Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[Evicra]

Eligibility criteria: ILR + British Citizen Spouse
+ Degree
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 15 May 2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 15 05/2021(paid)
Date on Approval letter/Email:No email received
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 13/01/2022 Received invitation to book ceremony from council

Thank you very much alll

[ATADP]

Eligibility criteria: 23 Residence in total. 10 years residence on Spouse + Article 8 + 3 Year ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: LIUK test + Uni degree
Nationality: Non-Eu
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 29/09/2021
Date of debit of fees: 29/09/2021
Date of acknowledgement: 20/10/2021,
Date Biometrics enrolled: 24/10/2021
Date on Approval letter/email: 12/01/2022
Date of receipt of approval email : 12/01/2022
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 23/01/2022
Date of Ceremony: 23/01/2022

All complete after agonising 3 months. Journey that started in August 1995. Good luck to rest of you. Huge thank you to this website, moderators and volunteers who spend there time on helping others. It was, has been a lifeline for me in a way I cannot describe. Thank you.

[elv1s]

My Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of a British Citizen
Language/LIUK Criteria: B1 English Test + Life in the UK test(2013)
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Method of application: Online

Date of application: 17 October 2021
Date of acknowledgment: 17 October 2021
Date Biometrics appointment: 13 November 2021
Date on Email Approval letter: 10 January 2022
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Did not receive one as I managed to get the ceremony appointment 2 days after the approval email.
Date of Ceremony: 12 January 2022

[iajus]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 years in the UK + 3 years ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Degree Certificate + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online

Date of application: 26 May 2021
Date of acknowledgment: 26 May 2021
Date Biometrics appointment: 20 June 2021
Date on Email Approval letter: 26 Sept 2021
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 5 November 2021
Date of Ceremony: 14 December 2021

[Dillan Masvingo]

Eligibility criteria: 20 Years in United Kingdom
Method of application: Online Application
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Date of Application: 26 Aug 2021
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30 Aug 2021
Date of debit of fees: 02 Sep 2021
Date Biometric Enrolled: Medway, Kent 10 Sep 2021
Date of receipt of approval: 10 Jan 2022
Date of invitation ceremony: 12 Jan 2022
Date of ceremony:18 Jan 2022
Citizenship ceremony date: 18 Jan 2022
The End!

What I learnt the past few months is don't let yourself wound up because your have not heard from the Home Office, it will happen, don't panic especially if your application is still within the 6 months deadline, stay strong for your sanity. Lastly thanks to however is running this site for us and all the moderators. Thank you and Good bye.

[user0783]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of British Citizen (5 years) + ILR
Language : IELTS B1 + Life in the UK
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 02 September 2021
Payment method: (Online) 02 September 2021
Date of Biometrics: 12 September 2021 (Paid - Croydon)
Date of Approval via email: 10 January 2022 (full 4 months after the Biometrics)
Date of receipt of approval via post: waiting
Date of invitation ceremony: waiting
Citizenship ceremony date: waiting

[zamanam]

2nd team member

Eligibility criteria: ILR (5 years) + 1 Year on ILR
Language : language Test + Life in the UK
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 02 November 2021
Payment method: (Online) 3 November 2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 18 November 2021 (Paid - Croydon)
UK Home Office Survey email: 06 Jan 2022
Date on Approval via email: 10 Jan 2022
Date of receipt of approval via post: Awaiting
Citizenship ceremony date: 16 February 2022
British citizen Certificate received: Awaiting

He had 2 littering fine and 5 parking tickets all were declared, so don't worry if you have fine. Be honest and declare but share reasons if you have.

This forum has been the best support throughout the entire process. I just can't thank all moderator enough for their guidance, humanity and support!

Many thanks to everyone who keeps this forum running and contributes to this forum. Best of luck to everyone !

We will apply for kid and spouse too.

[Khan51214]

Wife timeline
Eligibility criteria: Dependant Tier 1) + 1 yr ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK NARIC + Life in the UK test
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 09/11/2021
Payment method: Debit Card (Online)
Date of debit of fees: 09/11/2021
Date of acknowledgement: Never
Date Biometrics enrolled: 10/11/2021 luckily paid £125
Received Survey email: 06-01-2022
Date of Approval: Never
Date of receipt of approval: 11-01-2022 12:13am
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 11-01-2022 12:13am

[IsaNomzamo]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years by discretion
Language/LIUK Criteria: B1+ Life in the UK
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Application sent & fee paid: 05/9/2021
Document Upload to UKVCAS 06/9/2021
In person Biometrics UKVCAS: 06/9/2021 (Paid appointment)
Date of Acknowledgment: Didn't receive any
Date of Receipt of UKVI survey: 06/1/2022
Date of Approval letter: Didn't receive one
Date of receipt of approval e-mail: N/A
Date of receipt of ceremony email: 11/1/2022
Date on letter: N/A
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

Thank you for the support and sharing on the forums. Best of luck to all still waiting.

[metropolis2022]

Eligibility criteria: ILR (EUSS) since 2019
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK Degree + LIUK
Method of application: Online Application
Nationality: EU (Hungary)
Date of Application: 25/09/2021
Payment method: (Online) 25/09/2021
Date Biometric Enrolled: 22/10/2021 (free)
Date of UKVI survey email: 06/01/2022
Date of receipt of approval (email): 11/01/2022
Date of ceremony invitation (email, as above): 11/01/2022
Date of ceremony: Pending

[dipo1234]

Eligibility criteria: 10 Years Route (study+work) + 1 year ILTR
Language/LIUK Criteria: UK Degree, LIUK Passed for ILTR application
Method of application: Online Application
Nationality: Nigerian
Date of Application: 11 Nov 2021
Payment method: (Online Debit card) 11 Nov 2021
Date Biometric Enrolled: 12 Nov 2021, Croydon (Paid for next day appointment)
Date of UKVI survey email: 06 Jan 2022
Date of receipt of approval: 10 Jan 2022, 23:04
Date of invitation ceremony: 10 Jan 2022 (Same email as approval)
Date of ceremony: (Booked) 25 Jan 2022, Public ceremony

Overall, took about 2 months exactly from biometric enrolment to approval. Best of luck everyone!

[Dillan Masvingo]

Eligibility criteria: 20 Years in United Kingdom
Method of application: Online Application
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Date of Application: 26 Aug 2021
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30 Aug 2021
Date of debit of fees: 02 Sep 2021
Date Biometric Enrolled: Medway, Kent 10 Sep 2021
Date of receipt of approval: 10 Jan 2022
Date of ceremony: Awaiting response from my local council Re: Private Ceremony Date
Date of invitation ceremony:
Citizenship ceremony date:

[gabidzas]

Eligibility criteria: T2G (5 years) + 1 Year on ILR
Language : UK Degree + Life in the UK test
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 07 Nov 2021
Payment method: (Online) 07 Nov 2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 12 Nov 2021
Date on Approval via email: 10 Jan 2022
Date of receipt of approval via post: N/A
Citizenship ceremony date: TBC

Best of luck everyone! Many thanks to the members and admins of this forum!

[zamanam]

Eligibility criteria: ILR (5 years) + 1 Year on ILR
Language : Masters in the UK + Life in the UK
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 21 October 2021
Payment method: (Online) 30 October 2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 29 October 2021 (Paid - Croydon)
Date on Approval via email: 20 December 2021
Date of receipt of approval via post: Awaiting
Citizenship ceremony date: 6 January 2022
British citizen Certificate received: 06 Jan

This forum has been the best support throughout the entire process. Many thanks to everyone who keeps this forum running and contributes to this forum. Best of luck!

We are awaiting for other member application outcome.

[dawgfather]

Eligibility criteria: ILR (T1 Exceptional talent)
Language : Life in the UK
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 1 April 2021
Payment method: (Online) 1 April 2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 1 May 2021
Date on Approval via email: Did not receive
Date of receipt of approval via post: 28 September 2021
Date of invitation ceremony: -
Citizenship ceremony date: 27 Oct 2021
British citizen Certificate received: Same day (merton)

Got it 2 days before the 6 month deadline

[Biky]

Eligibility criteria: 10 years residency and settled status since March 2019
Language/LIUK Criteria:GESE grade 5+ Life in the UK test
Nationality: EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 26/10/2021
Payment method: Debit Card (Online)
Date Biometrics enrolled: 20/11/2021
Date of UKVI survey email: 06/01/2022
Date of receipt of ceremony letter:10/01/2022

The process was quicker than anticipated 2.5 months from the online submission, hopefully I will get a close date for the ceremony.

This forum has been a great source of information, thank you everyone for sharing useful information and providing helpful advice.

[ollamail1982]

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs Residency + 11yrs ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria:UK Degree in the UK + Life in the UK test
Nationality: West African
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 06/07/2021
Payment method: Debit Card (Online)
Date of debit of fees: 06/07/2021
Date of acknowledgement: 06/07/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 08/07/2021
Date of UKVI survey email: 06/01/2022
Date of receipt of approval: 10/1/2022
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Awaiting

All praise to God! After waiting for 11yrs due to a conviction in 2010, the email finally came thru as approved! Never give up hope, and always trust your intuition (after two legal firms predicted application may not be granted, I ignored and did the whole thing myself!) Thanks to forums such as this (immigrationboards and few others… they’re all a great deal of hope for many.

NB: if you’re still waiting past the six months after submission, send an enquiry email (for some reason it unlocks the decision email with a day or two )

[CandyLee]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of British Citizen (5 years) + ILR
Language : IELTS B1 + Life in the UK Test
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 15 November 2021
Payment method: (Online) 15 November 2021
Date of Biometrics: 11 December 2021 (Free - Manchester)
Date of Approval via email: none received yet
Date of receipt of approval via post: none received yet
Date of invitation ceremony: 10 January 2022 (phone call from the council)
Citizenship ceremony date: 18 January 2022

The wait was just under 2 months, which was quicker than I anticipated.
Big big thanks to everyone, I've had lots of help & guidance over the years and I couldn't have done it without you !!

[hobba2008]

Eligibility criteria: ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Degree in the UK + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Palestinian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 04/11/2021
Payment method: Debit Card (Online)
Date of debit of fees: 04/11/2021
Date of acknowledgement: 04/11/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 04/11/2021
Date on Approval letter: Awaiting
Date of receipt of approval: 10/1/2022
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 10/1/2022
Date of Ceremony: 18/1/2022

Alhamdulillah, I receive an email this morning from Atlas to let know of the approval.
I received survey email on the 6/1/2022 too.

This is for my Wife's now whose approval came in hours after mine has arrived.

Both of us applied separately on the 5th of Nov, biometrics on the same day (i.e. 5/11/21), received UKVI survey on the 6th of Jan, invited for ceremony on the 10th of Jan.

[gurutheone]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: EU Fam Permit 5 Years + 1 year PR
Language/LIUK Criteria: B5 LIUK Test
Nationality: Non-EU Srilankan
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28/09/2021
Date of debit of fees: 29/09/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 06/10/2021 (Paid appointment)
UKVI Survey received on: 06/01/2022 (sent a mail to Nationality support team on 06/01/22)

Date of Approval e-mail: 10/01/2022 @ 9:38

Date of receipt of ceremony e mail: 08/01/2022 (received from my local council on Saturday evening, they booked the time for ceremony)
Date of Ceremony: 23/01/2022
Date of receipt of Naturalization: 23/01/2022

They request the approval letter from HO, but haven't received anything yet, hopefully it will be delivered soon, I had customer survey from HO, few days ago to my inbox.

Thank you

Updated all the dates, hopes it help for your wait.

[Khan51214]

Eligibility criteria: Tier 1) + 1 yr ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: English Test + Life in the UK test
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 06/02/2021
Payment method: Debit Card (Online)
Date of debit of fees: 06/02/2021
Date of acknowledgement: 09/02/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 05/03/2021
Request to MP for intervention: Aug 2021
Sent PAP To Home office: 17-12-2021
Sent email For update on 26-12-2021
Received Reply Application was Approved: 10-01-2022
Date of Approval: 24-12-2021
Date of receipt of approval: 10/1/2022
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Awaiting

Thanks dear Members for your continuous support

[kumar84]

Eligibility criteria: Tier2(G) + 1 yr ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: English Test + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 09/11/2021
Payment method: Debit Card (Online)
Date of debit of fees: 09/11/2021
Date of acknowledgement: 09/11/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 06/12/2021
Date of UKVI survey email: 06/01/2022
Date of receipt of approval: 10/1/2022
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Awaiting

Thanks dear Members for your continuous support

[Hasan1983]

Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:30 am
Eligibility criteria: ILR+ Refugee
Language/LIUK Criteria:UK Degree in the UK + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Sudan
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 04/07/2021
Payment method: Debit Card (Online)
Date of debit of fees: 04/07/2021
Date of acknowledgement: 04/07/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 28/07/2021
Date of UKVI survey email: 06/01/2022
Date of receipt of approval: 10/1/2022 @09:30 am
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Awaiting

The Long journey has come to an end AlhumdulilAllah. I hope all members on this board to get positive desicion on their applications. I had a car insurance offence back to 2020, I received an FPN from the DVLA which promptly got paid. I declared that on my application and got approved. I hope this can help in anyway.
Thank you moderaters for your relentless assistance.

[user0783]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of British Citizen (5 years) + ILR
Language : IELTS B1 + Life in the UK
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 02 September 2021
Payment method: (Online) 02 September 2021
Date of Biometrics: 12 September 2021 (Paid - Croydon)
Date of Approval via email: waiting
Date of receipt of approval via post: waiting
Date of invitation ceremony: waiting
Citizenship ceremony date: waiting

[hobba2008]

Eligibility criteria: ILR
Language/LIUK Criteria: Degree in the UK + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Palestinian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 04/11/2021
Payment method: Debit Card (Online)
Date of debit of fees: 04/11/2021
Date of acknowledgement: 04/11/2021
Date Biometrics enrolled: 04/11/2021
Date on Approval letter: Awaiting
Date of receipt of approval: 10/1/2022
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 10/1/2022
Date of Ceremony: 18/1/2022

Alhamdulillah, I receive an email this morning from Atlas to let know of the approval.
I received survey email on the 6/1/2022 too.