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A section for posts relating to applications for Naturalisation or Registration as a British Citizen. Naturalisation

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by luckndone » Mon Nov 07, 2022 5:53 pm

luckndone wrote:
Wed Oct 05, 2022 1:04 pm
Eligibility criteria: 10 year long residency + 1 year ILR
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 17/08/22
Date of debit: 17/08/22
Payment method: Credit Card (Online)
Date of email to use IDV App: 22/08/22
Date of Document Submission: 08/09/22
Date on Approval Letter or Email: WAITING
Date of ceremony: WAITING
Date of Survey: 07/11/22

Hopefully this means approval incoming soon.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Mombasagirl » Mon Nov 07, 2022 5:09 pm

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier 2 + 1yr ILR
Language: UK Degree + LIUK test
Nationality: Kenyan
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 6/9/22
Date of debit of fees: 6/9/22
Date of receipt of acknowledgment: 6/9/22
Invitation to use IDV app: 13/9/22
Date of documents submitted on the IDV app: 13/9/22
Date of receipt of approval: 07/11/22 Home Office Atlas email at 10.21 am
Date of Ceremony: 09/11/22 - was very lucky to get one so quickly, as there had been a cancellation

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by chriskv1 » Mon Nov 07, 2022 4:02 pm

chriskv1 wrote:
Mon May 30, 2022 1:30 pm
Nationality : Indian
Eligibility criteria : Settled status + 1 Year
Method of application : Online
Date of application and payment : 26/03/2022
Date of Biometrics enrolment and documents (IDV) : 06/04/2022
Date of approval email : AWAITING
Date of ceremony : AWAITING

:?
Email from HO stating application will not be processed within service standards : August 2022
Enquiry to FurtherNationalityEnquiries made via email : 1st October 2022
Email invitation for Citizenship Ceremony received : 4th of November 2022.

overall the application took 7 months from date of biometrics.
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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by sky_rise » Mon Nov 07, 2022 3:48 pm

sky_rise wrote:
Mon Sep 05, 2022 6:57 pm
Here is the naturalisation timeline for my partner:

Eligibility criteria: ILR(LR), applied naturalisation upon getting ILR BRP
Applicant: one person

Language: Degree from the UK University + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 30/08/2022
Online documents upload to UKVCAS: 02/09/2022
Date Biometrics enrolled: Invited and submitted via IDV app: 05/09/2022
Date on Approval Email :waiting
Update!

Date of approval email: 7 Nov at 1pm (from Home Office Atlas address) - inviting to book the ceremony. Awaiting return of documents.

Waiting time from application to approval 2 months and 1 week.
"Ask me, and I shall provide it"

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by dehumaniser » Mon Nov 07, 2022 12:13 pm

Eligibility criteria: EU spouse Visa, 5yr LR + 1yr ILR.
Nationality: Palestinian
Language : Graded Examination in Spoken English (GESE) Grade 5, CEFR Level B1.1
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10 May 2022
Date of debit of fees: 10 May 2022 - Online Payment by Debit Card
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 21 May
Date of receipt of approval: 7 November - email from Atlas at 10:34 am - just few days short of the 6 Months Period
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

I just want to say thank you to everyone on this Board, I have started my journey over 7 years ago when I checked with 2 immigration lawyers in the UK that informed me I cannot come to the UK on the bases of being a spouse of an EU citizen. Although the EU and the UK goverment website and laws were clear that I can. I have then used this Board for help on how to fill the forms,and afterwards with every application ever since, tips and things to take into consideration, Leave to Remain, ILR, and now Naturalisation application. And was successful every time. Many thanks for everyone help. and best of luck for everyone who are going through this journey.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Megi63 » Mon Nov 07, 2022 11:59 am

Update:

Eligibility criteria: 5 years ( statlet stuates)+1 year ILR 2021 granted
Language : Life in the UK + B1 english
Nationality: Egypt
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 01/07/2022
Payment method: (Online) 01/07/2022
Date of email to use IDV app:04/07/2022
Documents Self Submit use IDV: 04/07/2022
Invitation to Book appointments Biometrics:15/08/2022
Biometrics done:03/09/2022
Date on Approval /Email: Not yet
Date of invitation ceremony :07/11/2022
Citizenship ceremony date: Not yet
British citizen Certificate received: Not yet

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Theeng90 » Mon Nov 07, 2022 11:38 am

Theeng90 wrote:
Tue Sep 20, 2022 1:07 pm
Theeng90 wrote:
Sun Aug 28, 2022 2:14 pm
Theeng90 wrote:
Wed Aug 03, 2022 7:19 pm
Theeng90 wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:38 pm
Theeng90 wrote:
Mon Jun 06, 2022 5:56 pm
Theeng90 wrote:
Mon Apr 18, 2022 10:48 am
Eligibility criteria: Tier 2, 5 years +1 year ILR
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 05/01/2022
Date of appointment for Biometrics: 19/01/2022
Date of approval: awaiting
Citizenship ceremony invitation date: awaiting
Citizenship ceremony date: pending: awaiting

I’ve been waiting for more than 3 months, still within the 6 months…
Still waiting… it’s been 5 months. I hope I get an answer in June.
Still waiting… longer than 6 months already and let’s see how long I will wait more..
Still waiting… 7th month… I hope I get a response in August…
Still waiting.. 8th month.. Automatic macro emails from Home Office which says literally nothing.
9th month… HO still ignores my emails. MP sent a letter and received a standard response which means nothing.
More than 10 months… no update at all. They just ignore all my efforts to communicate with them.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Shah1698 » Mon Nov 07, 2022 11:06 am

Shah1698 wrote:
Tue Oct 04, 2022 10:04 pm
Shah1698 wrote:
Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:16 pm
Eligibility criteria: Tier 2G + 1 Year ILR (+ my wife and 2 children) - 4 applicants
Language/LIUK Criteria: Life in UK Test + IELTS B1
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 24/06/2022
Payment method: Credit Card (Online)
Date of payment: 24/06/2022
Date of email to use IDV app: 27/06/2022
Date of submission using IDV app: 29/06/2022 (Croydon) - Didn't use the app
Date on Approval letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting
03/10/2022 at 2:40pm
Received an email asking to pay ceremony fee £80 for my son who turns 18 in the next 3 weeks. Filled the form with the card details sent it back within 30 mins and now waiting...
10/10/2022 - £80 debited for ceremony
Date on Approval letter - 07/11/2022 - around 10:15am for all 4 applicants (15 mins delay for each applicant) - It took 4.5 months
Date of Ceremony: waiting

Thank you so much all who helped me in this journey and good luck for those still waiting.
Shah

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by bobby135 » Mon Nov 07, 2022 10:58 am

bobby135 wrote:
Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:48 pm
Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 5years + ILR 1year
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK Degree + LIUK
Nationality : Non EU
Method of application: Online
Payment method: Online
Date of application: 20/03/2022
Date of debit of fees: 20/03/2022
Date of acknowledgement: 20/03/2022
Date of biometric : 29/03/22 via App
Date on Approval letter: 07/11/2022
Date of receipt of approval: 07/11/2022
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 07/11/2022
Date of Ceremony: Waiting..
I received an email on 01/09/22 saying my application will not be processed within the 6 months time frame, I emailed my local MP on 03/11/22 and presumably after the chaser he's sent out for me, I received my approval/invitation on 07/11/22.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by rahuldwh2000 » Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:53 am

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 2/3year ILR (self, spouse and 1 under 18 offspring)
Nationality: Non-EEA
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 8th September 2022
Date of debit: 8th September 2022
Biometric at Croydon: 18th September 2022
Online submission of documents: 15th September 2022
Date of Approval Email: Received 7th November 2022 from Home.office.Atlas email around 8:20 am
Date of ceremony: will call council and book for ceremony

Moderator edit : Please do NOT post questions in the TIMELINE ONLY threads!!

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by wish_uk » Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:40 am

Eligibility criteria: 5year Eu spouse + 1 year ILR

Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22/june/2022
Date of debit of fees: 22/june/2022
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of biometrics: 12/july/2022
Date of receipt of approval: 07/Nov/2022 @ 8:33am
Date on Approval Letter: 07/NOV/2022
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: within this approval letter
Date of ceremony: 07/dec/2022

Good luck to All
married Aug 2014

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Sandeep5031 » Sat Nov 05, 2022 8:41 am

Sandeep5031 wrote:
Sat Oct 01, 2022 8:51 am
Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 skilled visa + 1Y ILR
Method of application: Online
Language/LIUK : Life in UK Test + UK PhD
Nationality: India
Date of application: 31/05/2022
Date of submission of Biometrics in person @ Luton: 20/06/2022
Date on Approval email : waiting, no response yet
UPDATE: 04 Nov 2022 email from mmst
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 applications will not be processed within the 6 month target.



This is because it is taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus (COVID-19). This will not affect the decision. We expect to make a decision on your application as soon as possible, but we will write to you again if this is not going to be possible.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Milzank » Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:43 am

Application timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 year + married to BC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 9th September 2022
Date of document uploaded via app: 28 September 2022
Date of UKVI survey email: 7th October 2022
Date of receipt of approval: Not yet***
Date of Ceremony: 7th November 2022 (private £160)

***Rather unusually we received an email from the local authority inviting us to a Citizenship ceremony however we still haven’t received an email from the Home Office. I enquired with the Registration office and although unusual she said this has happened before. We have booked the ceremony for the first available private date, yet to receive Home office notification but advised can still go ahead with the ceremony as they have received confirmation from the Home Office.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by laji0523 » Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:44 pm

laji0523 wrote:
Mon Feb 21, 2022 10:30 am
Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: Tier-2 (5 years) + 1 year ILR

Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12th August 2021
Date of debit of fees: 12th August 2021
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of biometrics: 26th August 2021
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date on Approval Letter: Waiting
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

It’s been over six months now and nothing. I wonder if summer applications are on hold :!:
Updated timeline:
Date of receipt of approval: 31th October 2022
Date on Approval Letter: 24th October 2022
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 2nd November 2022
Date of ceremony: Waiting

1 year and 3 months. Thanks for all the help from the site. Wish you all good luck!

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Baljeet1979 » Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:38 pm

Applied online 28/05/2022
EU citizen 5 years + 1 year ILR
Life in UK and language certificate from Trinity College
Paid £3354 for myself + 2 kids. On 28/05
Biometric appointment attended on 30/06/2022
Same day confirmation of documents submitted email from UKVACAS.
Waiting for further updates.
few emails to further nationality Enquiries recieved answer that my application is in service standards because 6 months not yet completed. so more 25 days to complete 6 months. And then will try to contact again.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by bubbly123 » Tue Nov 01, 2022 7:50 am

Eligibility criteria: T1/5yrs plus 2 years ILR
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25 July 22
Date of debit of fees: 25 July 22
Date of Biometric: 12 sep 2022
Date of receipt of approval: 31/10/22 07:14 am in the Morning.

Thank you so much for the support from this board. Once again I like to thank all the senior members and moderators.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Sreeni83 » Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:27 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 2/ ILR/ Spouse of British citizen
Nationality: Non-EEA
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 26 Aug 2022
Date of debit: 26 Aug 2022
Invitation IDV: 30 Aug 2022
Submission via the App: 4 Sept 2022
Date of Approval Letter or Email: Received 31/10/2022 from Home.office.Atlas email @ 07:43 am
Date of ceremony: Waiting for Council to get back. Home office email advised to wait a day or two before I book.


This forum has been a great help and thanks to the all experts/moderators and query raisers. Wishing everyone all the best for their applications.

Many thanks,


Kind regards,
Sreeni

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by shuaibkhan » Mon Oct 31, 2022 4:24 pm

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr T2 + 1 yr ILR
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 19th Oct 2022
Date of debit of fees: 19th Oct 2022
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 19th Oct 2022
Date of Biometrics collection: 25th Oct 2022
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: N/A

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by hollygoblighty1 » Mon Oct 31, 2022 2:20 pm

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 10yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: online
Date of application: 18/08/2022
Date of debit of fees: 18/08/2022
Date of acknowledgment: 18/08/2022
Email from UKVCAS about biometrics: 22/08/2022 told me I was not eligible to use the app and that I must book a biometric appointment in person
Date of biometrics appointment: 16/09/2022 (Sopra Steria, 20 Mark Lane- waited for a free appointment)
Date of approval letter/email: 31/10/2022
Date of ceremony: pending

Total time between submitting citizenship application and decision made: 74 days or about 2.5 months
Total time between arriving to work/live in UK and citizenship decision: 11.5 years

It's been a long road. So happy it is finished!

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by UKLL » Mon Oct 31, 2022 11:23 am

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 10yr + 2yr ILR;
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21 Aug 22
Date of debit of fees: 21 Aug 22
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 21 Aug 22
Date of documents submitted on the IDV app: 02 Sep
Date of receipt of approval: 31/10/22
Date of Ceremony: 09/11/22

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Dife » Sun Oct 30, 2022 6:46 am

Dife wrote:
Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:39 pm
Eligibility criteria: 5 years +2
Language:Trinity college B1 + life in the uk test
Nationality:Family application for 4 people(me Non-EU,my wife and 2 kids EU.
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27 June 2022
Date of debit of fees: 27 June 2022
Date of receipt of acknowledgement (by UKVI): 27 June 2022
Date of book fingerprint appointment:4 July 2022.
Date of appointment:1 August 2022(free Appoinment in Newcastle)
Date of receipt of approval:24 October 2022
Date of Citizenship Ceremony: Emailed council,first free ceremony 29.11.2022,will try to book private ceremony for my family tomorrow.

Contact council and book ceremony for all family on 11.11.2022

Good luck everyone!

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by jojo3 » Sat Oct 29, 2022 7:38 am

jojo3 wrote:
Sat Oct 15, 2022 7:13 am
Eligibility criteria. 6yrs leave +1 yr indefinite
Nationality Nigeria
Method of application Online
Date of Application 18/04/2022
Date of receipt by UKBA 18/04/2022
Documents submitted. 26/04/2022. ~(via App)
Approval Date TBC
Ceremony Date TBC
[received an email on the 24/10/2022 from further nationality enquiry after sending more than 15 emails, They said my application is in the process . it’s almost 7 months and i am still waiting.

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by wcemail2021 » Thu Oct 27, 2022 6:22 pm

Eligibility criteria: Work Permit + EU Partner/Permanent resident + EUSS
Language/LIUK: Majority English speaking country + LIUK Test
Payment method: Online
Date of application: 12/08/2022
Date of debit of fees: 12/08/2022
Date of acknowledgement: 12/08/2022
Date of appointment: 17/08/2022 (Central London +£132)
Date of approval letter/email: 24/10/2022
Date of ceremony: 25/10/2022 (Private, London)

Good Luck Everyone!

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by bluebird12 » Wed Oct 26, 2022 1:04 am

Eligibility criteria: British spouse , ILR
Nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 12/05/2022
Date of appointment: 17/06/2022
Date of Approval Email: 24/10/2022
Date of ceremony: 10/11/2022

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Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Post by Dife » Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:39 pm

Eligibility criteria: 5 years +2
Language:Trinity college B1 + life in the uk test
Nationality:Family application for 4 people(me Non-EU,my wife and 2 kids EU.
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27 June 2022
Date of debit of fees: 27 June 2022
Date of receipt of acknowledgement (by UKVI): 27 June 2022
Date of book fingerprint appointment:4 July 2022.
Date of appointment:1 August 2022(free Appoinment in Newcastle)
Date of receipt of approval:24 October 2022
Date of Citizenship Ceremony: Emailed council,first free ceremony 29.11.2022,will try to book private ceremony for my family tomorrow.

Good luck everyone!

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