Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[HAPPYDAYSUK]

Postal Application
Application based on: 5 years EEA family member changing to Wife of British citizen....
Received my EEA4(ILR): 12 Jul 2013
Application for Naturalisation: 20 September 2013
Acknowledgement from UKBA: 12th of October dated 8th of October
Fees Debited: 8th October 2013
Date of Approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Feeling anxious

[quantumscience]

Hey neoseal! Congrats congrats congrats! :)

Enjoy

[neoseal]

Heyyyyy got it today...

Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 11th July 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16th JULY 2013
Date of acknowledgement : RECEIVED 18th July 2013
Date of debit of fees: 17th July 2013
Date of approval: 13th Sept
Date of Ceremony: will call council and book

Thank you everyone for your support...
Those waiting just sit tight, you will receive your approval soon...

Not going away yet, will keep contributing to the board...

[alex68]

[quote="khattak315"]Congrats Alex68 -

As you applied via post, did you received your approval and invitation letter separately or in a single letter? if separately, how long you wait after approval?

Cheers


Hi
Approval letter and supporting doc's returned by provieded SD
The invitation letter by 2nd class yeasterday
Both was issued 12 Sep 2013

[SofiaofWales]

Anyone still waiting from April or its just me

I am waiting since 22nd April

I am mid April applicant, still waiting but have a feeling that I might hear something by the end of sep, just hopeing it comes true...

[mtpsk]

Self + Child (Spouse already British)
Eligibility criteria: 4 Yrs Tier 1 dependant + 1 year 4 months ILR
Method of application: NCS Hatfield
Date of application submission: 13/08/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15/08/2013 (Date I was told UKBA will receive it)
Date of debit of fees: 19/08/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 23/08/2013
Date of receipt of approval: 20/09/2013
Date of Ceremony: 07/10/2013

[saadmushtaq]

Anyone still waiting from April or its just me

I am waiting since 22nd April

[abbei]

Anyone still waiting from April or its just me

[cordelio]

Not sure, the absences are the reason for the 4 months delay. I think it's got to do with the printer problems.

My decision was made on 24th July (c. 9 weeks after my application), but I only received the approval letter last week, after chasing them 3 times via e-mail.

I have the same cause. I had many absence for business travel and I assume that is the reason for our delay. I am still waiting

[latoy]

Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 + 1 year Indefinite (family application of 3)
Method of application: Postal application
Date of postage: 21/08/13
Date of receipt: 22/08/13
Date of acknowledgement: 29/08/13
Date money was taken: 27/08/13
Date of approval: 18/09/13
Date of receipt of approval: 20/09/13 (with my enclosed next-day guaranteed envelope)
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting invitation letter

I wish everyone waiting for their approval, a good success. God is good!!

[fatimahanif]

Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 + 1 year Indefinite (family application of 4)
Method of application: Postal application
Date of postage: 20/08/13
Date of receipt: 21/8/13
Date of acknowledgement: 22/08/13
Date money was taken: 29/08/13 (cheque payment)
Date of approval: 18/09/13
Date of receipt of approval: 20/09/13 (with my enclosed next-day guaranteed envelope)
Date of Ceremony: ....awaiting invitation letter and book.

Its exactly one calendar month since I posted the application. I think correct packaging, organisation of back-up/evidence and good covering letter (all which makes the case workers job easier) helps.

Good luck to everyone waiting.

congratulations, it seems that at least some people are getting their approvals quickly. I applied three weeks ago so I am also hoping that I become one of the few lucky ones who get it in a month's time.

[Jack_Daniels]

Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 + 1 year Indefinite (family application of 4)
Method of application: Postal application
Date of postage: 20/08/13
Date of receipt: 21/8/13
Date of acknowledgement: 22/08/13
Date money was taken: 29/08/13 (cheque payment)
Date of approval: 18/09/13
Date of receipt of approval: 20/09/13 (with my enclosed next-day guaranteed envelope)
Date of Ceremony: 16/10/13 (Public ceremony - Bexley council).

Its exactly one calendar month since I posted the application. I think correct packaging, organisation of back-up/evidence and good covering letter (all which makes the case workers job easier) helps.

Good luck to everyone waiting.

[khattak315]

Congrats Alex68 -

As you applied via post, did you received your approval and invitation letter separately or in a single letter? if separately, how long you wait after approval?

Cheers

Eligibility criteria: 5 Yrs+ 1 ILR
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 21 May 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22 May 2013
Date of acknowledgement: 28 May 2013
Date of debit of fees: 28 May 2013
Date of approval:10 Sep 2013
Date of Ceremony: 19 Sep 2013 privet ceremony Extra (£100)

[rajan1984]

I have the same cause. I had many absence for business travel and I assume that is the reason for our delay. I am still waiting

Update from fellow May 17th applicant

Finally got my approval letter this Saturday 14th September (letter dated 24th July) and booked my ceremony for later this week in Lewisham

Relieved after 4 months of waiting. I am not from high risk country but my absences were slightly above limits both during the last 5 years and last 12 months. All due to business travel under the same employer.

Very pleased to hear that you got your results. All the best for the ceremony. I am still waiting and hope to get soon. I will up the thread as soon as I get. 17th of May is my application date.

Much pleased today!!!

Application date: 17 May

Date of UKBA acknowledgment: 23 May

Date of Approval 02 September

Date of receipt of approval letter: 06 September

Date of Private ceremony booked: *14 September, normal appointment availability was 30 October as of today.

I am still waiting and I am still giving you company

I have applied on 17th May 2013 through NCS.

Regards,
Robinson

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[Abdul85]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria:Spouse of BC & ILR since April 2012 - Came to UK November 2009
Method of application: NCS Leeds
Date of submission: 01/07/2013
Date of debit of fees: 05/07/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 07/07/2013
Date of receipt of approval: ....still waiting
Date of Ceremony: ....still waiting

I have emailed them on 10/09 and was advised that no decision has been made yet....then 95% of applications are made within 6mnths

[alex68]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Yrs+ 1 ILR
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 21 May 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22 May 2013
Date of acknowledgement: 28 May 2013
Date of debit of fees: 28 May 2013
Date of approval:10 Sep 2013
Date of Ceremony: 19 Sep 2013 privet ceremony Extra (£100)

[skyiswide]

Congrats skyiswide. Ya its very psychological, that we have spent so much, and just another £119 to get it over.

Thank you
Yes thats true. Its a lot of money 874+119 but if we say them anything then they will argue and reasons they will provide....no one asked you to pay 119. It was your choice that you paid for private ceremony. But true is every council should provide better service and at least 3 public ceremony a month. And not giving date after 2 months of invitation letter. Some council is very good and some council do lot less ceremony in a year so they can made huge amount at the end of year and spend these money on other works in council. I reckon if 33 people take ceremony in a month then council earn 33x whatever private ceremony cost x 12 . Just an average. Anyways I am happy atleast they gave me private ceremony date within 48 hours. And 119 pounds saved me 60 or more days as they said no public ceremony before November. As oct one was fully booked. I wish all you get your approval soon. It is amazing feelings that I am British citizen now and I still have full love and respect to my existing citizenship and its culture. But I also have full respect and love to my new country Great Britain

in Royal greenwich council they do public ceremony every thursday .

Yes London based council is very fast. Even they charge 30 percent less council tax. But outside london and some borough charge as much as 275 pounds. All my point is there should be fixed charge in all over uk. But at it depends on council to council so they can charge even 400 if they want or just 50. But I think charge should not be more than 50 and atleast 3 citizenship ceremony should be arranged by local authority.

[Tats]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Ancestry + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Sutton
Date of application submission: 17 Sept. 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18 Sept. 2013
Date of debit of fees: 23 Sept. 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

[PShakSETO]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Work Permit + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Hounslow Council
Type of Application: Joint - spouse same eligibility criteria
Date application sent to UKBA: 18 Sept. 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 01/10/2013
Date of debit of fees: 26/09/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 01/10/2013
Date of receipt of approval: 02/11/2013 (Letter sent on 28/10/2013)
Date of Ceremony:

Other Updates:

[walidukdz]

Congrats skyiswide. Ya its very psychological, that we have spent so much, and just another £119 to get it over.

Thank you
Yes thats true. Its a lot of money 874+119 but if we say them anything then they will argue and reasons they will provide....no one asked you to pay 119. It was your choice that you paid for private ceremony. But true is every council should provide better service and at least 3 public ceremony a month. And not giving date after 2 months of invitation letter. Some council is very good and some council do lot less ceremony in a year so they can made huge amount at the end of year and spend these money on other works in council. I reckon if 33 people take ceremony in a month then council earn 33x whatever private ceremony cost x 12 . Just an average. Anyways I am happy atleast they gave me private ceremony date within 48 hours. And 119 pounds saved me 60 or more days as they said no public ceremony before November. As oct one was fully booked. I wish all you get your approval soon. It is amazing feelings that I am British citizen now and I still have full love and respect to my existing citizenship and its culture. But I also have full respect and love to my new country Great Britain

in Royal greenwich council they do public ceremony every thursday .

[jhavy]

Eligibility criteria: Tier 1 dependent 1 Year 3 months + Permanent Resident 2 years
Method of application: NCS
Date of submit application - 02/Sep/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: -03/sep/2013
Date of debit of fees: Waiting
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Waiting
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

[skyiswide]

Congrats skyiswide. Ya its very psychological, that we have spent so much, and just another £119 to get it over.

Thank you
Yes thats true. Its a lot of money 874+119 but if we say them anything then they will argue and reasons they will provide....no one asked you to pay 119. It was your choice that you paid for private ceremony. But true is every council should provide better service and at least 3 public ceremony a month. And not giving date after 2 months of invitation letter. Some council is very good and some council do lot less ceremony in a year so they can made huge amount at the end of year and spend these money on other works in council. I reckon if 33 people take ceremony in a month then council earn 33x whatever private ceremony cost x 12 . Just an average. Anyways I am happy atleast they gave me private ceremony date within 48 hours. And 119 pounds saved me 60 or more days as they said no public ceremony before November. As oct one was fully booked. I wish all you get your approval soon. It is amazing feelings that I am British citizen now and I still have full love and respect to my existing citizenship and its culture. But I also have full respect and love to my new country Great Britain

[neoseal]

Congrats skyiswide. Ya its very psychological, that we have spent so much, and just another £119 to get it over.

[neoseal]

Congrats gkedia. Things are working out for you...good luck.

[skyiswide]

Finally got invitation letter monday and been to private ceremony today. Its all done now. Next step is passport. They made me wait long enough since approved letter to invitation letter. And council said public ceremony will be in November so I paid 119 for private ceremony and took my oath. Thanks everyone.