Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[PariJ]

Eligibility criteria: ILR+3 years (British Spouse)
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 30/06/2024
Date of debit of fees: 30/06/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 04/07/2024
Date of receipt of approval:pending
Date of Ceremony: 01 Oct (email recieved on 31 Aug).

[uk_future_citizen]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years + 1 year ILR
B1 + Life in the UK Test
Nationality: Non EU
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 10/07/2024
Date of debit of fees: 10/07/2024
Date of biometrics 13/07/2024- (Leeds, paid)
Date of confirmation sent to UKVI: 13/07/2024
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of Ceremony: pending

[nickg76]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: EUSS + 1 year ILR
Nationality: Greek
Proof of language: B1 + Life in the UK test
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 2nd July 2024
Date of debit of fees: 2nd July 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 19th July 2024
Biometrics location: London (Paid)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[CR001]

@Raja2018 Can you please desist from posting questions in the TIMELINE ONLY topic!!! You have been a member for long enough to know the forum rules!!!

[JSJS72]

Eligibility criteria: ILR 10 years +
Proof of language: B1 certificate + University Degree
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 02 July 2024
Date of debit of fees: 02 July 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 09 July 2024
Biometrics location: Croydon
Receipt of approval: Not received
Ceremony date: 27th September 2024

Havent received any correspondence from the Home office, but received Citizenship ceremony email date this week.
From applying online to receiving ceremony invitation 8 Weeks.

[jrcallens]

Eligibility criteria: EU Settled Status + 1 year
Proof of language: B1 LanguageCert Test
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 13/08/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 30/08/2024
Biometrics location: Croydon (free)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Invitation from the council: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[Tellie96279]

Eligibility criteria: 20 years in the UK (12 years ILR)
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Proof of language: b1 + Life in the UK test
Method of application: Online via solicitor
Date of application: 26th June 2024
Date of debit of fees: 26th June 2024 (1,630)
Date of biometrics appointment: 8th July 2024
Biometrics location: Manchester (£143)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: 05th September 2024 (email received 29th Aug 2024)

I was initially worried that my application might get declined. On the day of my biometrics appointment, I couldn't find my travel document and BRP. The staff at the biometrics center were very supportive and suggested that I go back home to search for it. After spending 5 hours searching the entire house, I couldn't find it and ended up using my driver's license as a form of ID. (You won't believe where I found it three days later... in my safe spot, the area where I store my important documents. Somehow I overlooked it and "Man looked" lol

It seems that this mishap has not affected my application. My solicitor reassured me that it is common for the Home Office to delay the approval letter and that I will receive it before the ceremony

[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: Pending
invitation from the council: Pending
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.

[viczzz85]

Eligibility: Tier 2 + ILR, applied just same day of 1 year ILR
Nationality:China
Proof of Language: B2 + life in the UK
Online application submission:27 May 2024
Biometric provided: 28 May 2024 (Croydon, £300)
Date of approval:Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Not a straight fwd case, have excessive leave in past 5 years and 1 year.
Email FNE twice but no reply. Screaming.

Email from Citizenship Support Aug 29th 6:01pm , indicated the application approved and waiting for ALTAS email. Seems the CS email is more reactive vs. FNE recently.

Quite grateful as the approval chance is quite lean per guildance. Asked TWO discretion with low hope. One as 5 years residence over 800 days absence, using COVID reason. One as 200 days leave in past 1 year, using job nature reason. Worth a try!

[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: Pending
invitation from the council: Pending
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

[BottleNeck]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years EUSS (started as dependent on EU national while I am Indian by nationality) + 1 year ILR
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 22/06/2024
Date of debit: 24/06/2024
Date of biometrics: 12/07/2024
Date of receipt of approval: 26/08/2024
Date of citizenship ceremony: 10/09/2024

Was processed very quickly - I was surprised! Good luck to everyone and thanks to this thread for keeping me going!

[fearshanu]

Quite quick processing

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier2/Skill visa + 1.5 year ILR
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 25/06/2024
Date of debit of fees: 25/06/2024
Date of biometrics: 17/07/2024
Date of receipt of approval: 26/08/2024
Date received an email of invitation to the ceremony from Council: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Took exactly 2 months from date of application and 5 weeks from the biometrics appointment. Quite quick.
Plus wasn't expecting to get approval on bank holiday. Hope the process remains as smooth and efficient for others.

Good luck!

[Sv2018]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years Residence + 1 year ILR
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 05/06/2024
Date of debit of fees: 05/06/2024
Date of biometrics: 15/06/2024
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15/06/2024
Date of receipt of approval: 26August 2024
Date received an email of invitation to the ceremony from Council: 27 Aug 2024
Date of Ceremony: 25/09/2024
Pleasantly Surprised to see the approval on a bank holiday.
Good luck to everyone who are waiting.

[PurpleLilac]

Hi all

Eligibility criteria: EU Settled Status, in the UK since 2009
Nationality: EU (Hungarian)
Proof of language: Trinity Certificate + Life in the UK test
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 11 May 2024
Date of debit of fees: 11 May 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 3 June 2024
Biometrics location: Reading, Berkshire (paid)
Receipt of approval: 5 August 2024
Ceremony date: 18 September 2024 (my council holds one ceremony a month, I missed the one in August)


It took exactly 9 weeks from the date of biometrics to receive the email confirmation & approval.
Good luck everyone.

[Ma-]

Eligibility criteria: 5 year Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) + 14 months ILR

Date of application: 15 June 2024 (online)
Biometric appointment: 18 June 2024

Biometric location: London Mark Lane Premium Lounge( Standard appointment: £249.00 Paid)

Date of receipt of approval: 26 August 2024
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[Deo309]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Spouse of BC + 0 ILR (Applied the day my ILR was approved)
Method of application: Online
Proof of language: Post graduate UK studies + Life in the UK (took this about 7/8 years ago)
Date of receipt of ILR: 30/05/2024
Date of Naturalisation application: 30/05/2024
Date of debit of fees: 01/06/2024
Date of biometrics: 10/06/2024 @ Liverpool (Paid £143)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 10/06/2024

The wait began and I was actually panicking as I have a holiday booked for October. Then this happened... note the dates:
Date received an email of invitation to the ceremony: 19/08/2024
Date of receipt of approval from Home office Atlas: Saturday 24th August 2024
Date of Ceremony: 01/09/2024

Overall it took 11 weeks from the submission of my biometrics. I am super glad its all over now. My ceremony beckons ... Thank you to everyone who has posted here. It kept me sane and hopeful over the weeks. All the best everyone waiting!!!

[megsawe]

Date of receipt by UKVI: 01/07/24
Date of debit of fees: 01/07/24
Date of biometrics: 22/07/24 paid £143 Manchester
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 22/07/24
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date received an email of invitation to the ceremony: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[Sv2018]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years Residence + 1 year ILR
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 05/06/2024
Date of debit of fees: 05/06/2024
Date of biometrics: 15/06/2024
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15/06/2024
Date of receipt of approval: 26August 2024
Date received an email of invitation to the ceremony: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending
Pleasantly Surprised to see the approval on bank holiday.
Good luck to everyone who are waiting.

[Jandali]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years Residence + 1 year ILR
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 19/6/2024
Date of debit of fees: 19/6/2024
Date of biometrics: 27/06/2024 - London - Paid
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 27/06/2024
Date of receipt of approval: 26 August 2024
Date received an email of invitation to the ceremony: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

I am pleased to share that I received approval today, despite it being a bank holiday. I wish all of you the very best and hope that your approvals come through swiftly as well . All the best

[tazz99]

Eligibility criteria: 3 years Tier 1 + 2 years ILR = 5 years altogether
Nationality: Australian
Proof of language: Australian Passport
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 30 April 2024
Date of debit of fees: 29 April 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 11 May 2024
Biometrics location: Croydon (£143)
Additional Information Requested: 29 June 2024
Date of receipt of approval: 26 August 2024 17:31
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[kievlenka]

Eligibility criteria: Fiancée visa+ 1 year LR + 19 year ILR
B1 + Life in the UK Test
Nationality: Non EU (Ukraine)
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 03/10/2023
Date of debit of fees: 03/10/2023
Date of biometrics 15/10/2023- (Leeds, paid)
Date of confirmation sent to UKVI: 15/10/2023
Date of receipt of approval: 26/07/2024 15:40
Date of Ceremony: 20/09/2024 - invitation from the council on 23/08/2024

[CR001]

@@Yasir786 Please do NOT post questions in the TIMELINE ONLY topic!!

[chesterton]

Eligibility criteria: 24 years in the UK, 5 years IRL
Nationality: German
Proof of language: B1 certificate (Trinity) + Life in the UK test
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 19 June 2024
Date of debit of fees: 19 June 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 1 July 2024
Biometrics location: Smethwick (paid)
Receipt of approval: 26 August
Ceremony date: to be arranged

Received the Atlas email today - and on a bank holiday nonetheless! Took just under 10 weeks to be approved. Very chuffed!
Thanks to everyone who posted their timelines here

[Thana]

Eligibility criteria: 18 years ILR
Nationality: Non EU
Proof of language: MSci degree + Life in the UK Test
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 13th August 2024
Date of debit of fees: 13th August 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 25th August 2024
Biometrics location: Leicester (Paid £147)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of ceremony: Pending

[macandersonuche1997]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria:10 year Long Residency + 1yr ILR
Nationality: Nigerian
Method of application: Online
English Eligibility: UK Degree
Life in UK Test: April 2023
Date of receipt by UKVI: 24-June-2024
Date of debit of fees: 24-June-2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 27-June-2024
Biometrics location: Birmingham - Paid
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

On August 1st I messaged FNE and received a confirmation that my application is being processed by a case working team.

Still waiting, hopeful and nervous. I've sent multiple emails to FNE the past 2 weeks but not gotten any reply since then.

August 22nd Update: Received an email from Atlast requesting scanned copy of all the pages on my old Nigerian passport which I just scanned and send back to them 5hrs later.

The good thing is now I have an application ref number which I can use to chase them up next week during my weekly emails to FNE

August 25th Update: Received the following email from MMST workflow
Good Afternoon
Thank you for your email.

Your application is currently progressing through the system as normal; applications are currently taking approx. 6 months to process.

We will contact you should we require any further information or once a decision has been made.

Kind regards,

MMST Workflow
Passports, Citizenship & Civil Registration
4th Floor
The Capital Building
Old Hall Street
L3 9PP

 
I am nervous and I just want to see the decision but I am hopeful


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