an email from home office ( i emailed them to check the progress) and it says your application is in active consideration, does it mean it's with a caseworker??? thanks for replies , their phone is useless, i've been told twice that my application is only 2 months old so they wont tell me or even check the progress even though people from february been approved

[harry909]

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Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (3+2 Tier 1 + 1yr ILR)
Method of application: NCS (council name) or Postal
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/01/2014
Date of debit of fees: 17/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 24/01/2014
Date of receipt of approval: 09/04/2014 dated 29/03/2014
Date of Ceremony:30/04/2014

[pathanman]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs work permit/tier 1 + 1 yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Camden Council London
Date of application: 02/04/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 03/04/2014
Date of debit of fees: 11/04/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Waiting
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

[dalmar]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year DL + 1 Year ILR
Language criteria met: Live in the UK Test
Method of application: Royal Mail Post
Date of application: 09/04/2014
Payment method: Direct Debit
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/04/2014 Royal Tracking Proof
Date of acknowledgement: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Waiting
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[lamijm]

That UKBA place is a mystery. Firstly if you gonna take nearly 900 pounds from someone for an application at least have a system that will keep customers in the scheme of things. Like a tracking system to say you have received the application and also it is in front of a caseworker, then finally let them know if it has been approved. Just with a simple reference number that they could input in your website. Not just apply and wait with heart in mouth. Also dunno why it takes so long just to do some checks on a person.

Just my opinion. Some might disagree.

[bluebird2011]

My wife applied on 03/03/2014
Recieved her approval today 11/04/2014.

I guess this is the fastest in the history of UKBA. Well done UKBA. You made a world record.

[UStoNewcastle]

I've been lurking here for a few weeks, watching everyone's timeline. Now it's time to post my own!!

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 yr residency, divorced spouse to UK citizen, ILR obtained via domestic violence clause, ILR 3+ yrs
Nationality: American
Method of application: postal/ Special Delivery sent 27 Feb 2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28 Feb 2014
Date of debit of fees: 4 Mar 2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: letter dated 4 Mar 2014, rec'd 7 Mar
Date of receipt of approval: rec'd 11 Apr 2014, letter dated 9 Apr 2014
Date of Ceremony: TBD- invitation to ceremony not rec'd yet.

So pleased the turnaround time was quick!

[originalwx]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC + 3 years ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): UK degree
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Newham
Date of application: 28/11/2013
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29/11/13
Date of aknowlegment: 17/01/2014 Dated 11/01/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: CC failed so paid by phone on 20/1/14
Date approval received: Waiting - Note received DAT request form on 12/03 - Sent out on 18/03
Date of ceremony: 30/04/14 letter dated 09/04/14

Finally received a council invitation for citizenship ceremony; still awaiting the home office letter though
Thanks everyone and good luck.

[ah_kassem]

Can i have the contact number to track the progress of my application. Thank you!

03001232253 then option 1. u have to try several times. good luck

[MrsKay]

Can i have the contact number to track the progress of my application. Thank you!

[modabasi]

Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 (General) + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met : Degree taught in English (diploma missing, submitted transcript + PBS calculator self-assessment instead)
Method of application: NCS Camden
Date of application: 07/02/2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/02/2014
Date of acknowledgement: 14/02/2014 (Received 20/02/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 17/02/2014
Date approval received: 10/04/2014 (dated 04/04/2014)
Date of ceremony: 15/04/2014 (Brent)

Good luck to all those waiting

[sabster]

Eligibility criteria: 1 yr student visa + 2 yrs Spouse + 6 months ILR
Method of application: NCS Barnet
Date of application: 27/01/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: n/a
Date of debit of fees: 10/02/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 07/02/14
Date of receipt of approval: 10/04/14 (dated 02/04/14)
Date of Ceremony: < awaited >

Can't complain - didnt take that long in the end. Seems to be roughly an 8/9 week process

[rukia888]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Bromley 10/02/14
English language: B1 and life in the uk
Date of receipt by UKBA: Pending
Date of debit of fees: 17/02/14 (clear on 21/2/14)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 20/02/14(dated 17/04/14)
Date of receipt of approval: 10/04/14 (dated 04/04/14)
Date of Ceremony: 29/04/14

Thank you so much for all your support up till guys. This forum is great and keep up the hard work
Good luck everyone else who still waiting

[Christianoronaldo]

We can only punish ukba by withdrawing applications. All Let's come together and withdraw our applications. This will be a big slap on their face.

[berti83]

Ive been waiting since 1st of June mate. Called several times. A very straightforward case. Its reached a dont care anyome stage. 10 months now. Trust me, even after the 6 months timeline things don't change much in regards to communication and there is nothing you can do. The MP way is a farce as they don't want to get involved in the manner you think.

[Pvsc27]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years ICT/WP + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Slough, 13/02/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/02/2014
Date of debit of fees: 19/02/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 21/02/14
Date of receipt of approval: 05/04/14 (dated 02/04/14)
Date of Ceremony: waiting

Has spoken to NCS today and they have said they would send the letter with options and then need to ring them again and send the form with answers to the questions in the form.

Thanks for all in the forum wonderful this is ...

[tunjy]

Application Timeline:
Eligibility criteria: 1.5yrs+ 3.5yrs ILR (joint application).
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 06/03/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 07/03/2014
Date of debit of fees: 12/03/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 17/03/14
Date of receipt of approval:waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting:

[prashm]

Eligibility criteria: 5 + 1
Language criteria : LIUK + UK Masters
Method of application: NCS
Date application sent: 27/03/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 02/04/2014
Date of debit of fees: 08/04/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: WAITING
Date of receipt of approval: WAITING
Date of receipt of documents:WAITING
Date of ceremony: WAITING

[harry909]

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Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (3+2 Tier 1 + 1yr ILR)
Method of application: NCS (council name) or Postal
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/01/2014
Date of debit of fees: 17/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 24/01/2014
Date of receipt of approval: 09/04/2014 dated 29/03/2014
Date of Ceremony: TBA

[Pvsc27]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years ICT/WP + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Slough, 13/02/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/02/2014
Date of debit of fees: 19/02/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 21/02/14
Date of receipt of approval: Still Waiting
Date of Ceremony:----

[Zainy]

Eligibility criteria: 10 years long residence + 22 months ILR
Method of application: NCS Manchester,13/02/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/02/2014
Date of debit of fees: 19/02/2014 (£874 was disappear yesterday from my account)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 21/02/14 ( dated 18/02/14)
Date of receipt of approval: 05/04/14 dated (27/03/14)
Date of Ceremony:16/04/14

I Am very happy today as immigration problem has been solved forever now and thanks everyone and good luck

[bangash]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years(non EEA family member ) + 1 year Permanent Resident card
Nationality: PK
Method of application: Post
Date of application: 02/04/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA : 03/04/2014 (Royal mail proof )
Date of debit of fees: TBA
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: TBA
Date of receipt of approval: TBA
Date of ceremony : TBA