Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[hakolini]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: British Civil Partner
Method of application: post special delivery
Date of receipt by UKBA: 6th of Febuary 2013
Date of debit of fees: 7th Feb 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 16th Feb (dated 6th Feb 2013)
Date of receipt of approval: 22st Feb (dated 20th Feb 2013)
Date of Ceremony: 6th of march

Woow so quick I was thinking I have to wait for about 6 months everyday when I saw a Royal Mail Van I was thinking if there would be my desision letter. This board helped me quite a lot good luck for everyone who is waiting I know how hard it is to wait. Good luck

[incywincy]

hi,
i am applying for citizenship application. i need help in one question please. in AN application form they have described the documents you need to send on page 15 section 5 (last page).

SECTION 5 Evidence of freedom from immigration time restrictions:required for all applicants except those covered by
SECTION 4 above
• Your passport showing permission to remain permanently in the UK OR
• The Home Office letter by which you were given permission to remain permanently in the UK
• If you came to the UK as an asylum seeker you should have evidence of appeal applications OR
• Evidence of being freely landed
my question is since march home office is not issuing ilr in passport.they are issuing bio metric residence card. do i need to submit in brp card with my application ? or i need to send following letters i received from home office.
1. letter attached along with my brp that only shows information about the unique number of my brp. (brp card attatched to this letter shows i have indefinite leave to remain).
2. letter about my docs they send me back . it shows my reference number and date of birth.
3. letter that tells my application for ilr is successful and there is lots of information about my rights in country . but this does not show any of my personal detail like reference number, name or date of birth.
sorry for this long time taking detail. plz sone on through some light on it.

[Alish60]

not really, just the confirmation, it should be ok. let's see how quick the turnaround

Ok mate, I hope so

[Damanisshallo]

Skydrive for Naturalization

[cabarete]

Eligibility criteria: 5 year family member EEA National+1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS hackney
Date of application: 11/02/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12/02/2013
Date of acknowledgement : received on 20/02/2013, dated 15/02/2013
Date of debit of fees: 15/02/2013
Date of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

I got the letter today but they have not listed the documents I gave them, just says ducuments copied, what about your mate? Have they mentioned what documentd you've submited or not? I applid using NCD as well.

not really, just the confirmation, it should be ok. let's see how quick the turnaround

[alwaysintrouble]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr EEA + 1yr PR
Method of application: post
Date of receipt by UKBA: 1st Feb 2013
Date of debit of fees: 6th Feb 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 9th Feb (dated 6th Feb 2013)
Date of receipt of approval: 21st Feb (dated 19th Feb 2013)
Date of Ceremony: Not yet.

That was quick!

Congratulations sarvath postal all the way.... is much quicker than NCS

[sarvath]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr EEA + 1yr PR
Method of application: post
Date of receipt by UKBA: 1st Feb 2013
Date of debit of fees: 6th Feb 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 9th Feb (dated 6th Feb 2013)
Date of receipt of approval: 21st Feb (dated 19th Feb 2013)
Date of Ceremony: Not yet.

That was quick!

[Alish60]

It's not private one mate, he is trying to say it is like a private one cos he has to wait only 5 days.he has been lucky. Congratulations to him.

Congrats, Chrisrich!
How did you manage a free private ceremony?
Which council?

[kmore97]

Congrats, Chrisrich!
How did you manage a free private ceremony?
Which council?

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria:Spouse of BC (3 years)
Method of application: Postal
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29/1/2013
Date of debit of fees:2/2/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 6 Feb, dated 31/1/2013
Date of receipt of approval:?

15/2/2013; Recieved a letter from UKBA dated 12/2/2013, application successful, waiting to receive invitation letter to attend citizenship ceremony.


20/2/2013. Received approval letter from UKBA, got the council one through as well
Date of Ceremony: 25/2/2013, Private & free!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck everyone!

[Alish60]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria:Spouse of BC (3 years)
Method of application: Postal
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29/1/2013
Date of debit of fees:2/2/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 6 Feb, dated 31/1/2013
Date of receipt of approval:15/2/2013; Recieved a letter from UKBA dated 12/2/2013

Congratulations, that was really quick. Hope mine and everyone goes that well and quick.

[chrisrich]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria:Spouse of BC (3 years)
Method of application: Postal
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29/1/2013
Date of debit of fees:2/2/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 6 Feb, dated 31/1/2013
Date of receipt of approval:?

15/2/2013; Recieved a letter from UKBA dated 12/2/2013, application successful, waiting to receive invitation letter to attend citizenship ceremony.


20/2/2013. Received approval letter from UKBA, got the council one through as well
Date of Ceremony: 25/2/2013, Private & free!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck everyone!

[Alish60]

I got exactly the same letter before yesterday. It's just confirmation and nothing else. Don't worry about it.

Cheers mate, Good luck

[miki1999]

I got the letter today but they have not listed the documents I have given them, just says ducuments copied, what about your mate? Have they mentioned what documentd you've submited or not? I applid using NCD as well.

I got exactly the same letter before yesterday. It's just confirmation and nothing else. Don't worry about it.

[Alish60]

Eligibility criteria: 5 year family member EEA National+1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS hackney
Date of application: 11/02/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12/02/2013
Date of acknowledgement : received on 20/02/2013, dated 15/02/2013
Date of debit of fees: 15/02/2013
Date of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

I got the letter today but they have not listed the documents I gave them, just says ducuments copied, what about your mate? Have they mentioned what documentd you've submited or not? I applid using NCD as well.

[cabarete]

Eligibility criteria: 5 year family member EEA National+1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS hackney
Date of application: 11/02/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12/02/2013
Date of acknowledgement : received on 20/02/2013, dated 15/02/2013
Date of debit of fees: 15/02/2013
Date of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[ssj]

Application timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Southwark
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23 Jan 2013
Date of debit of fees: 30 Jan 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 03 Feb 2013
Date of receipt of approval: 12 Feb 2013

[atosmith]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yrs (WP+Tier 1) + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Barnet
Date of Application at NCS: 25th Jan 2013
Date of Received by UKBA: 29th Jan 2013
Date on acknowledgement letter: 1st Feb 2013 (received on 6th feb probably)
Date of receipt of approval: 20th Feb 2013 (Approval letter Dated 12/02/2013)
Date of Ceremony: To be scheduled

Thanks to everyone who has posted updates on this topic and also I wish those waiting for theirs all the best!!!!!!!!!!!

To God be the Glory for great things He has done and greater things He will continue to do.............

[totallylegit]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yrs (WP+Tier 1) + 1yr ILR
No. of Applications - Family (Couple + 1 child)
Method of application: NCS
Date of Application at NCS: 29th Jan 2013
Date on acknowledgement letter: 1st Feb 2013 (received on 6th feb probably)
Date of receipt of approval: 19th Feb 2013 (Approval letter Dated 13/02/2013)
Date of Ceremony: To be scheduled

My council is offering a ceremony date of 17th April, which is about 2 months from now. Is there any alternative to do it quicker - except private ceremony - like going to a different council etc.

which council are you with now?

[kmore97]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yrs (WP+Tier 1) + 1yr ILR
No. of Applications - Family (Couple + 1 child)
Method of application: NCS
Date of Application at NCS: 29th Jan 2013
Date on acknowledgement letter: 1st Feb 2013 (received on 6th feb probably)
Date of receipt of approval: 19th Feb 2013 (Approval letter Dated 13/02/2013)
Date of Ceremony: To be scheduled

My council is offering a ceremony date of 17th April, which is about 2 months from now. Is there any alternative to do it quicker - except private ceremony - like going to a different council etc.

[kmore97]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yrs (WP+Tier 1) + 1yr ILR
No. of Applications - Family (Couple + 1 child)
Method of application: NCS
Date of Application at NCS: 29th Jan 2013
Date on acknowledgement letter: 1st Feb 2013 (received on 6th feb probably)
Date of receipt of approval: 19th Feb 2013 (Approval letter Dated 13/02/2013)
Date of Ceremony: To be scheduled

[Alish60]

Hi,

I sent my Mrs application on 6th Feb and they receviced it on 12 Feb. but we are still waiting for the money to be taken out. Is it normal? because i have seen lots of cases where they have already taken the money out for the application received on 12th....

can some one give me contact number i can call...thanks

Sometimes they block the money in your account but can take a week for it to be taken out of your account, see if the fund is not "available" in your account. my fee was in my account for 9 days but for the last 7 days was not available to be spend.maybe same thing happened to yours, but overall do not get panic, they will not forget about the money, I guarantee that. Good Luck to your Mrs.

Thanks Bro, i have checked it and thye havent blocked it and its showing full available. i have also checked with bank and no request have been made....lets see how long they are going to take...i hope it isnt the hand of slow miserable caseworker....lol

ok bro, I hope so.

[sun_ilr]

Hi,

I sent my Mrs application on 6th Feb and they receviced it on 12 Feb. but we are still waiting for the money to be taken out. Is it normal? because i have seen lots of cases where they have already taken the money out for the application received on 12th....

can some one give me contact number i can call...thanks

Sometimes they block the money in your account but can take a week for it to be taken out of your account, see if the fund is not "available" in your account. my fee was in my account for 9 days but for the last 7 days was not available to be spend.maybe same thing happened to yours, but overall do not get panic, they will not forget about the money, I guarantee that. Good Luck to your Mrs.

Thanks Bro, i have checked it and thye havent blocked it and its showing full available. i have also checked with bank and no request have been made....lets see how long they are going to take...i hope it isnt the hand of slow miserable caseworker....lol

[cbx102]

Probably, UKBA has just installed their own Letter Template Engine which is undergoing testing and as a result they are generating as many letters as they can. That's why they send approval letter first and sends another letter informing the ceremony date.

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 10yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25th Jan 2013
Date of debit of fees: 28th Jan 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 4th Feb 2013
Date of receipt of approval: 18th Feb 2013
Date of Ceremony: Not yet.

I did not expect so soon. That was very very quick.

No idea, what you talking about??

[Alish60]

Hi,

I sent my Mrs application on 6th Feb and they receviced it on 12 Feb. but we are still waiting for the money to be taken out. Is it normal? because i have seen lots of cases where they have already taken the money out for the application received on 12th....

can some one give me contact number i can call...thanks

Sometimes they block the money in your account but can take a week for it to be taken out of your account, see if the fund is not "available" in your account. my fee was in my account for 9 days but for the last 7 days was not available to be spend.maybe same thing happened to yours, but overall do not get panic, they will not forget about the money, I guarantee that. Good Luck to your Mrs.

[kmore97]

Probably, UKBA has just installed their own Letter Template Engine which is undergoing testing and as a result they are generating as many letters as they can. That's why they send approval letter first and sends another letter informing the ceremony date.

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 10yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25th Jan 2013
Date of debit of fees: 28th Jan 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 4th Feb 2013
Date of receipt of approval: 18th Feb 2013
Date of Ceremony: Not yet.

I did not expect so soon. That was very very quick.