Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[adetaq]

Hi all,

Happy New Year !

Just to give you quick update on my wife's naturalisation application.

Application Timeline:
Eligibility Criteria: ( 4 yr ILR )
Method of application: Postal (sent through our solicitor)
Date sent to UKBA:25th Oct 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 26th Oct 2013
Date of debit of fees: 7th Jan 2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Awaiting
Date of receipt of approval: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

Hope this helps..

Will update accoridngly.

Regards.

[darthsolicitortobe]

Update:

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: Spouse of EEA national+ 5 years residence card + 1 year PR card
Method of application: Special delivery self
Date of application : 24th Oct 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25th Oct 2013
Date of debit of fees: n/a
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 06/01/14 dated 30/12/13
Date of receipt of approval: n/a


I received a letter saying my credit card payment was declined due to an invalid expiry date, which can't be correct, because I double checked the paying slip. Anyway, I will resubmit the new paying in slip they sent me, using a debit card this time. I believe someone else in this forum has had the same issue with a card being declined erroneously. Maybe it's safer not to use a credit card.

Also, it seems they are definitely dealing with applications sent after the 24th of October.

Lets keep sharing.

[zombie2012]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: ILR 10 years
Method of application: NCS Liverpool - 16 October 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17 October 2013
Date of debit of fees: 12 November 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15 November 2013
Date of receipt of approval: received on 4 January 2014 letter dated 2 January 2014
Date of Ceremony: 08 January 2014 (Private)

Good luck to all who are waiting for approval.

Thank you Immigrationboards.

[mowaid]

Application Timeline :
Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs (HSMP + 2Tier 1 + 1.5ILR)
Date of Application: 12/10/13
Method of application: SP Delivery self
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15/10/13
Date of debit of fees: 02/11/13
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 06/11/13
Date of receipt of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

I have sent so many email to National Help Desk every time same reply. "no decision has been made yet, its going to be 3 month now . Still no decision done !!!, I noticed people who are BC spouse got there approval quickly, also I believe it depends on nationality as well because they do some checks in back home consulate as well some consulates are slow in response...

[Williamme]

Hi Everyone.

I applied for naturalization on the 21 Oct through NCS and the application fee was taken on the 22 Nov. I phoned Home Office this afternoon to check the progress, and they person on the phone told me I will be contacted by Home Office shortly.
I tried to ask him what that means, however, he wouldn't explain further.

Could anyone tell me does this mean I will get the decision letter shortly, or it could be something else?

Thanks in advance.

[mrsm]

Application Timeline :
Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs (HSMP + Tier 1 + ILR)
Date of Application: 04/11/13
Method of application: NCS Liverpool
Date of receipt by UKBA: unknown
Date of debit of fees: No fees debited
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: None
Date of receipt of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

I have sent them an email and got an automated response advising that it is taking upto 6 weeks to acknowledge applications...guess it's a waiting game .

[drestrepog]

Eligibility criteria: 6.5yr (total) (4yr spouse of BC)
Method of application: Postal (sent myself)
Date sent to UKBA:24.10.2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25.10.2013
Date of debit of fees: 06.01.2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15.01.2014 (dated 06.01.2014)
Date of receipt of approval: 30.01.2014 (dated 28.01.2014)
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

So exited. Good luck to everyone who are still awaiting. Paper should come soon.

[Jenny177]

As far as I can see the HO is still dealing with applications from October. I'm not expecting anything for November applicants until probably the end of the month.

[tea_time]

Guys has any of November applicants had their fees deducted. I applied on 5thNkv for my wife and nothing yet?

Ah_kassem

Neither myself nor my partner have had fees deducted. Our applications were received on 5th November. I wouldn't worry yet.

[ah_kassem]

Guys has any of November applicants had their fees deducted. I applied on 5thNkv for my wife and nothing yet?

Ah_kassem

[edenking]

Finally, an approval Update!!

Application for: Self only
Eligibility criteria: 2 Years WP + 3 Years Tier 2 + 1 Year ILR
Method of application: NCS Oxfordshire
Date of application: 16.10.2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17.10.2013 (Tracked via DX Secure)
Date of acknowledgement letter: 12.11.2013
Date of debit of fees: 12.11.2013
Date of receipt of approval letter: 03.01.2014 (Approval letter dated 23.12.2013, sent via 2nd class post on 02.01.2014)
Date of Ceremony: 20.02.2014

I've requested for a private ceremony and will get confirmation of availability on Monday!

All the best for those still waiting!!

Congrates sushsush,

My understanding is, you called the local council and take appointment for Cermany at earliest is 20-02-2014.
what is the proceses for private ceremony? can you please advice.

[its.rudi]

Hi Guys,
Following is my timeline,

Application type : AN Spouse of EEA(5+1.5years)
Method : NCS Lanark
Date : 15/oct/2013
Date receive by HO : 17/oct/2013
Date of fees : 12/nov/2013
date of acknowledgement : 16/nov/2013
Approval/query/rejection : waiting

I believe there are a few people in this forum with similar timeline, congrats to all those who have already got their approval.
For the rest of us, one thing the HO does really well is to teach and test our patience level.

Dear fellow member,
I posted my timeline just a few days ago and now I'm glad to share with you that I've just received my approval letter. This forum is as magical as it's been helpful.
Application type : AN Spouse of EEA(5+1.5years - no pr card)
Method : NCS Lanark
Date : 15/oct/2013
Date receive by HO : 17/oct/2013
Date of fees : 12/nov/2013
date of acknowledgement : 16/nov/2013
Approval : 4/jan/2014 letter dated 17-dec-2013

Will have to wait till Monday to call the council. All the best to all those who are waiting.

Congrats PatienceInc ... I have also received mine today ...

[its.rudi]

Application Timeline
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Eligibility criteria: 3 year spouse of BC
Method of application: NCS
Date of Application: 17/10/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/10/2013
Date of debit of fees: 13/11/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 16/11/2013
Date of receipt of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Can you suggest the timeline to get the decision letter?

Latest Update:
Eligibility criteria: 3 year spouse of BC
Method of application: NCS
Date of Application: 17/10/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/10/2013
Date of debit of fees: 13/11/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 16/11/2013
Date of receipt of approval: 04/01/2014
Date of approval: 20/12/2013
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Sent email to Home Office twice dated 17th December and 24th December and both the time the reply was there was no decision made yet. The surprising info is the decision had been made on 20th December - So, the Nationality HelpDesk is useless, in other words they don't provide correct information.

All the best to all fellow followers who are waiting for their approvals!

Cheers,
Rudi

[kgapps]

My wait is over. I received the approval and the documents yesterday (03/01/2014)
Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: Long Residence 10 years + ILR (2 years)
Method of application:(Postal ) Special delivery (Royal Mail)
Date of application : 08 Oct 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09 Oct 2013 (royal mail tracking)
Date of debit of fees: 24 Oct 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 30 Oct 2013
Date of receipt of approval: 03 Jan 2014 (Dated : 30/12/2013)

I would like to thank everyone in this Forum. I wish all the best for everyone waiting for their approvals. Hope you all will get the approval very soon. Good luck!

[habibi13]

Finally I got my approval letter today

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: Spouse of EEA national+ 5 years residence card + 2 years ILR
Method of application: NCS Trafford register office
Date of application : 22 Oct 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23 Oct 2013 (
Date of debit of fees: 05 Dec 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 08 Dec 2013
Date of receipt of approval: 04 Jan 2014 (Dated : 23/12/2013)

i.e. It was a joint application together my wife

Good luck everyone, and thank you immigration board a very helpful website.

[edenking]

Eligibility Criteria: ( 5 Yrs + 1 ILR )
Method of application: Postal
Date posted: 24/10/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25/10/13
Date of debit of fees: 03/01/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 04/01/2014
Date of received my Original documents : 28/01/2014 (
I Received my supporting documents together with the letter saying that my application was successful & I should receive an approval letter within next 2 weeks to book for the citizenship ceremony).

Date of receipt of approval: Waiting for Approval Letter
Date of Ceremony:Waiting

[Summer14]

Finally some good news:

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years + 12 months PR
Method of application: post - special delivery
Date of application: 24/10/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25/10/13 (Royal Mail tracking)
Date of acknowledgement: received today 04/01/14 dated 31/12/13
Date of debit of fees: 02/01/2014
Date of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

Good luck everyone!

[PatienceInc]

I sent an email to the Home Office asking for an update on my application, they responded on 16th December saying that a decision still had not been made, a standard response email, but then when i received the letter of approval it was dated 17th December, so, like a number of other people have previously said on this site, i wonder whether sending a query regarding the application might prompt them to review the application, and thus, in some cases speed up the decision.

All the very best of luck!!!

Hi loulou,
My case timeline is same as your, I too emailed the HO on 13-dec and got the standard reply on 16-dec, now I have the approval letter dated 17. Congrats and all the best.

[PatienceInc]

Hi Guys,
Following is my timeline,

Application type : AN Spouse of EEA(5+1.5years)
Method : NCS Lanark
Date : 15/oct/2013
Date receive by HO : 17/oct/2013
Date of fees : 12/nov/2013
date of acknowledgement : 16/nov/2013
Approval/query/rejection : waiting

I believe there are a few people in this forum with similar timeline, congrats to all those who have already got their approval.
For the rest of us, one thing the HO does really well is to teach and test our patience level.

Dear fellow member,
I posted my timeline just a few days ago and now I'm glad to share with you that I've just received my approval letter. This forum is as magical as it's been helpful.
Application type : AN Spouse of EEA(5+1.5years - no pr card)
Method : NCS Lanark
Date : 15/oct/2013
Date receive by HO : 17/oct/2013
Date of fees : 12/nov/2013
date of acknowledgement : 16/nov/2013
Approval : 4/jan/2014 letter dated 17-dec-2013

Will have to wait till Monday to call the council. All the best to all those who are waiting.

[edenking]

Eligibility Criteria: ( 5 Yrs + 1 ILR )
Method of application: Postal
Date posted: 24/10/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25/10/13
Date of debit of fees: 03/01/2014

Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Waiting
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony:Waiting

[LouLou71]

Eligibility criteria: ( 3 yrs spouse of BC)
Method of application: NCS Lambeth
Date applied: 15/10/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16/10/13,
Date of debit of fees:07/11/13
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 11/11/13, Dated: 08/11/13
Date of receipt of approval: 21/12/13 (Dated 17/12/13)
Date of receipt of LA letter regarding Ceremony: 21/12/13 (Dated: 20/12/13)
Date of Citizenship Ceremony: 29/01/14

I have found this board so helpful during the process, checking back regularly to get information and reassurance. I sent an email to the Home Office asking for an update on my application, they responded on 16th December saying that a decision still had not been made, a standard response email, but then when i received the letter of approval it was dated 17th December, so, like a number of other people have previously said on this site, i wonder whether sending a query regarding the application might prompt them to review the application, and thus, in some cases speed up the decision.

All the very best of luck!!!

[su_uk1]

Eligibility criteria: 5+1 year EEA residence permit
Method of application: Solicitor
Date of application: 17.10.2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18.10.2013
Date of acknowledgement letter: 19.11.2013(dated 15.11.2013)
Date of debit of fees: 18.11.2013
Date of receipt of approval letter: 03.01.2014 (Approval letter dated 31.12.2013)
date of ceremony: Not yet

[sushsush]

Finally, an approval Update!!

Application for: Self only
Eligibility criteria: 2 Years WP + 3 Years Tier 2 + 1 Year ILR
Method of application: NCS Oxfordshire
Date of application: 16.10.2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17.10.2013 (Tracked via DX Secure)
Date of acknowledgement letter: 12.11.2013
Date of debit of fees: 12.11.2013
Date of receipt of approval letter: 03.01.2014 (Approval letter dated 23.12.2013, sent via 2nd class post on 02.01.2014)
Date of Ceremony: 20.02.2014

I've requested for a private ceremony and will get confirmation of availability on Monday!

All the best for those still waiting!!

[Loveislovely]

Finally.................. My wait is over ... just received my Silver Envelope.....HURRY

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC + ILR (3 years 10months continuous stay)
Method of application: SELF (Postal ) Special recorded
From : Manchester
Date of application : 22 Oct 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23 Oct 2013 (royal mail)
Date of debit of fees: 04 Dec 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 07 Dec 2013
Date of receipt of approval: 03 Jan 2014 (Dated : 24/12/2013)
Date of Ceremony: booked...22 Jan

Hi Sweety,

Did you received the appointment letter same time as the approval? I have received my approval and documents since christmas eve, but no sign of invitation letter, I contacted my boorough but they say that they cannot find me on their system.

[sweet sweet sweety]

Thanks Real34.... urs should be on its way.... mine was approved on 24th Dec..... I think... royal mail delivered it late... even though I sent next day delivery envelope.... anyway it was Christmas time... good luck to U and all who r waiting....