October 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

[forbc123]

Anyone else applied in June ? and are still waiting for decision?

yes I'm still waiting too hope it will be soon for us. My friend just applied just this October and after 2 weeks she received the letter of confirmation for her citizenship

@shavgreig - any idea what date your friend applied and method of application? the reason I'm asking is I applied in first week, 5th of October, all I have got is acknowledgement letter

. @ Forbc123, she apllied 1st of October got the acknowledgement 9th October, she received approval letter 18th and she booked her oath taking on 11th November she applied through post. And I applied through NCS.

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[asadkhan71]

asadkhan71 and akhan25 there is no need to be upset, I was only directing you to asadkhan71's thread which is addressing the same question here, rather than in a timeline as it's more appropriate. Don't take what Ayyubi72 says personally, he's on thin ice for a reason.

Its ok Amber my friend has same issue as asadkhan71 and I suggested him to wait so I was only trying get information out from him to see if I might was wrong in giving that advice to my friend. Anyway he has applied so we will see what he gets approval or refusal.thanks for ur help Amber.

Read here I have pasted the clauses.
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... ht=#885514

[Tuvoc]

Keep calm and carry on. I applied via NCS on the 10th Oct still no fees taken. HO is dealing with an influx of applications due to recent changes so I am not worried......sooner or later it will happen.

We applied on 8th at NCS, still no fee. As you say, they are swamped with applications.

[renu]

Hi all, my fee is deducted today by nationality direct Liverpool.awaiting acknowledgment letter now

[imran22]

I can't see anyone's card being charged since 24th getting bit worried now. I don't even know if mine got delivered or not as my NCS didn't provide me any reference numbers.

[Amber]

Then ring the NCS and ask them for the tacking number.

[Tuvoc]

I can't see anyone's card being charged since 24th getting bit worried now. I don't even know if mine got delivered or not as my NCS didn't provide me any reference numbers.

My NCS office used DX Secure delivery. I didn't bother to get a reference number, although I could do. The chances that it did not arrive are slim to none. The delay is ridiculous - 3 weeks have passed already, and it will probably be 4 weeks by the time they take payment. So that means it is sitting there for 4 weeks before they even start it. I see some September applications where 4 weeks is all it took from start to finish...

[desertlord]

I don't know what part of " this is for TIMELINE ONLY" people are not getting. Please can we focus on timeline and post any queries on the other sticky post called general discussion?
Thanks all for understanding!

[imran22]

I don't know what part of " this is for TIMELINE ONLY" people are not getting. Please can we focus on timeline and post any queries on the other sticky post called general discussion?
Thanks all for understanding!

Well my comment is about timeline. I never asked any questions. I am commenting on that payment window has slipped from couple of weeks to few weeks. I am sorry if that caused any offence but I don’t think it’s appropriate to create a separate post just for comments.

[desertlord]

[quote="imran22"][quote="desertlord"]I don't know what part of " this is for TIMELINE ONLY" people are not getting. Please can we focus on timeline and post any queries on the other sticky post called general discussion?
Thanks all for understanding![/quote]

Well my comment is about timeline. I never asked any questions. I am commenting on that payment window has slipped from couple of weeks to few weeks. I am sorry if that caused any offence but I don’t think it’s appropriate to create a separate post just for comments.[/quote]
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Mate. I didn't mean anyone specific. I understand your frustration and I totally share the same worries. You are allowed to ask questions it is the purpose of these forums we are all here friends and help each other with friendly advices that's all.
Now. This post is getting too long and up to 15 pages mostly questions and there's already a sticky post called General Discussion" . Anyway don't worry about your payment. They are just too busy. Give them a call to make sure they got your application then relax . We all waiting for October application to move forward and the only way to monitor the daily progress is to leave the space for timeline which will answer all questions.

[mohammad13]

Eligibility criteria: 5.5 Years Student +2 years PSW+ 2 Years as spouse of BC + ILR Since -14th October 2013

Method of application: Self - post-- I have used Royal mail Special delivery by 1

Date of application: 24 October 2013 @12:13 PM

Date of receipt by UKBA: 25 October 2013 @ 08:00 AM(Checked on the Royal Mail Trace and Track system and As I can see the signature on the Royal mail website )

Date of acknowledgement : Waiting

Date of debit of fees: Not yet

Date of approval: waiting

Date of Ceremony:not yet

[apple02]

I don't know what part of " this is for TIMELINE ONLY" people are not getting. Please can we focus on timeline and post any queries on the other sticky post called general discussion?
Thanks all for understanding!

Well my comment is about timeline. I never asked any questions. I am commenting on that payment window has slipped from couple of weeks to few weeks. I am sorry if that caused any offence but I don’t think it’s appropriate to create a separate post just for comments.

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Mate. I didn't mean anyone specific. I understand your frustration and I totally share the same worries. You are allowed to ask questions it is the purpose of these forums we are all here friends and help each other with friendly advices that's all.
Now. This post is getting too long and up to 15 pages mostly questions and there's already a sticky post called General Discussion" . Anyway don't worry about your payment. They are just too busy. Give them a call to make sure they got your application then relax . We all waiting for October application to move forward and the only way to monitor the daily progress is to leave the space for timeline which will answer all questions.

Can I help to answer the person above all this comment, I know its also frustrating that your waiting for so long however, I too though I only just submitted my application on the 23rd of Oct and reached the 24th of October by royal mail tracking and signed for. I phoned UKBA (option 2) The lady said to me they know so many people are still waiting for the deduction of fees and to receive their acknowledgement letters but that they are under immense pressure with the backlog of applications from September and October to get through. So I think we should all be happy that at least our applications are there and just pray and hope for the best. Cheers

[Eirikur]

Bank balance dropped by the amount for the application this morning, 3 weeks after applying at the NCS

Method of Application: NCS Oxfordshire
Eligibility Criteria:5 yrs spouse of EEA + PR + 1yr
Date Applied: 09-Oct
Date of Receipt by UKBA : 10-Oct,
Date of acknowledgement letter: TBC
Date of debit of fees: 30/10/2013
Date of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[dr_me]

Method of Application: NCS
Eligibility Criteria:Tier2 + ILR
Date Applied: 24-Oct-2013
Date of Receipt by UKBA : 25-Oct-2013
Date of acknowledgement letter: N/A
Date of debit of fees: NA
Date of approval: N/A
Date of Ceremony: N/A

[shak80]

applied today via NCS LEEDS

Method of application: NCS Leeds
Date of application: 30/10/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 31/10 /2013
Date of acknowledgement :
Date of debit of fees: 11/01/2014
Date of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

Finally they have taken fees from my account on 11/01/2014.

[krishLVR]

Hi All ,

When i check my application status , the customer service has replied that the application is waiting for consideration.

Does it mean that the application is not assigned to any case worker?

[forbc123]

Hi All ,

When i check my application status , the customer service has replied that the application is waiting for consideration.

Does it mean that the application is not assigned to any case worker?

which number you called Krish?

[krishLVR]

08706067766, Option #2 and then a bit of waiting ~5-8 minut

[jinish09]

Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs WP + 1 yr ILR
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 08/10/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09/10/2013 (Confirmed by Royal Mail)
Date of Acknowledgement : 24/10/13
Date of payment taken : 25/10/13

[wpilr_nov12]

Hi All ,

When i check my application status , the customer service has replied that the application is waiting for consideration.

Does it mean that the application is not assigned to any case worker?

didnt you ask when you spoke with customer service?

[Ayyubi72]

Hi All ,

When i check my application status , the customer service has replied that the application is waiting for consideration.

Does it mean that the application is not assigned to any case worker?

Whatever they say has no meaning for any applicant. Assigned a caseworker or not assigned a caseworker has no meaning and does not have any bearing or effect on the time frame. Only thing that matters to an applicant is the decision, be it approval or refusal.

[zigleon]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 09/ 10 /2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10 / 10 /2013 (Royal Mail tracking)
Date of acknowledgement letter:
Date of debit of fees:
Date of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

UPDATE..

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 09/ 10 /2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10 / 10 /2013 (Royal Mail tracking)
Date of acknowledgement letter:
Date of debit of fees: 30/10/2013
Date of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

[SJ_2013]

Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 +ILR
Method of application: NCS Camden
Date of application: 01/10/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 03/10/2013
Date of acknowledgement : 15/10/2013
Date of debit of fees: 14/10/2013
Date of approval: 30/10/2013
Date of Ceremony: To be scheduled

[UKnow]

Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 +ILR
Method of application: NCS Camden
Date of application: 01/10/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 03/10/2013
Date of acknowledgement : 15/10/2013
Date of debit of fees: 14/10/2013
Date of approval: 30/10/2013
Date of Ceremony: To be scheduled

Congratulations SJ, Good start for the October approvals!.. fingers crossed for all !