Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[nnaitik]

Eligibility criteria: 10 years (Set LR) ILR + 1 year
Language/LIUK Criteria: MSc degree + Life in the UK test
Nationality: INDIA
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 21/08/2023
Payment: 21/08/2023online debit
Documents uploaded & submitted to UKVCAS: 21/08/2023
Biometrics Appointment: 02/09/2023 (Paid - Aberdeen)
Date of acknowledgement: 02/09/2023
Date of receipt of approval: 04/12/2023 @ 16:35 email received from Home Office Atlas
Date of ceremony: Pending - need to call and book with Aberdeen city Council

Thank you everyone and all the best to those waiting

[kp_17]

Eligibility criteria: ILR 5 year
Nationality: Non-EU
Language: B1 speaking and listening + Life in the UK
Method of application: Online
Payment method: Online - Credit Card
Date of online application submission: 17 August 2023
Documents uploaded to UKVCAS: 28 August 2023
Biometrics submitted: 1 September 2023 in Oxford (Free appointment, paid extra for document checking + confirmation)
Date of email approval: 4 December 2023 @ 16:01
Ceremony email received on: Waiting. Tried booking a ceremony on council's website, but looks like their records haven't been updated yet.
Date of ceremony: Waiting

Good luck to everyone else who's waiting to hear back!

[ahsanali]

Eligibility criteria: EUSS ILR + 3YR
Nationality: Non-EU
Proof of language: SELT GESE Grade 5 B1 and Life in UK
Method: Online Application.
Payment date: 12/06/23
Date of Acknowledgment: not received
Date of Biometrics:13/06/23 Croydon - Paid Appointment
Date of Approval: 23/11/23
Date of Citizenship: 06/12/2023
Approval email: 4/12/23

I assume, delay was caused by me submitting my Fellowship certificate from ACCA as proof of English language requirement and after realising my mistake I took the GESE test on 15th of Nov and sent the result/certificate along with a letter of explaination on 21st of Nov to all the email addresses for UKVI and nationality team and also posted the same to Liverpool (without them asking for it) and within two days my application was approved.

[Debonaire]

Eligibility criteria: ILR + 1YR
Nationality: Non EU
Proof of language: Taught MSc and Life in UK
Method: online application..
Payment date: 02/08/23
Date of Acknowledgment 02/08/23
Date of Biometrics:12/09/23 Liverpool -Free Appointment
Date of Approval Letter: Pending
Date of Citizenship: 08/12/23 Free
Approval email 4/12/23 @ 2:48pm
Overall timeline from date of biometrics it has taken 11 weeks. All the best to everyone

[Saransan]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: EUSS + 1-year ILR
Proof of language: UK Masters degree + Life in the UK
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 11.08.2023
Date of debit of fees: 11.08.2023
Biometrics appointment: 07.09.2023 Hull (free)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 07.09.2023
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Email from council: 03/12/2023

All the best everyone .
Can't thank this thread enough for keeping me sane.

[citzenkane]

Eligibility criteria: ILR (2005)
Nationality: non-EU (Africa)
Language: UK Masters Degree + Life in the Uk
Method of application: Online
Payment Method: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29/11/2023
Date of debit of fees: 29/10/2023
Date of Biometrics collection UKVCAS: 18/11/2023 (paid)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[Dubonche]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Yr (EEA Family permit) + 3 Yrs ILR
LITUK test: 30/01/2023
Evidence of English: ECCTIS (Conversion of Uni Degrees from Poland)
Nationality: Non-EU - Nigeria
Method of application: Online
Payment method: Online (Debit)
Date of application: 25/03/2023
Documents submitted: 25/03/2023
Date of debit of fees: 25/03/2023
UKVCAS biometric appt. : 04/04/2023 (UKVCAS Birmingham)
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Emails to FurtherNationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk to chase application: 05/08/2023, 14/08/2023, 22/08/2023, 22/08/2023, 10/11/2023.

Responses:
25/09/2023 (Home office Atlas: Request for Evidence of English & personal information update)
30/09/2023 (MMST Workflow: application raises exceptionally complex issues and further time required to consider case thoroughly and reach a decision)
10/10/2023 (from MMST Workflow: naturalization is not an automatic process, they have to make number of enquiries)
18/10/2023 (Further nationality enquiries: Some applications take longer than expected)
27/11/2023 (Home office Atlas: Application update- Approval)

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Date of receipt of approval: 27/11/2023
Date of receipt of ceremony Email : None
Citizenship ceremony date: 18.12.23

Thank you all for the support and ideas.

[citzenkane]

Eligibility criteria: ILR (2005) - British citizen
Nationality: non-EU (Africa)
Language: UK Masters Degree + Life in the Uk
Method of application: Online
Payment Method: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29/11/2023
Date of debit of fees: 29/10/2023
Date of Biometrics collection UKVCAS: 18/11/2023 (paid)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[abhardwaj1390]

Eligibility criteria: ILR (2020) - British citizen spouse
Nationality: Indian
Language: B1 speaking and listening + Life in the Uk
Method of application: Online
Payment Method: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 24/11/2023
Date of debit of fees: 24/11/2023
Date of Biometrics collection UKVCAS: 26/11/2023 (Maidstone)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[shikara]

Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: ILR on 03.08.2023 + Spouse of British citizen
Nationality: Indian
Proof of language: UK MBA degree + Life in the UK
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 17.08.2023
Date of debit of fees: 17.08.2023
Biometrics appointment: 20.08.2023 (Leicester, paid)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 20.08.2023 (UKVI)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of invitation from City Council: 01.12.2023
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Note: No emails from Home Office but received email from City Council saying they received my naturalisation certificate and would like to invite for ceremony. Not sure whether there will be an email from Home Office.

[Chigwindiri]

Naturalisation Application Timeline :-
Eligibility criteria: Protection Route (ILR > 2 yrs)
Language: UK degree + Life in UK Test
Nationality: Non-EU (Africa)
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 2/05/2023
Date of debit of fees: 2/05/2023
Date of biometrics 27/05/2023- free (South East)
Date of receipt of acknowledgment: 27/05/2023
Date of receipt of approval: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

SSHD Reply : Sun 15/10/2023
"...application raises exceptionally complex issues, and we require further time to consider, will take more than 6 months..."

Further Enq. (Replied) : 31/10/23
"...Please be advised that your email has been forwarded to your case working team, who are aware that you have enquired about the progress of your current application..."

Wrote Letter To My M.P. for Support on 27/11/2023.
Date of Ceremony Received: 1/12/23.

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[Amunybot]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 years Spouse Visa+ <1 yrILR
Proof of language: NARIC+ Life in the UK
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 02.08.2023
Date of debit of fees:02.08.2023
Biometrics appointment: 30.08.2023
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 30.08.2023
Date of receipt of approval:pending
Date of Ceremony: pending

[melovankenobi]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 2 + 1-year ILR
Proof of language: ILETS + Life in the UK
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 19.08.2023
Date of debit of fees: 19.08.2023
Biometrics appointment: 05.09.2023
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 05.09.2023
Date of receipt of approval:not received yet
Date of Ceremony: 09.01.2024

I received mail from Council for ceremony and still awaiting from HQ aprroval,
this page is soo helpfull thanks for all support. it tooks almost 12 weeks from biometric,

[kolefon]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 7 years (combined tier 2 and skilled worker) + 1-year ILR
Proof of language: UK degree + Life in the UK
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 23.07.2023
Date of debit of fees: 23.07.2023
Biometrics appointment: 18.08.2023
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 18.08.2023
Date of receipt of approval: 29.11.2023
Date of Ceremony: 8.12.2023

[sdimpis]

Naturalisation Application Timeline :-
Eligibility criteria: ILR 1yr + EU
Language: UK degree + Life in UK Test
Nationality: EU
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25/04/2023
Date of debit of fees: 25/04/2023
Date of biometrics 20/05/2023- free (East Ham)
Date of receipt of acknowledgment: 20/05/2023
Date of receipt of approval: 24/11/2023 (reply from Further Enq. confirming approval) still waiting for the official approval email which I need to actually attemt the ceremony, just emailed Further Enq again
Date of Ceremony: 16/1/2024

SSHD Reply : Sun 15/10/2023
"...application raises exceptionally complex issues, and we require further time to consider, will take more than 6 months..."

Further Enq. (Replied) : 31/10/23
"...Please be advised that your email has been forwarded to your case working team, who are aware that you have enquired about the progress of your current application..."

Identical timeline to @Chigwindiri wrt application and biometrics (7 days apart) and identical dates on the e-mails received from the Home Office so my guess is we have the same "case working team"

Sent again an email to Further Enq. on 23rd Nov at 5pm, got a reply this morning at 7:33am to confirm I have been approved.

Still waiting for official HO email so I can book my ceremony.

7 months since application date in total.

[devjas]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years + 1 year EUSS
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 11/07/2023
Date of payment: 11/07/2023
Date of document submission on UKVCAS website (self-submit): 11/07/2023
Date of biometrics appointment: 05/08/2023 (Free @ Mark Lane)
Home Office Atlas: 23/10/2023 Email received asking additional questions. Reply sent same day.
Home Office Atlas: 29/11/2023 Received email asking same questions. Reply sent same day. CC to Further Nationality Enquiries.
Further Nationality Enquiries: 30/11/2023 @ 13:01 Response received confirming approval
Ceremony invitation: not yet

[Debonaire]

Eligibility criteria: ILR + 1YR
Nationality: Non EU
Proof of language: Taught MSc and Life in UK
Method: online application..
Payment date: 02/08/23
Date 02/08/23
Date of Biometrics:12/09/23 Liverpool -Free Appointment
Date of Approval Letter: Pending
Date of Citizenship: 08/12/23 Free
Received a ceremony email today which came as a surprise. I believe some feedback made me feel a bit anxious and prepared my emotions for the worst. I have a CCJ which I saw on my records after I submitted my application meaning it was not disclosed. Overall from date of biometrics it has taken 11 weeks. All the best to everyone

[kristinam]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: BC Spouse + ILR
Proof of language: B1 Trinity College + Life in the UK
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 10.08.2023
Date of debit of fees: 10.08.2023
Biometrics appointment: 15.08.2023 (paid Mark Lane)
Date of receipt of acknowledgment: 15.08.2023
Date of receipt of approval: 27.11.23
Date of Ceremony: 21.12.23 (free)

[pssst__]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: EUSS + 1 Settled Status
Proof of language: UK MSc degree + Life in the UK
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 06.11.2023
Date of debit of fees: 06.11.2023
Biometrics appointment: 27.11.2023 (next available free slot)
Date of receipt of acknowledgment: 27.11.2023
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[Iousomemoney]

Eligible criteria: 10 year stay on various visas ( tier2,4,5)+ 1 year ILR
Non Eu
English language: degree taught in English in the UK
Online application
Date of payment of application: 30/5/23
Date of biometric appointment: 22/6/23
Never received receipt email from HO

[kolefon]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 7 years (combined tier 2 and skilled worker) + 1-year ILR
Proof of language: UK degree + Life in the UK
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 23.07.2023
Date of debit of fees: 23.07.2023
Biometrics appointment: 18.08.2023
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 18.08.2023
Date of receipt of approval: 29.11.2023
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[b44b5]

Eligibility criteria: Settled status EU-Settlement Scheme (Spouse) + 1 year
Language: B1 + Life in UK test
Citizenship: Sudan
Method of application: Online
Date of application & debit of fees: 26/06/2023
Biometrics: 26/06/2023 - Peterborough
Date of receipt of acknowledgment: 26/06/2023
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending



Send email to further nationality on 15/Nov/2023 - only automated reply
Taking longer than expected. No further information is requested.

25/11/2023 - no reply from furthernationality. I am getting anxious.

29/11/2023 reply from caseworkflow

We aim to process all applications within 6 months from the date submitted. However, in certain circumstances this target is not possible. Following our assessment of your case, unfortunately it appears your application will not be processed within the 6-month target.



This is because your application raises exceptionally complex issues, and we require further time to consider your case thoroughly and reach a decision.

[Abone]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5-year Turkish business personvisa + 1-year ILR
Proof of language: UKVI IELTS + Life in the UK
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 18.06.2023
Date of debit of fees: 18.06.2023
Biometrics appointment: 20.06.2023 (paid)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 20.06.2023
Date of receipt of approval 23.11.2023
Date of Ceremony: PENDING
Got a response of approval after 5 months and 3 days. Good luck everyone.

[Candyfloss]

Eligibility Criteria : BC Spouse +Settled
Language : LIUK + B1 SL
Nationality: Non EU
Method of Application : Online
Date of Application : 10.10.2023
Payment : 10.10.23
Biometric Appoitment : 6.11.2023 (Manchester)
Date of Acknowledgement : 6.11.2023
Date of Receipt of Approval : Pending
Date of Ceremony : Pending