Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[Lima254]

You won't get any letter for biometrics as you have sent your application in February. It's for applicants who applied from April onwards

How about the waiting time? Is it normal? I thought with the long duration of stay it will be pretty straight forward, no?

[ironmaiden]

Just asking if this wait is normal? Also there was nothing mentioned about Biometrics during application and in the guides. Is this a new thing? Getting worried here!

Eligibility criteria: 5 years + ILR (Actually over 25 yrs in UK on ILR)
Language criteria met : B1 + LIUK test
Current nationality: Kenyan
Method of application: NCS Wood Green London
Date of application: 19/02/15
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA : Not sure
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 02/03/15
Date of acknowledgment: 06/03/15
Date of Biometric invitation: I don't know what this means ( it wasn't on form AN and wasn't asked at NCS???)
Date of Biometrics: ??????
Date approval received: Pending
Date of ceremony: Pending

You won't get any letter for biometrics as you have sent your application in February. It's for applicants who applied from April onwards.

[Lima254]

Just asking if this wait is normal? Also there was nothing mentioned about Biometrics during application and in the guides. Is this a new thing? Getting worried here!

Eligibility criteria: 5 years + ILR (Actually over 25 yrs in UK on ILR)
Language criteria met : B1 + LIUK test
Current nationality: Kenyan
Method of application: NCS Wood Green London
Date of application: 19/02/15
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA : Not sure
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 02/03/15
Date of acknowledgment: 06/03/15
Date of Biometric invitation: I don't know what this means ( it wasn't on form AN and wasn't asked at NCS???)
Date of Biometrics: ??????
Date approval received: Pending
Date of ceremony: Pending

[usman81]

Number of applicants : 2 Adults (Husband + Wife)
Eligibility criteria: 5 years + ILR
Language criteria met : Degree + B1 (PET)
Current nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: NCS Manchester
Date of application: 27/04/15
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA : 28/04/15
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 21/05/15
Date of acknowledgment: 27/05/15
Date of Biometric invitation: 27/05/15
Date of Biometrics: Pending
Date approval received: Pending
Date of ceremony: Pending

Viki - did you receive biometrics letter for both applicants in separate letters? and if with same reference number or different?
thank you

[viki83]

Number of applicants : 2 Adults (Husband + Wife)
Eligibility criteria: 5 years + ILR
Language criteria met : Degree + B1 (PET)
Current nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: NCS Manchester
Date of application: 27/04/15
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA : 28/04/15
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 21/05/15
Date of acknowledgment: 27/05/15
Date of Biometric invitation: 27/05/15
Date of Biometrics: Pending
Date approval received: Pending
Date of ceremony: Pending

[kkb]

Hi Ahil.
Did you send email to home office and also how did u get information such as your application has been sent to another department.
Its very frustrating to wait every single morning...

[Ahil786]

it has been 11 months im still waiting for my decision I got ilr on the basis of ilr I got British wife and British kids. I have no criminal records. I hv ielts and life in uk pass. and im still waiting. is anybody else waiting for long time?

[ravib_10]

Eligibility criteria:Tier 1 G + 1 yr ILR (1 Applicant)
Language criteria : Copy of Point based calculator
Method of application: Post
Date of application:25/04/2015
Payment method: card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 26/04/2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 19/05/2015
Date of acknowledgment: 19/05/2015 (received 20/05/15
Date of Biometrics Letter Received: Not received yet.
Date of Biometrics Done:
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

Does anyone know, when will i receive my documents back?

[anp]

How do people know the date their application was received by Home Office?

I applied with form AN @ NCS on 5th May.

It's now 26th May and no money hasn't been taken from my account, and I haven't received anything acknowledging receipt of my application.

Call your NCS and ask for tracking nr.

I applied 1 week after you. Same story. Fees still not deducted. Still early though. Be patient my friend.

It seems common though that right after they deduct the fees, they sent acknowledgement letter and biometric enrollment.

[usman81]

Eligibility criteria:Tier 1 G + 1 yr ILR (2 Applicants)
Language criteria : UK degree
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Enfield
Date of application:20/04/2015
Payment method: card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21/04/2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 15/05/2015 (one transaction for both applicants)
Date of acknowledgment: 15/05/2015 (received 22/05/15, one letter addressed to both)
Date of Biometrics Letter Received: Received for my wife, dated 15/05/2015 (received 19/05/2015). I have not received mine yet.
Date of Biometrics Done: 20/05/2015 (one applicant)
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

Is not it strange that fees were deducted in one transaction for both of us, one acknowledgement letter addressed to both of us, however she received her biometrics week ago but i have not received mine! Or is this normal?

[Ahil786]

Hi Ahil.

How long you have been in UK.
I am waiting since first week of september .

I did not receive any 3-6 month letter But I emailed to furthernationalityenquiries and they sent me 3-6 waiting - scrutiny checks etc.
I am Tired of waiting.

But again we can not do anything.

Thanks

Hi
I have been in the uk more then 4 years and my application is straight forward as I have done ielts and life in the UK. I have sent them few reminders as well but they dnt bother they say they will take an other 3 to 6 months and it has been already 10 months as I applied in july. they said they have transferred my application to an other department for further investigation.

[sibcitizen]

No of applicants: 1 Adult
Eligibility Criteria : 10 yrs + 1 yr ILR
Language criteria : UK Masters Degree
Method of application: By Post
Date of application: 17/12/2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/12/2014
Date of acknowledgment Recieved: 27/12/2014 ( Dated 23/12/14 )
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 23/12/2014
Date approval received: 26/04/2015
Date of ceremony:20/05/2015

Alhamdolilha all sorted applying for passport tomorrow. 26/05/2015

[gg1001]

hi,

just wana chk how long it will take for the ceremony letter to come thru applied thru post ......chkd with council on 22/05 they haven't received the certificate yet .

can my wife apply for naturalisation once I get my certificate or I have to get the british ppt first

can some1 pls tell me docs needed for my wife naturalisation applying as the partner of the british citizen





gg1001 wrote:
Eligibility criteria: 5 Years Tier 1 + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met - Life in the UK & Master Degree from India along with printout of pbs calculator(same used in ilr)
Method of application: Self Post (Also sent a return envelope for them to return my docs Special Delivery)
Council name if: N/A
Date of application: 25 March 2015
Payment method: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27 March 2015
Date of acknowledgment: TBA
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 14/04/2015
Date approval received: 18/05/2015
Date of ceremony: TBA

called council hasn't got my details yet ...the next ceremony is on 20/05/2015 will try calling again ,hopefully will get the certificate on wednesday

[imraniqbal2010]

Eligibility criteria: 16 years+ 1 year ILR
Method of application: solicitor
Date of receipt by UKBA: 26/03/2015
Date of debit of fees: cheque
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 17/04/2015(letter dated 13/04/2015)
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

I think people who applied for citizenship through legacy are most likely to wait for longer compare with HSMW who from what i see could get it it much quickly. Are they anymore March success in this thread?

Be patient, don't insult people and don't be jealous. Everything will be fine!

Well, What is insulting in it. He just expressed his opinion. Maybe he is the one who used that route and preparing himself for long wait.

[Kinye]

Hi, I have been Silence following this page since I submitted my application last month,

And this is my timeline

Eligibility Criteria : 2 years British spouse visa +2 years ILR
Language criteria : IELTS (expired 5 years ago but NCS at Redbridge confirmed that this is ok with HO)+ life in the UK TEST
Date of application : 09/01/2015 ( NCS REDBRIDGE)
Date received by HO : 13/01/2015 (by Royal Mail track number)
Date of clearance of fees : 19/01/2015
Date of acknowledgement : 23/01/2015 ( letter dated on19/ 01/2015)
Date of approval : 23/05/2015 (letter date 18/05/2015)
Date of ceremony : waiting

Congrats, Bro.

Thanx Brov, and as my journey is over now,i would like to thank everyone here.from my waiting experience, I just want to tell I this
1) BE PATIENT even if it's not easy.nothing to lose as long as you can live and work in the UK,citizenship is just a bonus
2) don't be soo optimistic on early respond from HO. Set up your mind for 6 months waiting game. It can be very straightforward application for you not for HO.ps mine was too straightforward for me but took more than 4 months.

Best of the luck to all .one love

[Knowledge_is_Power]

Hi, I have been Silence following this page since I submitted my application last month,

And this is my timeline

Eligibility Criteria : 2 years British spouse visa +2 years ILR
Language criteria : IELTS (expired 5 years ago but NCS at Redbridge confirmed that this is ok with HO)+ life in the UK TEST
Date of application : 09/01/2015 ( NCS REDBRIDGE)
Date received by HO : 13/01/2015 (by Royal Mail track number)
Date of clearance of fees : 19/01/2015
Date of acknowledgement : 23/01/2015 ( letter dated on19/ 01/2015)
Date of approval : 23/05/2015 (letter date 18/05/2015)
Date of ceremony : waiting

Congrats, Bro.

[storm55]

Eligibility criteria: 16 years+ 1 year ILR
Method of application: solicitor
Date of receipt by UKBA: 26/03/2015
Date of debit of fees: cheque
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 17/04/2015(letter dated 13/04/2015)
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

I think people who applied for citizenship through legacy are most likely to wait for longer compare with HSMW who from what i see could get it it much quickly. Are they anymore March success in this thread?

Be patient, don't insult people and don't be jealous. Everything will be fine!

[Dovairo]

Eligibility criteria: 16 years+ 1 year ILR
Method of application: solicitor
Date of receipt by UKBA: 26/03/2015
Date of debit of fees: cheque
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 17/04/2015(letter dated 13/04/2015)
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

I think people who applied for citizenship through legacy are most likely to wait for longer compare with HSMW who from what i see could get it it much quickly. Are they anymore March success in this thread?

[storm55]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier + 1 IRL
Nationality: Latvian
Date of application: 06.03.2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09.03.2015
Date of debit card: 20.03.2015
Date of acknoledgement: 21.03.2015
Date of approval: 20.05.2015 (dated 15.05.2015)
Date of ceremoy: waiting

[shabba_kaka]

Good to see approval of January applicant. Hopefully my wait will also finish soon.

[Kinye]

Hi, I have been Silence following this page since I submitted my application last month,

And this is my timeline

Eligibility Criteria : 2 years British spouse visa +2 years ILR
Language criteria : IELTS (expired 5 years ago but NCS at Redbridge confirmed that this is ok with HO)+ life in the UK TEST
Date of application : 09/01/2015 ( NCS REDBRIDGE)
Date received by HO : 13/01/2015 (by Royal Mail track number)
Date of clearance of fees : 19/01/2015
Date of acknowledgement : 23/01/2015 ( letter dated on19/ 01/2015)
Date of approval : 23/05/2015 (letter date 18/05/2015)
Date of ceremony : waiting

Wow I didn't know that HO accepts expired IELTS, I gave a new IELTS exam to apply for my ILR in April 2014 (I had an expired IETLS but thought its not valid anymore so gave another exam) , submitted the same valid IELTS for Naturalisation in April 2015

You can use expired IELTS for neutralisation even if you haven't used it before for visa application. But for ILR you can't unless you have used it for previous visa application .

https://www.gov.uk/english-language

[jabsbini]

Hi, I have been Silence following this page since I submitted my application last month,

And this is my timeline

Eligibility Criteria : 2 years British spouse visa +2 years ILR
Language criteria : IELTS (expired 5 years ago but NCS at Redbridge confirmed that this is ok with HO)+ life in the UK TEST
Date of application : 09/01/2015 ( NCS REDBRIDGE)
Date received by HO : 13/01/2015 (by Royal Mail track number)
Date of clearance of fees : 19/01/2015
Date of acknowledgement : 23/01/2015 ( letter dated on19/ 01/2015)
Date of approval : 23/05/2015 (letter date 18/05/2015)
Date of ceremony : waiting

Wow I didn't know that HO accepts expired IELTS, I gave a new IELTS exam to apply for my ILR in April 2014 (I had an expired IETLS but thought its not valid anymore so gave another exam) , submitted the same valid IELTS for Naturalisation in April 2015

[Kinye]

[quote="Kinye"]Hi, I have been Silence following this page since I submitted my application last month,

And this is my timeline

Eligibility Criteria : 2 years British spouse visa +2 years ILR
Language criteria : IELTS (expired 5 years ago but NCS at Redbridge confirmed that this is ok with HO)+ life in the UK TEST
Date of application : 09/01/2015 ( NCS REDBRIDGE)
Date received by HO : 13/01/2015 (by Royal Mail track number)
Date of clearance of fees : 19/01/2015
Date of acknowledgement : 23/01/2015 ( letter dated on19/ 01/2015)
Date of approval : 23/05/2015 (letter date 18/05/2015)
Date of ceremony : waiting

[kalpitsom]

Eligibility criteria: 2 yrs HSMP & 3 Years Tier 1 + 1 Year ILR
Language Criteria: Life in the UK + IELTS expired
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 28/03/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 31/03/2015
Date of debit of fees: 08/04/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Never received
Date of receipt of approval: 22/05/2015
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[nvijay]

From Jan & Feb timelines, I dont think there were 13000 a month, I know it is a fraction on the board, there are many who doesn't know about this forum! may be on March it is possible, but it is a guess!, we are not sure un till we get the exact figures! on recent FOI request HO replied, break down will be published later in this year(Diplomatic answers again).