Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[Haadi83]

Eligibility criteria: NON-EEA Family Member of an EEA national+12 months of PR
Language criteria met: LIUK + ESOL B1
Current nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: NCS Hounslow
Date of Application:08/12/2014
Date of receipt UKBA: 09/12/2014
Date of clearance of fees: 29/12/2014
Date of acknowledgement: 05/01/2015 (dated 29/12/2014)
Made call to UKVI on 04th FEB: under consideration
Made call to UKVI on 19th Feb : Decision made this morning( wrong information as letter printed on 15th feb)
Date of Approval Received: 23/02/2015 (Dated 15/02/2015-SUNDAY)
Date of ceremony: 11th March

Good Luck to all who are still waiting.

Congratulations!

My criteria is same as yours
EX EEA Family member with 1 year PR Card, Pakistani.....
I applied on 19th Jan
I think i should be expecting as same as your took time to be concluded. which is more than 2 months

[happyguy82]

looking at the cases here, the duration seems to commensurate with the complexity. I'm guessing they process straightforward applications very quickly. If there's a slightest doubt, e.g. minor misspelling then they remove the application and chuck it into a different stack that requires someone more senior to look at. This is what seems to be causing some applicants to wait much longer.

[imraniqbal2010]

Hi everyone,

I have noticed that so many applicant got there citizenship approved within 2-3weeks which seems pretty much impossible especially that nearly all of them are newly registered on this site. Why would anyone register here a month after their application has been sent just to inform others how quickly they got approval. I hope they are not just trolls.

you are right, may be some people playing here with different ids, seems suspicious to me too.

What would be the intention of people who do that?? and what do they gain?

To make ppl more worried that how comes some got within 2 weeks while they are waiting longer than them.

[imraniqbal2010]

Application Timeline 
Eligibility criteria: 10years Long residency + Spouse of a british national,
Nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS Merton
Date of Application: 10/02/2015
Date receipt by ukvi: 11/02/2015
Date of Fee Deducted: 16/02/2015
acknowledgement receipt: 17/02/2015 via email
Approval Date: waiting 
Cermemony: waiting

[mavdi]

UPDATE: Not able to edit original post!!!
Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 2yrs work permit+ 3 yrs Tier 1 general + 18 months ILR, also MN1 application for my 3 yr old daughter
Method of application: 10.2.15 through NCS Manchester
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11.2.15 (tracked special delivery)
Date of debit of fees: 16.2.15
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Dated 16.2.15 - Received 25.2.15
Date of receipt of approval: Dated 22.2.15 - Received 25.2.15
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

I am pleasantly surprised that It has taken only 2 weeks from start to finish for my application.
I want to thank everyone keeping this forum alive as it has helped me in various stages of my visa
application. Will come back with the British passport application process soon.
Good luck to everyone who is waiting.

Oh this is perfect. Getting closer to my application date of 16th Feb. Hoping for a quick turnaround!

[slough_Boy]

Eligibility criteria: NON-EEA Family Member of an EEA national+12 months of PR
Language criteria met: LIUK + ESOL B1
Current nationality: Pakistan
Method of application: NCS Hounslow
Date of Application:08/12/2014
Date of receipt UKBA: 09/12/2014
Date of clearance of fees: 29/12/2014
Date of acknowledgement: 05/01/2015 (dated 29/12/2014)
Made call to UKVI on 04th FEB: under consideration
Made call to UKVI on 19th Feb : Decision made this morning( wrong information as letter printed on 15th feb)
Date of Approval Received: 23/02/2015 (Dated 15/02/2015-SUNDAY)
Date of ceremony: 11th March

Good Luck to all who are still waiting.

[Magdalena L]

Everyone who received the 3-6month letter, have you got your approvals yet? Or should we just hope to hear in May after the general elections. Frustrating to say the least.

still waiting ;-(

[mani2013]

UPDATE: Not able to edit original post!!!
Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 2yrs work permit+ 3 yrs Tier 1 general + 18 months ILR, also MN1 application for my 3 yr old daughter
Method of application: 10.2.15 through NCS Manchester
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11.2.15 (tracked special delivery)
Date of debit of fees: 16.2.15
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Dated 16.2.15 - Received 25.2.15
Date of receipt of approval: Dated 22.2.15 - Received 25.2.15
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

I am pleasantly surprised that It has taken only 2 weeks from start to finish for my application.
I want to thank everyone keeping this forum alive as it has helped me in various stages of my visa
application. Will come back with the British passport application process soon.
Good luck to everyone who is waiting.

[n1994]

Method of application: Solicitor
Application sent: 29/10/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30/10/2014
Date of debit of fees: 07/11/2014 (debit card)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 14/11/2014
Date of receipt of approval: -
Date of Ceremony: -

Hi guys. I applied for naturalisation on the 29th of October and I am still waiting for my approval. There was a mistake in my English test certificate my name was spelt correctly but my surname was missing an 'i' at the end. I was advised to just send the application before it's christmas and that I won't be a problem but I have a feeling it's the reason why I haven't received my approval yet. The worst part is that my sister sent her application in the same time as me (in the same package too) and she hasn't received her approval yet although all of her documents were correct. Has anyone experienced this before or able to guide me on what I need to do? I am worried that I'll have to wait for a year just because of that foolish mistake.

Thanks!!

[happyguy82]

Hi everyone,

I have noticed that so many applicant got there citizenship approved within 2-3weeks which seems pretty much impossible especially that nearly all of them are newly registered on this site. Why would anyone register here a month after their application has been sent just to inform others how quickly they got approval. I hope they are not just trolls.

you are right, may be some people playing here with different ids, seems suspicious to me too.

What would be the intention of people who do that?? and what do they gain?

[bromleysouthbs]

Eligibility criteria: 5 yr (ILR)
Language criteria met: Life in The UK Test + Indian college engineering degree
Method of application: NCS
Council : Bromley
Date of application: 17/02/2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: Awaiting
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 25/02/2015
Date of acknowledgment letter received: Awaiting
Date approval received: Awaiting
Date of ceremony: Awaiting[/quote]

[cooldude786]

Eligibility criteria: 3 Years Spouse to British national and ILR
Nationality : Pakistani
Language criteria: Life in the UK + B1 English
Date of application: 16/02/2015 NCS Goole
Date of receipt by HO: 19/02/2015
Date of clearance of the fees: 24/02/2015
Payment method: Credit card
Date of acknowledgment: 25/02/2015 by email
Date of Approval: waiting
Date of ceremony: waiting

[PAK321]

Hi everyone,

I have noticed that so many applicant got there citizenship approved within 2-3weeks which seems pretty much impossible especially that nearly all of them are newly registered on this site. Why would anyone register here a month after their application has been sent just to inform others how quickly they got approval. I hope they are not just trolls.

you are right, may be some people playing here with different ids, seems suspicious to me too.

[PAK321]

Alot of people on here pay the extra fee for NCS. But it doesn't necessarily make it faster. I sent my app via post next day special delivery (~£7) and received the approval as fast as anyone else that paid the extra for NCS. I don't see the point of it unless they give you back your original passport and allow you to leave the country during your application? If that's what it allows you to do, then definitely its something you should consider. If not, then use the money you saved sending in the application yourself for a nice meal to celebrate its approval when the time comes.[/quote]

Most of us don't apply through NCS because it's fast(it's not fast in anyway) or that they check the application to make sure it's valid. I saw someone last turned away by NCS as his wasn't eligible to apply due to recent changes. NCS has saved him £906.
Main purpose of using NCS is that you get the keep your original documents. You don't need worry if they get lost or if the application takes forever. I think it's worth it for £56.[/quote]

£56 isn't the standard price. Every council charges their own price. I paid £78 for mine. Also, not all councils will accept applications from other county residents. You could phone around to find another NCS that charges slightly less; but it's not worth the effort. It'll cost you more than £20 in fuel to drive to the next county anyway

Just to add on, Royal Mail Special Delivery doesn't cover loses for documents and even some electronic items like mobile phones aren't eligible for compensation in case they get lost in the post. It's better to use NCS to mitigate the risk of your original documents going missing.[/quote]


Wow ...did't use NCS and now reading all this I wish I did. My only advance is I can use me ID to travel ...but still [/quote]

One thing i want to share with you guys here that you can have your all documents back after 10 to 15 working days of your application by filling quick online form in home office website. I done the same and my documents were with me in 7 days after submitting the online request form.

[bv1]

Hi everyone,

I have noticed that so many applicant got there citizenship approved within 2-3weeks which seems pretty much impossible especially that nearly all of them are newly registered on this site. Why would anyone register here a month after their application has been sent just to inform others how quickly they got approval. I hope they are not just trolls.

Dear Imran,
Although I am newly register to this site but believe me my intention of letting people know is only to keep them encouraged not showing "trolls". I have been through a pain of waiting for no reason for nearly 8 months. I received the letter of 3-6 months additional delay due to scrutiny on immigration history whereas others were receving decision sooner. I was visiting this on daily basis to see if there is anyone who has received decision following the 3-6 month letter but I couldnt, therefore my intention was only to let others know that appearantly decisions are getting for delayed application. I believe this is the reason why everyone visit on this forum, however apology for any inconvenience occurred to you because of my post.

[Badman87]

Guess what awaited me when I got home? My brown envelope!! I actually guessed the date it was going to arrive based on other applicants. I guessed Thursday (tomorrow) but it arrived a day early so i'm well pleased. I am so grateful and thankful to God. Hold tight people and it will arrive soon. See you at the passport section!

Eligibility criteria: 10 years + 1 Year ILR
Method of application: NCS Crawley
Date of application: 28/01/2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29/01/2015
Date of acknowledgment: 16/02/2015 (dated 05/02/2015)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 05/02/2015
Date approval received: 25/02/2015
Date of ceremony: 04/03/2015

[shanehelms]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years + 1 Year ILR
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 03/02/2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 05/02/2015
Date of acknowlegment: 11/02/2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 10/02/2015
Date approval received: 25/02/2015
Date of ceremony:18/03/2015

[goldenstarnice]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR;
Method of application: NCS, London, 16-02-2015
Payment method - Cheque
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21-02-15, Acknowledgement letter received - 25-02-15, second class delivery
Date of debit of fees:
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

Other Updates, 21-02-15: I didn't get receipt from UKBA yet, it looks others getting in few days.

25-02-15, Received Acknowledgement letter from HO, dated 21-02-15, second class postage and mentioned fee has been received but still it's not gone from my account.

[imraniqbal2010]

Hi everyone,

I have noticed that so many applicant got there citizenship approved within 2-3weeks which seems pretty much impossible especially that nearly all of them are newly registered on this site. Why would anyone register here a month after their application has been sent just to inform others how quickly they got approval. I hope they are not just trolls.

[Rahel1984]

Dear friends- I submitted my application on 11 July 2014 received by HO on 14th July. However after a 6 month time I hadn't received response on my application, following that I wrote a letter to HO regarding the status on my application but never received response back. Therefore in Jan end I sent a complaint to HO complaint email ID, then I received a letter as many of you might have received asking 3-6 month more time due to scrutiny. However, today I received a response on my complaint saying that HO has made a decision on 20th and granted the application and I should be receiving the letter soon. Therefore I suggest be calm and patient and you will be receiving a similar thing soon.

Thats great. Hopefully u are receiving the big news in few days. I applied 4 days b4 urs and still waiting. Hope they make a decision for my application soon as well.

[bv1]

Dear friends- I submitted my application on 11 July 2014 received by HO on 14th July. However after a 6 month time I hadn't received response on my application, following that I wrote a letter to HO regarding the status on my application but never received response back. Therefore in Jan end I sent a complaint to HO complaint email ID, then I received a letter as many of you might have received asking 3-6 month more time due to scrutiny. However, today I received a response on my complaint saying that HO has made a decision on 20th and granted the application and I should be receiving the letter soon. Therefore I suggest be calm and patient and you will be receiving a similar thing soon.

[zahid153]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years + I Year ILR
Language criteria met: Master Degree from UK
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS- Swindon
Council name if NCS used: Swindon
Date of application: 02/02/2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04/02/2015
Date of acknowlegment: 09/02/2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 10/02/2015
Date approval received: 25/02/2015
Date of ceremony:13/03/2015

Wish you all good luck

[BeenThruItAll]

Can anyone pls advised me ? I will apply for naturalisation based on 10 years long residency + 1 year Ilr. I have got all documents ready. I have seen the AN form it's so easy. I am not travelling outside uk next 6 months.

Do i need NCS????

Pls i need ur advise.

Alot of people on here pay the extra fee for NCS. But it doesn't necessarily make it faster. I sent my app via post next day special delivery (~£7) and received the approval as fast as anyone else that paid the extra for NCS. I don't see the point of it unless they give you back your original passport and allow you to leave the country during your application? If that's what it allows you to do, then definitely its something you should consider. If not, then use the money you saved sending in the application yourself for a nice meal to celebrate its approval when the time comes.

If I did not apply through NCS then I would not have been able to leave UK on short notice and attend funeral back home whilst my application was being considered..........the main advantage for me was that all my documents and passports were with me while I was waiting for outcome of application. This becomes even more of an issue if the application takes several months.

Sorry for your lost. Since you had your passport with you after the NCS check, did you still have to notify the Home Office that you have to leave on emergency or are you allow to leave freely during the application?

[Ozgueler]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5Years Tier 1 +1 Year ILR
Language criteria: Life in the UK & IELTS (Academic 8.5)
Method of application: NCS Crawley
Date of application: 21st Jan 2015
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22nd Jan 2015 (I guess)
Date of debit of fees: 28th Jan 2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 2nd Feb 2015 (dated 28th Jan 2015)
Date of receipt of approval: 25th Feb 2015 (dated 16th Feb 2015)
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

All the best & Good luck to everyone

[huqqapani]

Alot of people on here pay the extra fee for NCS. But it doesn't necessarily make it faster. I sent my app via post next day special delivery (~£7) and received the approval as fast as anyone else that paid the extra for NCS. I don't see the point of it unless they give you back your original passport and allow you to leave the country during your application? If that's what it allows you to do, then definitely its something you should consider. If not, then use the money you saved sending in the application yourself for a nice meal to celebrate its approval when the time comes.

Most of us don't apply through NCS because it's fast(it's not fast in anyway) or that they check the application to make sure it's valid. I saw someone last turned away by NCS as his wasn't eligible to apply due to recent changes. NCS has saved him £906.
Main purpose of using NCS is that you get the keep your original documents. You don't need worry if they get lost or if the application takes forever. I think it's worth it for £56.

£56 isn't the standard price. Every council charges their own price. I paid £78 for mine. Also, not all councils will accept applications from other county residents. You could phone around to find another NCS that charges slightly less; but it's not worth the effort. It'll cost you more than £20 in fuel to drive to the next county anyway

It didn't cost me £20 in fuel to drive to the next county. I originally checked Derby and phoned around eventually ended up in Notts county. So it is still worth exploring. At the end of it I was £15 better off.