Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[Astrid24]

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[Kennavarro]

Eligibility criteria: I don't know but I've had ILR since I was 16 & I'm now 24
Method of application: Postal (SD + Prepaid SD)
Date of application: 11/04/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12/04/13
Date of debit of fees: 19/04/13
Date of acknowledgement : 19/04/13 (received on the 27th)
Return of documents: 22/05/13 (received on 24/05/13)
Date of approval: Pending
Date of invitation letter : Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Will update this post when I hear anything!

Yes it is definitely not going to be before 15 days or more...if am guessing right.... before we hear from you so at least for a couple of weeks you can keep testing my method as more people get theirs back...by the way now they are completing those who applied at the end of April and starting Beginning of May... so Early May applicants your turn is end of next week.
all the same good luck!

Calculation right on the money for you...

l calculated 15 days luck was on your side that they used your pre paid envelope so reduced the days by three so you finally got it in 12 days...your prediction was totally wrong you did not get it back in a week whether your week consists of 5 or 7 days...anyways for what its worth congratulations now you should be making your way to the ceremony followed by joining the passport thread good luck!

[teawithlemon]

Oh, I see. I don't know anything about my immigration because as I was a child my mum was the one dealing with everything. I do know that I'm applying quite late for my naturalisation seeing as I've had ILR for so long, but I don't know why my mum didn't apply sooner.

Thank you! I hope I get it back soon too!

Ignore the crap.. you have done what you needed to do. Your approval will be processed as soon as they receive the docs you sent them. Expect some delay but surely your approval is next

I was right with the above statement. Congrats!!!
I wonder what "teawithlemon" has to say now

Uou u dont know what i told him ignore me

[b2v]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Redbridge
Date of application: 31/05/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04/06/13
Date of debit of fees: 06/06/13
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 08/06/2013 (Date on Letter 06/06/13)
Date of receipt of approval: 20/06/2013 (received approval letter today the 29th june 2013)
Date of Ceremony: waiting

Called to book for a private ceremony and was told the registrar will call me on monday to arrange that with me and as well take the payment of £80.Am so excited and am wishing everyone on this forum good luck.

[teawithlemon]

Oh, I see. I don't know anything about my immigration because as I was a child my mum was the one dealing with everything. I do know that I'm applying quite late for my naturalisation seeing as I've had ILR for so long, but I don't know why my mum didn't apply sooner.

Thank you! I hope I get it back soon too!

Ignore the crap.. you have done what you needed to do. Your approval will be processed as soon as they receive the docs you sent them. Expect some delay but surely your approval is next

I was right with the above statement. Congrats!!!
I wonder what "teawithlemon" has to say now

Uou u dont know what i told him ignore me

[johnwray29]

Oh, I see. I don't know anything about my immigration because as I was a child my mum was the one dealing with everything. I do know that I'm applying quite late for my naturalisation seeing as I've had ILR for so long, but I don't know why my mum didn't apply sooner.

Thank you! I hope I get it back soon too!

[teawithlemon]

Eligibility criteria: I don't know but I've had ILR since I was 16 & I'm now 24
Method of application: Postal (SD + Prepaid SD)
Date of application: 11/04/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12/04/13
Date of debit of fees: 19/04/13
Date of acknowledgement: 19/04/13 (received on the 27th)
Return of documents (and request for further documents): 22/05/13 (received on 24/05/13)
Date of receipt of further documents by UKBA: 28/05/13
Date of approval: 04/06/13 (received on 06/06/13)
Date of invitation letter : Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Will update this post when I hear anything!

I just received my approval letter! I was right in my estimates; it was approved on Tuesday, exactly a week after they received the further documents they asked for, just like what happened with some others who were also asked for further documents. So even though they asked for further info my approval was only really delayed by a week and a few extra days (the extra days were weekends and the bank holiday).

As I suspected, they were probably almost done with my application and only needed the documents to finish it off. My application was very straight forward, the only reason it was delayed was because I didn't know I needed to enclose those other documents with it. So don't forget documents guys! Check to make sure you've enclosed everything they need.

On my letter it says I have to wait for the ceremony letter and not contact the council. I'll try my luck and contact the council anyway. Haha. I'm very happy. It's such a relief!

I told you that you would hear from them within saturday very likely as they gave your email reply congratulations, hope you get a quick ceremony good luck.

[Astrid24]

Eligibility criteria: I don't know but I've had ILR since I was 16 & I'm now 24
Method of application: Postal (SD + Prepaid SD)
Date of application: 11/04/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12/04/13
Date of debit of fees: 19/04/13
Date of acknowledgement: 19/04/13 (received on the 27th)
Return of documents (and request for further documents): 22/05/13 (received on 24/05/13)
Date of receipt of further documents by UKBA: 28/05/13
Date of approval: 04/06/13 (received on 06/06/13)
Date of invitation letter : received 12/06/13
Date of Ceremony: 18/06/13

Will update this post when I hear anything!

I just received my approval letter! I was right in my estimates; it was approved on Tuesday, exactly a week after they received the further documents they asked for, just like what happened with some others who were also asked for further documents. So even though they asked for further info my approval was only really delayed by a week and a few extra days (the extra days were weekends and the bank holiday).

As I suspected, they were probably almost done with my application and only needed the documents to finish it off. My application was very straight forward, the only reason it was delayed was because I didn't know I needed to enclose those other documents with it. So don't forget documents guys! Check to make sure you've enclosed everything they need.

On my letter it says I have to wait for the ceremony letter and not contact the council. I'll try my luck and contact the council anyway. Haha. I'm very happy. It's such a relief!

[martinb1]

Criteria :: 5 yrs Yr ILR
Type :: Postal
Date of submission :: 14/05/2013
Date application received by UKBA :: 15/05/2013
Date of debit of credit card :: 16/05/2013
Date of acknowledgement :: 16/05/2013 (Date on Letter)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement :: 20/05/2013
Date of approval: 03/06/2013
Date of receipt of approval :: 06/06/2013
Date of ceremony :: Awaiting

From start to finish - all done in 3 weeks!! Now I just have to wait for the ceremony letter! Many thanks to this website, the forums and those that responded to my query! Good luck and all the best to you out there.

[teawithlemon]

I remember one person waiting since December, apart from him dontvremember anyone up until feb but some march people got their papers.

[abdul23]

ANY BODY ON THIS FORUM WHO WAITING 4 NATUARALISATION SINCE MARCH

[Suleiman]

How do i inform the HO tried calling and i got answer machine with 2 options 1 if your application is less than 6 months and then it says this call will now end

The only way to inform is by letter. On your acknowledgement letter you will find their answer. So write a letter and explain that you arranged payment plan . Sign the letter and put the ho reference number and send it to them. As your rent things dealt in court, if u were tried to settled this issue outside court that would have muchbetter. B

First of all this forum is for timelines only, appreciating your trying to help others, but there will be some dedicated threads for that.
Second, I dont think you need to inform the HO, although you went to court for this dispute, you could hold on to yourself, there is no way the HO will know because the court is not going to turn up and sent the HO information about every single person who attends court....
If you attended because of Driving offences then the record will be easily picked via your Driving License....

If I was you I would just leave it , sit back and chill
Dont open Fire on yourself, then you 'll regret your actions when they tell you ok because the fine was issued in Court you have to wait for 3 years...I guess Gurus will possibly agree..

You are badically saying something to applicant that you should not recommended. Anyways it is up to him. But if I was in his place I would speak out truth.

Please can we go back to Timelines only on this thread, and if someone wanted to argue then use the other forums, appreciating all opinions...Thanks[/quote]
I've just received the approval letter today very happy waiting for ceremony

[RoyalFlush]

Kennavarro, I agree with most of what you are saying. However, even a democracy cannot work without rules. And there have been numerous repetitive requests by the senior members of this forum to post discussions in the link. It makes it easier for them to moderate and seeing that it is a free and valuable service to help everyone, we can at least follow their rules. Why frustrate them and distract them from helping those that need it. If you want to respond, then I humbly request that we show our appreciation and consideration by responding in the appropriate link in future... and please be "bothered" to look on that thread because those senior members give up their time and are bothered to help all of us.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=136027

[Kennavarro]

Gents, when the following message is stated over and over:

"TIMELINE ONLY. FOR ANY GENERAL DISCCUSION PLEASE POST HERE ( including predictions etc) http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=136027"

It means post it in the correct forum by following the link. You are spoiling this for the rest of us!

l don't think RoyalFLush the above message you have sent is a TIMELINE....so how are people going to follow your instructions when you can not follow them yourself...having said that please dont respond to this message unless its a timeline


l think simple questions regarding timelines can be addressed on this thread...there is no way l even bother to look on that thread you have advertised. You want time lines right then help the people who are going to create the time lines. This country you are trying to be a citizen of is built on TOLERANCE and compromise thats why they have let all folks from around the world join them and have same rights as the natives.
People have come with their nasty attitudes and destroyed this country saying we have to do things their way (example nutter in woolwich) this is Great Britain and we have democracy. When you say ' spoiling it for the rest of US' ...who is US.... please speak for yourself!

Lets help one another get to where we want to get be tolerant and polite that guy you help out will soon post a time line that might help you work out your fate.

Light discussions, question regarding timelines, useful tips and pointers help fill the void when there is no news of timelines and keep the thread lively. speaking for myself I cant see how simple questions and tips regarding timelines on here will hurt anyone...

Am just humbly saying....

PS: what is really funny if you look back all the people who have requested time line only thread...they have posted responses congratulating their colleagues. ....So if its strictly timelines dont post congratulation messages too ...try to practice what you preach...

[muhami01]

Eligibility criteria: 1 year WP+4 Years Tier 1+ ILR
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 18/03/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 19/03/2013
Date of acknowledgement : 3rd April
Date of debit of fees from Bank: 23/03/2013
Date of approval: 15/5/13
Date of Ceremony: 31/513

[London_JF]

This website has been very useful so let me share to everyone my experience as well:

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (e.g.- 2 year - partnership visa + 3 years ILR)
Method of application: NCS Tower Hamlets:
Date of receipt by UKBA: 24 April 2013 (sent to NCS Tower Hamlets on 23rd April)
Date of debit of fees: 28 April 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Dated 29 April 2013 but received on 2 May 2013
Date of receipt of approval: Dated 25 May 2013 but received on 4 June 2013
Date of Ceremony: 7 June 2013 (Private)

Good luck to all!

- London_JF

[RoyalFlush]

Gents, when the following message is stated over and over:

"TIMELINE ONLY. FOR ANY GENERAL DISCCUSION PLEASE POST HERE ( including predictions etc) http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=136027"

It means post it in the correct forum by following the link. You are spoiling this for the rest of us!

[Kennavarro]

Eligibility criteria: ILR (SET M) Method of application: NCS lewisham
Date of application: 16/04/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17/04/2013
Date of acknowledgement : 23/05/2013
Date of debit of fees from Bank: 28/04/2013 (DoA)
Date of approval: 30/05/2013(DoR) dated 22/05/2013(DoAPP)

All the best....

See Most recent approval of Pheena fall exactly under the calcution l have filled in the bits to make you see the light.

Once again folks this is not guessing its an accurate calculation of timelines.

Method below

Disclaimer: This method will only apply to straight forward applications if your application has niggles and complex it will definitely take as long as they wish probably up to half a year before you can say anything...
please also Bear in mind things can dwell for months on straight ward applications too or get done exceptionally fast which is usually a mistake than intentional...

Date of application= Useless whether by post or NCS.

1. Date of Acknowledgement(DoA) on the letter received is where things start its the real date of application....usually concides with date of debiting your account. Note: if the direct debit date comes later it should be used as DoA as there is no way UKBA can start your application without taking your money! Just in case didn't know folks UKBA is not a charity:)
From this date(DoA) count a good twenty days to approve a straight forward application note: always round off to the nearest number that will act as zero
example 1.if your date (DoA) was 8/5/13 then for calculation purposes make it 10/5/13 in your head...another example2 (DoA) 3/5/13 then for calculation purposes make it 01/5/13 in your head
2. Date of Approval(DoAPP) taking example 1 above if if your date (DoA) was 8/5/13 then for calculation purposes make it 10/5/13 in your head then after twenty days internal approval by UKBA should be made on the 30/5/13(DoAPP)...which is the date(DoAPP) you will see on your letter of approval then it will take ten days to reach you in the post.
3. Date of receipt of Approval( DoR) using example 1 we can add ten more days to (DoAPP) making (DoR) 10/6/13 this is the very day the post man will come knocking on the door if your (DoA) is 8/5/13 ...most applications that are straight forwards will fall in this range...of course we give or take three days to make up time wasted tea breaks, small talk and bathroom breaks that UKBA takes. If (DoR) falls less than ten days it means your local Royal Mail service in your area is top notch...but ten days is just about right.

so why not calculate yours and figure out when Mr Postman will come round with that approval and hopefully not a letter for you to send more documents

With this timeline calculation and according to your method, mine should have been approved on 30th May

Application dated 25th April
Debit of money 7th May (rounded to 10th )
Date of receipt should be around 10th June !!!!

No Niggles in my application, no fines, cautions.
ILR and married to BC

THAT IS USELESS DONT KILL TIME LINE TABEL PLEASE. WITH THAT USELESS INFO IM ALREADY 4 MONTH STILL WAITING AND I HAVE NO THING PROBLEM AT ALL.

l had a disclaimer posted on my method its definately not going to work for every one.
Well my friend you definately got some major niggles in your application 4months and nothing... even rejections or requests for more documents usually fall under my calculation. Sometimes it happens to be things that come up on your name that you dont know about on the Police National Computer on old addresses where you lived so the Police is notified of your new address and do some intelligence around things so it takes longer. When the police comes back with an all clear then the lights flash green go hoping its still under six months.... this is just an example list is endless of what could go wrong definately your application is on the side waiting for some clearance of some sort until whatever box needs to ticked is ticked you are stuck mate and the worst thing is you cant do anything about it before its six months.

why my calculation works?
Look at all the time lines 95% of applications are debited around a week after receipt by UKBA you know why its a system...and l have figured out how the system works simple....you are just very unlucky l hope you get yours before their time frame am sure this long wait is not good for your mental health especially when you see straight forward applications coming back quicker! Best of Luck!

[Kennavarro]

Eligibility criteria: 6 Years ILR
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 15/04/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16/04/2013
Date of acknowledgement : never received
Date of debit of fees from Bank: 22/04/2013
Date of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

6 weeks since the payment and haven't got even acknowledgment letter, what shall I do?

Thank you

Follow the calculation l have supplied....might be wise to make your (DoA) 30/04/13 the forward zero is always better probability with UKBA which means your internal approval should have been about 20/04/13 and by now you should have received yours .....if you have a very bad ROyal mail postal service you should get this week if not then am suspecting some niggles so my calculation might not work for you but keep hoping you should get it with in their time frame of less than half a year good luck though!

[Kennavarro]

Eligibility criteria: ILR (SET M)

Method of application: NCS lewisham
Date of application: 16/04/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17/04/2013
Date of acknowledgement : 23/05/2013
Date of debit of fees from Bank: 28/04/2013 (DoA)
Date of approval: 30/05/2013(DoR) dated 22/05/2013(DoAPP)

All the best....

See Most recent approval of Pheena fall exactly under the calcution l have filled in the bits to make you see the light.

Once again folks this is not guessing its an accurate calculation of timelines.

Method below

Disclaimer: This method will only apply to straight forward applications if your application has niggles and complex it will definitely take as long as they wish probably up to half a year before you can say anything...
please also Bear in mind things can dwell for months on straight ward applications too or get done exceptionally fast which is usually a mistake than intentional...

Date of application= Useless whether by post or NCS.

1. Date of Acknowledgement(DoA) on the letter received is where things start its the real date of application....usually concides with date of debiting your account. Note: if the direct debit date comes later it should be used as DoA as there is no way UKBA can start your application without taking your money! Just in case didn't know folks UKBA is not a charity:)
From this date(DoA) count a good twenty days to approve a straight forward application note: always round off to the nearest number that will act as zero
example 1.if your date (DoA) was 8/5/13 then for calculation purposes make it 10/5/13 in your head...another example2 (DoA) 3/5/13 then for calculation purposes make it 01/5/13 in your head
2. Date of Approval(DoAPP) taking example 1 above if if your date (DoA) was 8/5/13 then for calculation purposes make it 10/5/13 in your head then after twenty days internal approval by UKBA should be made on the 30/5/13(DoAPP)...which is the date(DoAPP) you will see on your letter of approval then it will take ten days to reach you in the post.
3. Date of receipt of Approval( DoR) using example 1 we can add ten more days to (DoAPP) making (DoR) 10/6/13 this is the very day the post man will come knocking on the door if your (DoA) is 8/5/13 ...most applications that are straight forwards will fall in this range...of course we give or take three days to make up time wasted tea breaks, small talk and bathroom breaks that UKBA takes. If (DoR) falls less than ten days it means your local Royal Mail service in your area is top notch...but ten days is just about right.

so why not calculate yours and figure out when Mr Postman will come round with that approval and hopefully not a letter for you to send more documents

With this timeline calculation and according to your method, mine should have been approved on 30th May

Application dated 25th April
Debit of money 7th May (rounded to 10th )
Date of receipt should be around 10th June !!!!

No Niggles in my application, no fines, cautions.
ILR and married to BC

You got it in one go......looks like you have a straight forward approval on its way coming to you around 10th June depending on your postal service you can give or take three days so come monday 10th you should answer you should answer every door bell knowing it might be the approval. This method works and puts you at rest no setting unrealistic goals. Definately you getting yours before end of next week! Dont be surprised if you get abit earlier about three days so this saturday might be a joyful one but your best bet is Monday 10th
Best of Luck!

[Sorry2]

Eligibility criteria: 6 Years ILR
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 15/04/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16/04/2013
Date of acknowledgement : never received
Date of debit of fees from Bank: 22/04/2013
Date of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

6 weeks since the payment and haven't got even acknowledgment letter, what shall I do?

Thank you

[Ame]

Eligibility criteria: 2spouse+ 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS BOLTON
Date of application: 04/06/02013
Date of receipt by UKBA:
Date of debit of fees:
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of receipt of approval: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

[legalalien]

TIMELINE ONLY. FOR ANY GENERAL DISCCUSION PLEASE POST HERE ( including predictions etc) http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=136027

[sarwar74]

Eligibility criteria: ILR (SET M) Method of application: NCS lewisham
Date of application: 16/04/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17/04/2013
Date of acknowledgement : 23/05/2013
Date of debit of fees from Bank: 28/04/2013 (DoA)
Date of approval: 30/05/2013(DoR) dated 22/05/2013(DoAPP)

All the best....

See Most recent approval of Pheena fall exactly under the calcution l have filled in the bits to make you see the light.

Once again folks this is not guessing its an accurate calculation of timelines.

Method below

Disclaimer: This method will only apply to straight forward applications if your application has niggles and complex it will definitely take as long as they wish probably up to half a year before you can say anything...
please also Bear in mind things can dwell for months on straight ward applications too or get done exceptionally fast which is usually a mistake than intentional...

Date of application= Useless whether by post or NCS.

1. Date of Acknowledgement(DoA) on the letter received is where things start its the real date of application....usually concides with date of debiting your account. Note: if the direct debit date comes later it should be used as DoA as there is no way UKBA can start your application without taking your money! Just in case didn't know folks UKBA is not a charity:)
From this date(DoA) count a good twenty days to approve a straight forward application note: always round off to the nearest number that will act as zero
example 1.if your date (DoA) was 8/5/13 then for calculation purposes make it 10/5/13 in your head...another example2 (DoA) 3/5/13 then for calculation purposes make it 01/5/13 in your head
2. Date of Approval(DoAPP) taking example 1 above if if your date (DoA) was 8/5/13 then for calculation purposes make it 10/5/13 in your head then after twenty days internal approval by UKBA should be made on the 30/5/13(DoAPP)...which is the date(DoAPP) you will see on your letter of approval then it will take ten days to reach you in the post.
3. Date of receipt of Approval( DoR) using example 1 we can add ten more days to (DoAPP) making (DoR) 10/6/13 this is the very day the post man will come knocking on the door if your (DoA) is 8/5/13 ...most applications that are straight forwards will fall in this range...of course we give or take three days to make up time wasted tea breaks, small talk and bathroom breaks that UKBA takes. If (DoR) falls less than ten days it means your local Royal Mail service in your area is top notch...but ten days is just about right.

so why not calculate yours and figure out when Mr Postman will come round with that approval and hopefully not a letter for you to send more documents

With this timeline calculation and according to your method, mine should have been approved on 30th May

Application dated 25th April
Debit of money 7th May (rounded to 10th )
Date of receipt should be around 10th June !!!!

No Niggles in my application, no fines, cautions.
ILR and married to BC

THAT IS USELESS DONT KILL TIME LINE TABEL PLEASE. WITH THAT USELESS INFO IM ALREADY 4 MONTH STILL WAITING AND I HAVE NO THING PROBLEM AT ALL.

[Peterpan81]

Eligibility criteria: ILR (SET M)

Method of application: NCS lewisham
Date of application: 16/04/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17/04/2013
Date of acknowledgement : 23/05/2013
Date of debit of fees from Bank: 28/04/2013 (DoA)
Date of approval: 30/05/2013(DoR) dated 22/05/2013(DoAPP)

All the best....

See Most recent approval of Pheena fall exactly under the calcution l have filled in the bits to make you see the light.

Once again folks this is not guessing its an accurate calculation of timelines.

Method below

Disclaimer: This method will only apply to straight forward applications if your application has niggles and complex it will definitely take as long as they wish probably up to half a year before you can say anything...
please also Bear in mind things can dwell for months on straight ward applications too or get done exceptionally fast which is usually a mistake than intentional...

Date of application= Useless whether by post or NCS.

1. Date of Acknowledgement(DoA) on the letter received is where things start its the real date of application....usually concides with date of debiting your account. Note: if the direct debit date comes later it should be used as DoA as there is no way UKBA can start your application without taking your money! Just in case didn't know folks UKBA is not a charity:)
From this date(DoA) count a good twenty days to approve a straight forward application note: always round off to the nearest number that will act as zero
example 1.if your date (DoA) was 8/5/13 then for calculation purposes make it 10/5/13 in your head...another example2 (DoA) 3/5/13 then for calculation purposes make it 01/5/13 in your head
2. Date of Approval(DoAPP) taking example 1 above if if your date (DoA) was 8/5/13 then for calculation purposes make it 10/5/13 in your head then after twenty days internal approval by UKBA should be made on the 30/5/13(DoAPP)...which is the date(DoAPP) you will see on your letter of approval then it will take ten days to reach you in the post.
3. Date of receipt of Approval( DoR) using example 1 we can add ten more days to (DoAPP) making (DoR) 10/6/13 this is the very day the post man will come knocking on the door if your (DoA) is 8/5/13 ...most applications that are straight forwards will fall in this range...of course we give or take three days to make up time wasted tea breaks, small talk and bathroom breaks that UKBA takes. If (DoR) falls less than ten days it means your local Royal Mail service in your area is top notch...but ten days is just about right.

so why not calculate yours and figure out when Mr Postman will come round with that approval and hopefully not a letter for you to send more documents

With this timeline calculation and according to your method, mine should have been approved on 30th May

Application dated 25th April
Debit of money 7th May (rounded to 10th )
Date of receipt should be around 10th June !!!!

No Niggles in my application, no fines, cautions.
ILR and married to BC