Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[navodwickra]

Yes i applied on 17th Dec , you can see my timeline in excel sheet.
i requested my documents back and got it with in a week this month, I had only payment reference number of my application which was showing in acknowledgment letter now the letter with my documents shows my case reference number and they thanking me to provide documents for supporting my application. Also they gives me phone number, fax number and email address to contact with them if necessary and also giving me sample details which will be showing in my Citizenship certificate like name , DOB and Place OB they asking to inform them if details are incorrect.
Lets see how long they takes more.

I really hope you will get it soon and I haven't got a clue how do they respond to some with in few weeks and some within few months. Was you application straight forward?

[PAK321]

Hi,

I requested home office for my documents they share with we some frequently asked questions, the people who still waiting for acknowledgment letters please read below

POST APPLICATION QUERIES

Will receipt of my application be acknowledged?

You should receive an acknowledgement within six weeks. If you have not received an acknowledgement within eight weeks please email us at: FurtherNationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk giving your full name date of birth and address.



How long will it take for my application to be decided?

We aim to conclude 100% of applications within six months of receipt. If you applied more than six months ago, you can check the progress of your application by calling our Contact Centre on 0300 123 2253 or by emailing us at: FurtherNationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk


its a very long questions sheet, i cant paste all here. I think it will help

[PAK321]

Hi. navodwickra

Dont take it serious. it was a joke. we all knows their is no such premium service for naturalisation.
no one calling you troll. Be happy and congratulations

No worries man and thanks. Did you apply as well?

Yes i applied on 17th Dec , you can see my timeline in excel sheet.
i requested my documents back and got it with in a week this month, I had only payment reference number of my application which was showing in acknowledgment letter now the letter with my documents shows my case reference number and they thanking me to provide documents for supporting my application. Also they gives me phone number, fax number and email address to contact with them if necessary and also giving me sample details which will be showing in my Citizenship certificate like name , DOB and Place OB they asking to inform them if details are incorrect.
Lets see how long they takes more.

[hsmpjr]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 1 Year ILR + 2 years Tier 1 General + 3 years HSMP
Method of application: NCS Swindon
Date of application: 23/02/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 24/02/2015
Date of debit of fees:03/03/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: waiting
Date of receipt of approval:waiting
Date of Ceremony:waiting

How did you get onto HSMP 6 years ago? Tier-1 G had already replaced HSMP for quite a while preceding that date. Unless you applied earlier and your stay started later?

I have applied for HSMP in 2006, got approval in sep 2006 but visa was declined. I have sent an appeal which took long time but eventually I won the appeal and got visa in June 2007 but 1st year I did not stay in UK hence I had to go for two extensions for 5 yr qualifying period.

[Res]

If I request my passport to be returned before any decision has been made will affect my application? Has anyone done it?
Thanks

Hi
I applied in july last year, requested my passport back in november, got it in january, had 2 call several times. marriage cert was damaged. still waiting for approval.
if u request your docs back itdoes not have to affect yoyr application as far as i know. good luck!

Thanks. So many get their approval in weeks and some have to wait months with no answer what so ever ....is frustrating. Good luck

[lovebritishweather]

If I request my passport to be returned before any decision has been made will affect my application? Has anyone done it?
Thanks

Hi
I applied in july last year, requested my passport back in november, got it in january, had 2 call several times. marriage cert was damaged. still waiting for approval.
if u request your docs back itdoes not have to affect yoyr application as far as i know. good luck!

[happyguy82]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 1 Year ILR + 2 years Tier 1 General + 3 years HSMP
Method of application: NCS Swindon
Date of application: 23/02/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 24/02/2015
Date of debit of fees:03/03/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: waiting
Date of receipt of approval:waiting
Date of Ceremony:waiting

How did you get onto HSMP 6 years ago? Tier-1 G had already replaced HSMP for quite a while preceding that date. Unless you applied earlier and your stay started later?

[Res]

If I request my passport to be returned before any decision has been made will affect my application? Has anyone done it?
Thanks

[navodwickra]

Hi. navodwickra

Dont take it serious. it was a joke. we all knows their is no such premium service for naturalisation.
no one calling you troll. Be happy and congratulations

No worries man and thanks. Did you apply as well?

[PAK321]

I am not pointing out or picking up anyone here but these 1 week/2 weeks approvals seem unreal to me when there r people waiting for ages. Rules are/should be same for everyone, If HO is doing extra scrutiny (coz of that famous report on 11 Dec) for one then it should be done for all. OR does anybody have any idea that what is the logic or reason behind not doing it for everyone???

2 weeks approval. Belive me here are some trolls. Not possible in 2 weeks. So dont pay attention to these 2 weeks.
Average wait is 2 to 3 months. Confirmed with ukvi contact centres.

I don't like anyone calling me a troll specially not in a matter like this.

I will post an image of the acknowledgement letter tonight since I don't have it in the office

Hi. navodwickra

Dont take it serious. it was a joke. we all knows their is no such premium service for naturalisation.
no one calling you troll. Be happy and congratulations

[hsmpjr]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 1 Year ILR + 2 years Tier 1 General + 3 years HSMP
Method of application: NCS Swindon
Date of application: 23/02/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 24/02/2015
Date of debit of fees:02/03/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 03/03/2015(By E-Mail)
Date of receipt of approval:waiting
Date of Ceremony:waiting

[esmsi]

I try to make a excel sheet where everybody's time will be there.
Please update there . Please do not put your real name or any personal information there.

[Kwagga]

Eligibility criteria: 10yrs + and 2yrs Ilr
Language criteria: Life in the UK+ B1 English
Date of application: 17/02/2015 - merseyside
Date of clearance of the fees: 23/02/2015
Payment method: debit card
Date of acknowledgment: 23/02/2015
Date of Approval: waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

So now it's just a waiting game. Some people need to chill. I've waited in the past for 2yrs. I would be made up if it happens soon but I ain't getting my hopes up. Good luck to the rest!!!

[Sunnys123]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 1 Year ILR + 5 years Tier 1 General (Dependant)
Method of application: NCS Reading
Date of application: 30/01/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 02/02/2015
Date of debit of fees:06/02/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 14/02/2015 Dated 06/02/2015
Date of receipt of approval:25/02/2015 Dated 16/02/2015
Date of Ceremony:03/02/2015

So u had done ceremony b4 approval?

I think he got the ceremony date mixed up

[imraniqbal2010]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 1 Year ILR + 5 years Tier 1 General (Dependant)
Method of application: NCS Reading
Date of application: 30/01/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 02/02/2015
Date of debit of fees:06/02/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 14/02/2015 Dated 06/02/2015
Date of receipt of approval:25/02/2015 Dated 16/02/2015
Date of Ceremony:03/02/2015

So u had done ceremony b4 approval?

[samkhan14]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 1 Year ILR + 5 years Tier 1 General (Dependant)
Method of application: NCS Reading
Date of application: 30/01/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 02/02/2015
Date of debit of fees:06/02/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 14/02/2015 Dated 06/02/2015
Date of receipt of approval:25/02/2015 Dated 16/02/2015
Date of Ceremony:03/03/2015

[Sunnys123]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years student+ 2 year British spouse + 1 year Ilr
Language criteria: Life in the UK+ ESOL
Date of application: 09/02/2015 - NCS Hounslow
Date of receipt by HO: 10/02/2015
Date of clearance of the fees: 11/02/2015
Payment method: debit card
Date of acknowledgment: 14/02/2015 letter(dated 12/02/2015)
Date of Approval: waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[Sunnys123]

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[navodwickra]

I will post an image of the acknowledgement letter tonight since I don't have it in the office

Please remove this image as it contain personal information.. (your home office reference and case number). I think you've made your point to the doubters.

Just removed it, not sure why would anyone wants to lie about their timelines. May be I just got lucky but that's how it is with most of the applications.

[mavdi]

I will post an image of the acknowledgement letter tonight since I don't have it in the office

Please remove this image as it contain personal information.. (your home office reference and case number). I think you've made your point to the doubters.

[mavdi]

2 weeks approval. Belive me here are some trolls. Not possible in 2 weeks. So dont pay attention to these 2 weeks.
Average wait is 2 to 3 months. Confirmed with ukvi contact centres.

Jesus you are a piece of work aren't you. My lawyer's told me that he's been receiving many approvals within 3 weeks lately. And again, you don't need to believe anyone here. If people getting their approval early bothers you, you can stop reading the forums.

[meb4ne1]

I am not pointing out or picking up anyone here but these 1 week/2 weeks approvals seem unreal to me when there r people waiting for ages. Rules are/should be same for everyone, If HO is doing extra scrutiny (coz of that famous report on 11 Dec) for one then it should be done for all. OR does anybody have any idea that what is the logic or reason behind not doing it for everyone???

2 weeks approval. Belive me here are some trolls. Not possible in 2 weeks. So dont pay attention to these 2 weeks.
Average wait is 2 to 3 months. Confirmed with ukvi contact centres.

Please stop calling other trolls!

Every case has a different history. There are holidays, breaks in visas, character checks, taxes. These checks change depending on each individual. Then there are cases where you are exercising EU rights, Spouse of British/EU Citizen, or other relationships. Those require extra checks to make sure you AND your relative are legally staying in the UK.

Lastly, just because 'you' think your case is 'straight-forward' doesn't mean that's how HO sees it.

[navodwickra]

You got Approval on the same day of Acknowledgment? unreal , no checks? or did you applied premium service like window?
Unreal

I am not pointing out or picking up anyone here but these 1 week/2 weeks approvals seem unreal to me when there r people waiting for ages. Rules are/should be same for everyone, If HO is doing extra scrutiny (coz of that famous report on 11 Dec) for one then it should be done for all. OR does anybody have any idea that what is the logic or reason behind not doing it for everyone???

2 weeks approval. Belive me here are some trolls. Not possible in 2 weeks. So dont pay attention to these 2 weeks.
Average wait is 2 to 3 months. Confirmed with ukvi contact centres.

I don't like anyone calling me a troll specially not in a matter like this.

I will post an image of the acknowledgement letter tonight since I don't have it in the office

[imraniqbal2010]

Eligibility criteria: HSMP + Tier 1 (G)
Language criteria: Life in the UK+ UK Degree
Date of application: 06/02/2015 - NCS Sheffield
Date of receipt by HO: 09/02/2015
Date of clearance of the fees: 13/02/2015
Payment method: Credit card
Date of acknowledgment: 20/02/2015 letter(dated 13/02/2015)
Date of Approval: 28/02/2015 dated 20/02/2015
Date of ceremony: 16/04/2015

I would like to thank each and everyone on this forum for helping me with all the visa application I had to go through.

You got Approval on the same day of Acknowledgment? unreal , no checks? or did you applied premium service like window?
Unreal

I am not pointing out or picking up anyone here but these 1 week/2 weeks approvals seem unreal to me when there r people waiting for ages. Rules are/should be same for everyone, If HO is doing extra scrutiny (coz of that famous report on 11 Dec) for one then it should be done for all. OR does anybody have any idea that what is the logic or reason behind not doing it for everyone???

Congrats

[navodwickra]

Eligibility criteria: HSMP + Tier 1 (G)
Language criteria: Life in the UK+ UK Degree
Date of application: 06/02/2015 - NCS Sheffield
Date of receipt by HO: 09/02/2015
Date of clearance of the fees: 13/02/2015
Payment method: Credit card
Date of acknowledgment: 20/02/2015 letter(dated 13/02/2015)
Date of Approval: 28/02/2015 dated 20/02/2015
Date of ceremony: 16/04/2015

I would like to thank each and everyone on this forum for helping me with all the visa application I had to go through.

You got Approval on the same day of Acknowledgment? unreal , no checks? or did you applied premium service like window?
Unreal

I am not pointing out or picking up anyone here but these 1 week/2 weeks approvals seem unreal to me when there r people waiting for ages. Rules are/should be same for everyone, If HO is doing extra scrutiny (coz of that famous report on 11 Dec) for one then it should be done for all. OR does anybody have any idea that what is the logic or reason behind not doing it for everyone???

Not sure what's the theory behind their decision making but they haven't contacted any of the referees during the process.