Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Alish60 · Post by **Alish60** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 11:03 am

sun_ilr wrote:we applied on 6 feb and received letter on 19 feb saying card detials is incorrect thanks to NCS...they filled my card details.

then i repaid on 26 feb and still waiting....

It was a waste of money mste, I wouldn't recommend using ncs to anyone unless they desperately need their passport while waiting for a outcome decision. It is undeniable that postals sre much quicker and smooth
Am I right?

sun_ilr · Post by **sun_ilr** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 9:55 am

we applied on 6 feb and received letter on 19 feb saying card detials is incorrect thanks to NCS...they filled my card details.

then i repaid on 26 feb and still waiting....

Alish60 · Post by **Alish60** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 9:39 am

anthropology wrote:Any suggestions on how to get an update would be appreciated.
Thanks

Sorry to hear that mate. To be honest with you having a ukba reference number in hand, it is not possible for your application form to get lost.no one knows why but sadly some of us have to wait for a long 6 month and then we get the approval.before 6 months they won't give you any update.my friend was waiting for 6 months and then when he rang them they issued him with a approval letter.I personally think they are extreamly busy and sometimes they put uour applicstion somewhere and forget abouy it so yhe only option is to ring them after 6 months. But for your peace of mind I guarantee your application never get lost as long as you have received acknowledgement letter with a reference number on it.
Good luck to you and those sre still waiting including me

anthropology · Post by **anthropology** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 9:11 am

Hi, applied in Nov 2012 and beginning to think the application has been lost as many have applied after and already had approval.
Any suggestions on how to get an update would be appreciated.
Thanks

Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: 3yr spouse of BC
Method of application: NCS Halifax
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22/11/2012
Date of debit of fees: 26/11/2012
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 03/12/2012
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

Casnel · Post by **Casnel** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 7:56 am

Eligibility criteria: HSMP + 2 Years ILR
Method of application: NCS South Gloucestershire
Date of application: 25 Jan 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29 Jan 2013
Date of acknowledgement: 8 Feb 2013
Date of debit of fees: 31 Jan 2013
Date of approval:
Date of ceremony:

Alish60 · Post by **Alish60** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 7:45 am

Casnel wrote:I sent my 25 January, was received 29th of january. I am still waiting. Sent through NCS, South Gloucestershire.

Hope you get the approval soon.Looking at all the timelines I strongley think ukba don't have a clear estimate processing timeline. I applied on 11th of Feb and still heard nothing while other guys applied on 4th of March have already got their approvals. Could you please tell me more about your timeline, nature of application etc.

Casnel · Post by **Casnel** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 7:22 am

I sent my 25 January, was received 29th of january. I am still waiting. Sent through NCS, South Gloucestershire.

Alish60 · Post by **Alish60** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 6:55 am

Is anyone still waiting from February?

Alish60 · Post by **Alish60** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 6:54 am

sarwar74 wrote:They not give to u you should ask them befor left ncs

I had a different experience, they said I need to ring them after1 day to get the tracking number. You can ring them now and get the numner.if your appointment is after 2 pm they have to send it the next working day, the ncs worker said.
Good luck.

sarwar74 · Post by **sarwar74** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 6:25 am

They not give to u you should ask them befor left ncs

ukforever · Post by **ukforever** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:19 pm

kaka123 wrote:Hi ukforever,
NCS must give you the printed letter which have royal mail tracking number and also it has NCS customer number,i can not believe NCS did not give you any letter,which council you have gone through ? must call council on monday or some council are open on satday also.

hi kaka,

they gave her a letter with ncs customer number,thats all,there is no royal mail tracking number,thanks for the info,we will call monday first thing,we might try to call tomorrow to find out if they are open orr not..thanks.

kaka123 · Post by **kaka123** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:12 pm

Hi ukforever,
NCS must give you the printed letter which have royal mail tracking number and also it has NCS customer number,i can not believe NCS did not give you any letter,which council you have gone through ? must call council on monday or some council are open on satday also.

ukforever · Post by **ukforever** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:57 pm

sarwar74 wrote:I ask them same day when he check every thing and give me tracking same time

they did not give my wife anything,she made her application last week friday,they told her that they will send her application today thursday,so i don't know really,we need probably to call them monday to find out if they sent it today or not..thanks anyway.

sarwar74 · Post by **sarwar74** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:22 pm

I ask them same day when he check evry thing and give me tracking same time

ukforever · Post by **ukforever** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 9:38 pm

hi guys,

how do u get the online tracking number of the post office when u apply through NCS..is it by calling ncs after they send your application,or what??can anyone shed some light please.

Preacher · Post by **Preacher** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 6:42 pm

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

hsmpengineer · Post by **hsmpengineer** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 4:01 pm

[quote="kaka123"]i found most the people have the approval letter but letter received after 11 days which is massive delays from royal mail or ukba procedure.[/quote]

ukba send everything by 2nd class post.

AND 2nd class stamp = you will get your post one day...... before the world ends, dont worry! LoL :D

nazbil · Post by **nazbil** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 1:02 pm

Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: 3yr spouse of BC
Method of application: Postal
Date of receipt by UKBA: 08/02/2013
Date of debit of fees: 13/02/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 18/02/2013 dated 13/02/2013
Date of receipt of approval: 22/03/2013 dated 20/03/2013
Date of Ceremony: waiting on invitation from local authorities

ps: thanks to all those who shared their timelines. i never got my life in the uk pass letter back with the rest of my documents. dont know if they usually keep it or not, but don't really care ^^.
cheerio everyone god bless.

mehp · Post by **mehp** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:05 pm

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

It took 6 working days to debit fees.

alex_ro · Post by **alex_ro** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:47 am

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: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

numfon · Post by **numfon** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:23 am

katievoroncova wrote:I applied via NCS on the 13/03/13 and they still have not debited the fee gave debit card details.
Not sure if anyone else facing such delays?

Hi I send my app on 16 March 2013 and they not debited the free yet

alex_ro · Post by **alex_ro** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:23 am

katievoroncova wrote:I applied via NCS on the 13/03/13 and they still have not debited the fee gave debit card details.
Not sure if anyone else facing such delays?

Hello,

I applied recently with similar situation to yours (EU citizen 6 years) and it took 8 days to get my card debited. I think its done once a week (perhaps on Friday).

So you shouldnt worry yet.

katievoroncova · Post by **katievoroncova** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:40 am

I applied via NCS on the 13/03/13 and they still have not debited the fee

gave debit card details.
Not sure if anyone else facing such delays?

kaka123 · Post by **kaka123** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:37 am

i found most the people have the approval letter but letter received after 11 days which is massive delays from royal mail or ukba procedure.

Ibes · Post by **Ibes** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:45 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier 1 + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS (Tower Hamlets)
Date of application: 14/01/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15/01/2013
Date of debit of fees: 22/01/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 26/01/2013
Date of receipt of approval: 21/03/2013
Date of Ceremony: 27/03/2013 (private ceremony)

Took a bit longer than the majority on this forum!
Good luck to those still waiting

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