I would still surf regularly here and would try to help others if I could. We owe this to the forum and should share our experience to help others.
Just to summarise my journey, the two timelines posts from citizenship application and passport application are pasted below.
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Citizenship Application:
Eligibility criteria: HSMP/Tier1 (5yr) + ILR (1yr)
Method of application: NCS Dudley
Date of application with NCS: 15th August 2012
Date of receipt by UKBA:16th August 2012
Date of debit of fees: 21st August 2012
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 25th August 2012 (Dated 21st Aug)
Date of receipt of approval: 25/10/12. Letter dated 19/10/12
Date of Ceremony: 27/11/12.
Passport Application:
Passport for: 2 Adults, 2 Children
Application Type: First British
Method of application: PO Check & Send
Date of application: 17 December 2012
Date application received by IPS: 18 December 2012
Date of return of documents: 24 December 2012
Date of receipt of interview letter: 21 December 2012
Date of Passport Appointment: 22 December 2012
Date of Passport Receipt: 27 December 2012
Can't believe it, taken interview within 5 days of sending application and received British passports within 10 days of posting application. (including Xmas and boxing day )
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Thank you again.
