October 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

[Loveislovely]

Hurray>>>>>>

Eligibility criteria: 5 years HSMP + 1 Year ILR
Method of application: NCS Newcastle
Date of application: 07.10.2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 08.10.13


Date of debit of fees: 21.10.13

Date of acknowledgement : 23.10.13
Date of approval: 20.11.13 - letter received on 27.11.13
Date of Ceremony: 29.11.13


Congrats, enjoy.

Good luck to all waiting and keep the good work..

cheers
khan

[naijaman]

Some of us are fond of building complications into simple matters. Reason why most of our applications are delayed. My approval was dated Sunday 24/11; So? Not a problem after all I got what I needed. Would not have bothered even if the letter has no date as long as approval is given.

Let's keep our eyes on the ball and stop focussing on frivolities.

[renu]

Glad to see some approvals have been sent out.I have emailed HO twice ( last week and yesterday) regarding my application,still no decision has been taken yet...HO received my application on the 09 Oct....I am being patient....any one else waiting for approval who applied same date as mine...?

List of apps from these forums that seem to have reached the UKBA on Oct 9th. Unless indicated, all still awaiting approval as far as we know:
abhijeetv
woolf
renu
jinish09
kerbey
agix
setmform
Tuvoc (approved Nov 16th)
lad2777

Thanks to put the list of name who are waiting like me.I am relieved now to know that I am not the only one waiting for my approval...for those who received their approvals: it must be annoying if when emailing HO and they keep saying no decision taken yet when approvals are issued. Hoping I will hear some good news soon...

[legendz]

[quote="legendz"]Eligibility criteria: 5 years WP + 1 year ILR
Method of application: self
Date of application: 21/10/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22/10/2013 (special delivery)
Date of acknowledgement : 27/11/2013 (dated 25/11)
Date of debit of fees: 25/11/2013
Date of approval: TBA
Date of Ceremony:TBA

I did the application myself for my husband and I and our two children. The fees have now finally been taken, 5 weeks later![/quote]

[Bhiku]

Hi,

I emailed Nationality helpdesk today and their update was as below;

''Thank you for your email.

I have checked our records and can confirm the decision has been made on these applications, the decision letter and any supporting documents should be with you shortly.

If you do not receive the decision within the next two weeks please contact us again.

I am unable to disclose the decision.


Kind Regards''

I applied on 02/10, fees debited on 16/10 and now keeping an eye on the brown envelope.

It is 27th Nov and I still haven't received the approval letter although was told on another email that the letter was sent out on 19th Nov. I emailed them back and was advised that they have requested another letter to be sent out. That is unnecessary delay, the Home Office postal service is pathetic, they charge a lot in visa fees and still can't send the letter by 1st class post.

[Ayyubi72]

I would suggest that as a protest, immigrants should stop making any immigration or nationality applications to HO. Lets deprive them of all the revenue and they will go bankrupt.

[lendosing]

What a huge amount of stress it all causes!
Just wanted to check about brown envelopes from HO - I've sent a self-addressed next day delivery envelope to them with my application. Does it mean they'll send my approval in it or only my docs? Just not sure whether to expect Brown envelope first?
Cheers

[Londonabc]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: MN1 section 1(3)
Method of application: NCS Richmond
Date of Application: 18/10/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22/10/2013
Date of Debit Fees: 23/11/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 26/10/2013 (dated 23/10/2013)
Date of receipt of approval: anxiously waiting!
Date of receipt of registration certificate: anxiously waiting!

[lad2777]

still waiting


I got a post tracking number as decision will be sent in this envelope, so I keep on checking and letter has not been sent yet

it looks like those that got married to BC, are getting it in 2 , 3 weeks time as HO has to give it to them anyway, so they check it right away and make decision

[thirdlioness]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years HSMP + 1 Year ILR
Method of application: NCS Newcastle
Date of application: 07.10.2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 08.10.13
Date of debit of fees: 21.10.13
Date of acknowledgement : 23.10.13
Date of approval: 20.11.13 - letter received on 27.11.13
Date of Ceremony: 29.11.13
khan

Hello kkhan,
Many congratulations on getting this golden letter we are waiting for.
Just a quick question. I see your ceremony is 2 days after you have received your approval letter.

Was it your choice to choose as early as possible as it was available in the council?

Do applicants have a choice of choosing the date?

Or the date is already decided on the approval letter?

I read in the forum that there is a 2 week window period from receiving the letter to booking the ceremony. The reason I ask is, I am travelling for work reasons within the country. I am afraid I might get my approval letter with the ceremony date already decided and I might miss the ceremony.

You would put me at ease if you share your experience.

If approved October applicants who USED NCS can clarify my doubts it would be helpful.

Many thanks again

[asadkhan71]

I would suggest that as a protest, immigrants should stop making any immigration or nationality applications to HO. Lets deprive them of all the revenue and they will go bankrupt.

If some semblance of situational feelings prevails here in this forum, I would request moderators to stop this man's posts. He is ridiculing the others and their understandable feelings and frustrations. Presumeabley his application is sorted and now he has nothing to do except passing obnoxious remarks, his absurd behaviour needs to be addressed.
I am sorry to write all this, but he has made me to express my feelings. People come here to get some information and sort of solace, instead arrogant people like him frustrate them more.

[freedom34]

I would suggest that as a protest, immigrants should stop making any immigration or nationality applications to HO. Lets deprive them of all the revenue and they will go bankrupt.

If some semblance of situational feelings prevails here in this forum, I would request moderators to stop this man's posts. He is ridiculing the others and their understandable feelings and frustrations. Presumeabley his application is sorted and now he has nothing to do except passing obnoxious remarks, his absurd behaviour needs to be addressed.
I am sorry to write all this, but he has made me to express my feelings. People come here to get some information and sort of solace, instead arrogant people like him frustrate them more.

I agree with you, because he had his approval letter a few days ago, so he does not care about other people!

[ELKA]

What a huge amount of stress it all causes!
Just wanted to check about brown envelopes from HO - I've sent a self-addressed next day delivery envelope to them with my application. Does it mean they'll send my approval in it or only my docs? Just not sure whether to expect Brown envelope first?
Cheers

I send self addressed too and approval together with documents were back in it.

[kkhan]

hi thirdlioness

I just called my council and they gave me the option of public or private ceremony,,,

so I booked private with £50 fee as the public one was in mid of january next year.

so i think its your choice and should be booked within couple of months.

cheers
khan

[zigleon]

hi thirdlioness

I just called my council and they gave me the option of public or private ceremony,,,

so I booked private with £50 fee as the public one was in mid of january next year.

so i think its your choice and should be booked within couple of months.

cheers
khan

Also just called my local council and was given the date of the next available ceremony or the option to have a private one at £78.00.

[thirdlioness]

hi thirdlioness I just called my council and they gave me the option of public or private ceremony, so I booked private with £50 fee as the public one was in mid of january next year. so i think its your choice and should be booked within couple of months.
cheers
khan

Also just called my local council and was given the date of the next available ceremony or the option to have a private one at £78.00.

Thank you kkhan and zigleon. Hope you have a lovely ceremony to celebrate the end of this journey. Best wishes.

[sweet sweet sweety]

hi, i'm new in this forum and i've reading what most people posted in this section , and let me tell you i feel so relieved to know that im not the only one who didnt get any letter neither the fees been debited.
i applied on the 22th of october
received on the 23th
and since then i didnt hear anything

I applied with the exact dates as you and still waiting very depressing

Hi Real34 and amoursamara...
I appilied on same date as u both. and no fees taken out yet... i think the last payment was taken for 22 oct on 25 nov... and after that all application stopped i think bcoz of high volume of application made and blocked of work in HO.
hope they will start our application process in this week.

[Heisgood]

Hi,

I emailed Nationality helpdesk today and their update was as below;

''Thank you for your email.

I have checked our records and can confirm the decision has been made on these applications, the decision letter and any supporting documents should be with you shortly.

If you do not receive the decision within the next two weeks please contact us again.

I am unable to disclose the decision.


Kind Regards''

I applied on 02/10, fees debited on 16/10 and now keeping an eye on the brown envelope.

It is 27th Nov and I still haven't received the approval letter although was told on another email that the letter was sent out on 19th Nov. I emailed them back and was advised that they have requested another letter to be sent out. That is unnecessary delay, the Home Office postal service is pathetic, they charge a lot in visa fees and still can't send the letter by 1st class post.

Bhiku Be patient it will get there sometimes it can take as much as 10 days. Also they use second class post if you applied through NCS.

All the best to all October applications that are still waiting . One tip don't be stressed out as it isn’t worth it. I did the ceremony recently and it's only then I realise how much unnecessary stress and worrying most of us go through when we are close to the line. If you meet the requirements then it's a patience game. NO ONE on the forum can predict what order or how HO approves applications. They don’t use FIFO (first in first out queuing) probably uses (CBWFQ with some LLQ – one for the IT chaps)......So try to enjoy the journey don’t be so stressed out that you can't enjoy the arrival..... hopefully, the end is near!

[Tuvoc]

Glad to see some approvals have been sent out.I have emailed HO twice ( last week and yesterday) regarding my application,still no decision has been taken yet...HO received my application on the 09 Oct....I am being patient....any one else waiting for approval who applied same date as mine...?

List of apps from these forums that seem to have reached the UKBA on Oct 9th. Unless indicated, all still awaiting approval as far as we know:
abhijeetv
woolf
renu
jinish09
kerbey
agix
setmform
Tuvoc (approved Nov 16th)
lad2777

Thanks to put the list of name who are waiting like me.I am relieved now to know that I am not the only one waiting for my approval...for those who received their approvals: it must be annoying if when emailing HO and they keep saying no decision taken yet when approvals are issued. Hoping I will hear some good news soon...

Citizen ceremony this morning, all done ! Thanks to this great forum and everyone here for their assistance.

[tlogic]

Hi

I received my approval letter today dated 27th november, together with my travel documents. Im over the moon. Made the application on the 14th of October 2013.
Good luck to everyone who still waiting

[zubair_hr]

My wait is over. Thanks for all the help and Best of luck those are waiting. I know its a painful process but i hope you guys will get your letters soon.

Eligibility criteria: 5 years HSMP + 1 Year ILR
Method of application: NCS Rutherglen - Glasgow
Date of application: 03.10.2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22.10.13

Payment authorised : 17.10.13 - 11.oo Am

Date of debit of fees: 17.10.13

Date of acknowledgement : 22.10.13
Date of approval: 20.11.13 - letter received on 25.11.13
Date of Ceremony: 11.12.13

Congrats ranshers. I applied on the 2nd of October. fingers crossed mine is on the way..
I think you made a mistake in the date of receipt by UKBA, it is after you date of debit of fee

All the best with the ceremonny

Hi Do you have to book date for Ceremony or it is already booked and annotated on the approval letter?
Zubair

[Loveislovely]

Hi

I received my approval letter today dated 27th november, together with my travel documents. Im over the moon. Made the application on the 14th of October 2013.
Good luck to everyone who still waiting

Congrats,

That is the quickest, I have seen HO release documents after being approved, enjoy.

Loveislovely

[dr_me]

Hi All,
It looks that none of the applicants from 23-25OCT had their payment taken within this week. If anyone has please share. Thanks

[p2kin]

Hi All,
It looks that none of the applicants from 23-25OCT had their payment taken within this week. If anyone has please share. Thanks

that's true, and I don't expect anything until week starting 2nd Dec either, I think most of the case workers are now working towards approvals rather than loading new cases on the system (first step is to take payment). Looks like there are really too many cases between 23-25 Oct. Looks like volume of applications is really astronomical before new rules.

[maasif]

Hi All,
It looks that none of the applicants from 23-25OCT had their payment taken within this week. If anyone has please share. Thanks

that's true, and I don't expect anything until week starting 2nd Dec either, I think most of the case workers are now working towards approvals rather than loading new cases on the system (first step is to take payment). Looks like there are really too many cases between 23-25 Oct. Looks like volume of applications is really astronomical before new rules.

That's true. I emailed HO yesterday 27/11 and received following reply .....

Thank you for your email.
We have been advised that any outstanding applications and payments to be processed will be completed in the next two weeks.
Unfortunately there has been a large increase in applications which has caused a bit of a delay.