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pala
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by pala » Sat Jun 22, 2013 1:24 am
time line for my BC application.
2 years spouse visa +1year ILR
APPLICATION 8th may (NCS halifax)
application received by UKBA on 10th
debit of fee 15th may
aknowledgement received 20th may( dated 15th may)
aproval received 21th jun (dated 14th jun)
public ceremony booked for 25th july.
thanks very much to the experts and all the members in this forum for their help. betst of luck to everyone who are waiting. everybody s time will come.
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eqroz
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by eqroz » Sat Jun 22, 2013 11:24 am
Eligibility criteria: Spouse visa + IRL
Method of application: NCS (Camden)
Date of application: 28/05/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29/05/2013
Date of debit of fees: 31/05/2013
Date of acknowledgement : 06/06/2013 dated 31/05/2013
Date of approval: received the letter 19/06/2013 dated 13/06/2013
Date of Ceremony:booked for 26/06/2013 (Camden Town Hall) at 9:30am
I thought my application was processed really quickly
Good LUCK to you all. Hope your good news will come very, very soon.
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HSMPGUY
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by HSMPGUY » Sun Jun 23, 2013 1:34 pm
ligibility criteria: 5 Years + 1 ILR
Method of application: NCS Weybridge
Date of application: 30-05-2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: Nationality Service Liverpool on 03/06/2013
Date of debit of fees: 03//06/2013
Date of acknowledgement : 05/06/2013
Date of approval: Waiting....
Date of Ceremony:Waiting....
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rga209
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by rga209 » Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:28 pm
HSMPGUY wrote:ligibility criteria: 5 Years + 1 ILR
Method of application: NCS Weybridge
Date of application: 30-05-2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: Nationality Service Liverpool on 03/06/2013
Date of debit of fees: 03//06/2013
Date of acknowledgement : 05/06/2013
Date of approval: Waiting....
Date of Ceremony:Waiting....
You should start checking your post. Applied
Same time as you and got my approval
Friday 21st
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dharma26
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by dharma26 » Mon Jun 24, 2013 4:55 pm
Eligibility criteria: Work Permit + Tier 1 + ILR
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 22/05/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 24/05/2013
Date of debit of fees: 30/05/2013
Date of acknowledgement : 04/06/2013 dated 31/05/2013
Date of approval: received the letter 24/06/2013 dated 19/06/2013
Date of Ceremony:Yet to be booked
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racim
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by racim » Mon Jun 24, 2013 6:07 pm
seems like applications sent the end of May started to be approved mine was sent the 28/05/13 received by HO 30/05/13 hopefully we all gonna get approved by the end of this week
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Plan B
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by Plan B » Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:47 pm
JuanIncognito wrote:Eligibility criteria:
HSMP - 2 years + Tier 1 - 3 years + ILR - 1 year
Method of application:
Via Wandsworth NCS 1 year to the day of grant of IRL
Date of application:
04/05/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA:
TBC - Assume it was sent Tuesday 7th May due to Bank Holiday
Date of acknowledgement :
13/05/2013
Date of debit of fees:
14/05/2013
Date of approval:
31/05/2013 - although only received it in today, 12/0/2013's post
Date of Ceremony:
26th June (provisionally booked anyway)
Congratulations! Just over 2 weeks between debit fees and approval is remarkable! Thanks for sharing
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HSMPGUY
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by HSMPGUY » Tue Jun 25, 2013 2:17 pm
Congratulations
Yah I am keeping a good eye on all the postmen
really hoping it will come soon.
I think waiting is most difficult bit. But I am sure it will over soon
rga209 wrote:HSMPGUY wrote:ligibility criteria: 5 Years + 1 ILR
Method of application: NCS Weybridge
Date of application: 30-05-2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: Nationality Service Liverpool on 03/06/2013
Date of debit of fees: 03//06/2013
Date of acknowledgement : 05/06/2013
Date of approval: Waiting....
Date of Ceremony:Waiting....
You should start checking your post. Applied
Same time as you and got my approval
Friday 21st
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xiaowei
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by xiaowei » Wed Jun 26, 2013 2:53 pm
Does anyone know why some applications take only 3 weeks whereas some take 3 months?
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nnj10
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by nnj10 » Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:45 pm
xiaowei wrote:Does anyone know why some applications take only 3 weeks whereas some take 3 months?
Some may be straight forward and some may need further checks.
And if you are unlucky, it might just be at bottom of pile, waiting for CW to pick up.
That's why it would help if there was an online tracking, to see if it is moving from one step to next and not gathering dust on a desk.
Information and/or advice provided by me is of general nature and is not intended to substitute for informed professional legal or other professional advice.
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talk2leftty007
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by talk2leftty007 » Thu Jun 27, 2013 3:32 pm
Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 3.5yrs student + spouse of BC (3years)
Method of application: NCS (Hackney)
Date of application: 24/05/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28/05/2013
Date of debit of fees: 31/05/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 04/06/2013(dated: 31/05/2013)
Date of receipt of approval: 27/06/2013 (dated: 19/06/2013 )
Date of Ceremony: 12/07/2012
I have been a silent read on this site. Thanks to everyone in this forum. We have all been helpful to one another. I wishing everyone all the best.
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JuanIncognito
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by JuanIncognito » Fri Jun 28, 2013 5:12 pm
Plan B wrote:JuanIncognito wrote:Eligibility criteria:
HSMP - 2 years + Tier 1 - 3 years + ILR - 1 year
Method of application:
Via Wandsworth NCS 1 year to the day of grant of IRL
Date of application:
04/05/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA:
TBC - Assume it was sent Tuesday 7th May due to Bank Holiday
Date of acknowledgement :
13/05/2013
Date of debit of fees:
14/05/2013
Date of approval:
31/05/2013 - although only received it in today, 12/0/2013's post
Date of Ceremony:
26th June (provisionally booked anyway)
Congratulations! Just over 2 weeks between debit fees and approval is remarkable! Thanks for sharing
Thank you! I had the ceremony on Wednesday just passed and now it is all official, I am naturalised! The forums have been invaluable as a resource, I've not had to hire any professional advisors at all.
Now the only task left is the passport application!
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madi
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by madi » Wed Jul 10, 2013 3:40 pm
Any news yet
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eagle11
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by eagle11 » Wed Jul 10, 2013 4:52 pm
Hi, has anyone applied in may received approval?
seems like no one applied in may is receiving
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HSMPGUY
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by HSMPGUY » Sat Jul 13, 2013 7:51 pm
Any update may applicants
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maverick1983
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by maverick1983 » Sun Jul 14, 2013 2:36 pm
Eligibility criteria: ILR + marriage to BC
Method of application: Camden NCS
Date of application: 14 May 2013
Date of acknowledgement: 20 May 2013
Date of approval: 24 Nov 2013
Date of Ceremony: 9 December 2013
Still waiting, it's been two months now. My documents are really straightforward, I believe I clearly satisfy all requirements, so I'm not sure why the delay. I wonder whether my nationality – I'm Russian – may explain the delay.
UPDATE NOV 2013: It took 6.5 months but it was worth the wait
Good luck to everyone waiting!
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maverick1983 on Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:40 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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leon-13
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by leon-13 » Mon Jul 15, 2013 10:51 am
leon-13 wrote:Eligibility criteria: 8 years
Method of application: NCS Shrewsbury
Date of application: 30/05/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA:31/05/2013
Date of debit of fees: 04/06/2013
Date of acknowledgement : 06/06/2013 dated 03/06/2013
Date of approval: 13/07/2013 dated 05/07/2013
Date of Ceremony: 1/08/2013
application delay because I have more absents in 5 years about 700 days,also last years about 150 days absent so they send letter to confirm were kids live and again why I have absent. I work abroad thru uk company.Now book ceremony and all done !!!!
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leon-13
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by leon-13 » Mon Jul 15, 2013 10:51 am
leon-13 wrote:Eligibility criteria: 8 years
Method of application: NCS Shrewsbury
Date of application: 30/05/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA:31/05/2013
Date of debit of fees: 04/06/2013
Date of acknowledgement : 06/06/2013 dated 03/06/2013
Date of approval: 13/07/2013 dated 05/07/2013
Date of Ceremony: 1/08/2013
application delay because I have more absents in 5 years about 700 days,also last years about 150 days absent so they send letter to confirm were kids live and again why I have absent. I work abroad thru uk company.Now book ceremony and all done !!!!
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HSMPGUY
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by HSMPGUY » Mon Jul 22, 2013 10:18 pm
Ok guys postman finally knocked at my door. received approval today.
Here is not timeline.
ligibility criteria: 5 Years + 1 ILR
Method of application: NCS Weybridge
Date of application: 30-05-2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: Nationality Service Liverpool on 03/06/2013
Date of debit of fees: 03//06/2013
Date of acknowledgement : 05/06/2013
Date of approval: Letter dated 15 July 2013
Date Of approval received :22 July 2013
Date of Ceremony:Waiting....
Thanks everyone for a tremendous guidance and help. Will keep you guys posted when received ceremony date.
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racim
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by racim » Sat Aug 31, 2013 8:43 am
any update guys !!
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madi
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by madi » Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:47 am
anyone waiting from may.......
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racim
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by racim » Sat Sep 28, 2013 9:19 am
May applications seems to be the slowest ever, any update guys
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masum
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by masum » Sat Sep 28, 2013 11:58 am
madi wrote:anyone waiting from may.......
I'm waiting
Applied 29 may
No approval yet
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racim
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by racim » Sat Sep 28, 2013 1:07 pm
masum wrote:madi wrote:anyone waiting from may.......
I'm waiting
Applied 29 may
No approval yet
our date are almost the same my application was sent 28 May, received by HO 30 May so please keep me update an i ll do the same
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linkers
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by linkers » Fri Nov 08, 2013 12:02 pm
Eligibility criteria: HSMP + Tier-1 Gen + ILR
Application type: Joint
Method of application: Basingstoke NCS
Date of application: 08 May 2013
Date of approval: 08 Nov 2013
Date of Ceremony: haven't booked yet
MP Involved: Yes