Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[maheshkrc]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Ealing
Date of application: 09/12/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/12/2014
Date of debit of fees: 15/12/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 05/01/2015
Date of receipt of approval: 09/01/2015
Date of Ceremony:04/03/2015

It was really quick.Should have happened well before.But we were on Holidays when letter came.So we applied for oath ceremony 20 days after the letter was received.

[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

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 submitted mine in November 2014, still waiting
pls can some one tell me how to travel when my application is in plus my passport and travel documents are with home office?

[Mirce]

Eligibility Criteria: 13 Yrs LTR + 1 year ILR
Language Criteria:Life in the UK + Bachelors, Masters and PhD from UK.
Method of Application: Citizenship checking service - Local council
Date of Application: 19-02-2015
Date of Receipt by UKBA: 20-02-2015
Method of Payment: Cheque
Date of Fee Clearance: 03-03-2015
Date of Acknowledgement: 01-03-2015 (approximately)
Date of Approval: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

[GrandBang]

I have requested for updates about December 2014 applications
Below are the link

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ ... ing-631621

HI
We are on the same situation. I have submitted on 12 december 2014. Since then, I am nervously waiting.
It is so unfair that jan/feb/marh applications are processed so much quickly, while December applications are obviously under the dust. how on earth could that be possible ?

[cxxr]

Naturalisation Application Timeline:
Posted by Self,
Sent: 17-03-2015 15.29
Special Delivery Received at HO: 18-03-2015 11.00
Credit Cards Fee Debited: 30-03-2015
Acknowledgement: Wating
Rest: Waiting

[shahshah]

application: Naturalisation.
2 application.me and wife.
Ncs date send. 23 march 2015
ukba received 24 march 2015.
fees deducted 28 march 2015...
update. Acknowledge. 30 March 2015.

[imraniqbal2010]

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 submitted mine in November 2014, still waiting
pls can some one tell me how to travel when my application is in plus my passport and travel documents are with home office?

You can request your Passport back from HO and as long you got someone at home to deal with your post you should be fine.

[Thesmalik]

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 submitted mine in November 2014, still waiting
pls can some one tell me how to travel when my application is in plus my passport and travel documents are with home office?

[Therapist]

I have requested for updates about December 2014 applications
Below are the link

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ ... ing-631621

[Therapist]

[quote="Therapist"]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

[booboochoupi]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria:2 years 7 months spouse of BC + 7months ILR
Method of application: NCS Maidstone (kent)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 19 feb 2015
Date of debit of fees: 24 feb 2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 27 feb 2015
Date of receipt of approval: 12 March 2015
Date of Ceremony: 26 March 2015

Maidstone offered us a passport protective case with kent official symbols on it.very toughtful.passport application is next.

Good luck to everyone.

[chrispratt4uk]

Dear all,
Finally received my citizenship letter from home office on 26th April and I collected it From my agent on 27th April (letter dated 17th march).
I called the customer service On 12th March and it was Attended by a gentleman who has been very Kind . But unfortunately I received the same reply that my application is still under consideration, but he was Very Caring and he told me that Case workers are trying their best and cleared lot of applications from the Backlogs Hopefully mine Would be in the queue Also he was telling me do you Know why it has been taking this long and quickly I said " that's fine and I can understand the work load at the caseworker end.. I'll wait " and he told me "take care" before I disconnect the phone.

[Eligibility criteria: 1 Year ILR + 5 years Tier 1 General
Language Criteria: Masters degree in UK + Life in the UK Test
Method of application: Legal Agent (By post)
Application Form Type: FORM AN for naturalisation
Date of application: 31/07/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 01/08/2015
Date of debit of fees: 11/08/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Letter Dated 11/08/2015
Date of receipt of approval: 26/27 th March 2015 (letter dated 17th March)
Date of Ceremony: 2nd April

I can understand, waiting is a real pain..but don't loose your hope and I think you are next because they have been in the process of clearing lot of back logs .. I wish you all a good luck and God bless you !
This board has been very informative and thank you so much for all your support !

[ias_iaj]

Dear Members, I am applying for my citizenship in the route of 3years Spouse of British citizen .
1. When I applied for ILR in Mar-14 as Tier-1 dependent, I took up BULATS test that was one of the approved exams for English language offered by Cambridge University. I understand that the rules are changing with the new AN form and BULATS is not in the list. Can any one please let me know if my BULATS certificates are still valid please or should o take up new tests to prove my English language? BULATS are valid for 2 years and I gave the online Certificated BULATS in Feb-14.
2. I have BRP and I have given fingerprints as part of Biometrics. Should i still enroll for fingerprints and do biometrics as per the new form?

As the new form sections are so confusing, can we create a new topic to discuss the questions please since I m fairly new to this forum, can the senior members help? Thanks and good luck everyone!

[farhad34]

I calld the Homeoffice and ask them to check my application.They said they cant take my reference number or check my application status as the minimum wait period is 8 months.
So they asked me to wait till its 8 months .
I m feeling great!

it was 6 months , how they are saying 8 months. is your application is for naturalisation or ?

Thats Whats I was told to wait till its 8 months !

[PAK321]

Hi,

I need to apply for my wife's naturalization at NCS on 02/04/2015. I have just seen new form and requirement for bio-metrics and sending the BRP card? When this would come into effect? immediately or any future date? People saying from April 6th, 2015 but I cant really see any date on the policy guidelines.

The old form has been replaced by new one and I am not sure if I can use the old one on 2nd April. Only trying to beat the new fee so hurrying. Can anyone please let me know? Thanks

Hi aumar,
Do not confuse, the rules are simple, if you want to apply tomorrow, you need to use current form by downloading from home office website. If MAR 2015 is available it means you need to use this form, if they upload new form on 02/04/2015 when you will be applying, you need to use that form.


Fees with effect from 6th April 2014 is 906£.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... r_2014.pdf

Fees with effect from 6th April 2015 is 1005£.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... t_2015.pdf

You can use payment slips at the end of these PDFs, if you applying by post.

[aumar]

Hi,

I need to apply for my wife's naturalization at NCS on 02/04/2015. I have just seen new form and requirement for bio-metrics and sending the BRP card? When this would come into effect? immediately or any future date? People saying from April 6th, 2015 but I cant really see any date on the policy guidelines.

The old form has been replaced by new one and I am not sure if I can use the old one on 2nd April. Only trying to beat the new fee so hurrying. Can anyone please let me know? Thanks

[PAK321]

On 25th Mar i requested 2nd document back in hope that they might send approval with it, unfortunately today they send my 2nd document back with the letter
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Thank you for sending these documents in support of your application for British Citizenship, Please find your documents enclosed as requested. However, once work begins on your application we may need to request them again but please do not send them until we write to you requesting them.
Applications are considered broadly in order of receipt and dealt with as quickly as possible.
Our telephone lines are very busy and you may not be able to get through.
If you need to contact us urgently you can
Fax us on 0151 213 1961

E-mail us at nationalityenquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

Write to the address on your acknowledgement letter marking your envelope ....

Please note that should your application for British Citizenship be successful your certificate will show the following details
Name: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Name at birth; xxxxxxxxxxxxx
DOB: xxxxxx
Place of Birth:xxxxxxxxxx

If these details are incorrect, please inform us.
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This letter is the same as they sent me with my first document, now i have only one document left with them which i will request after 2 weeks to clear the dust from my form. LOL and in hope that may be they send approval with my last document.
by the way I applied 17th Dec 14

[Abat4]

Hi guys, I have got a question if anyone can help me.

I got my approval yesterday after 7 months, but my Mum, brother, and sister still haven't got theirs yet, we all applied together on the same day.
does anyone know if family applications are dealt by the same case worker? I am just a little worried for my family.

Thank you

It seems family application made together will be dealt with by the same caseworker.The other letters might just come tomorrow,it could be sorting issue at PO.

[farri]

Hi guys, I have got a question if anyone can help me.

I got my approval yesterday after 7 months, but my Mum, brother, and sister still haven't got theirs yet, we all applied together on the same day.
does anyone know if family applications are dealt by the same case worker? I am just a little worried for my family.

Thank you

[tj.]

Hello every one.
I am new on this forum and about to apply for naturalization, probably next couple of weeks. My question is, 3 points on driving licence for crossing red traffic light, since November 2011. Does if effect applicant?

What documents do I need to prove 5 years resident in UK, as I already submitted all documents for ILR, Do I need to submit same as ILR for 5 years?

Regards

[syed07]

Eligibility criteria 10 years Long residence plus 1 year ILr.
MN1 Section 3(1) for my son
Nationality Pakistani
NCS ........Nottingham City Council
applied ....10/02/2015
home office Received.....12/02/2015
Fee Deducted from bank on 18/02/2015
Acknowledgement letter 25/02/2015
Approval letter ..........
still waiting

[Thesmalik]

I calld the Homeoffice and ask them to check my application.They said they cant take my reference number or check my application status as the minimum wait period is 8 months.
So they asked me to wait till its 8 months .
I m feeling great!

it was 6 months , how they are saying 8 months. is your application is for naturalisation or ?

[Rahel1984]

Guys new application form is published at ukvi website from 27 march 2015. where biometric enrollment is introduced aswelll

please check

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... en-form-an

Its even expensive now. New fee is 1005 pound + biometric enrolment fee. Great

i got ilr on the 7th april my luck : )
another 120 pound extra to pay just by one day

I think ilr cost 1500 pound now

[esmsi]

You lucky
I applied 23 feb 15

Hi Guys,

Just to confirm that I have received my approval as of yesterday

Eligibility Criteria:10 yrs LR + 1 Yr ILR
Method of Application: NCS Southwark
Date of Application: 05-03-2015
Date of Receipt by UKBA :06-03-2015
Method of Payment: D Card
Date of Fee Clearance: 11-03-2015
Date of Acknowledgement: 12-03-2015 via email
Date of Approval: 21/03/2015
Received via post: 26/03/2015
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

Approval in 15 days.

I should mention that there is kind of incomprehensibility in regards to decision time as some applications take longer to decide.

Good Luck to everyone who waiting for approval.


Thanks

[ik_aam_insaan]

Guys new application form is published at ukvi website from 27 march 2015. where biometric enrollment is introduced aswelll

please check

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... en-form-an

Its even expensive now. New fee is 1005 pound + biometric enrolment fee. Great

i got ilr on the 7th april my luck : )
another 120 pound extra to pay just by one day