Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[striving]

Hi,
After waiting for about 6 months I finally get a letter from home, but not what i was expecting. They are saying someone with the same name as mine was arrested a few months ago and they are saying it was me and i either need to clear it from the prosecutor or need to clear from police that it wasn't me. So, it wasn't me. I went to the police station to see how it can be cleared and they gave me details of a department that does these things. The problem is that the department says they'll get back within 14 days but the time given to me by the home office is a day past those 14 days it'll take to get the checks done. Is there a quicker way to get it done? Can the deadline be extended? Do people commonly get these kind of letters? I would say the wordings of the letter could certainly be improved a whole lot.
Thanks in advance.

[Shaz_143]

Hello Experts,
I have got my wife nationality letter unfortunately her grand parents passed away in the accident because of that she is in the Pakistan.
Is it possible to attend oath ceremony in Pakistan instead of UK ?
Has any one done that?
RB
naqwi

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Respected Naqwi,
There is 3 months time frame in which you have to take a oath. If your wife is away, that's not a problem. Contact the local council and explain them the situation. And get the appointment after a month or 6 weeks time. Should not be any problem.
I hope it will help you

[Naqwi]

Hello Experts,
I have got my wife nationality letter unfortunately her grand parents passed away in the accident because of that she is in the Pakistan.
Is it possible to attend oath ceremony in Pakistan instead of UK ?
Has any one done that?
RB
naqwi[/quote]

[digitalrev]

Finally waiting is over, I received my approval on friday 13th Novemeber by royal special delivery post. the approval letter was dated as 11th November. I applied on 1st of may. So it took Six month 12 days to get approved.

I emailed my local MP on 5th November, she was very helpful. she assured me she will be in contact with HO immediately and she will get back to me within 2 weeks. I guess she contacted them and then HO case worker decided to take a look at my file.

This forum as been a great support throughout my immigration journey in the UK, I am glad to be a member of this amazing community. Thank you WorkPermit.com for hosting this amazing site; and special thank you to moderators and all the senior members for keeping this site resourceful.

[Naqwi]

I submitted my wife nationality application on 28/05/2015

Eligibility criteria: 3 year + 1 Year ILR
Language criteria met : Life in the UK, + IELTS
Current nationality: Pakistan
Number of Applicants: 1 (my wife)
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Newham
Date of application: 28/05/2015
Payment method: Bank
Date of debit or clearance of fees: still waiting
Date of receipt by UKBA: still waiting
Date of acknowledgement: still waiting
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

Hello Experts,
I have got my wife nationality letter unfortunately her grand parents passed away in the accident because of that she is in the Pakistan.
Is it possible to attend oath ceremony in Pakistan instead of UK ?
Has any one done that?
RB
naqwi

[mkashifakram]

Eligibility Criteria: Tier 1 + 1 Year ILR
Method of Application: NCS Hounslow
Date of Sending Application: 19 May 2015
Date of Application Delivery: ...
Date of Debit of Fees: 11 June 2015 (Cheque)
Date of Receipt of Acknowledgement:
Biometrics Request: 11 July 2015
Biometrics Submitted: 14 July 2015
Date of Receipt of Approval: 14 Nov 2015
Date of Ceremony:need to book

[Shaz_143]

Eligibility criteria:.....................10 Years + 1 Year ILR
Language criteria met :...............Life in the UK, ESOL B1 Level 3
Current nationality:................... Pakistan
Method of Application:................ NCS
Council name if NCS used:............Enfield
Date of Application:...................14/05/2015
Payment method:......................Direct Debit
Date of Receipt by UKBA:.............15/05/2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees:..05/06/2015
Date of Acknowledgement:...........09/01/2015 (Dated 4/06/2015)
Date of BRP letter received:..........09/06/2015 (Dated 4/06/2015)
BRP Submission :....................... 09/06/2015
Date Approval Received:...............13/11/2015
Approval date: ..........................06/11/2015
Date of Ceremony...................... 18/11/2015

Dear Friends,

With grace of Allah Almighty.... long wait come to an end today and I received approval letter from Home Office.

Yes!!!! It took almost 6 months to see the brown envelope in the door's post window. I knew these matter takes time but it look like never ending wait.

I have few friends who have applied for Naturalisation early this year and they received the approval within a month... YES less then a month. So I was expecting the similar sort of waiting time.... I was expecting the response from HO within first 3 month but after 3 months passed I knew it will take not less then 6 months as I can see from Naturalisation Google sheets update results.There are hundred of other people who are still in waiting queue since April/May 2015.

Just Keep your finger cross. It doesn't matter if it takes long time... most important thing is to get approval at the end. I would say I have waited nearly 12 years for this letter to come (since I came to UK ) hehehe.

Never Mind guys.... I called the Council to book the Ceremony and they gave me another 6 week time. So I decided lets do the Ceremony private and finish this matter as I have done enough wait...... Secondly Christmas is almost on the head and then there will be delays in Passport process

Thanks very much for reading.....Best wishes for all those who have applied same time frame like mine and also the one who have applied recently.

[sekawesa]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: EEA 13 years + 1 year PR
Date of application: 16/10/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 19/10/2015
Method of application: Postal
Date of debit of fees: 4/11/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 3/11/2015 (received 12/11/2015)
Date of letter requesting biometrics: 9/11/2015 (received 12/11/2015)
Biometrics done: 13/11/2015
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

[Troyxxx]

Eligibility criteria: 4 years spouse + 2.5 year ILR
Language criteria met: IELTS certificate + Life in the UK test
Nationality: TR
Method of application: Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed
Date of application: 22 October 2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23 October 2015 (Royal Mail tracking)
Date of acknowledgement :
Date money gone off account:
Date of letter requesting biometrics:
Biometrics done:
Date of approval :
Date of ceremony :
Date applied for passports :
Date passports received :

[kabalatown]

Hi All just a quick one to make the story short.

I applied for naturalisation december 2014, my application was refuse due to good character grounds which relate to a simple caution I sign from the police back in March 2013 for drink and disorder behaviour in public.

ignorant to the law is no excuse, so yes I have a police caution for drink and disorder behaviour in public, remember drink and disorder behaviour can range from you being tipsy raise your voice, or cross the road when the light is not green many more so watch out and be careful.

the way the caution was handed over and for the police to get my signature was well organise, for me nothing was wrong and I wasn't aware at the time what they was selling to me, during my application for naturalisation in 2014 I did not declare the caution therefore my application was refused and given a reconsideration form.

I have ILR since 2011, being employed since entering the UK 10 years ago, no previous caution or conviction, the lawyer put all this in my reconsideration letter again am refused.

now they saying I can put in a fresh application if I want to naturalise which of cause I want to £1020 dmm, but also home office is saying my application is unlikely to be successful until 2025 ie 10 years from the date of refusal.

please please do anyone have or know someone that have gone through similar situation? what will be the best advice? as am seeing my Solicitor on tuesday 17.11.2015 but do not want and can't afford money stream.

I am sure I have no other negative record and being employed since being in the UK, studied and family, please help if you have any relevant information, thanks.

[maaan143]

Hi
I just applied today via Slough NCS, I just realised that the original life in the UK certificate is missing and there is a copy instead ,is it a mistake?
Thanks

Hi Kima,


I think it should be fine, I even forget to sent my original one with application but mentioned Ref number in application and my application was approved even they could have ask or request for original one but they didnt.

So dont worry,

[Kima]

Hi
I just applied today via Slough NCS, I just realised that the original life in the UK certificate is missing and there is a copy instead ,is it a mistake?
Thanks

[raja935]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 3 years British spouse dependence.
Nationality: Indian
Method of Application: NCS
English Qualification: Life in the uk and Naric Certificated English requirement.
Date of application : 22 October 2015
Date receive by ukba : 27 October 2015
Date of Debit Fees : 11/11/2015
Acknowledgement by email: 12/11/2015
Date of receive of acknowledgement: Waiting
Date of Biometric :
Date receive of Approval:

[sekawesa]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: EEA 13 years + 1 year PR
Date of application: 16/10/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 19/10/2015
Method of application: Postal
Date of receipt by UKBA:
Date of debit of fees: 4/11/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 3/11/2015 (received 12/11/2015)
Date of letter requesting biometrics: 9/11/2015 (received 12/11/2015)
Biometrics done:
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

[sekawesa]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (5yr + 1yr ILR)
Method of application: NCS Hounslow
Date of application: 05/10/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 06/10/2015
Date of debit of fees: 27/10/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date Biometrics enrolled:
Date on Approval letter:
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

Hi Wanted to ask you if you received acknowledgement letter? I'm waiting for mine and starting to worry as its more than 2 weeks since my fees has been debited.
Thanks

Hello,

I received my acknowledgement via email next day after money gone off from my account. A few days later I also received two letters (one is acknowledgement letter and another for bio enrolment). May it worth to ring them and check if they sent you those letters. When I was applying first time my letter got lost and HO decline my application as there was no response from me....

Thanks will wait until Monday and then can start to contact them. Hopefully I will receive letter soon.

[Cguven]

UPDATE~~~++!!

Eligibility criteria: 3 Years EEA 4 + 1 year ILR ( living in UK since 08)
Language criteria met : Life in the UK + Btec Language certificate
Current nationality: Turkish
Number of Applicants: 1
Method of application: Solicitor
Council name if NCS used: -
Date of application: 09/10/2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 15/10/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09/11/2015
Date of acknowledgement: 09/11/2015
Date of Biometrics Given: 12/11/2015
Date of approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

Hello guys

I have started the last journey of application
I wish to good luck and patience to all people who applied.

[Mikalai_S]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (5yr + 1yr ILR)
Method of application: NCS Hounslow
Date of application: 05/10/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 06/10/2015
Date of debit of fees: 27/10/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date Biometrics enrolled:
Date on Approval letter:
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

Hi Wanted to ask you if you received acknowledgement letter? I'm waiting for mine and starting to worry as its more than 2 weeks since my fees has been debited.
Thanks

Hello,

I received my acknowledgement via email next day after money gone off from my account. A few days later I also received two letters (one is acknowledgement letter and another for bio enrolment). May it worth to ring them and check if they sent you those letters. When I was applying first time my letter got lost and HO decline my application as there was no response from me....

[sekawesa]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (5yr + 1yr ILR)
Method of application: NCS Hounslow
Date of application: 05/10/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 06/10/2015
Date of debit of fees: 27/10/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date Biometrics enrolled:
Date on Approval letter:
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

Hi Wanted to ask you if you received acknowledgement letter? I'm waiting for mine and starting to worry as its more than 2 weeks since my fees has been debited.
Thanks

[chentash16]

Here is my friend's timeline....


Eligibility criteria: Spouse
Language criteria met: NARIC
Nationality: Nigerian
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 07/09/2015
Payment method: credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: unkown
Date of acknowledgement : 18 September 2015
Date money gone off account: 18 September 2015
Date of letter requesting biometrics: 18 September 2015
Biometrics done: 25 September 2015
Date of approval :07 November 2015
Date of receipt of approval: 11 November 2015
Date of ceremony :25 November 2015

[chentash16]

Just received news from a friend who made an application in September saying that she received her approval today. I will get her timeline and put in on here. I remember she stated that she posted her application on the 7th of September 2015.

This is good news for September applications. They are now rolling in!! Good luck to September applications!!!!

[HelloitsmeAbby]

Hi All

Application Timeline

Date of naturalisation application: 19 Jun 2015
Eligibility criteria: (e.g.- 5yr + 1yr ILR)
Method of application: NCS (Hackney) 19 Jun 2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: By email on 24 Jun followed by a letter in the post 1 Jul 2015
Date of debit of fees: 6 Jul 2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 24 Jun 2015
Date of receipt of approval: 11 Nov 2015
Date of Ceremony: 8 Dec 2015

Took nearly 5 months since I made the application in June.
Good luck everyone

Congrats matey! 11th June here and still waiting!'

[DrUK007]

Hi All

Application Timeline

Date of naturalisation application: 19 Jun 2015
Eligibility criteria: (e.g.- 5yr + 1yr ILR)
Method of application: NCS (Hackney) 19 Jun 2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: By email on 24 Jun followed by a letter in the post 1 Jul 2015
Date of debit of fees: 6 Jul 2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 24 Jun 2015
Date of receipt of approval: 11 Nov 2015
Date of Ceremony: 8 Dec 2015

Took nearly 5 months since I made the application in June.
Good luck everyone

[Ren123]

UPDATE

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Language Criteria: Life in the UK & B1 Test
Method of application: NCS (council name) or Postal
Date of Application: 15/04/15
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16/04/15 (Royal Mail Tracking)
Date of debit of fees:
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of receipt of approval: UPDATE 11/11/15 dated 06/11/15
Date of Ceremony:

[goczy15]

UPDATE!!!! Finally!!!!

Hi

eligibility criteria: 6 years, no PR
language criteria met: life in the UK + Trinity B1 test
nationality: Hungarian
method of application: myself by post
date of application: 01.05.2015
payment method:debit card
date of receipt by UKBA: 02.05.2015
date of acknowledgment letter:
date of debit or clearance of fees: 29.05.2015
date of biometric letter received: 29.05.2015
biometric enrolled at the post office: 01.06.2015
date of approval: 10.11.2015 (dated 08.11.2015 - Sunday)
date of ceremony: waiting

My approval letter came in the secure envelope together with my original documents. I called HO on 05.11.2015 but they didn't even take my details and told me to wait for 2 more weeks as they are behind schedule. Contacted MP on 05.11.2015, got an acknowledgment email but nothing further so I don't think he has anything to do with it.

Good luck to eveyone waiting!!!

[rbat]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year Tier 2 + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met: UK degree
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 01-06-2015
Payment method: Credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 02-06-15
Biometric Letter Received: 16th July 15
Biometric Details Submitted: 18th July 15
Date of approval : 03-11-2015 (received approval letter on 05-11-2015)
Date of ceremony : Waiting for Invitation Letter