Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[mubasher]

Eligibility criteria: 3 Yrs married to BC + 1 YR ILR
Method of application: NCS Islington
Date of application: 4 December 2012
Date of receipt by UKBA: 8/12/2012
Date of debit of fees: 13/12/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:n/a
Date of receipt of approval: n/a
Date of Ceremony: n/a

It's been 4 months already...tsk tsk Anyone else from a December club?

Hi mate.
I applied on 19th nov through bromley NSC , haven't heard anything yet.

Hey thanks for letting me know.. Do you plan to contact them if you won't hear anything by 19 of May?

Hi. I have already send them email last week havent heard anything. Bt definately if i didnt hear by 6 months i will contact them frm all the sources, bt hopefully gets approval before that.i will update as soon as got any response.

Hi.
I got approval letter today ,I applied on 19th November 2012. And got approval letter 13th april 2013 after about four and half months. Gudluck to all waiting since last year.

[spike_UK]

Eligibility criteria: EEA PR(5yr) + 1 yr
Method of application: NCS (Tower Hamlets)
Date of application: 07/03/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 08/03/2013
Date of acknowledgement: 13/03/2013 received 18/03/2013
Date of debit of fees: 13/03/2013
Date of approval: 06/04/2013 received 10/04/2013
Date of ceremony 10/04/13 2:30pm


ps.: I received my letter, called the council for a private ceremony, got it today!!!! I'm already a British Citizen!!!! so fast!!!!

LUCKY BASTARD... congrats,very happy for u.

Hi perazzo81 Congratulations. Can you please tell me what exactly you sent with your application? as on February I need to apply for BC based on PR+1year as a non EEA. Also do you have to send anything from your spouse EEA or not?
Many thanks

[Gym2013]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yrs + 1yr ILR
Method of application: Postal
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27 February 2013
Date of debit of fees: 5 March 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 9 March 2013, Dated 5th March
Date of receipt of approval: 10 April (dated 8 April)
Date of Ceremony: 5 May 2013

Best of luck to everyone else[/b]

[jul14o]

Eligibility criteria: HSMP+Tier 1 (5yrs) + 1 yr ILR
Method of application: NCS (Hastings)
Date application sent: 7 March 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: Didint check
Date of debit of fees: 15 March 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 21 March 2013 (Dated 15 March)
Date of receipt of approval: 11 April 2013 (Dated 6 April)
Date of Ceremony: 1 May 2013

Note: I had a driving offence (was stuck in non moving traffic, still no excuse!) FPN CU80 issued July 2011 3 points+ £60
DID NOT GO TO COURT, given on the spot fine. Was quite concerned about that as driving whilst using a phone is not considered a 'minor offence'. However I did mention it in the additional information section and driving licence/counterpart sent

Yay! Praise God! 10 years and journey is now over.

Ive been a silent follower of this forum for years and it is by far the most useful and helpful for immigrational purposes. With all the necessary information if one takes the time to search and thrawl through!
Just want to say a big thanks to the moderators, contributors et al!

Goodluck to everyone else. For those still waiting, just be patient. If you have travelling plans use NCS, that way you to get to keep your passport and not stress.. (or call up UKBA for the upteenth time )

[jagait]

Hi,

When I called to town hall to book an appointment for citizenship ceremony, they said they don't have my details with them and I need to call them after 3-4days.

Has anybody else also faced similar situation? Is it common?

Thanks n Regards

Yes, me and Alish60 are in a similar situation. Did the council ring ukba to get you an update. They should be able to get information from HO.

[fearless2711]

Any any one waiting for ACK letter from early March application ?

Eligibility criteria: HSMP, 3 years ILR
Method of application: NCS (Alesbury)
Date of application: 12 March 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14 Narch 2013(DX tracking number)
Date of acknowledgement: NA
Date of debit of fees: 19 March 2013
Date of approval: NA
Date of ceremony: NA

[alex_ro]

Eligibility criteria: EEA National 5 Years + 1 Year.
Method of application: NCS (Islington- London)
Date of application: 07 March 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 08 March 2013
Date of acknowledgement: 15 March 2013 (received 20 March 2013)
Date of debit of fees: 15 March 2013
Date of approval: 05 April 2013 (received by post 11 April 2013)
Date of ceremony: 16 April 2013 (private)

Thanks for all the advise here and good luck everyone!

[numfon]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: Long Residence Outside the Rules
Method of application: NCS Camden
Method of application:29/2/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 1/3/2013
Date of debit of fees: 6/3/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 12/3/2013
Date of receipt of approval: 24/3/2013
Date of Ceremony: 15/4/2013

How did you manage to apply on 29/02/2013?

Did you get approved letter on Sunday ?

[crb]

used ncs /single adult/ 10yrs student+1yr ILR/
application received: 28 March 2013
fees debited : 8April2013
ack letter dated 8 april received 12 april
!!waiting!!

[mubasher]

Eligibility criteria: 3 Yrs married to BC + 1 YR ILR
Method of application: NCS Islington
Date of application: 4 December 2012
Date of receipt by UKBA: 8/12/2012
Date of debit of fees: 13/12/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:n/a
Date of receipt of approval: n/a
Date of Ceremony: n/a

It's been 4 months already...tsk tsk Anyone else from a December club?

Hi mate.
I applied on 19th nov through bromley NSC , haven't heard anything yet.

Hey thanks for letting me know.. Do you plan to contact them if you won't hear anything by 19 of May?

Hi. I have already send them email last week havent heard anything. Bt definately if i didnt hear by 6 months i will contact them frm all the sources, bt hopefully gets approval before that.i will update as soon as got any response.

[ravib_10]

Hi,

When I called to town hall to book an appointment for citizenship ceremony, they said they don't have my details with them and I need to call them after 3-4days.

Has anybody else also faced similar situation? Is it common?

Thanks n Regards

[ravib_10]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr (HSMP) + 1yr ILR (1 adult + 1 child (Joint) )
Method of application: Post
Date of submission to UKBA: 16-MAR-2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18-MAR-2013
Date of debit of fees: 22-MAR-2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 28-MAR-2013 (Dt: 22-MAR-2013)
Date of receipt of approval: 10-APR-2013
Date of Ceremony: N/A

Congratulations..!!

Quick question... did you put self address envolap for your docuemnts? and did u receive your approval letter along with doc or saparate?

Thanks,

I got my documents through self address envelop and approval letter as seperate mail

[alex_ro]

Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Islington
Date of application: 08/03/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/03/2013 (Checked DX tracking status: Delivered)
Date of acknowledgement : 21/03/2012 (dated 15/03/2013)
Date of debit of fees: 15/03/2013

Date of approval: 11/04/2013 (dated 04/04/2013)
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Hello, I've got one question- once you receive the approval letter can you call the Council to book the ceremony or you should wait until the Council contacts you? I applied also thru Islington council.

Thank you.

The approval letter INSTRUCTS you to contact the council (contact details provided in the letter) within 21 days of the date shown on the letter. I'm calling the council as soon as they open this morning!

Thanks a lot for the info.

I looked up on Islington council website and they were stating that they will send out a questionnaire by post with 3 available dates for the ceremony- that's why I was a bit confused whether I need to wait for their letter or just call them.

[cutepearl]

Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: 5+1 years EEA
Method of application: NCS (Hackney)
Date sent by NCS: 03rd April 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04th April 2013
Date of debit of fees: 10th April 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 12 April 2013 (Dated 10th April 2013)
Date of receipt of approval: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

[imranb]

Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Islington
Date of application: 08/03/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/03/2013 (Checked DX tracking status: Delivered)
Date of acknowledgement : 21/03/2012 (dated 15/03/2013)
Date of debit of fees: 15/03/2013

Date of approval: 11/04/2013 (dated 04/04/2013)
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Hello, I've got one question- once you receive the approval letter can you call the Council to book the ceremony or you should wait until the Council contacts you? I applied also thru Islington council.

Thank you.

The approval letter INSTRUCTS you to contact the council (contact details provided in the letter) within 21 days of the date shown on the letter. I'm calling the council as soon as they open this morning!

Congratulations buddy.

[hsmpengineer]

[quote="alex_ro"][quote="hsmpengineer"]Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Islington
Date of application: 08/03/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/03/2013 (Checked DX tracking status: Delivered)
Date of acknowledgement : 21/03/2012 (dated 15/03/2013)
Date of debit of fees: 15/03/2013

Date of approval: 11/04/2013 (dated 04/04/2013)
Date of Ceremony: TBC[/quote]

Hello, I've got one question- once you receive the approval letter can you call the Council to book the ceremony or you should wait until the Council contacts you? I applied also thru Islington council.

Thank you.[/quote]

The approval letter INSTRUCTS you to contact the council (contact details provided in the letter) within 21 days of the date shown on the letter. I'm calling the council as soon as they open this morning! :D

[alex_ro]

Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Islington
Date of application: 08/03/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/03/2013 (Checked DX tracking status: Delivered)
Date of acknowledgement : 21/03/2012 (dated 15/03/2013)
Date of debit of fees: 15/03/2013

Date of approval: 11/04/2013 (dated 04/04/2013)
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Hello, I've got one question- once you receive the approval letter can you call the Council to book the ceremony or you should wait until the Council contacts you? I applied also thru Islington council.

Thank you.

[kiki2011]

2 separate applications...

my boyfriend:

Eligibility criteria: 3.5y WP + 1.5 Tier 1 + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Hackney (27th Feb)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28th Feb
Date of debit of fees: 5th March
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 8th March (dated 5th Mar)
Date of receipt of approval: 6th April (dated 27th Mar)
Date of Ceremony: 10th May


me:

Eligibility criteria: 9y EEA (permanent residency card issued Nov 2009)
Method of application: NCS Hackney (27th Feb)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28th Feb
Date of debit of fees: 5th March
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 8th March (dated 5th Mar)
Date of receipt of approval: 11th April (dated 5th April)
Date of Ceremony: ?

[britisher]

Eligibility criteria: 6 yrs + 1.5 yrs ILR
Date of application: 15/02/13 (NCS Hounslow)
Date of debit of fees: 26/02/13
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 01/03/13
Date of receipt of approval: 05/04/2013 (dated:25/03/2013)

Catch you all in Passport timeline soon after ceremony...

[hsmpengineer]

Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Islington
Date of application: 08/03/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/03/2013 (Checked DX tracking status: Delivered)
Date of acknowledgement : 21/03/2012 (dated 15/03/2013)
Date of debit of fees: 15/03/2013

Date of approval: 11/04/2013 (dated 04/04/2013)
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[John jackson]

Eligibility criteria: Asylum Seeker Legacy
Method of application:Solicitor
Date of application: 05/03/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: .....
Date of debit of fees: 18/03/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:......
Date of receipt of approval: 10/04/2013 (Letter Dated 05/04/2013)
Date of Ceremony: Waiting for invitation

[jagberg]

Eligibility criteria: 5 yr HSMP + 1 YR ILR
Method of application: NCS Islington
Date of application: 11 Mar 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12/03/2013
Date of debit of fees: 16/03/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 21/03/2013
Date of receipt of approval: 11/04/2013 (Letter dated 03/04/2013)
Date of Ceremony: Waiting for invitation

Many thanks to this great forum over the years!!

[cobra]

Eligibility criteria: Asylum Seeker Legacy
Method of application:Solicitor
Date of application: 05/03/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: .....
Date of debit of fees: 18/03/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:......
Date of receipt of approval: 10/04/2013 (Letter Dated 05/04/2013)
Date of Ceremony: 07/05/2013

[auditor79]

Eligibility criteria: 3 Yrs married to BC + 1 YR ILR
Method of application: NCS Islington
Date of application: 4 December 2012
Date of receipt by UKBA: 8/12/2012
Date of debit of fees: 13/12/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:n/a
Date of receipt of approval: n/a
Date of Ceremony: n/a

It's been 4 months already...tsk tsk Anyone else from a December club?

Hi mate.
I applied on 19th nov through bromley NSC , haven't heard anything yet.

My wife applied from bexley ncs (sidcup) on 8th feb under spouse of BC category 3 yrs and haven't recived her approval yet. Something to do with case officers dealing with bexley n bromley cases.

[poline vein]

Eligibility criteria: 3 Yrs married to BC + 1 YR ILR
Method of application: NCS Islington
Date of application: 4 December 2012
Date of receipt by UKBA: 8/12/2012
Date of debit of fees: 13/12/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:n/a
Date of receipt of approval: n/a
Date of Ceremony: n/a

It's been 4 months already...tsk tsk Anyone else from a December club?

Hi mate.
I applied on 19th nov through bromley NSC , haven't heard anything yet.

Hey thanks for letting me know.. Do you plan to contact them if you won't hear anything by 19 of May?