Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[babab]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 4/5 years plus 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Hatfield
Date of receipt by UKBA: 01/03/2013
Date of debit of fees: 07/03/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 12/03/2013
Date of receipt of approval: 02/04/2013 dated 24/03/2013
Date of Ceremony: 01/05/2013

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this forum, the waiting can be a very nervous time, you just have to be patient

I am annoyed with the Council which has given me a far away date for the ceremony, will probably have to cough up for a private ceremony as I will be away during the time allocated by the council. Good luck to everyone.

[totallylegit]

Hey all, I need some assistance if possible.
I applied in January and had not heard anything from them for quite some

Call the main UKBA no, the 0870 they offer wide range of information, including Naturalization, tell the operator your problem, they should be able to do something about it
Try that, it might help, you never know

yeah, i did that too. then referred me to the 0845 number that advises emails.

Interestingly, I sent them an email and got an auto reply back with some FAQs and the first line was:
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AS YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANOTHER RESPONSE

Great- thanks!

[Tinglymeatcroydon]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 3 years HSMP + 2years Tier 1 Migrant + 1 yr ILR
Method of application: Direct special delivery post to UKBA
Date of receipt by UKBA: 20/03/2013
Date of debit of fees: 28/03/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: recieved today 03 April though letter is dated 27/03/2013
Date of receipt of approval & return of all my documents: 25 April 2013
Date of receipt of Citizenship Invitation Letter: 02 May dated 23rd April 2013
Date of Ceremony: June 6th at Local Council booked over phone today 03 May 2012

I will return to edit this original post with the updates. I will not write a new post to keep all tidy as moderators advise.

[let_koko]

[quote="totallylegit"]Hey all, I need some assistance if possible.
I applied in January and had not heard anything from them for quite some

Call the main UKBA no, the 0870 they offer wide range of information, including Naturalization, tell the operator your problem, they should be able to do something about it
Try that, it might help, you never know

[Mrfantastic]

Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs EEA Family Member + 1 yr PR
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 07/03/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 08/03/13
Date of acknowledgement : 16/03/2013 (Dated 14/03/13)
Date of debit of fees: 14/03/2013
Date of approval: dated 03/04/2013 (Dated 28/03/13)
Date of Ceremony: 09/04/13 (Ceremony invitation letter received on 06/4/13 dated 30th march 2013)

Good luck to those applicants still waiting, this was very quick 2weeks from when the fee was debited till date of approval.

[totallylegit]

Thanks! I have called them and they have advised me to contact UKBA (which is impossible) so I am stuck! Called my MP but it is now 2 days away so I am not hopeful I will be able to attend!

i think you need that letter but you better also contact council and explain all the situation. i think they can do something about this.

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[shaztait]

Eligibility criteria:5 years WP + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Sutton
Date of application: 13/03/2013
Date of debit of fees: 26/03/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: ---
Date of acknowledgement: 03/04/2013 (letter dated 26/03/2013)
Date of approval: ---
Date of ceremony:---

[sib797]

i think you need that letter but you better also contact council and explain all the situation. i think they can do something about this.

Hey all, I need some assistance if possible.
I applied in January and had not heard anything from them for quite some time, even while others who applied after me were going to their ceremonies. I called Hackney Council to see if they had heard something and they said that they were waiting for my confirmation for my ceremony on April 5th- the letter must have been lost!

So I have confirmed and was still waiting for something from them- but got nothing. I called again today just to make sure it was all OK and see what I needed to bring on Friday. They have asked me to come with my passport and my letter from the Home Office . . . except this letter never arrived! I have called the number provided (0845 010 5200) and cannot get through to a person! when you navigate all the menus all you get is- 'all enquiries are now handled by email, please email us and we will get back to you within 20 days!'. But I need to speak to someone ASAP!

Does anyone have a number I can get in touch with these guys? Or do I really need that letter? Should the council have all the info I need?

I should have known this wouldnt have been simple! >:(

[totallylegit]

Hey all, I need some assistance if possible.
I applied in January and had not heard anything from them for quite some time, even while others who applied after me were going to their ceremonies. I called Hackney Council to see if they had heard something and they said that they were waiting for my confirmation for my ceremony on April 5th- the letter must have been lost!

So I have confirmed and was still waiting for something from them- but got nothing. I called again today just to make sure it was all OK and see what I needed to bring on Friday. They have asked me to come with my passport and my letter from the Home Office . . . except this letter never arrived! I have called the number provided (0845 010 5200) and cannot get through to a person! when you navigate all the menus all you get is- 'all enquiries are now handled by email, please email us and we will get back to you within 20 days!'. But I need to speak to someone ASAP!

Does anyone have a number I can get in touch with these guys? Or do I really need that letter? Should the council have all the info I need?

I should have known this wouldnt have been simple! >:(

[Ravi2013]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr work permit + 7yr ILR
Method of application: Swindon NCS 21st Feb 2013
Date of debit of fees: 01 march 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 4th march (dated 28th feb 2013)
Date of receipt of approval:Council letter received for ceremony on 28th march 2013 letter (dated 22nd march 2013)/UKBA Approval received on 2nd April 2013(dated 22nd march 2013)
Date of Ceremony: 16th may 2013


* Has anyone experienced booking for an private ceremony and how much it costs + process ...please advice as I am planning to book for an private ceremony due to the time implications...your suggestions will be much appreciated...

[eashkuma4]

Eligibility criteria:5 years Tier 1 Gen + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Newcastle
Date of application sent: 26/02/2013
Date of application received : 27/02/2013
Date of debit of fees: 05/03/2013
Date of acknowledgement: 05/03/2013
Date of approval: 23/03/2013
Approval Letter received on: 02/04/2013
Date of ceremony: 01/05/2013 Public Ceremony

[Spear]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yrs HSMP / Tier1 + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS (Essex)
Date of submission: 06 March 2013 NCS
Date of receipt by UKBA: 07 March 2013 (Royal Mail tracking)
Date of debit of fees: 14 Mar 2013 (showed up on my online statement)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Received 19 March 2013, Dated 12th Mar 2013
Date of receipt of approval: 02 Apr 2013 (letter dated 26 Mar 2013)
Date of Ceremony: yet to be booked

Good luck to everyone

[Ctzn2013]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yrs (WP, Tier2 & Tier1) + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS (Lewisham)
Date of booking appointment over phone: 12/Feb/2013
Date of NCS Appointment : 26/Feb/2013
Date of courier receipt by UKBA: 27/Feb/2013
Date of debit of fees: 04/Mar/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 07/Mar/2013 (dated 04/Mar/2013)
Date of receipt of approval: 02/Apr/2013 (dated 21/Mar/2013)
Date of Ceremony: yet to be booked

[jagait]

My invitation letter arrived on 2nd April and was dated 12th Feb, it says I should contact the council within 21 days from date of letter to book ceremony, which is already overdue.

[kiru4u]

Atlast received the approval letter.....

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yrs + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS (Manchester)
Date of submission: 27th Feb 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28th Feb 2013
Date of debit of fees: 02nd Mar 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 06th Mar 2013
Date of receipt of approval: 02 Apr 2013 (letter dated 21 Mar 2013)
Date of Ceremony: waiting

[jagait]

Eligibility criteria:5 years WP + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS
Date of application sent: 29/01/2013
Date of application received : (next day)
Date of debit of fees: --- 01/02/2013
Date of acknowledgement: --- 06/02/2013 (dated 01/02)
Date of approval: --- tbc
Date of ceremony:--- tbc

[ramvellore]

Eligibility criteria:5 years WP + 1 year ILR + MN1 - 1 child
Method of application: Post
Date of application sent: 21/03/2013
Date of application received : 22/03/2013 (royalmail confirmation)
Date of debit of fees: 28/03/2013
Date of acknowledgement: 03/04/2013
Date of approval: 19/04/2013
Date of ceremony: 29/04/2013

Inspite of not sending the LIUK certificate and old passport with all previous work permit visa's, managed to get the approval

[ZAB2121]

I knew my local council is very busy so I clearly mentioned another council name for my cerenmony to be held in my AN form and guess what my local council sent me a letter with the ceremony 2 months away. Now I have to waste another 75 pounds to bring the date closer.

It is us who checks every single guide, field etc before applying and what we get in return is a useless overcharged delayed service.

[shaztait]

Eligibility criteria:5 years WP + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Sutton
Date of application: 13/03/2013
Date of debit of fees: 26/03/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: ---
Date of acknowledgement: ---
Date of approval: ---
Date of ceremony:---

[nandusuche]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Yrs+1 Yr ILR.
Method of application: NCS Slough
Date of application:14/03/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15/03/2013
Date of debit of fees:TBC
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:TBC
Date of receipt of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony:TBC

I am really concerned that my application is been received by UKBA as per Royal mail. But there is no correspondence from Home office in this regards.As per the forum all are getting debited on the third day from the date of sending the application. Could anybody please pass their views.

[anthropology]

Hi anthropology
Have u received any updates about ur application . I applied on 19th nov thorugh ncs bromley,Fee was deducted on 1st December.received acknowledgment and after that haven't heard anything yet.update wen u get any correspondence.
Thanx

Hi Mubasher, so far heard nothing, I e-mailed and got a standard response that they cannot do anything or advise until 6months have passed.
I will update status as soon as I hear anything.
Thanks

[mubasher]

Hi anthropology
Have u received any updates about ur application . I applied on 19th nov thorugh ncs bromley,Fee was deducted on 1st December.received acknowledgment and after that haven't heard anything yet.update wen u get any correspondence.
Thanx

[ukforever]

Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: 2 years spouse of BC+3.5 years settlement.
Method of application: NCS peterborough.
Date of application:15/03/2013(they post Thursdays only,so till the 21st)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22/03/2013
Date of debit of fees:30/03/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:TBC
Date of receipt of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony:TBC

we had to wait 1 week for our application to be sent,we booked the NCS appointment for the friday 15/03 but been told it would be sent the week after on thursday the 21st..we checked today the royal mail tracking system and the application was sent on thursday and the home office received it Friday the 22nd ..so,lets hope everything is going to be ok..good luck for everyone who is waiting for a positive outcome.

[jagait]

Application Timeline :
Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs refugee status + one yr ILR
Method of application: Postal - NO NCS used. Its a waste of money.
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21 January 2013
Date of debit of fees: 24 January 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: End of January 2013 (not sure)
Date of receipt of approval: 30 March 2013 (dated 27 March 2013)
Date of Ceremony: TBC


Update: You might not believe this, but I had forgotten my nationality application, because I was so held up with other things. Anyway, I am glad it arrived.

Not a waste of money if you want to keep your passport for urgent travel

[bcustuent]

Application Timeline :
Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs refugee status + one yr ILR
Method of application: Postal - NO NCS used. Its a waste of money.
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21 January 2013
Date of debit of fees: 24 January 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: End of January 2013 (not sure)
Date of receipt of approval: 30 March 2013 (dated 27 March 2013)
Date of Ceremony: TBC


Update: You might not believe this, but I had forgotten my nationality application, because I was so held up with other things. Anyway, I am glad it arrived.