Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[Preacher]

Here is our update:

Eligibility criteria: 5yr (Tier 2) + 1yr ILR Family application 2 adults + 2 children (Joint)
Method of application: NCS (Hampshire)
Date of submission to UKBA: 20.03.2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21.03.2013 (8:15am)
Date of debit of fees: 27.03.2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 28.03.2013 (came by email)

Date of receipt of approval: ___
Date of Ceremony: ___

[Twilight35]

Eligibility criteria: +3 years resident in the UK as Spouse of British Citizen.
Method of application: NCS (Shropshire)
Date of application: Tuesday 29/01/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: Wednesday 30/01/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 06/02/2013 (Letter dated 01/02/2013).
Date of debit of fees: 01/02/2013
Date of receipt of approval: 15/03/2013 (Letter dated 09/03/2013)
Date of ceremony: 04/04/2013 (Public Ceremony).

Good Luck to Everyone who is still awaiting news from UKBA!!!

[sarwar74]

I think ukba in problem now well be wait for long time to get answer from them

[fearless2711]

Hi any one here applied on or around 12 March. I have applied on 12 march , fee was taken on 19 march but no acknowledgement letter. any suggestions should contact UKBA or keep waiting.

Keep waiting. I applied on the 8th of March and i received my acknowledgement on the 21st!!

Hi there,

I applied on the 13th and they tried to debit fees on 21st of March, however they entered in wrong card details and the transaction was declined.

Check with your bank, as UKBA are useless at entering in card details... So it seems!

My payment went alright b/c I instructed bank in advance not to block the payment but I am concern regarding ack letter that some one is working on my case. let us see. fingers cross.

[Kumar81]

Hi,

I had applied on 2 March, got my approval today and date is on 22 march.

Thanks Kumar

[katievoroncova]

Hi any one here applied on or around 12 March. I have applied on 12 march , fee was taken on 19 march but no acknowledgement letter. any suggestions should contact UKBA or keep waiting.

Keep waiting. I applied on the 8th of March and i received my acknowledgement on the 21st!!

Hi there,

I applied on the 13th and they tried to debit fees on 21st of March, however they entered in wrong card details and the transaction was declined.

Check with your bank, as UKBA are useless at entering in card details... So it seems!

[jagait]

Latest news on UKBA

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21941395

[ishareef17]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years (HSMP+Tier1) + 1 year ILR (wife and husband + 2child)  
Method of application: NCS Hounslow  
Date of application: 13/03/2013  
Date of receipt by UKBA: Don't Know  
Date of acknowledgement: Not yet received  
Date of debit of fees: 21/03/2013
Date of approval: ---  waiting
Date of ceremony: ---

Received acknowledge letter today

[numfon]

Hi, I applied via NCS Bracknell on the 15th of March, I believe it got to HO by the 18th according to NCS.
Yet today is the 27 of March and no fees have been debited.
I am a little concerned as from what I can see most people get the fees debited in 7 days or less.

Did this happen to anyone else, and do you think I might have to wait longer or they've misplaced my application?

Thanks

Hi I applied same day as you
my free been debited 23/3/13

[R&F]

Hi, I applied via NCS Bracknell on the 15th of March, I believe it got to HO by the 18th according to NCS.
Yet today is the 27 of March and no fees have been debited.
I am a little concerned as from what I can see most people get the fees debited in 7 days or less.

Did this happen to anyone else, and do you think I might have to wait longer or they've misplaced my application?

Thanks

[hsmpengineer]

[quote="fearless2711"]Hi any one here applied on or around 12 March. I have applied on 12 march , fee was taken on 19 march but no acknowledgement letter. any suggestions should contact UKBA or keep waiting.[/quote]

Keep waiting. I applied on the 8th of March and i received my acknowledgement on the 21st!!

[canyoudoitagain]

Probably because EEA aplicants don't require a prior formal application for permanent residence. Both conditions for the permanent residence and naturalisation need to be checked. That is the best explanation I could come up with, I am in the

[mehp]

Hi any one here applied on or around 12 March. I have applied on 12 march , fee was taken on 19 march but no acknowledgement letter. any suggestions should contact UKBA or keep waiting.

I have also applied on 12-MAR and just got ack letter:

Eligibility criteria: 5yr (HSMP) + 1yr ILR Family application 2 adults (Joint)
Method of application: NCS (Warwickshire)
Date of submission to UKBA: 12-MAR-2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14-MAR-2013 (AM)
Date of debit of fees: 21-MAR-2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 27-MAR-2013 (Dt: 21-MAR-2013)
Date of receipt of approval: -----
Date of Ceremony: -----

[fearless2711]

Hi any one here applied on or around 12 March. I have applied on 12 march , fee was taken on 19 march but no acknowledgement letter. any suggestions should contact UKBA or keep waiting.

[jacdin]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Method of application: NCS Reading
Date of application : 26/02/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28/02/2013
Date of debit of fees: 05/03/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 09/03/2013
Date of approval : 19/03/2013
Date of receipt of approval: 27/03/2013
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[Damanisshallo]

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[atukflrn]

Not sure why they have suddenly done that. I am still hoping it will not affect Nationality applications. Fingers-crossed!

I have couple of friends which they are specialist immigration solicitors. I asked them & they said this news has got nothing to do with naturalization certificate.in fact they are trying to see how good and reliable ukba services are, I mean have successful they are in doing their job properly. a kind of rating. You shouldn't get worried, all of us are holding permanent residency in hand. A permanent residency can only be revoked if the holder commivery serious offence otherwise it is going to be valid. So keep hope and calm. some officers are a.. holes, this is why some of us are waiting longer.

THANKS

[Alish60]

Not sure why they have suddenly done that. I am still hoping it will not affect Nationality applications. Fingers-crossed!

I have couple of friends which they are specialist immigration solicitors. I asked them & they said this news has got nothing to do with naturalization certificate.in fact they are trying to see how good and reliable ukba services are, I mean have successful they are in doing their job properly. a kind of rating. You shouldn't get worried, all of us are holding permanent residency in hand. A permanent residency can only be revoked if the holder commits a very serious offence otherwise it is going to be valid. So keep hope and calm. some officers are a.. holes, this is why some of us are waiting longer.

[atukflrn]

How about this?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21941395

This might slow the pace of approvals further down.

Why is that?

Not sure why they have suddenly done that. I am still hoping it will not affect Nationality applications. Fingers-crossed!

[alex_ro]

Eligibility criteria: EEA National
Method of application: NCS Hammersmith and Fulham
Date of application: 15/02/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 19/02/2013
Date of acknowledgement : 26/02/2013 recieved 01/03/2013
Date of debit of fees: 26/02/2013
Date of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony:TBC

Can't help noticing that processing EEA applications seem to be taking longer than others. Any idea why?
I have had some problems with the NCS; they didn’t post my application out until I phoned and since then they seem to have no record of my appointment at all. In some cases the UK Border Agency requests Citizenship ceremony appointment from the council directly - could this be the reason for the delay?
I know it has not been a long waiting yet, but I see some March applications has already been processed, hence the question.

Any input would be appreciated.

Cheers

Probably because EEA aplicants don't require a prior formal application for permanent residence. Both conditions for the permanent residence and naturalisation need to be checked. That is the best explanation I could come up with, I am in the same situation.

[alex_ro]

How about this?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21941395

This might slow the pace of approvals further down.

Why is that?

[atukflrn]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr (HSMP) + 1yr ILR Family application 2 adult (Joint)+1 child (Section 3(1))
Method of application: Postal (Royal Mail Next Day)
Date of submission to UKBA: 14-MAR-2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15-MAR-2013 (09:00 AM)
Date of debit of fees: 20-MAR-2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 27-MAR-2013 (letter dated 20-MAR-2013)

Date of receipt of approval: -----
Date of Ceremony: -----

[atukflrn]

How about this?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21941395

This might slow the pace of approvals further down.

[kaka123]

hi guys,
everyone who is waiting just read below news on 25th March

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21170495

[sarwar74]

I did apply since 29.01.2013 still no thing