General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

[stillondedams]

After 5 months waiting after application- yesterday, we got a post asking for sending the original passport(old&new) ....
I did submitted my application thru JNCP....

I sent today in special delivery....

Heya

I have been following your post quietly for whatever reason, that's some news and some progress for you at least, hope it won't be long for you now, i applied on the 13th of June and still waiting, i have been worried as i have poor credit and thought this could be an issue, seeing your post today is encouraging. good luck.

[navinw]

After 5 months waiting after application- yesterday, we got a post asking for sending the original passport(old&new) ....
I did submitted my application thru JNCP....

I sent today in special delivery....

Heya

I have been following your post quietly for whatever reason, that's some news and some progress for you at least, hope it won't be long for you now, i applied on the 13th of June and still waiting, i have been worried as i have poor credit and thought this could be an issue, seeing your post today is encouraging. good luck.

thanks, Yes- thats good news that my case is progressing.....
Well how you know you have poor credit ?
is your case pending in any court or have been in court for any reason ?
IF not, then i believe- that shouldn't be an issue.
Its looks like the case worker are freshers by the name "Miss xyz" in my letter. NOT sure though...
So relax....it might be in case...

[stillondedams]

Oh thanks, no i have never been in court and had any CCJ's, just going by my credit report, i will keep hoping and waiting.

[navinw]

Oh thanks, no i have never been in court and had any CCJ's, just going by my credit report, i will keep hoping and waiting.

Then, i don't think that would be an issue for you...
Its just wait & watch game...

[stillondedams]

Many thanks, that's reassuring. much appreciated.

[mrgs1]

Many thanks, that's reassuring. much appreciated.

From what I've read on the guidance they use. Building up an unmanageable or excessive debt may be grounds for an issue.

[stillondedams]

Many thanks, that's reassuring. much appreciated.

From what I've read on the guidance they use. Building up an unmanageable or excessive debt may be grounds for an issue.

Oh i don't have huge debt, it's all way less than 10 grand, i am paying them up though, gradually.
I am hoping for the best.

[navinw]

Many thanks, that's reassuring. much appreciated.

From what I've read on the guidance they use. Building up an unmanageable or excessive debt may be grounds for an issue.

Oh i don't have huge debt, it's all way less than 10 grand, i am paying them up though, gradually.
I am hoping for the best.

As far as you are paying regularly on time then it should be fine.

Credit score does goes down when you apply/get the loan, but eventually goes up as you start paying regularly. That's my experience....

So I wouldn't worry on those lines...

[Arshsam]

After 5 months waiting after application- yesterday, we got a post asking for sending the original passport(old&new) ....
I did submitted my application thru JNCP....

I sent today in special delivery....

At least after 5 months some progress, big relief that application was not lost and now its your time ... all the best "Navinw"

1. Did your post come in brown envelope ? 2nd class ?

2. what date mention on the letter asking your passports ?

Thanks

[mrgs1]

6.2 Debt
The decision maker will not normally refuse an application simply because the person is in debt, especially if loan repayments have been made as agreed or if acceptable efforts are being made to pay off accumulated debts.
However, where a person deliberately and recklessly builds up debts and there is no evidence of a serious intention to pay them off, the decision maker will normally refuse the application.
Extract from the guidance.

[tdealing]

Hey,

Anyone on here who is a late May or early June applicant and still haven't heard back from HO?

I'm going crazy, and really frustrated. Some people who applied in August already had their decisions.

[alpha82]

Hey,

Anyone on here who is a late May or early June applicant and still haven't heard back from HO?

I'm going crazy, and really frustrated. Some people who applied in August already had their decisions.

Applied 24th May. Haven't heard a thing yet. Not sure what to expect. Hope to get over this misery.

[navinw]

After 5 months waiting after application- yesterday, we got a post asking for sending the original passport(old&new) ....
I did submitted my application thru JNCP....

I sent today in special delivery....

At least after 5 months some progress, big relief that application was not lost and now its your time ... all the best "Navinw"

1. Did your post come in brown envelope ? 2nd class ?

2. what date mention on the letter asking your passports ?

Thanks

Yes, Arshsam- bit relief to me now. Tx
You answers to question...
1. Did your post come in brown envelope ? 2nd class ?
Yes, 2nd class brown envelope. That's their policy it seems.

2. what date mention on the letter asking your passports ?
Letter was dated 21-Oct, received on 24-Oct

[tdealing]

I'm so glad I'm not alone in this. I don't understand how HO prioritise their workload.

Hey,

Anyone on here who is a late May or early June applicant and still haven't heard back from HO?

I'm going crazy, and really frustrated. Some people who applied in August already had their decisions.

Applied 24th May. Haven't heard a thing yet. Not sure what to expect. Hope to get over this misery.

[Arshsam]

After 5 months waiting after application- yesterday, we got a post asking for sending the original passport(old&new) ....
I did submitted my application thru JNCP....

I sent today in special delivery....

At least after 5 months some progress, big relief that application was not lost and now its your time ... all the best "Navinw"

1. Did your post come in brown envelope ? 2nd class ?

2. what date mention on the letter asking your passports ?

Thanks

Yes, Arshsam- bit relief to me now. Tx
You answers to question...
1. Did your post come in brown envelope ? 2nd class ?
Yes, 2nd class brown envelope. That's their policy it seems.

2. what date mention on the letter asking your passports ?
Letter was dated 21-Oct, received on 24-Oct

Thanks for you reply, hopefully soon you will hear the good news... Good Luck

[Saulman]

My husband also applied for BC in mid-June 2017, and online status says awaiting decision since 3 July ... I was surprised the August applicants started getting decisions while June applicants are still waiting!!! Not fair at all

Same here, applied Jun the 29th, online statues is waiting decisions since July the 6th.

I thought my application is very straight forward and I believe it's ,but I don't think Ho do the job fairly. Shame they treat cases different.

[Arshsam]

I'm so glad I'm not alone in this. I don't understand how HO prioritise their workload.

Hey,

Anyone on here who is a late May or early June applicant and still haven't heard back from HO?

I'm going crazy, and really frustrated. Some people who applied in August already had their decisions.

Applied 24th May. Haven't heard a thing yet. Not sure what to expect. Hope to get over this misery.

I'm on the same boat .... Hopefully we all get the good news soon...

[stillondedams]

6.2 Debt
The decision maker will not normally refuse an application simply because the person is in debt, especially if loan repayments have been made as agreed or if acceptable efforts are being made to pay off accumulated debts.
However, where a person deliberately and recklessly builds up debts and there is no evidence of a serious intention to pay them off, the decision maker will normally refuse the application.
Extract from the guidance.

i have thought about this and believe this is unfair as there are many brits who are in debt or have bad history and it doesn't impact on them being British, i know of many from work who are in this same situation but they are still British, using this against aspiring brits is a bit unfair, other character requirement i understand but this i believe is a bit harsh. having poor history and not being able to obtain credit is enough punishment, but using it to decide this application is double.

[kirkerj]

6.2 Debt
The decision maker will not normally refuse an application simply because the person is in debt, especially if loan repayments have been made as agreed or if acceptable efforts are being made to pay off accumulated debts.
However, where a person deliberately and recklessly builds up debts and there is no evidence of a serious intention to pay them off, the decision maker will normally refuse the application.
Extract from the guidance.

i have thought about this and believe this is unfair as there are many brits who are in debt or have bad history and it doesn't impact on them being British, i know of many from work who are in this same situation but they are still British, using this against aspiring brits is a bit unfair, other character requirement i understand but this i believe is a bit harsh. having poor history and not being able to obtain credit is enough punishment, but using it to decide this application is double.

You are of course entirely correct but there is nothing fair about this process at all!

[hussainfarhad]

Just got a call from HO. They wanted to know more about my sp50 fine. I explained the situation that I didn't get the letters in the post so FPN went to court. I am stressing now but the lady seemed very nice so might consider my situation favourably.

[Arshsam]

Just got a call from HO. They wanted to know more about my sp50 fine. I explained the situation that I didn't get the letters in the post so FPN went to court. I am stressing now but the lady seemed very nice so might consider my situation favourably.

Don't take stress, you already explained to her everything, and she call you because she was not sure now she knows ... positive reply will come to you soon...

[tdealing]

Does anyone know when you get the decision letter, how long do you have to arrange the ceremony with your local council?
Is it 21 days or 3 months? I can't find the info anywhere.

[navinw]

Does anyone know when you get the decision letter, how long do you have to arrange the ceremony with your local council?
Is it 21 days or 3 months? I can't find the info anywhere.

you need to book the ceremony in 21 days of the approval letter and attend the ceremony in next 3 months.

[bio67]

Hi,
anyone here applied as a family? I can see from the timeline threads that MN1 applications are processed a little bit faster that AN applications.
When we received the biometric letters they were all in one envelope, are they going to assess our applications together? we have 4 applications with them, two MN1 and two AN, so wondering if they are going to do the ANs at the same time with the MN1 ones or leave the MN1 ones for after they processed the AN ones. Just curios, not that it matters that much. I can see that they are very inconsistent with the way they process applications.
Thanks

[tdealing]

Does anyone know when you get the decision letter, how long do you have to arrange the ceremony with your local council?
Is it 21 days or 3 months? I can't find the info anywhere.

you need to book the ceremony in 21 days of the approval letter and attend the ceremony in next 3 months.

Oh that makes my life a lot easier. thanks for your advice much appreciated.