Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[luckymonk]

This forum has been a great help! Paying it forward for someone else to benefit.

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier 2, 1 adult dependent and 1 minor dependent + 1yr ILR
Method of application: Online Application
English Language Eligibility: IELTS (used same as one used for ILR)
Date of submission : 12th October 2024
Date of debit of fees: 12th October 2024
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 12th October 2024
Biometric Appointment: 15th November 2024 (Free Appointment)
Date of receipt of approval: 02nd December 2024 (as TLS tracking was not updated and we had received a reminder email for biometrics from Home Office we reached out to NationalityBiometrics@homeoffice.gov.uk to check with them on 28 Nov. We got confirmation on the same day that they have received biometrics information. They also mentioned that decision has been made and we should expect positive news shortly. Additionally, the registration certificate of minor was dated Nov 20th so technically it was all approved in 5 days post biometrics submission)
Date of Ceremony: 11th December 2024 (after receiving the home office email we didn't wait for council email. We just went to council website and registered for ceremony for all 3 of us on the same day)

[abhishekbuzz]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier 2 Dependent + 1yr ILR
Method of application: Online Application
English Language Eligibility: ECCTIS English Language Proficiency Certificate
Date of receipt by UKVI: 8th October 2024
Date of debit of fees: 8th October 2024
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 8th October 2024
Biometric Appointment: 9th November 2024 (Free Appointment)
Date of receipt of approval: 09th December 2024
Date of Ceremony: 14th of January 2025

[jija_ji]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr Spouse +2 months ILR
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online Application
English Language Eligibility: NARIC + Indian Degree
Date of receipt by UKVI: 07th October 2024
Date of debit of fees: 07th October 2024
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 07th October 2024
Biometric Appointment: 24th October 2024 (£38)
Council email for Ceremony: 06th Dec 2024 (Council email came 3 days before home office email)
Date of receipt of approval from Home Office Atlas: 09th December 2024
Date of Ceremony: Scheduled for 16th Dec 2024 (Free Public)

Waiting is excruciating but hang in there. Good luck to everyone, I will pray for you all.

[thesmith]

Eligibility criteria: T2 General Visa + ILR(1 Year)
Proof of language: Trinity College London ISE , CEFR Level B1 (used for T2 application)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 24/10/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 02/11/2024
Biometrics location: Croydon (Paid 60£)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Invitation from the council: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Eligibility criteria: T2 General Visa + ILR(1 Year)
Proof of language: Trinity College London ISE , CEFR Level B1 (used for T2 application)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 24/10/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 02/11/2024
Biometrics location: Croydon (Paid 60£)
Date of receipt of approval: 9th December 2024
Invitation from the council: Will contact the council in January 2025 because of upcoming travel
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Good luck to all!!

[hmn2905]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier 2 + 1yr ILR
Method of application: Online Application
English Language Eligibility: Degree in the UK
Date of receipt by UKBA: 20th October 2024
Date of debit of fees: 20th October 2024
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 20th October 2024
Biometric Appointment: 25th October 2024 (Free Appointment)
Date of receipt of approval: 09th December 2024
Date of Ceremony: 29th of January 2025

No council email for booking ceremony. Just Atlas email saying to contact council for appointment.

Thanks to all for the support over the years in many different applications!

[alessamc]

Eligibility criteria: 5 EU Pre-Settled Status + 1 yr Settled/ILR (and married to British citizen)
Method of application: Online
Nationality: Brazil, Italy
English Language Eligibility: GESE Grade 5 (B1) with Trinity College + Life in the UK test
Date of application: 19/10/2024
Date receipt of payment from UKVI: 19/10/2024
Date of biometrics: 19/11/2024
Biometrics Location: Bristol (TLScontact, free appointment)
Date of receipt of approval: 09/12/2024
Date of ceremony: 22/01/2025

Good luck to everyone!

[BuildBackBetter]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier 2 + 1yr ILR
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 21/09/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 05/10/2024
Biometrics location: Mark Lane, standard appointment
Date of receipt of approval: 09/12/2024
Date of email from council for ceremony: 06/12/2024

2 months exactly. Interesting that council was able to contact us before we receive the approval letter.

Received approval email today.

[ronnie87]

Eligibility criteria: EU Settled Status + 1 year
Proof of language: Master's Degree taught in English
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 17/02/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 12/03/2024
Biometrics location: Cambridge
Date of receipt of approval: 09/12/2024
invitation from the council: 09/12/2024
Date of Ceremony: Pending

4 months from biometrics and nearing 5 months from application, still waiting

I applied at the exact same time as my fiancee, who has received her approval in May. Before submitting the application, I had an immigration lawyer review it and they said it was a very straightforward case: EU citizen wit settled status, in continuous employment with the same company sincs 2018, all tax returns completed and paid in time, haven't been out of the country for more than <30-40 days per year, etc.

I can't imagine what can take so long, but I'll wait for the 6 month deadline to pass before emailing them for an update.

Still waiting. Almost 7 months since application, 6 months since biometrics

Just got an email from Atlas that it will take more than 6 months due to "the nature" of the checks they are running. I can't imagine what special checks they need to run, as my record is as clean as it can be, I never stayed here (or anywhere else) illegally.

Approval email arrived today, December 9 2024, after almost 10 months from the date of application and 9 months from the date of the biometrics appointment.

It was a somewhat longer journey than I expected, but I all's well that ends well

[DonD]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (Nig student visa 2005-2009 overstayer till September 2017 (EFM application unmarried partner Italian we have a kid) brexit BRP change 2019 ILR sept 2022

Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 6 September 2023
Date of debit of fees: 6 September 2023
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of receipt of approval: 02 December 2024
Date of Ceremony: 3rd December 2024 (paid)

Send application on the 6. September 2023 , got arrested on 18 September 2023 informed the home office about the arrested 22/09/23 (for possession that wasn’t mine and disorderly )case close December 18 2024(community resolution order)

Sent email to FNE after 6 months every months till September 2024 same copy and paste reply was sent back by home office.
Did Subject access request 22/1/2024 got response 21/02/2024. No real information apart from knowing the home office already knew about my arrest before I informed them 4 days later. Because an update was added after I informed them on PNC Their computer is linked to the police national computer PNC which updates everyday.

First complaints 27/05/24
reponse 24/06/24 complaints can’t be upheld

7/7/24 I responded not happy with the first response to my first complaint
9/7/24 Second complaints : caseworker team advices I should give them 6-8weeks to complete the case. And if unsatisfied I can rise it up with the IEC within 3months I have them 12 weeks no response

Contacted IEC 30th Oct 2024 made a complaint and Ice response on the 1 NOv 2024 (On 6 September 2023 you applied for Naturalisation. This application is still ongoing and you are unhappy with the delay. I said Yes
Received another email same day (Could you please describe the impact this has had on you and what you think needs to be done to put matters right.) I replied same day.
Got assigned a resolution officer on the 12 Nov 24

Home office came back to IEC 20nov 24 (UKVI have confirmed that they commit to a time frame of 3 months for completion barring any exceptional circumstances.)

I informed IEC I am unhappy with the home office timeframe and I will like them to investigate it.
21 Nov 2024 IEC requested home office for my file.I later found out that investigation can take up to a year due to backlogs (Your complaint was accepted for examination by this office on 30 October 2024 and we are currently allocating complaints accepted in January 2024.
And hole and behold on the 2nd December 2024 14:44 pm I received and email that your application has been approved by Home office Atlas. I just went to sleep first

NB : I did not contact any MP during my application process.
And After 19 years and 7 applications £££££££ within those years it’s finally over. Glory be to God.

God Saves the King.

[cherrytree]

Eligibility criteria: 5(12) years + EUSS 1(3) years
Tests: Life in the UK (English Language: UK Bachelor Degree)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 16/10/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 07/11/2024
Biometrics location: Leicester, King St (Pitman Training Centre)
Date of receipt of approval: 09/12/2024
Invitation from the council: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[Joel1986]

Eligibility criteria: Tier 2/SW visa (5 years) + ILR (1 year)
Tests: Life in the UK (English Test Not Required - Australian)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 22/10/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 25/10/2024
Biometrics location: London Wandsworth
Date of receipt of approval: 09/12/2024
Invitation from the council: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[willianho]

Eligibility criteria: GTV 3-Year Route + ILR (Total 5 Years)
Nationality: Chinese
Proof of language: NARIC
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 13.01.2024
Date of biometrics: 24.01.2024 (Liverpool, paid)
UKVCAS acknowledgment email (submission confirmation to UKVI): 30.01.2024
Date of receipt of approval: 9.11.2024
Date of Ceremony: 30.11.2024

[Cymjay]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year ILR Tier 2 Skilled worked visa
Nationality: Non EU
Proof of English: Eligible nationality, no proof required
Method of application: Online
Date of ILR: August 2023
Date of application submission: 8th August 2024
Date of fee payment: 8th August 2024
Date of biometrics and document submission: 29th August 2024, Free
Date of receipt of approval: 18th November 2024
Date of invitation from council: Letter said to ring council 1 day after receiving approval (Cardiff)
Date of Ceremony: 3rd December 2024 (free, group)

[nuaaxiayu]

Eligibility criteria: Tier-2 Skilled Worker (5 years) + ILR (12 months)
Proof of language: UK Degree + Life in the UK
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 07/12/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 19/12/2024
Biometrics location: Bristol (free)
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Invitation from the council: pending
Date of Ceremony: pending

[JSRSV]

Eligibility criteria: ILR - 5yr
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 26/11/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 29/11/2024
Biometrics location: Birmingham, prime time appointment (£60)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of email from council for ceremony: Pending

[Cassm1]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr ILR
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 05/10/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 26/11/2024
Biometrics location: Wandsworth, standard appointment
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of email from council for ceremony: 05/12/2024

Not exactly sure what my timeline is, either 1 month or 1 week!

[BuildBackBetter]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier 2 + 1yr ILR
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 21/09/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 05/10/2024
Biometrics location: Mark Lane, standard appointment
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of email from council for ceremony: 06/12/2024

2 months exactly. Interesting that council was able to contact us before we receive the approval letter.

[ChristmasMiracle]

Eligibility criteria: EU Settled Status
Tests: Life in the UK + B1 English Test
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 25/10/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 14/11/2024
Biometrics location: Southampton (free)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Invitation from the council: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Good luck to everyone

[dsandhar]

Eligibility criteria: EU Spouse (converted to pre-settled status 2019) + EU Settled Status 2023
Tests: Life in the UK + B1 English Test
Documents provided: scanned copy of passport, scanned copy of all entry/exit stamps, scanned copy of BRC, last 5 years’ P60s
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 13/10/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 01/11/2024
Biometrics location: Wolverhampton (free)
Date of receipt of approval: 02/12/2024 (20h05m)
Invitation from the council: Not received, but contacted them and the first group ceremony was scheduled for 13th January, so booked private instead
Date of Ceremony: 10/12/2024

Good luck everyone!

[Oct2919]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year EU settlement + ILR
Nationality: Non EU
Proof of English: B1 (Trinity College London) and Life in the UK
Method of application: Online
Date of ILR: October 2019
Date of application submission: 16 August 2024
Date of fee payment: 16 August 2024
Date of biometrics and document submission: Paid £143,
22nd August 2024
Date of receipt of approval: 25th November 2024( in spam folder) only saw a week after the approval email from altas that it was sat in my spam folder all that time.
Date of invitation from council: Council didn’t bother to invite I had to ring them after 1 week of approval.
Date of Ceremony: 04 December 2024(private)

Good luck everyone still waiting

[bipo]

Eligibility criteria: T2 General/Skilled Worker + ILR (1 Year)
Proof of language: IELTS used for both Tier 2 and ILR + Life in the UK
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 06/07/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 13/07/2024
Biometrics location: London Mark Lane. (Paid)
Date of receipt of approval: 02 December 2024 (18h30)
Invitation from the council: Not yet(but can book ceremony already)
Date of Ceremony: Need to book

I was notified to provide further information of five-year address history on 30 October 2024.

[zuruzu]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years EUSS + British Spouse
Method of application: online
Nationality: EU
Date of application: 07/10/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 08/11/2024 (London Gee Street, paid)
Date of receipt of approval: 02/12/2024
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Good luck all!

[inderjeet101]

Eligibility criteria 5-year spouse visa
Proof of language: NARIC certificates
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 14/10/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 11/11/2024
Biometrics location: London Gee Street - TLS Contact (Free)
Date of receipt of approval: 02 December 2024 (15:13 hrs)
Invitation from the council: Not yet
Date of Ceremony: To be booked

[Lucky18]

Post by Lucky18 »Mon Nov 04, 2024 10:12 pm

Eligibility criteria: 6 Years 2 Months + 8 Months ILR
Method of application: Online
Nationality: Philippines
English Language Eligibility: B1 + Life in the UK Test
Date of application: 09/10/2024
Date receipt of payment from UKVI: 09/10/2024
Date of acknowledgment: NA
Date of biometrics: 01/11/2024
Biometrics Location: Birmingham (Paid £38)
Date of receipt of approval:
No email from atlas yet.. Instead I received email from citizenship.support@homeoffice.gov.uk 28/11/24 15:08
Date of ceremony: To follow

May the odds be in our favour, and good luck to each and everyone of us


***UPDATE***

Sent email to citizenship.support@homeoffice.gov.uk on
26th November, just to confirm that my application and biometrics has been transferred to them from TLScontact, as the new service centre never updated their website nor received any acknowledgement email from them.

********** Response email received today at 15:08
I can confirm from our records that your application has been approved and your ceremony paperwork is due to be printed and despatched within the next week.
**********

Good luck to those who are still waiting.....

[EbrahimHM]

Eligibility criteria: tier 1 entrepreneur( 5 years ) + ILR (1 Year)
Proof of language: Ielts + Life in the UK used for ILR
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 10/10/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 21/10/2024
Biometrics location: Croydon (Free, TLSContact)
Date of receipt of approval: 25/11/2024
Invitation from the council: 25/11/2024
Date of Ceremony: 15/01/2025 ( Kingston Upon Thames ) - Free

All the best to everyone waiting for application outcome
Thank you all for the valuable shared info.