General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

[Rusland]

Hi all,

As many of you I am waiting for the Home Office to communicate their decision in regards to my Naturalization application.

I am following almost daily the news in the forum, especially the posts where we can track the application timelines each month. When checking there it seems that no members have received any decisions by the Home Office since the 24th of March - one week after the lockdown started.

I wanted to check with the moderators of the forum and with all the members whether anyone is aware of any decisions made in the last 4-5 weeks.

Thanks to all of you.

[PPTP]

Hi all,

As many of you I am waiting for the Home Office to communicate their decision in regards to my Naturalization application.

I am following almost daily the news in the forum, especially the posts where we can track the application timelines each month. When checking there it seems that no members have received any decisions by the Home Office since the 24th of March - one week after the lockdown started.

I wanted to check with the moderators of the forum and with all the members whether anyone is aware of any decisions made in the last 4-5 weeks.

Thanks to all of you.

Hello Ruslan,

If you would be more attentive (as you follow daily in the forum) you would notice that no one has received anything since 23 March 2020. This was previously discussed in this topic. Unfortunate Home Office has not implemented any changes to the system due to current situation, as far as the officials provided the update.

Thank you

[Rusland]

Thanks for your reply. To be honest, I started looking at this threat today thanks to the advise of CR001. I will make sure I keep a look at it every week and let you know in case I have any update myself.

[PPTP]

Thanks for your reply. To be honest, I started looking at this threat today thanks to the advise of CR001. I will make sure I keep a look at it every week and let you know in case I have any update myself.

I suspect that Home Office will not send out anything until the restrictions are removed. It is my personal opinion. As you know Home Office is not really flexible in changes.
All the above was discussed on here. So if you have time read it back. There are some interesting discussions which you might find helpful. If you have any questions you can ask.

[bpatmens]

Can someone please help?. How do we pay for the 372 pounds reconsiderations fee and which address do we send the forms to? This is in regards to citizenship applications.

[CR001]

Can someone please help?. How do we pay for the 372 pounds reconsiderations fee and which address do we send the forms to? This is in regards to citizenship applications.

Google??

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... ed-form-nr

Send the completed form and appropriate fee to:
Department 73
UK Visas and Immigration
The Capital
New Hall Place
Liverpool
L3 9PP

[bpatmens]

Thanks ever so much as always CR001. So can the payment be a check or postal order?

[CR001]

Thanks ever so much as always CR001. So can the payment be a check or postal order?

Yes, either.

[bpatmens]

Thanks so much. A friend of mine was refused and wants to apply for reconsideration.

[YasirHu]

Thanks so much. A friend of mine was refused and wants to apply for reconsideration.

Hi
When did your friend receive decision letter?
Was it send by post or email?
Thanks

[Sohail222]

What was his reason for refusal

[Moa7]

Hi, I emailed on Nationality_Enquiries@homeoffice.gsi. gov.uk but actually received a response from NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk

Not sure why there are so many different email addresses flying around and even how authentic they are. I would still only trust when a letter from the Home Office lands in my post!

Hi I have just received this email saying a decision on my application was made on 9 March 2020 well before the lockdown, however today is 20 April and I still haven't received my decision letter in the post or email as yet. I have emailed at the suggested email address but want to know if someone else had a similar experience? What can I expect?

Good Morning,

Thank you for your e-mail.

According to our records, the caseworker has made an decision on your application on the 9 March 2020. If you not received it already, you should receive it shortly.

However, if you not received the decision letter, I would advise you to either contact the Helpdesk by phoning them on 0300 123 2253 or send an e-mail the below address with your enquiry:

Nationality_Enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

I hope this was of some assistance.

Regards
xxxxx

AO Grade

Nationality Exceptions Team
UK Visas and Immigration
PBS & Citizenship
Home Office

Blue Zone, 4th Floor, Capital Building, New Hall Place, Liverpool, L3 9PP

Hi, the email they've mentioned in your email Nationality_Enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk does not exist ! I had a similar email saying a decision was made on 9th March and on emailing them, it comes back as an invalid email ?

Any clue ?

[AC12]

Hi, I emailed on Nationality_Enquiries@homeoffice.gsi. gov.uk but actually received a response from NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk

Not sure why there are so many different email addresses flying around and even how authentic they are. I would still only trust when a letter from the Home Office lands in my post!

Hi I have just received this email saying a decision on my application was made on 9 March 2020 well before the lockdown, however today is 20 April and I still haven't received my decision letter in the post or email as yet. I have emailed at the suggested email address but want to know if someone else had a similar experience? What can I expect?

Good Morning,

Thank you for your e-mail.

According to our records, the caseworker has made an decision on your application on the 9 March 2020. If you not received it already, you should receive it shortly.

However, if you not received the decision letter, I would advise you to either contact the Helpdesk by phoning them on 0300 123 2253 or send an e-mail the below address with your enquiry:

Nationality_Enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

I hope this was of some assistance.

Regards
xxxxx

AO Grade

Nationality Exceptions Team
UK Visas and Immigration
PBS & Citizenship
Home Office

Blue Zone, 4th Floor, Capital Building, New Hall Place, Liverpool, L3 9PP

Hi, the email they've mentioned in your email Nationality_Enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk does not exist ! I had a similar email saying a decision was made on 9th March and on emailing them, it comes back as an invalid email ?

Any clue ?

Cheers, let us know on here when you do get the decision letter, good luck !

[shaggie44]

10 months later finally got my Approval letter!!

Eligibility:5 years refugee status+5 years ILR
Language criteria:UK Degree + Life in the UK
Method of application:Online + New service
Date of application: 12/06/2019
Date on approval letter: 22/05/2020 (finally!!)
Receipt approval letter: 27/05/2020

The wait is stressful believe me I know, do not relent, keep making noise about your application and if needs be involve your MP (This certainly helped in my case!!)

[Sous49]

10 months later finally got my Approval letter!!

Eligibility:5 years refugee status+5 years ILR
Language criteria:UK Degree + Life in the UK
Method of application:Online + New service
Date of application: 12/06/2019
Date on approval letter: 22/05/2020 (finally!!)
Receipt approval letter: 27/05/2020

The wait is stressful believe me I know, do not relent, keep making noise about your application and if needs be involve your MP (This certainly helped in my case!!)

Huge congratulations Shaggie44 .happy for you

I know how hard the wait is.

All the best for everybody waiting

[avocado177]

Hey! New here but I have been reading the forum for a while.

My biometrics appointment was on 30th December 2019. I haven't heard anything regarding my application since then. Do you reckon I could email them now or wait two more months until it's officially 6 months?

[tcell88]

10 months later finally got my Approval letter!!

Eligibility:5 years refugee status+5 years ILR
Language criteria:UK Degree + Life in the UK
Method of application:Online + New service
Date of application: 12/06/2019
Date on approval letter: 22/05/2020 (finally!!)
Receipt approval letter: 27/05/2020

The wait is stressful believe me I know, do not relent, keep making noise about your application and if needs be involve your MP (This certainly helped in my case!!)

Surely you mean 04 instead of 05? I hope the days haven't blended in so much that it's already end of May

[Oria]

Hi, Did you receive the approval through post or email? And approval date must be 22/4 (April)?

10 months later finally got my Approval letter!!

Eligibility:5 years refugee status+5 years ILR
Language criteria:UK Degree + Life in the UK
Method of application:Online + New service
Date of application: 12/06/2019
Date on approval letter: 22/05/2020 (finally!!)
Receipt approval letter: 27/05/2020

The wait is stressful believe me I know, do not relent, keep making noise about your application and if needs be involve your MP (This certainly helped in my case!!)

[shaggie44]

10 months later finally got my Approval letter!!

Eligibility:5 years refugee status+5 years ILR
Language criteria:UK Degree + Life in the UK
Method of application:Online + New service
Date of application: 12/06/2019
Date on approval letter: 22/05/2020 (finally!!)
Receipt approval letter: 27/05/2020

The wait is stressful believe me I know, do not relent, keep making noise about your application and if needs be involve your MP (This certainly helped in my case!!)

Surely you mean 04 instead of 05? I hope the days haven't blended in so much that it's already end of May

ohh my bad....you correct.

[shaggie44]

Hi, Did you receive the approval through post or email? And approval date must be 22/4 (April)?

10 months later finally got my Approval letter!!

Eligibility:5 years refugee status+5 years ILR
Language criteria:UK Degree + Life in the UK
Method of application:Online + New service
Date of application: 12/06/2019
Date on approval letter: 22/05/2020 (finally!!)
Receipt approval letter: 27/05/2020

The wait is stressful believe me I know, do not relent, keep making noise about your application and if needs be involve your MP (This certainly helped in my case!!)

Through the post. and yes its 27/04/2020. I made a typo.

[tcell88]

10 months later finally got my Approval letter!!

Eligibility:5 years refugee status+5 years ILR
Language criteria:UK Degree + Life in the UK
Method of application:Online + New service
Date of application: 12/06/2019
Date on approval letter: 22/05/2020 (finally!!)
Receipt approval letter: 27/05/2020

The wait is stressful believe me I know, do not relent, keep making noise about your application and if needs be involve your MP (This certainly helped in my case!!)

Surely you mean 04 instead of 05? I hope the days haven't blended in so much that it's already end of May

ohh my bad....you correct.

no worries. do they mention anything on the letter relating to COVID and if there will be alternative arrangements for ceremonies?

[Oria]

That’s great. You’re the first applicant to receive a reply via post since the last week of March. Congratulations!!

Hi, Did you receive the approval through post or email? And approval date must be 22/4 (April)?

10 months later finally got my Approval letter!!

Eligibility:5 years refugee status+5 years ILR
Language criteria:UK Degree + Life in the UK
Method of application:Online + New service
Date of application: 12/06/2019
Date on approval letter: 22/05/2020 (finally!!)
Receipt approval letter: 27/05/2020

The wait is stressful believe me I know, do not relent, keep making noise about your application and if needs be involve your MP (This certainly helped in my case!!)

Through the post. and yes its 27/04/2020. I made a typo.

[PPTP]

Hi, Did you receive the approval through post or email? And approval date must be 22/4 (April)?

10 months later finally got my Approval letter!!

Eligibility:5 years refugee status+5 years ILR
Language criteria:UK Degree + Life in the UK
Method of application:Online + New service
Date of application: 12/06/2019
Date on approval letter: 22/05/2020 (finally!!)
Receipt approval letter: 27/05/2020

The wait is stressful believe me I know, do not relent, keep making noise about your application and if needs be involve your MP (This certainly helped in my case!!)

Through the post. and yes its 27/04/2020. I made a typo.

Hello shaggie44

My best congratulations and thank you for sharing it. I think it will give some hope to other people to wait for any response.

All the best

[mrafgsharoon]

Hello dear all friends
I have contacted HO on 19-April-2020 to ask for an update
This what their actual reply was

I refer to your e-mail of 19 April 2020, received in our office on 20 April 2020 regarding your application for naturalisation as a British citizen.

Unfortunately there is little that I can add to the previous letter sent to you on 1 November 2019 regarding your application.

Careful consideration has to be given to each application for naturalisation in order to ensure that the statutory requirements are met. The processing of a naturalisation application is not subject to time limits. The Home Office strives to decide applications as quickly as they can.

The progress of these cases is regularly monitored with the agencies carrying out these enquiries on behalf of the Home Office. It is only when the enquiries have been completed that a decision on whether citizenship should be granted can be reached.

As soon as our enquiries are completed, the Home Office will make a decision on your application and contact you immediately.



Yours sincerely,
XXX
Nationality Team

On behalf of the Secretary of State
Date I applied 25-july-2017
Their internal/ external checks are taking much longer to complete

[PPTP]

Hello dear all friends
I have contacted HO on 19-April-2020 to ask for an update
This what their actual reply was

I refer to your e-mail of 19 April 2020, received in our office on 20 April 2020 regarding your application for naturalisation as a British citizen.

Unfortunately there is little that I can add to the previous letter sent to you on 1 November 2019 regarding your application.

Careful consideration has to be given to each application for naturalisation in order to ensure that the statutory requirements are met. The processing of a naturalisation application is not subject to time limits. The Home Office strives to decide applications as quickly as they can.

The progress of these cases is regularly monitored with the agencies carrying out these enquiries on behalf of the Home Office. It is only when the enquiries have been completed that a decision on whether citizenship should be granted can be reached.

As soon as our enquiries are completed, the Home Office will make a decision on your application and contact you immediately.



Yours sincerely,
XXX
Nationality Team

On behalf of the Secretary of State
Date I applied 25-july-2017
Their internal/ external checks are taking much longer to complete

Hello mrafgsharoon

I am really sorry you are experiencing such a long delay. It is not acceptable.

Have you ever thought to arrange an official complaint with the Home Office? Please consider it. You have the rights to do so, if we live in a democratic country. You paid the same price as the other people.

I am happy to assist if needed.