Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[anp]

General info about applications can be requested at http://www.whatdotheyknow.com

Home office will never disclose the specifics of the process of your application. If they do, it means that they are requesting additional clarifications. When they do, you will know. In the meantime, sit tight and try to keep your mind off it.

[Loughborough]

Eligibility criteria:

Tier 2: 5 years + 1 year ILR - myself + wife + 2 minor kids
Language criteria met: myself - UK degree + LIUK test; wife - Pakistan Degree, NARIC, Letter from Pakistan Uni + LIUK test (actually met this requirement at the time of ILR).
Method of application: NCS/Nottingham
Date of application: 30/Apr/2015
Date of receipt: 05/May/2015 - checked using Royal Mail Tracking
Payment method: CC
Date of fee deduction: 20 June 2015
Date of acknowledgement: 28 May (email) - 8 Jul (post) with information about money deduction.
Date of receipt of Biometrics letter: 8 Jul 2015 dated 3 Jul 2015
Date of Submission of Biometric details:8 Jul 2015
Date approval received: not applicable at the moment
Date of ceremony: not applicable at the moment

[wesley]

Eligibility criteria: 4 Years Spouse Visa + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met: Cambridge KET
Method of application: NCS Wandsworth
Date of application: 13 June 2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16 June 2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: ?
Date of acknowledgement: ?
Date of receipt by Biometric info: ?
Date of Submission of Biometric info: ?
Date approval received: ?
Date of ceremony: ?

Very straightforward application.
It's been 4 weeks and I haven't heard a peep out of the UKBA.

[Ziuta]

Eligibility criteria: 4 Years Spouse Visa + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met: Cambridge KET
Method of application: NCS Wandsworth
Date of application: 13 June 2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16 June 2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: ?
Date of acknowledgement: ?
Date of receipt by Biometric info: ?
Date of Submission of Biometric info: ?
Date approval received: ?
Date of ceremony: ?

Very straightforward application.
It's been 4 weeks and I haven't heard a peep out of the UKBA.

I would phone them up, if no luck maybe try NCS.

[aakuij]

Eligibility criteria: 5+1 years Tier 1 + ILR(Applied with new form and fee)
Language criteria met: IELTS + Life in The UK Test
Method of application: NCS Oxford
Date of application: 27/05/2015
Application Received : 28/05/2015 (tracked on thedx.co.uk)
Payment method: CCard
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 23/06/2015
Date of acknowledgment Email received: 10/06/2015 (dated 23/06/2015)
Date of Biometric Letter received: 11/07/2015 (08/07/2015)
Biometric Enrolment: 11/07/2015
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[aakuij]

Eligibility criteria: 4 Years Spouse Visa + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met: Cambridge KET
Method of application: NCS Wandsworth
Date of application: 13 June 2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16 June 2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: ?
Date of acknowledgement: ?
Date of receipt by Biometric info: ?
Date of Submission of Biometric info: ?
Date approval received: ?
Date of ceremony: ?

Very straightforward application.
It's been 4 weeks and I haven't heard a peep out of the UKBA.

I have applied in May, got acknowledgement letter on 10 Jul 15, fee deducted on 23 June.... hope that gives you some patience still you may try to speak with NCS. Good luck!!

[aakuij]

Application Timeline
Single Application - British Citizenship
Eligibility criteria: 3 yr Married with BC,ILR, lItuk + Degree in Englsh (CAE Level B2)
Method of application: NCS Maidstone
Date of Application: 21st May 2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 26th May 2015 (due to 25th May was a bank holiday)
Payment Method: CC
Date of debit of fee deducted: 23 June 2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 10 July dated 23 June
Date f Biometric invitation: Received on 10 July dated 8 July
Biometrics done: 10 July sent from Post Office
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

Seems we guys are in same boat... people those who have applied in May (I applied on 27th May) are getting acknowledgement letter and biometric invitation late... I got today 11th Jul 15.. I hope they will consider rest of the processing on priority for us!!

[Gerkema]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years EEA2 + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met: ESOL qualification at Entry 3
Method of application: NCS Tower Hamlets
Date of application: 27 May 2015
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28 May 2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 10 June 2015
Date of acknowledgement:10 June 2015
Date of receipt by Biometric info: 12 June 2015
Date of Submission of Biometric info: 20 June 2015
Date approval received: ?
Date of ceremony: ?

[Significant]

Hello, can someone guide me with tested method, how to inform UKBA for address change for the Naturalization application, the following link which was mentioned with acknowledgement letter seems not working. Thanks

https://contact-ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... geAddress/

[sohail777]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years Tier 1 + 1 year ILR
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 09 July 2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10 July 2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: ?
Date of acknowledgement: ?
Date of receipt by Biometric info: ?
Date of Submission of Biometric info: ?
Date approval received: ?
Date of ceremony: ?

[chandugani]

Eligibility criteria: 5years Tier 1 + 1 year ILR
Nationality:Indian
Method of application: NCS Slough
Date of application:10/02/15
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/02/2015
Date of debit of fees: 17/02/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15/02/2015
Date of receipt of approval: 8/7/15
Date of Ceremony: waiting

[captainus83]

Hello, can someone guide me with tested method, how to inform UKBA for address change for the Naturalization application, the following link which was mentioned with acknowledgement letter seems not working. Thanks

https://contact-ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... geAddress/

This doesnt work properly , tried two times and still they delivered at wrong address. i would say update it and still get a call from them to check if they have right address.

[Mouni]

Eligibility criteria: 4 Years Spouse Visa + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met: Cambridge KET
Method of application: NCS Wandsworth
Date of application: 13 June 2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16 June 2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: ?
Date of acknowledgement: ?
Date of receipt by Biometric info: ?
Date of Submission of Biometric info: ?
Date approval received: ?
Date of ceremony: ?

Very straightforward application.
It's been 4 weeks and I haven't heard a peep out of the UKBA.

I would phone them up, if no luck maybe try NCS.

I
Please how long before applying can i Book appointment with NCS THANKS

[ALI130]

1 year ILR
Language criteria met : Master degree
Method of application: NCS HERTS
Date of application: 21 jan 2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27 Jan 2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 03/01/15
Date of acknowledgement: 07/02/15
letter from case worker with documents : 10th July 2015


Date approval received: just got letter received from case worker approved waiting for ceremony letter
Date of ceremony: waiting

Very straightforward application.
my application took nearly six month and I was asked supporting documents twice which was very frustrating but thanks Allah as received the letter from my case worker it has been approved but waiting for my ceremony invitation letter from home office but hopefuly will get that soon insha Allah

[ALI130]

1 year ILR
Language criteria met : Master degree
Method of application: NCS HERTS
Date of application: 21 jan 2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27 Jan 2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 03/01/15
Date of acknowledgement: 07/02/15
letter from case worker with documents : 10th July 2015


Date approval received: just got letter received from case worker approved waiting for ceremony letter
Date of ceremony: waiting

Very straightforward application.
my application took nearly six month and I was asked supporting documents twice which was very frustrating but thanks Allah as received the letter from my case worker it has been approved but waiting for my ceremony invitation letter from home office but hopefuly will get that soon insha Allah

[ChOudhry1]

1 year ILR
Language criteria met : Master degree
Method of application: NCS HERTS
Date of application: 21 jan 2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27 Jan 2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 03/01/15
Date of acknowledgement: 07/02/15
letter from case worker with documents : 10th July 2015


Date approval received: just got letter received from case worker approved waiting for ceremony letter
Date of ceremony: waiting

Very straightforward application.
my application took nearly six month and I was asked supporting documents twice which was very frustrating but thanks Allah as received the letter from my case worker it has been approved but waiting for my ceremony invitation letter from home office but hopefuly will get that soon insha Allah

Congratulations, thanks for updating. Will you please let us know what supporting documents were asked so we can keep them ready if they may ask.

[ALI130]

[quote="ALI130"]1 year ILR
Language criteria met : Master degree
Method of application: NCS HERTS
Date of application: 21 jan 2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27 Jan 2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 03/02/15
Date of acknowledgement: 07/02/15
letter from case worker with documents : 10th July 2015


Date approval received: just got letter received from case worker approved waiting for ceremony letter
Date of ceremony: waiting

Very straightforward application.
my application took nearly six month and I was asked supporting documents twice which was very frustrating but thanks Allah as received the letter from my case worker it has been approved but waiting for my ceremony invitation letter from home office but hopefuly will get that soon insha Allah , well I was asked twice supporting documents asking for 10 years p60 and and letter from uni asking for attentence letter cnfirming my attendance, which was strange, requested from uni they advised me as I hv studied full time that's the proof , but any way got a letter from uni mentioning it that attendance was full time and was good then was asked again to send original degree and all passport , how can could I give them attend proof as did in 2007 very strange but thanks Allah sorted out now , also I want to mention here I did not hv p60 of 10 years I only provided from 2011, 12, and 13 well I said I do not hv it as lost it and the employers does not keep record for more than 3 years that what I wrote a letter to my case worker but case worker was v complicated, i used to take advise twice when got letters from case worker mean Solisitor , u better take advise from solisitor just advise it's worth believe me thank u but still a bit tense coz hv not got final letter from home to attend the cermony still waiting finger crossed

[RR17]

1 year ILR
Language criteria met : Master degree
Method of application: NCS HERTS
Date of application: 21 jan 2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27 Jan 2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 03/02/15
Date of acknowledgement: 07/02/15
letter from case worker with documents : 10th July 2015


Date approval received: just got letter received from case worker approved waiting for ceremony letter
Date of ceremony: waiting

Very straightforward application.
my application took nearly six month and I was asked supporting documents twice which was very frustrating but thanks Allah as received the letter from my case worker it has been approved but waiting for my ceremony invitation letter from home office but hopefuly will get that soon insha Allah , well I was asked twice supporting documents asking for 10 years p60 and and letter from uni asking for attentence letter cnfirming my attendance, which was strange, requested from uni they advised me as I hv studied full time that's the proof , but any way got a letter from uni mentioning it that attendance was full time and was good then was asked again to send original degree and all passport , how can could I give them attend proof as did in 2007 very strange but thanks Allah sorted out now , also I want to mention here I did not hv p60 of 10 years I only provided from 2011, 12, and 13 well I said I do not hv it as lost it and the employers does not keep record for more than 3 years that what I wrote a letter to my case worker but case worker was v complicated, i used to take advise twice when got letters from case worker mean Solisitor , u better take advise from solisitor just advise it's worth believe me thank u but still a bit tense coz hv not got final letter from home to attend the cermony still waiting finger crossed

Congrates Ali, Finally crossed Complicated Milestone...Thanks for sharing.
Its Really Helpful to share experiences..

[RR17]

Eligibility criteria: 10 years + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met: UK Degree / LUK
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 18/05/2015
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 03/07/15
Date of acknowledgement: 10/07/15 dated 03/07/15.
Date of receipt by Biometric info:09/07/15
Date of Submission of Biometric info:10/07/15
Date approval received: Pause for now ...
Date of ceremony:

Quite Long Delays..7 weeks to Debit Fee...Fingers Crossed

[moonway]

1 year ILR
Language criteria met : Master degree
Method of application: NCS HERTS
Date of application: 21 jan 2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27 Jan 2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 03/02/15
Date of acknowledgement: 07/02/15
letter from case worker with documents : 10th July 2015


Date approval received: just got letter received from case worker approved waiting for ceremony letter
Date of ceremony: waiting

Very straightforward application.
my application took nearly six month and I was asked supporting documents twice which was very frustrating but thanks Allah as received the letter from my case worker it has been approved but waiting for my ceremony invitation letter from home office but hopefuly will get that soon insha Allah , well I was asked twice supporting documents asking for 10 years p60 and and letter from uni asking for attentence letter cnfirming my attendance, which was strange, requested from uni they advised me as I hv studied full time that's the proof , but any way got a letter from uni mentioning it that attendance was full time and was good then was asked again to send original degree and all passport , how can could I give them attend proof as did in 2007 very strange but thanks Allah sorted out now , also I want to mention here I did not hv p60 of 10 years I only provided from 2011, 12, and 13 well I said I do not hv it as lost it and the employers does not keep record for more than 3 years that what I wrote a letter to my case worker but case worker was v complicated, i used to take advise twice when got letters from case worker mean Solisitor , u better take advise from solisitor just advise it's worth believe me thank u but still a bit tense coz hv not got final letter from home to attend the cermony still waiting finger crossed

congratulation ali i have applied for naturalization on 22nd of may but sill even waiting for bio and ack letter but if you could tell how you sort it out inquiry from case worker how did you provide proof of full time attendance and 10yrs employment as i have got only 3yrs proof i think they are delaying because they are looking into more info

[sarrial]

Eligibility criteria: 5years Tier 1 + 1 year ILR
Nationality:Pakistani
Method of application: NCS (Slough)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 19/03/2015
Date of debit of fees: 02/04/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 07/04/2015
Biometric was required as applicatino was before Apr 2015.
Date of receipt of approval: AWAITING
Date of Ceremony: AWAITING

[June825]

Eligibility criteria: 4 Years Spouse Visa + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met: Cambridge KET
Method of application: NCS Wandsworth
Date of application: 13 June 2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 16 June 2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: ?
Date of acknowledgement: ?
Date of receipt by Biometric info: ?
Date of Submission of Biometric info: ?
Date approval received: ?
Date of ceremony: ?

Very straightforward application.
It's been 4 weeks and I haven't heard a peep out of the UKBA.

I would phone them up, if no luck maybe try NCS.

According to the forum members, they had experienced to call NCS for assistance and disclosed that the NCS staff could direct contact caseworker for request as well. Luckily that the member could get reply from them. So I have tried to called to NCS for my naturalisation application today morning. The lady replied that they had no responsibility to make follow up action for the case when it was sent to HO. She showed understanding on me and requested me to wait with patience. Since then, "Try NCS" does not work for me.

My case :

Date of application : 22.6.2015 by NCS
Date of receipt by HO : 23.6.2015
Date of EMAIL acknowledgement : 29.6.2015
Date of clearance of fees (by Cheque): 1.7.2015
Date of letter acknowledgement/Bio : Waiting

June Naturalisation application Timelines refers, most of members had got their letters for acknowledgement and Bio who applied it after me. I am really worry about that it may be lost during postage. I also call to HO at 0300 123 2253 today morning, he just requested me wait patiently and could not checked whether the relevant letters had been sent out or not. I will leave Uk this week and return at the end of August. Nothing I can do but keeping all request documents to HO & waiting with patience.

I want to know who is/are still waiting for letter for acknowledgement and biometrics after having email acknowledgement from HO at the end of June?

[ALI130]

1 year ILR
Language criteria met : Master degree
Method of application: NCS HERTS
Date of application: 21 jan 2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27 Jan 2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 03/02/15
Date of acknowledgement: 07/02/15
letter from case worker with documents : 10th July 2015


Date approval received: just got letter received from case worker approved waiting for ceremony letter
Date of ceremony: waiting

Very straightforward application.
my application took nearly six month and I was asked supporting documents twice which was very frustrating but thanks Allah as received the letter from my case worker it has been approved but waiting for my ceremony invitation letter from home office but hopefuly will get that soon insha Allah , well I was asked twice supporting documents asking for 10 years p60 and and letter from uni asking for attentence letter cnfirming my attendance, which was strange, requested from uni they advised me as I hv studied full time that's the proof , but any way got a letter from uni mentioning it that attendance was full time and was good then was asked again to send original degree and all passport , how can could I give them attend proof as did in 2007 very strange but thanks Allah sorted out now , also I want to mention here I did not hv p60 of 10 years I only provided from 2011, 12, and 13 well I said I do not hv it as lost it and the employers does not keep record for more than 3 years that what I wrote a letter to my case worker but case worker was v complicated, i used to take advise twice when got letters from case worker mean Solisitor , u better take advise from solisitor just advise it's worth believe me thank u but still a bit tense coz hv not got final letter from home to attend the cermony still waiting finger crossed

congratulation ali i have applied for naturalization on 22nd of may but sill even waiting for bio and ack letter but if you could tell how you sort it out inquiry from case worker how did you provide proof of full time attendance and 10yrs employment as i have got only 3yrs proof i think they are delaying because they are looking into more info

Look u hv applied in May , it takes time when ur case has been given to case worker, first they deduct money, then bio and then they checking ur Crb and driving licence n criminal offence and then the case goes to case worker so u got be patient , relax n calm , u can get letter from ur uni that u were full time student if they ask you , they do not contact uni directly they write to u if they think it's necessary,coz home office are v busy if u hv not any acknowledgemeny letter simply ring or mail to them and also e mail them or u can also contact nsc if u hv applied through them , they hv direct number for home office concern department and thier enquires are dealt instantly contact the council if u hv applied through them the rest calm n cool , do not send anything if they hv not asked u , if u do not hv p60 it's not a big deal simple is that as you do not hv , I hv spoken to Solisitor he said if u do not Hv u do not hv simple is that , also in ur degree or certificate they mention full time so that's also the proof , I was also self employed , all I did got a letter from my accountant that I m self employed and hv I paid all taxes in ur case if u r? All the Best thanks but be cool Plz I know it's v frustrating I know that

[moonway]

Thanks very much Ali u explained it very briefly bit relaxed now
i emailed them about 100 times and called them aswell but same bakwas answer money was taken on 15th of june
when i was filling the application there was no section regarding 10years employment history.i have 4 years sa302 tax record from hmrc even i involved MpA but no answer agay. ALLAH knows best

[Blue_beh]

I have been a silent reader. This site has really kept me going. I would like to share mine to help others too . I saw a brown envelope in my post after work today, words cant express my excitement .
Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 10yr Long Residence + 1yr ILR
Language criteria met: Life In the UK + PhD
Method of application: NCS Camden, London
Date of application: 30 March 15
Date of receipt by UKBA: 31 March 15
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of debit of fees: 17 April 15(dropped) and reflected 20 April 15
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 24 April 15 dated 17 April 15
Date of receipt of approval: Today..16 July 2015 dated 10 July 2015
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting - will book this tomorrow and update same.