Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[k7bs]

Hi all

I will be naturalising in a few weeks and I was wondering if GCSEs English language grade C acceptable for the English language requirement?
It's unclear to me in the guide so I just wanted to put this question to you guys thanks

I don't see GCSE as an acceptable list of English Test here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... r_2014.pdf

Are you referring to GESE?

No

I did my secondary school GCSEs and A levels here and now I am in my 3rd year of a 4 year course in the university. I don't know if there is a way to escape this without having to write another test since I haven't yet got my degree and all these where taught in English in the UK. Any advise will be appreciated

[happyguy82]

Hi all

I will be naturalising in a few weeks and I was wondering if GCSEs English language grade C acceptable for the English language requirement?
It's unclear to me in the guide so I just wanted to put this question to you guys thanks

I don't see GCSE as an acceptable list of English Test here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... r_2014.pdf

Are you referring to GESE?

[JamesBrodie]

Acknowledgement seems to take about 2 weeks (via post).

[am1234]

Application Timeline :
Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs (Tier 1) + 1 yr ILR
Method of application: Postal
Date of Application: 26 March 2015 Postal(Reached 27th March Liverpool)
Date of receipt by UKBA: no
Date of debit of fees: no
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: no
Date of receipt of approval: no
Date of Ceremony: no

I am little concerned as I have sent the originals and I have not received any acknowledgement from Home Office.

Thanks

[RVabhi]

Hi Scottdougie I have the same timelines and have applied thru NCS. No fees deducted as yet...have been checking balance on hourly basis. Hope they don't take long for the decision or it doesn't get stuck between a big stack of applications.

Good luck and Keep posting updates!!

[Scottdougie]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 3yr spouse of BC
Method of application: Royal Mail next day signed for
Date sent: 18/03/15
Date of receipt by UKBA: 19/03/15
Date of debit of fees:
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

I've yet the receive confirmation of receipt and no fees been taken.

I'm starting to wonder if it was delivered to the correct place.
The other problem I have is that I was out of the country on 4 April 2012 and am not sure if they count from when they send confirmation or from when they actually receive the application as in when they sign for it

I would feel a lot better if I knew they had it. Would it be worth calling to just to see if it had been delivered correctly?

[tulip11]

Morning guys, submitted my application for naturalisation on the 20th of March,Used Ncs and the money of 906 Quid is yet to be debited from me account.My question Is how long can it take to debit the money from your account

I submitted my app on 3rd march through NCS and fee was deducted on 11th march. so its takes sometime dont worry. best of luck

[esima]

Morning guys, submitted my application for naturalisation on the 20th of March which Was received on the 23th of March by home office. Used Ncs and the money of 906 Quid is yet to be debited from me account.My question Is how long can it take to debit the money from your account

[k7bs]

Hi all

I will be naturalising in a few weeks and I was wondering if GCSEs English language grade C acceptable for the English language requirement?
It's unclear to me in the guide so I just wanted to put this question to you guys thanks

[rajo1]

What I have learn t through out my application process.

What ever you do, who ever you ask to write on your behalf to the Home Office, nothing will change their mind, from that immigration inspector's report on December have messed up all the process, they got an excuse to intermingle our hope, so I will advise everyone of us to be patient, don't over complicate your cases, don't send over something which the Home Office don't requested, remember if you send a document which may think it will simplify your case, I am sure it will ten times complicate.

There is thousands and thousands of backlog cases at the Home office stack rooms, they don't have a time to review each document, just simply send the essential documents, if you for example send a CRB check document, they may suspect and put your case on the desk bin.

Don't email them before the 6 months specified time, if you do; then your application may be delayed, that is what I have learn't

When you hit and passed the six months time, just ask your local Mp to contact them on your behalf, your Mp is more powerful than any other legal body, if you even pay a solicitor or legal team they don't give a shit, excuse my words, I mean it.

Patient is powerful tool, I will advise you myfriends to be patient, I know and fully understand I was out of patient, and I think the reason my case is delayed that long is I lost that patience.

I wish everyone of you for success and you will get your green or so called yellow envelopes soon.

[PAK321]

Hi Naqwi

Could you please us how did you get your documents back before the decision made. Did that effect the decision (means the application treated as withdrawn?)

Your help will be much appreciated.

Thanks

I also submitted my application in 28 Nov, 2014 but still waiting and need to go Sweden for training.
you have to asked them to return your traveling documents so you could travel as like me.

regards
Naqwi

when you request to return the documents, their is one question "Do you want to withdraw your application?"
YES or NO, click on NO, I received my documents with in 4 days. and they send documents with letter which is also showing my details and they were asking if there is any mistake of spelling , DOB etc please inform us otherwise these details will show on original certificate.

[jaweb]

[quote="rajo1"]Good Evening

I have called the home office this morning, After I provided my details with a male advisor, he promptly said to me "as stating on the system we have sent to you a decision letter yesterday Monday 30 march" when I asked whether the decision is approval or refusal he said "I am not allowed to mention on the phone"

I hope it will be approval as my case was very very simple, I applied on 29 of September and yesterday was on my six months annivarsary

I will update you the earliest I receive it.[/quote]


Fingers crossed. Im sure its approval

[rajo1]

Good Evening

I have called the home office this morning, After I provided my details with a male advisor, he promptly said to me "as stating on the system we have sent to you a decision letter yesterday Monday 30 march" when I asked whether the decision is approval or refusal he said "I am not allowed to mention on the phone"

I hope it will be approval as my case was very very simple, I applied on 29 of September and yesterday was on my six months annivarsary

I will update you the earliest I receive it.

[bruschetta]

The clock starts ticking from today - wish me good luck guys - will update in due course

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years + 1 Year ILR - EU Citizen
Language criteria met : Life in the UK , UK MBA
Current nationality: Italian
Method of application: Solicitor
Date of application: 30-03-2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 31-03-2015 (Royal Mail Tracking)
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Waiting
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[kiransrose]

Hi Naqwi

Could you please us how did you get your documents back before the decision made. Did that effect the decision (means the application treated as withdrawn?)

Your help will be much appreciated.

Thanks

[quote="Naqwi"]I also submitted my application in 28 Nov, 2014 but still waiting and need to go Sweden for training.
you have to asked them to return your traveling documents so you could travel as like me.

regards
Naqwi

[tulip11]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Life in the UK , B1 Test.
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Halifax.
Date of application: 03-03-2015
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 5-03-2015
Date of acknowledgment: 13-03-2015 ( Letter dated 10-03-2015 )
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 11-03-2015
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

[tulip11]

hi
is there anyone who applied as spouse of BC for naturlization and originally the applicant is from Pakistan so my question is that how much time did it take to receive approval letter ?

[benson147]

Good Afternoon everyone,

I hope every one is fine, Could some one please help me, I am going to apply my citizenship next month, I got my ILR ten year bases for last year.

I got married 2012 in here, she is British but unfortunately this marriage does not work out, she had divorce on me be half of "unreasonable behaviour" but there is no police involve. just county court involved,

my question is any effect my nationality or it gonna harm my personal character

if any one has the similar experience I really appreciate please share me

Thanks

Hi mate, why was county court invovled? this might be a question the home office will like to know to decide if you are off good character, if it was just to go through a divorce process then it will not be a problem, but make sure you say it on you form as they check everything, if you were arrested,been to court etc.

[khan7861]

Good Afternoon everyone,

I hope every one is fine, Could some one please help me, I am going to apply my citizenship next month, I got my ILR ten year bases for last year.

I got married 2012 in here, she is British but unfortunately this marriage does not work out, she had divorce on me be half of "unreasonable behaviour" but there is no police involve. just county court involved,

my question is any effect my nationality or it gonna harm my personal character

if any one has the similar experience I really appreciate please share me

Thanks

[scbanu]

Eligibility Criteria : Married to a British Citizen (ILR obtained based on Tier 1 General)
Language criteria : Life in the UK test + Degree recognized on PBS
Method of application: NCS Redbridge
Date of application: 13 Jan 2015
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15 Jan 2015 (Tracked via Royal Mail website)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 21-Jan-2015
Date of acknowledgment: 30-Jan-2015
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[shhedd]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 2 years spouse + few days ILR-- I have been here over 5 years though.
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 22/1/15
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23/1/15
Date of debit of fees: 29/1/15
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: received 05/2/15 dated 29/1/15
Date of receipt of approval: Trusting on most high God.
Date of Ceremony: ----

I am still waiting and hoping some news will come soon... From what I read here some people have received theirs while many of us are still waiting. All we can do is keeping fingers crossed and hope for the best and also wish everyone of us waiting Goodluck

Still waiting for Approval.. Oh God help us

[Pete249]

Hi all,
Please see my application time line below. Thought I should share with you. Praise be to God the Almighty.
I still cannot believe it took less that 3 weeks from application to receipt of approval letter. Best of luck for those waiting and caught up in last year's chaos.

Eligibility Criteria: 10 Yrs Long Residency + EEA Family Member + 1 Yr ILR
Current Nationality: Ivorian
Language Criteria: Life in the UK & UK Masters Degree
Method of Application: Postal (Royal Mail Special delivery)
Date of Application: 02-03-15
Date of Receipt by UKVI: 03-03-15
Method of Payment: CC
Date of Fee Clearance: 07-03/2015 (debited on 7-3-15 but showing on statement as 9-3-15)
Date of Acknowledgement: 09-03-15 (email) then letter received on 13-03-15 (dated 7-3-15)
Date of Approval: 16-03-15 (letter received today (18-3-15) along with supporting documents by RM Special Delivery - provided by self)
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

Hi all,
I am now a British citizen. Attended private ceremony today with wife and son.
I received invitation form UKVI on 26/3/2015 (dated 18/3/2015) and booked private ceremony for 30/3/2015 as next availability for group ceremony was 20/4/2015. Did not want to wait due to other commitments. I have applied for passport straight away.

Best of luck to all waiting for their decisions. God bless you all.

[AshRay]

applied on 9th Dec 2014..... waiting

[happyguy82]

Hi guys,

I applied in late February 2015 adn got the approval in 16 days.

All the best to the rest of you.

[PAK321]

Hi,

I submitted Naturalisation application on 8/12/2014 in NCS - Fees was detected on 15/12/2014 and confirmation was received on 16/12/2014 - Since waiting for decision. I was planing to go abroad for few weeks - but difficult to make mind, because i am anxious that in my absence if HO wants any documents etc. Could any of you guys have had same experience and then what you done? I have seen many of register user submitted their application in Jan, Feb and in March and they have received their approval and ceremony dates. Have any you guys has submitted application in December 2014?

Look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thanks

i applied 23th Dec nd waiting