Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[avatib]

Eligibility criteria: 10 years + ILR (Tier1)
Language Criteria met: Life in the UK + UK Degrees
Nationality: India
Number of Applicant: 1
Method of application: NCS Hampshire
Date of application: 19/05/2015
Payment Method: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 20/05/2015
Date of debit of fees: 28/05/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of biometric letter: 15/06/2015
Date of biometric enrolment: 17/06/2015
Date of receipt of approval: 30/09/2015
Date of Ceremony: 18/10/2015

All the best to rest

Now awaiting on British Passport through Check & Send services from the post office

[zah123]

Hi Guys Finally i got my approval letter after waiting 6 long months. yesterday i email my MP to check status of my application and today i got reply from him that my application has been successful and they have posted my letter on 20th Oct 15.

its a coincidence that today at lunch time when i checked my mail box i found the most awaited letter.

I would like to say thanks to this wonderful forum and its people, who are posting guanine information and helping others in their difficult time...hats of to you guys & girls.

Others who are waiting keep faith and be patience ( i know it is bit difficult after certain time) you guys will receive your approval letter soon.

Once again i thank all of you wonderful people who are with me/us in this journey.

below are my time lines

Date of application: 14th April 2015 (HSMP + Tier 1) -7 Years + 1 Year ILR
Method of Application: NCS ( Winchester)
Bio metric done : 14/05/2015
Date of Approval: 21/10/2015 ( Dated 13/10/2015)
Ceremony: Called the Registrar Office they said they will send me letter

Hope to see you guys in passport application section.

All the best....
Take care
Zah123

[Fab1983]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years EEA Treaty Rights + 1 year Resident Status (Been permanently living in the UK since 1998)
Language Criteria met: Life in the UK + UK BA
Nationality: Italian
Number of Applicant: 1
Method of application: NCS Wandsworth
Date of application: 21/10/2015
Payment Method: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA:
Date of debit of fees:
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of biometric letter:
Date of biometric enrolment:
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

[kashifpucit]

Eligibility criteria: EEA 5 Yr + 1 Yr PR
Method of application: NCS
Date of receipt by UKBA: 07-10-2015
Date of debit of fees: 21-10-2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: waiting
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

[wioleta31]

Thank you Bettymal, yours will come very soon as well.
Good luck with everything.

Hi Wioleta. I'm also polish, and I'm still waiting from 27 April. Congratulations. I'm hoping to get an answer soon. You did well so enjoy it.....
Wioleta''s time line:
eligibility criteria: 6 years, no PR
language criteria met: life in the UK + Trinity B1 test
nationality: polish
method of application: myself by post
date of application: 15.04.2015
payment method:debit card
date of receipt by UKBA: 16.04.2015
date of acknowledgment letter: 13.05.2015 dated for 09.05.2015
date of debit or clearance of fees: 12.05.2015
date of biometric letter received: 13.05.2015
biometric enrolled at the post office: 14.05.2015
date of approval: 17.10.2015( dated 15.10.2015)
date of ceremony: to be booked


I am so happy. Good luck to everyone still waiting!

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[rayclark]

I have been a silent observer of this forum for some time; at first when I applied for naturalisation in 2013 and now for my wife's application. Reading this forum and experiencing the naturalisation process twice, I am 100% convinced that the process is run by completely incompetent chimpanzees. Here's my wife's timeline and experience:

Eligibility criteria: 4 years ILR including 2 years BC spouse
Language criteria met: UK Masters degree + Life in the UK test
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS York
Date of application: 23/07/2015
Payment method: Credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 24/07/2015 (assumed as NCS York doesn't provide tracking number)
Date of acknowledgement: 07/08/2015 (letter dated 31/07/2015)
Date money gone from account: 31/07/2015
Date of letter requesting biometrics: 07/08/2015 (letter dated 04/08/2015)
Biometrics done: 08/08/2015
Date of approval: 20/10/2015 (letter dated 10/10/2015) Royal Mail 2nd class after paying £1005 in fees is simply extortion
Date of ceremony: Complex*

*Our joy of getting the approval letter soon turned to stress as we noticed that they had named the wrong council to contact. We've always lived in York, yet the letter asks us to contact Westminster Council. For clarity, we never asked for the ceremony to be in any other location other than where we live i.e question 1.21 of form AN was left blank.

I called Westminster council to ask if her certificate was sent there. They said the relevant people's phone is always busy so they can only send them and email with a message to call us back. I called the home office on 0300 123 2253 (number thanks to this forum!) They immediately suggested that she must have requested Westminster instead of York in h application! When we explained that this wasn't the case and it was a mistake on their part they asked us to send an email to Citizenship.support@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk to request them to transfer it to York. We sent the email immediately which I'm sure is just sitting in the big black hole called the Home Office!!

York holds its ceremonies on the first Thursday of every month. Knowing the HOs lack of competence I doubt they will settle this by the first Thursday of November so we're probably looking at December!

Anyone experienced a similar problem before? Any tips or feedback to share?

Cheers

[nissy2]

Hi everyone! I have been a silent member of this group which has helped me tremendously. I finally got my approval letter and original documents on Friday. Just to say to all those constantly tracking their self-addressed special delivery, hoping to get anything other than "please come back later"....it will happen eventually. So this is my timeline, took exactly 6months!

Eligibility criteria: 10yrs + 1yr ILR
Nationality: Nigerian
Method of application: Postal
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16/04/2015
Acknowledgement letter dated: 09/05/2015
Date of debit of fees: 11/05/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 12/05/2015
Biometric enrolled: 16/05/2015
Date of receipt of approval: 16/10/2015
Date of Ceremony: to be booked

Also to add I did a change of address in June and sent a letter with a new self-addressed special delivery envelope with my new address just to avoid mix up but I also kept tracking the other special delivery with my previous address just incase. My documents and approval letter were actually sent in the initial envelope i provided but they changed the address on the envelope to my new address. So advice is even if you change your address and send a new envelope, keep tracking both. Goodluck to everyone still waiting!

[Bettymal]

Hi Wioleta. I'm also polish, and I'm still waiting from 27 April. Congratulations. I'm hoping to get an answer soon. You did well so enjoy it.....
Wioleta''s time line:
eligibility criteria: 6 years, no PR
language criteria met: life in the UK + Trinity B1 test
nationality: polish
method of application: myself by post
date of application: 15.04.2015
payment method:debit card
date of receipt by UKBA: 16.04.2015
date of acknowledgment letter: 13.05.2015 dated for 09.05.2015
date of debit or clearance of fees: 12.05.2015
date of biometric letter received: 13.05.2015
biometric enrolled at the post office: 14.05.2015
date of approval: 17.10.2015( dated 15.10.2015)
date of ceremony: to be booked


I am so happy. Good luck to everyone still waiting![/quote]

[kashifpucit]

Eligibility criteria: EEA 5 Yr + 1 Yr PR
Method of application: NCS
Date of receipt by UKBA: 07-10-2015
Date of debit of fees: waiting
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: waiting
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

[M_Khalid]

Update

Eligibility criteria: 5 years EEA Treaty Rights + 1 year Resident Status
Language Criteria met: Life in the UK + UK BA and Masters degree
Nationality: French
Number of Applicant: 1
Method of application: Solicitor
Date of application: 23/09/2015
Payment Method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25/09/2015
Date of debit of fees: 20/10/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: WAITING
Date of biometric letter: WAITING
Date of biometric enrolment: WAITING
Date of receipt of approval: WAITING
Date of Ceremony: WAITING

[lavackdee]

Hi guys, I made my application in August directly to Home Office (without using NCS)and did my biometrics, if I request my original documents will I get a) My Biometric card back and b) does that affect my application and c) If application is still under consideration will they not ask for the original docs i.e passports back, as anyone else asked for their docs back and what was the outcome??

I asked for my docs return as i had to travel through online form.I had a very bad experience of getting the documents back.
>1st request sent 08/09/2015--didn't receive docs back within 10 working days.
>2nd request sent 23/09/2015--again nothing received.
>24/09/2015 Also wrote a letter to Liverpool to inquire about the outcome of the request made...Never received reply.

finally got my MP involved on 25/09/2015...My Mp contacted them and after their efforts i finally got my passport back on 02/10/2015.

Thank you...goodness me, I didnt think one would need to involve their MP to get their original documents back...did yuou also get a letter advising on the status of your application, and have you got your approval yet?

Asking for your documents does not affect your naturalisation application.
but if they have checked your documents they will return your documents and it will not affect your app but if they need to check your docs they will send your documents back but they will let you that once you are done with the documents we need them back.

[Medbj]

hi everyone,this is my wife 2WEEKS APPROVAL

eligibility criteria: 6 years, no PR but European registration card (scheme work)
language criteria met: life in the UK + Trinity B1 test
nationality: polish
method of application: myself by post
date of application: 08.02.2015
payment method:debit card
date of receipt by UKBA: 12.04.2015
date of acknowledgment letter: 18.02.2015 dated
date of debit or clearance of fees: 19.05.2015
date of biometric letter: none !!!
date of approval: 22.02:2015
date of ceremony: booked and naturalization certificate received

[wioleta31]

[quote="wioleta31"][quote="wioleta31"]hi everyone,

eligibility criteria: 6 years, no PR
language criteria met: life in the UK + Trinity B1 test
nationality: polish
method of application: myself by post
date of application: 15.04.2015
payment method:debit card
date of receipt by UKBA: 16.04.2015
date of acknowledgment letter: 13.05.2015 dated for 09.05.2015
date of debit or clearance of fees: 12.05.2015
date of biometric letter received: 13.05.2015
biometric enrolled at the post office: 14.05.2015
date of approval: 17.10.2015( dated 15.10.2015)
date of ceremony: to be booked


I am so happy. Good luck to everyone still waiting!

[PK_UK]

Hi guys, I made my application in August directly to Home Office (without using NCS)and did my biometrics, if I request my original documents will I get a) My Biometric card back and b) does that affect my application and c) If application is still under consideration will they not ask for the original docs i.e passports back, as anyone else asked for their docs back and what was the outcome??

I asked for my docs return as i had to travel through online form.I had a very bad experience of getting the documents back.
>1st request sent 08/09/2015--didn't receive docs back within 10 working days.
>2nd request sent 23/09/2015--again nothing received.
>24/09/2015 Also wrote a letter to Liverpool to inquire about the outcome of the request made...Never received reply.

finally got my MP involved on 25/09/2015...My Mp contacted them and after their efforts i finally got my passport back on 02/10/2015.

Asking for your documents does not affect your naturalisation application.
but if they have checked your documents they will return your documents and it will not affect your app but if they need to check your docs they will send your documents back but they will let you that once you are done with the documents we need them back.

[lavackdee]

Hi guys, I made my application in August directly to Home Office (without using NCS)and did my biometrics, if I request my original documents will I get a) My Biometric card back and b) does that affect my application and c) If application is still under consideration will they not ask for the original docs i.e passports back, as anyone else asked for their docs back and what was the outcome??

[ChOudhry1]

A real Nightmare!I applied on 06.07.2015 and The fee was taken on 17.07.2015 and tomorrow will be 3 months no acknowledgement letter.I have sent probably 10-15 emails and 2 letters because they say it takes 2-4 weeks to acknowledge....
Its really affecting my life.I can't sleep well and ect.After putting so much time and effort into it and someone on the other side not bothered to do their job...
Anyone any tips or suggestions.I'd appreciate any info.

No need to worry just relax it happens to lot of applicants. They do mistakes. But at the end every body gets it. Your application is defiantly reached that's why your fee has been deducted. There has to be mistake on your address ( on there part ) that is why you have not received any letter of acknowledgment or letter for your biometrics. You try to call them or write an email to enquire about your address. They send you a letter for biometric and you are suppose to do them in two weeks, so if you have not received any letter there is no way you can do them. Then they send another letter and you are given two weeks again. If you don't do it( and ofcouse you can't do it if you have not received any letter, they can refuse your application and send your application and documents back.
You need to contact their biometric team and let them know that you have not received any letter since till now yout application is with them. You can find there email address from ukvi website. You will get your letter I can assure you. It is just some mismanagement ( which is not very uncommon on the part of idiots sitting there)

[zaidamjad]

Eligibility Criteria: 5 yrs Tier 1 Gen+ 1yr PR
nationality: Pk
Method of Application: NCS Edinburgh
Application date: 28 Sep 15
Date of receipt by by UKBA: 29 Sep Royal Mail tracking
Method of Payment: Debit Card
Date of Debit of fees: 09/10/2015
Date of receipt of Acknowledgement: 17/10/2015 dates 08/10/2015
Date of Biometric Request: 9/10/2015
Date biometric Done: 12/10/2015
Date of Approval: yet
Date of Ceremony: not yet
GOOD LUCK TO ALL !!

[cool mind]

Hi Everyone,

Just want to check, if I use checking service, still I have to send original passport and supporting documents.
Because checking service website indicate they will copy and certified original,

Your information will be really appreciate.

Regards
Amjad leeds

Hello amjad. NCS will copy & certifying & send all of your documents to ukba and original including passport will return to you. See link for NCS advantages:
Advantages of using the Nationality Checking Service

[amjadleeds]

Hi Everyone,

Just want to check, if I use checking service, still I have to send original passport and supporting documents.
Because checking service website indicate they will copy and certified original,

Your information will be really appreciate.

Regards
Amjad leeds

[amp8787]

I am happy to share my time line.

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (e.g.- 4/5yr + 1yr ILR; 3yr spouse of BC; 10yr + 1yr ILR; legacy + ILR; etc.) 10 years + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS (council name) or Postal NCS SHEFFIELD
Date of receipt by UKBA: 31/07/2015
Date of debit of fees: 11/08/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15/08/2015 ?(Dated 11/08/2015)
Date of requesting Biometric: 14/08/2015 (Dated 11/08/2015)
Biometrics done: 17/08/2015
Date of receipt of approval: 17/10/2015 (Dated 10/10/2015)
Date of Ceremony: Yet To Book.

The letter says I have to call the council with in 21 days.

Thank You all for your support all these days.

[Gesh]

A real Nightmare!I applied on 06.07.2015 and The fee was taken on 17.07.2015 and tomorrow will be 3 months no acknowledgement letter.I have sent probably 10-15 emails and 2 letters because they say it takes 2-4 weeks to acknowledge....
Its really affecting my life.I can't sleep well and ect.After putting so much time and effort into it and someone on the other side not bothered to do their job...
Anyone any tips or suggestions.I'd appreciate any info.

[pakistani]

Eligibility criteria(Naturlisation UK): 3yr spouse of BC
Method of application: Posted by Royal Mail on 24/06/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA:
Date of Biometric letter received: 30/06/3015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of receipt of approval: received on 16/10/2015 letter dated 14/10/2015
Date of Ceremony: TBC
Good luck to all who are still waiting. We applied for Naturlisation on 24th of June 2015 by post and approval letter received on 16th of Oct 2015 so it took 3 and a 1/2 months.

[fbutt09]

Updated: Ceremony booked.

eligibility criteria: spouse married to BC. Arrive in UK since Feb 2012
language criteria met: life in the UK + Trinity B1 test
nationality: Pakistani
method of application: Hamilton NCS
date of application: 01.05.2015
payment method:debit card
date of receipt by UKBA: 28.05.2015
date of acknowledgment letter: 28.05.2015
date of debit or clearance of fees: 28.05.2015
date of biometric letter received: 30.05.2015
biometric enrolled at the post office: 01.06.2015

date of approval: 06.10.2015
date of ceremony: 03.11.15

God bless - Lago lag. Kaseto kaset.

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[Citizenship2015]

**UPDATE**
Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 10 years ILR
Method of application: NCS Birmingham
Date of application received by UKBA: 30/09/2015
Date of debit of fees: 16/10/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 16/10/2015 (dated 14/10/2015)
Date of Biometric submission: 16/10/2015
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of receipt of registration certificate:

[expresso12]

FInally my last communication from the Home Office - good riddance.

Eligibility criteria: 10yr + 1 year ILR
Method of application: NCS Newham
Nationality: Pakistani
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14th April 2015
Date of debit of fees: 7th May 2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: N/A
Date of receipt of Biometric enrolment letter: 14th May 2015 (letter dated 7th of May)
Biometric enroled: 19th of May
Date of receipt of approval: 16/10/2015 (Dated 10/10/2015)
Date of Ceremony: Private ceremony booked for 17 October 2015.

Good luck to all.