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chanduck
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Post by chanduck » Fri Feb 01, 2013 1:56 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5 HSMP dependent+ 1 year on ILR
Method of application: NCS (hayes)
Date of application: 4th jan 2013
Received by UKBA: 7thth Jan 2013
Date of debit of fees: 9th Jan 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 12th Jan 2013
Date of receipt of approval: 1st Feb 2013
Date of Ceremony : 4th Feb 2013(private cermony)

bigfatcat
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Post by bigfatcat » Fri Feb 01, 2013 12:50 pm

hello every one,
i am bit worried about payment method for AN application (naturalization application).what i know is u can pay by credit/debit card or by cheque. i dont have any credit card but i do have a barclays visa debit card. i am afraid what if bank decline payment to home office. does this happen to any one?
and i am sorry to tell u i am totally ignorant about how to make a cheque. how i should make cheque in the name of home office? do i need a cheque book (which i dont have) or do i have to go to my bank for help to make a cheque? how this cheque stuff works? plzzzzzzz help someone. i posted my issue separately but posting it here because here i can see lots of people with personal experiences.

BigSam
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Post by BigSam » Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:41 am

Thanks Roney... I hope you get yours too. You've been waiting for almost twice as long as me!!

Fajr, were your referees contacted by the way?
I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it...

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Post by Roney » Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:17 am

congrats fajr,

Sam, hope we get ours by the close of feb.

BigSam
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Re: Application timeline

Post by BigSam » Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:14 am

Congratulations fajr... I applied under the same category as you, only a week after you as well. My application is very straight forward too but still waiting :(

I am hoping to hear back before the end of February!!
I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it...

fajr
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Re: Application timeline

Post by fajr » Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:02 am

After a relatively long wait, I can now post my details:

Eligibility criteria: 10 years Long residency + 1 year on ILR
Method of application: NCS (Eastbourne)
Date of application: 23 Oct 2012
Received by UKBA: 25 Oct 2012
Date of debit of fees: 29 Oct 2012
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 05 Nov 2012 (dated 29 Oct 2012)
Date of receipt of approval: 31 Jan 2012 (dated 21 Jan 2013)
Date of Ceremony : Yet to be fixed

Don't know any reason why the application was delayed, very simple, straight forward application with good reference. So those who are still waiting since Aug/Oct, guys its not your application rather its how HO operates, wishing you all the best...

from my side, relieved and happy to find that piece of paper after 11 and half years (Alhamdulillah), catch you up at passport application processing timeline forum.

Agbido
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Application timeline

Post by Agbido » Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:41 pm

Eligibility criteria: EEA SPOUSE + 6yrs ILR
Method of application: NCS Lewisham
Date of Application: 6th December 2012
Date receipt by UKBA: 7th December 2012
Date of debit of fees: 17th of December 2012
Date of receipt of acknowledgement : 18th December 2012
Date of receipt of approval: 31st jan 2013 (dated 24th jan 2013)
Date of ceremony: 6th of Feb 2013



This site has been very helpful and have decided to share my story with all of you out there waiting for response.

Goodluuck to you all!

femidakag
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Post by femidakag » Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:09 pm

Application Timeline :

Eligibility criteria: 3Yrs BC Spouse
Method of application: NCS Ilford
Date of Application: 4th December 2012
Date of receipt by UKBA: 5th December
Date of debit of fees: 14th December 2012
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: a week later
Date of receipt of approval: 30th Jan 2013
Date of Ceremony: April

man2012
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Post by man2012 » Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:03 am

Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs WORK PERMIT/TIER 1 + 1 YR ILR
Method of application: By Post (Special Delivery)
Date of application: 29th December 2012
Date of receipt by UKBA: 31/12/2012
Date of debit of fees: 09/01/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 12/01/2013 (dated 09/01/2013)
Date of receipt of approval: 30/01/2013 (dated 29/01/013) awaiting for letter from council to book ceremony
Date of Ceremony: pending

thanks to the members of the forum for advice and support.

oflondon
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Post by oflondon » Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:51 pm

Eligibility Criteria: 5 yrs + 1 yr PR EEA family member ( automatic right of residence)
Method of Application: Postal ( Special Delivery )
Date of Application: 22nd of december 2012
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27th of december 2012 ( delayed by royal mail )
Method of Payment: Debit card
Date of debit of fees: 8th of January 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 10th of January 2013
Date of receipt of Approval: 30th of January 2013
Date of Ceremony: TBC

alwaysintrouble
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Post by alwaysintrouble » Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:22 pm

Eligibility criteria: 4 year WP + 1 year Tier1 + 1.5 year ILR + Don't Drive
Nationality: India
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 30 January 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 31 January 2013, 8.42 AM (Royal mail tracking)
Method of Payment : Debit card
Date of debit of fees: TBC
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: TBC
Date of receipt of approval:TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC
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hsmp2006
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Post by hsmp2006 » Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:13 pm

Congratulations!!! Took very long time for you. Any idea why?
damn wrote:Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: (3yr WP + 2yr Tier1 + 1yr ILR)
Method of application: NCS (Tower Hamlets)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 24 Sep 2012
Date of debit of fees: Same
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 30 Sep 2012
Date of receipt of approval: 24 Jan 2012
Date of Ceremony: 28 Feb 2012 (set)

Keep up the good work!

damn
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Post by damn » Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:52 am

Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: (3yr WP + 2yr Tier1 + 1yr ILR)
Method of application: NCS (Tower Hamlets)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 24 Sep 2012
Date of debit of fees: Same
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 30 Sep 2012
Date of receipt of approval: 24 Jan 2012
Date of Ceremony: 28 Feb 2012 (set)

Keep up the good work!

poans
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Application Timeline

Post by poans » Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:20 am

Eligibility : 5+ 1 yr EU family member
Method of Application NCS (Barnet)
Date of application: 11.1.13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15.1.13
Method of Payment : Debit card
Date of debit of fees: 21 January 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 24.1.13 dated 21.1.13
Date of receipt of approval: 15.02.13 dated 06.02.13
Date of Ceremony: 25.02.13
Thanks everyone for your contribution am very happy and everyone will get their approval.
Thank God I did swearing now have my certificate
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Gold-n-Pearl
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Post by Gold-n-Pearl » Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:41 am

Eligibility : 2 Years WP + 3 Years Tier 1 + 1 Year ILR

Method of Application : NCS (Hatfield)

Date of Application : 11/01/2013
Date of Debit of fee : 21/01/2013
Date of receipt of Acknowledgement : 24/01/2013

Date of Approval received : 15/02/2013(dated 07/02/13)
Date of Ceremony : 11/03/2012

Thank you all for sharing your experience.....Good Luck to everyone.
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Zee_Zee
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Post by Zee_Zee » Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:37 pm

Joint Application (Husband & Wife)
Eligibility criteria: 5 years HSMP(JR)/Tier1 + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS London Borough of Sutton
Date of application: 29 January 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: TBC
Method of Payment : Debit Card
Date of debit of fees: TBC
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: TBC
Date of receipt of approval:08 March 2013
Date of Ceremony: TBC
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Regards,


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physku
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Post by physku » Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:35 am

I-L-R-2011 wrote:Eligibility criteria: 5 years HSMP(JR)/Tier1 + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Aldershot
Date of application: 24 January 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25 January 2013 (Royal mail tracking)
Method of Payment : Credit card
Date of debit of fees: TBC
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: TBC
Date of receipt of approval:TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC
Same day same criteria at NCS Leeds, lets see relative timelines. 5yrs WP/Tier 1 + 1 yr ILR

mkhan84
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my lil journey so far

Post by mkhan84 » Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:54 pm

Eligibility : 5+ 1 yr married with EU citizen
Method of Application : Send by myself
Date of application: 18.1.13
Date of receipt by UKBA:19.1.13
Method of Payment : Debit card
Date of debit of fees: 22 January 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 27.1.13 dated 23.1.13
Date of receipt of approval:TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

malesza83
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Post by malesza83 » Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:52 pm

Tra2003 wrote:
malesza83 wrote:Eligibility : 5+ years EU citizen
Method of Application : NCS (Liverpool) bad advice given (£65 refunded), Send by myself 13/12/2012
Date of Application: 13/12/12
Date of receipt by UKBA : 14/12/12
Date of Debit of fee : 28/12/12
Date of receipt of Acknowledgement : 03/01/13 dated 28/12/12
Date of Approval received: 19/01/2013 dated 16/01/2013
Date of Ceremony : 10/03/2013 but has been rescheduled for today 1600hrs :)
Wow!!!! That was fast, was it a private ceremony?
Yes it was :) only me in the room and 3 reps from council

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Post by Tra2003 » Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:43 pm

malesza83 wrote:Eligibility : 5+ years EU citizen
Method of Application : NCS (Liverpool) bad advice given (£65 refunded), Send by myself 13/12/2012
Date of Application: 13/12/12
Date of receipt by UKBA : 14/12/12
Date of Debit of fee : 28/12/12
Date of receipt of Acknowledgement : 03/01/13 dated 28/12/12
Date of Approval received: 19/01/2013 dated 16/01/2013
Date of Ceremony : 10/03/2013 but has been rescheduled for today 1600hrs :)
Wow!!!! That was fast, was it a private ceremony?

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Post by malesza83 » Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:10 pm

GoanG wrote:
malesza83 wrote:Eligibility : 5+ years EU citizen
Method of Application : NCS (Liverpool) bad advice given (£65 refunded), Send by myself 13/12/2012
Date of Application: 13/12/12
Date of receipt by UKBA : 14/12/12
Date of Debit of fee : 28/12/12
Date of receipt of Acknowledgement : 03/01/13 dated 28/12/12
Date of Approval received: 19/01/2013 dated 16/01/2013
Date of Ceremony : 10/03/2013 but has been rescheduled for today 1600hrs :)
Congratulations, and all the best!
Thanks

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Post by GoanG » Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:01 pm

malesza83 wrote:Eligibility : 5+ years EU citizen
Method of Application : NCS (Liverpool) bad advice given (£65 refunded), Send by myself 13/12/2012
Date of Application: 13/12/12
Date of receipt by UKBA : 14/12/12
Date of Debit of fee : 28/12/12
Date of receipt of Acknowledgement : 03/01/13 dated 28/12/12
Date of Approval received: 19/01/2013 dated 16/01/2013
Date of Ceremony : 10/03/2013 but has been rescheduled for today 1600hrs :)
Congratulations, and all the best!

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Post by malesza83 » Mon Jan 28, 2013 1:19 pm

Eligibility : 5+ years EU citizen
Method of Application : NCS (Liverpool) bad advice given (£65 refunded), Send by myself 13/12/2012
Date of Application: 13/12/12
Date of receipt by UKBA : 14/12/12
Date of Debit of fee : 28/12/12
Date of receipt of Acknowledgement : 03/01/13 dated 28/12/12
Date of Approval received: 19/01/2013 dated 16/01/2013
Date of Ceremony : 10/03/2013 but has been rescheduled for today 1600hrs :)

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Post by kdsuk » Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:36 am

Joint Application : Husband + Wife

Eligibility criteria: 5 years HSMP + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS (Milton Keynes)
Date of application: 11/12/12
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/12/12(by tracking the ref number)
Date of debit of fees: 02/01/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 09/01/2013 (dated 02/01/2013)
Date of receipt of approval: 26/01/2013 ( dated 17/01/2013)
Date of Ceremony: 14/03/2013

I got approval letter from home office and ceremony invitation letter from council on same day. The date mentioned in invitation letter for ceremony is 14/03/2013. I will speak with council today to prepone the date if at all possible.

malesza83
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Post by malesza83 » Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:21 pm

Tra2003 wrote:
malesza83 wrote:Eligibility : 5+ years EU citizen
Method of Application : NCS (Liverpool) bad advice given (£65 refunded), Send by myself 13/12/2012
Date of Application: 13/12/12
Date of receipt by UKBA : 14/12/12
Date of Debit of fee : 28/12/12
Date of receipt of Acknowledgement : 03/01/13 dated 28/12/12
Date of Approval received: 19/01/2013 dated 16/01/2013
Date of Ceremony : 10/03/2013
Please what date did you receive your citizenship ceremony invitation letter from the Home Office? Thanks.
Hi letter is dated 19/01/2013 but it came on Friday 25/01/2013

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