Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[BRP]

Eligibility criteria: HSMP (5 Yrs) + ILR (1 Year)
Application Type: Self + Spouse
Method of application: Postal
Date of Application: 25/06/2013 (Sent by first class recorded delivery)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27/06/2013 (with note saying 'As the item was redirected, it will have taken longer than usual. Please ensure the correct address is used for future mailings')
Date of debit of fees: 01/07/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Received 04/07/2013 (Date 01/07/2013)
Date of receipt of approval: 09/07/2013
Date of receipt of documents: 09/07/2013
Date of receipt of oath ceremony appointment: N/A
Date of receipt of citizenship certificate: N/A

Surprise... surprise.... wife ring me from home and you know what....
I can't believe it that it only took 2 weeks from the date posted. Super fast. I wish everyone best of luck who are waiting and hope you get yours soon...

[gabriel_alain]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years (EEA) + 1 Year ILR
Application Type: Self + Spouse + Son under section 3(1)
Method of application: Post
Date of application: 17/06/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/06/13
Date of acknowledgement : 20/06/13
Date of approval: 08/07/13 (dated 02/07/13)
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[saadmushtaq]

Finally got my approval letter today dated 02/jul/2013... hopefully soon will have oath ceremony.

Surprisingly I have emailed HO on 2nd July to tell them I haven't rec any approval letter (and my citizen approval date is 02nd jul... something fissy ) . And got email reply back today that they made decision and you should get shortly.

One more interesting thing... I got some other person approval letter at home leaves in Ilford. Envolpe having my email address and approval is of other person... I will try and delivery that letter to that person today evening Sad that HO dont do proper check list before sending out letters

Dear friend
Can you tell the other person's name what is mentioned on the approval because I've applied through ilford (one stop shop)
On 15th of April and still waiting
Much appreciated

I wont tell his name but definitely today evening I will give him letter.
Person is from New North Road

Don't worry
I was wondering for mine one
I've got my approval today also
Sent 15tg April through NCS ilford (one stop shop)

Congrats on your approval I applied from the same NCS but still waiting Inshaa'Allah it seems I will get mine soon too

[Arshipaki]

No that's not 100% true, one of my friend applied from same NCS, had payment problem but still got his approval within 3 weeks from the day of applying. But seems to me some problem during april from that NCS or may be HO where this NCS is sending application to

Finally got my approval letter today dated 02/jul/2013... hopefully soon will have oath ceremony.

Surprisingly I have emailed HO on 2nd July to tell them I haven't rec any approval letter (and my citizen approval date is 02nd jul... something fissy ) . And got email reply back today that they made decision and you should get shortly.

One more interesting thing... I got some other person approval letter at home leaves in Ilford. Envolpe having my email address and approval is of other person... I will try and delivery that letter to that person today evening Sad that HO dont do proper check list before sending out letters

Dear friend
Can you tell the other person's name what is mentioned on the approval because I've applied through ilford (one stop shop)
On 15th of April and still waiting
Much appreciated

I wont tell his name but definitely today evening I will give him letter.
Person is from New North Road

Don't worry
I was wondering for mine one
I've got my approval today also
Sent 15tg April through NCS ilford (one stop shop)

[Arshipaki]

No that's not 100% true, one of my friend applied from same NCS, had payment problem but still got his approval within 3 weeks from the day of applying. But seems to me some problem during april from that NCS or may be HO where this NCS is sending application to

Finally got my approval letter today dated 02/jul/2013... hopefully soon will have oath ceremony.

Surprisingly I have emailed HO on 2nd July to tell them I haven't rec any approval letter (and my citizen approval date is 02nd jul... something fissy ) . And got email reply back today that they made decision and you should get shortly.

One more interesting thing... I got some other person approval letter at home leaves in Ilford. Envolpe having my email address and approval is of other person... I will try and delivery that letter to that person today evening Sad that HO dont do proper check list before sending out letters

Dear friend
Can you tell the other person's name what is mentioned on the approval because I've applied through ilford (one stop shop)
On 15th of April and still waiting
Much appreciated

I wont tell his name but definitely today evening I will give him letter.
Person is from New North Road

Don't worry
I was wondering for mine one
I've got my approval today also
Sent 15tg April through NCS ilford (one stop shop)

[dilkpdp]

[quote="Arshipaki"][quote="dilkpdp"][quote="dilkpdp"][quote="rusticsaf"][quote="dilkpdp"]Method of application: NCS, Barkingside (Ilford)
Date of NCS Appointment: 22/04/2013
Date of Application Received (Royal mail tracking) : 24/04/2013
Date of debit of fees: 07/05/2013 (issue with payment method, thats the reason was delay)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:didn't got
Date of receipt of approval: awaiting
Date of Ceremony: awaiting[/quote]

dilkpdp - Mine was Barkingside too, but on 20th April, no acknowledgement yet. It appears that Barkingside should be avoided by people applying in the future..!![/quote]

No that's not 100% true, one of my friend applied from same NCS, had payment problem but still got his approval within 3 weeks from the day of applying. But seems to me some problem during april from that NCS or may be HO where this NCS is sending application to[/quote]


Finally got my approval letter today dated 02/jul/2013... hopefully soon will have oath ceremony.

Surprisingly I have emailed HO on 2nd July to tell them I haven't rec any approval letter (and my citizen approval date is 02nd jul... something fissy ) . And got email reply back today that they made decision and you should get shortly.

One more interesting thing... I got some other person approval letter at home leaves in Ilford. Envolpe having my email address and approval is of other person... I will try and delivery that letter to that person today evening Sad that HO dont do proper check list before sending out letters[/quote]

Dear friend
Can you tell the other person's name what is mentioned on the approval because I've applied through ilford (one stop shop)
On 15th of April and still waiting
Much appreciated[/quote]

I wont tell his name but definitely today evening I will give him letter.
Person is from New North Road

[Arshipaki]

Method of application: NCS, Barkingside (Ilford)
Date of NCS Appointment: 22/04/2013
Date of Application Received (Royal mail tracking) : 24/04/2013
Date of debit of fees: 07/05/2013 (issue with payment method, thats the reason was delay)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:didn't got
Date of receipt of approval: awaiting
Date of Ceremony: awaiting

dilkpdp - Mine was Barkingside too, but on 20th April, no acknowledgement yet. It appears that Barkingside should be avoided by people applying in the future..!!

No that's not 100% true, one of my friend applied from same NCS, had payment problem but still got his approval within 3 weeks from the day of applying. But seems to me some problem during april from that NCS or may be HO where this NCS is sending application to

Finally got my approval letter today dated 02/jul/2013... hopefully soon will have oath ceremony.

Surprisingly I have emailed HO on 2nd July to tell them I haven't rec any approval letter (and my citizen approval date is 02nd jul... something fissy ) . And got email reply back today that they made decision and you should get shortly.

One more interesting thing... I got some other person approval letter at home leaves in Ilford. Envolpe having my email address and approval is of other person... I will try and delivery that letter to that person today evening Sad that HO dont do proper check list before sending out letters

Dear friend
Can you tell the other person's name what is mentioned on the approval because I've applied through ilford (one stop shop)
On 15th of April and still waiting
Much appreciated

[Abdul85]

Eligibility Criteria:: Spouse of BC & ILR SINCE APRIL 2012 - Came to UK in November 2009
Application mode:: NCS Leeds
Date of Submission:: 1st July 2013
Date of debit of fees:: 5th July 2013
Ackknowledge letter received : 7th July 2013
Date of Received of Approval : N/A
Date of Invitation awaiting:: N/A
Date of Ceremong awaiting:: N/A

[philly9000]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years+ 2 Year ILR
Application Type: Self
Method of application: NCS Manchester
Date of application: 13/06/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/06/13
Date of acknowledgement : 21/06/13 (dated 17/06/13)
Date of approval: 01/07/13
Date of Ceremony: TBC
_________________

Just over 2 weeks and it's all finally done, arranging ceremony as we speak. I wish Good luck to everyone and may your good news come soon as well, Amen. The waiting was nerve racking. Now i can sleep like a baby.

[dilkpdp]

Method of application: NCS, Barkingside (Ilford)
Date of NCS Appointment: 22/04/2013
Date of Application Received (Royal mail tracking) : 24/04/2013
Date of debit of fees: 07/05/2013 (issue with payment method, thats the reason was delay)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:didn't got
Date of receipt of approval: awaiting
Date of Ceremony: awaiting

dilkpdp - Mine was Barkingside too, but on 20th April, no acknowledgement yet. It appears that Barkingside should be avoided by people applying in the future..!!

No that's not 100% true, one of my friend applied from same NCS, had payment problem but still got his approval within 3 weeks from the day of applying. But seems to me some problem during april from that NCS or may be HO where this NCS is sending application to

Finally got my approval letter today dated 02/jul/2013... hopefully soon will have oath ceremony.

Surprisingly I have emailed HO on 2nd July to tell them I haven't rec any approval letter (and my citizen approval date is 02nd jul... something fissy ) . And got email reply back today that they made decision and you should get shortly.

One more interesting thing... I got some other person approval letter at home leaves in Ilford. Envolpe having my email address and approval is of other person... I will try and delivery that letter to that person today evening Sad that HO dont do proper check list before sending out letters

[Ayyubi72]

Eligibility criteria: 2 Years HSMP+ 3 Years Tier1 + 1 Year ILR
Application Type: Self
Method of application: NCS Manchester
Date of application: 10/06/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/06/13
Date of debit of fees: Sent 13/06/13
Date of acknowledgement : 15/06/13
Date of approval: 07/07/13 (dated 26/06/13- second class quite slow mail)
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Did you get approval letter on 07/07/13 it was Sunday do you get mails on sunday in your area?

Well noticed.

[Ayyubi72]

Congrats.

It appears that June applications have been dealt with a lightening speed.

[saadmushtaq]

Eligibility criteria: 2 Years HSMP+ 3 Years Tier1 + 1 Year ILR
Application Type: Self
Method of application: NCS Manchester
Date of application: 10/06/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/06/13
Date of debit of fees: Sent 13/06/13
Date of acknowledgement : 15/06/13
Date of approval: 07/07/13 (dated 26/06/13- second class quite slow mail)
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Did you get approval letter on 07/07/13 it was Sunday do you get mails on sunday in your area?

[SinghinNorth]

Eligibility criteria: 2 Years HSMP+ 3 Years Tier1 + 1 Year ILR
Application Type: Self
Method of application: NCS Manchester
Date of application: 10/06/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/06/13
Date of debit of fees: Sent 13/06/13
Date of acknowledgement : 15/06/13
Date of approval: 07/07/13 (dated 26/06/13- second class quite slow mail)
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[Budmashh]

HELP NEEDED URGENT
Eligibility criteria: 2 Years HSMP+ 3 Years Tier1 + 1 Year ILR
Application Type: Self +Spouce+2 MN
Method of application: NCS Bedford
Date of application: 14/06/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17/06/13
Date of debit of fees: Sent Bankers draft
Date of acknowledgement : 21/06/13 (dated 19/06/13)
Date of approval: Did not recieve approval letter but Just recieved Citizenship ceremony letter from council for September- Any Idea what should I do?
Date of Ceremony: TBC

I did not receive approval letter but received Invitation for ceremony just now in post- What should I do?

You should celebrate, Home office send you approval by second class and send your certificate to council by 1st class.. What happened in your case is because its Monday and you might get your letter either after 12:00pm today or tomorrow and your council was quick enough to send you a letter.
Congrats

[userram13]

HELP NEEDED URGENT
Eligibility criteria: 2 Years HSMP+ 3 Years Tier1 + 1 Year ILR
Application Type: Self +Spouce+2 MN
Method of application: NCS Bedford
Date of application: 14/06/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17/06/13
Date of debit of fees: Sent Bankers draft
Date of acknowledgement : 21/06/13 (dated 19/06/13)
Date of approval: 28Th June 2013 Recieved 8/7/2013
Date of reciept of Ceremony Invitation 6/7/13 (before the approval letter)
Date of Ceremony: TBC - Called Council awaiting for private ceremony appointment as they gave appointment for some time in September

[ijaz.khanz]

I received email from nationality progress yesterday stating that decision has been made on my application and i will receive it shortly, this morning i received mail from council that my application has been approved and asked me to fill the form for oath ceremony.
But i havnt received anything from home office yet.
Once i receive any home office documents i will update the board.

When did you submit the application?

17 april via ncs newcastle

[saadmushtaq]

I received email from nationality progress yesterday stating that decision has been made on my application and i will receive it shortly, this morning i received mail from council that my application has been approved and asked me to fill the form for oath ceremony.
But i havnt received anything from home office yet.
Once i receive any home office documents i will update the board.

When did you submit the application?

[ijaz.khanz]

I received email from nationality progress yesterday stating that decision has been made on my application and i will receive it shortly, this morning i received mail from council that my application has been approved and asked me to fill the form for oath ceremony.
But i havnt received anything from home office yet.
Once i receive any home office documents i will update the board.

[Amber]

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[Azhaar]

guys it's bit of news I got from some strong source that how case worker deal with naturalazation application
1-Some applications get picked for randome checks
Possible

2-enhanced CRB check
This simply does not happen. UKBA does not do any CRB checks, because they don't need to. They have direct access to PNC. CRB checks are only done by organisations who do not have access to PNC.

3-HM revenue Tax
It does happen.

4-checks against credit frauds
Possible.

5-checks against NHS
Wonder what those checks would be. To see if someone has been ill?

6-checks against DVLA
There is no separate check for this. It gets carried out as part of PNC check. If something appears in PNC then it could be further investigated.

PND record is fresh and no speed driving or any other fine or judgment. I checked my SAR just couple of days before application with HO and no adverse history. I dont have a credit card or loan. I sent email reply came this morning on the que to allocate a caseworker. Previous reply was same. And its more than 2 months now. They also told me they haventlost my ddocuments and received everything. So a lots of applicants will get approval but sometimes life is hard for nothing or patient exam from God. I am sure it will come one day inshallah

Thank you for this information. But was wondering what sort of checks they get from HMRC. TAX

Is it for self employed ppl or everyone.

[englishlife]

guys it's bit of news I got from some strong source that how case worker deal with naturalazation application
1-Some applications get picked for randome checks
Possible

2-enhanced CRB check
This simply does not happen. UKBA does not do any CRB checks, because they don't need to. They have direct access to PNC. CRB checks are only done by organisations who do not have access to PNC.

3-HM revenue Tax
It does happen.

4-checks against credit frauds
Possible.

5-checks against NHS
Wonder what those checks would be. To see if someone has been ill?

6-checks against DVLA
There is no separate check for this. It gets carried out as part of PNC check. If something appears in PNC then it could be further investigated.

PND record is fresh and no speed driving or any other fine or judgment. I checked my SAR just couple of days before application with HO and no adverse history. I dont have a credit card or loan. I sent email reply came this morning on the que to allocate a caseworker. Previous reply was same. And its more than 2 months now. They also told me they haventlost my ddocuments and received everything. So a lots of applicants will get approval but sometimes life is hard for nothing or patient exam from God. I am sure it will come one day inshallah

[disdil4u]

UPDATE
Eligibility criteria: HSMP (2Yrs) + Tier 1 (3 Years)+ ILR (1 Year)
Application Type: Self + Spouse
Method of application: Post
Date of Application: 23rd June 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25th June 2013 (Sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
Date of debit of fees: 27th June 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 29th June 2013
Date of approval: 4th July 2013
Date of receipt of documents: 6th July 2013 (docs and letter comes in prepaid royalmail special delivery envelop)
Date of receipt of oath ceremony appointment: N/A (yet to receive another letter withon 2 weeks)
Date of receipt of citizenship certificate: N/A (possible 31st july in edinburgh)
(Included Royal Mail Special Delivery Return Envelop for return of docs)

[Ayyubi72]

guys it's bit of news I got from some strong source that how case worker deal with naturalazation application
1-Some applications get picked for randome checks
Possible

2-enhanced CRB check
This simply does not happen. UKBA does not do any CRB checks, because they don't need to. They have direct access to PNC. CRB checks are only done by organisations who do not have access to PNC.

3-HM revenue Tax
It does happen.

4-checks against credit frauds
Possible.

5-checks against NHS
Wonder what those checks would be. To see if someone has been ill?

6-checks against DVLA
There is no separate check for this. It gets carried out as part of PNC check. If something appears in PNC then it could be further investigated.

[timesofindia]

Eligibility criteria: HSMP (2Yrs) + Tier 1 (3 Years)+ ILR (1 Year)
Application Type: Self + Spouse + Child (Sec 3(1))
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 10 June 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11 June 2013
Date of debit of fees: 15 June 2013
Date of acknowledgement : 15 June 2013
Date of approval: 05_Jul-2013 (letter dated 25 June 2013)
Date of Ceremony: Waiting