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[Prasath4u]

I hope 21 days rule will not be strictly followed as long as we book and attend the ceremony within 90 days. Its not very practical considering HO send through royal mail second class and expect people to contact within 21 days. I hope i can book shortly after 21 days lapsed ...

[bmstein]

I have seen few posts on this forum with the same issue as some letters take very long to arrive. As far as I remember none had any problem with booking ceremony after 21 days. The consensus was that its just a guideline and, like you say, as long as you attend the ceremony within 3 months you should be absolutely fine.

[Anapplicant]

Hi Guys,

A couple of months ago I updated my timeline in the June thread since my online status updated to decided. I have since then been waiting for a decision letter and it never arrived!

Finally today I received an email after contacting the home office by phone last tuesday, and in the email was a reply with the details of the sent letter in the email. So literaly an approval by email. I read a couple of days ago about a member receiving his approval by email, and this has indeed happened to me today.

I have now booked a private ceremony for 110GBP for next thursday. I am indeed very very happy to have been approved after more than 6 months! I passed 6 months on the 13th of December.

I have been a silent user.....but I can say that I have been reading the posts on this forum like 100 times a day.

I would like to thank everyone for contributing.

My journey is nearly over, but I will make sure to update my timeline once I have received my passport.

Cheers!


The approval letter and email are dated the 5th of December 2017.

Many congratulations! Gives hope as waiting since 12 July hopefully there is some goodnews around the corner!

Once again many congratulations!

[saj626]

Hello guys

Just an update I have applied on 29 June 2017. Online status changed to decided on 8th December. Today I have received approval and ceremony invitation letter (combined ) dated 8th December.

Many thanks

[MAS99]

Congratulations guys

Looks like most of the people has received their approval letter . Sadly I am still waiting for my letter

However not in hurry as the next public ceremony is in Jan anyway. And now that I am off on holidays, I will book my ceremony in Jan 18

M

[MAS99]

Application has been decided online on 8th December. Still I haven't received anything yet.
Is anyone in same situation like me?

Yup still waiting for letter.. It will come though...

[smallpie]

Congratulations to all the newly approvals.
Happy happy for you all.

Got my approval two weeks ago and am still in the happy mood of it,, and what good Xmas gift 😁.

And those still waiting, hopefully this week, more approval letters will start arriving.

Best of luck.

[Lukola]

Hi Guys,

@Anapplicant.....Thank you!!!,

To all those still waiting for letters issued the beginning of December...I think they are on the way.

Today I have received my approval letter as well in the post, after receiving an approval by email as well

My approval letter is dated the 5th December 2017.

I am looking forward to the ceremony on Thursday.

Cheers!!

[power-lost]

Hi Guys,

@Anapplicant.....Thank you!!!,

To all those still waiting for letters issued the beginning of December...I think they are on the way.

Today I have received my approval letter as well in the post, after receiving an approval by email as well

My approval letter is dated the 5th December 2017.

I am looking forward to the ceremony on Thursday.

Cheers!!

I am also one of those whose status changed to "Decided" on historical date 8th December still waiting for letter to arrive. i see people have started to receive letters now gives me beam of hope. stay blessed all.

[MAS99]

I haven't received mine yet

[bmstein]

I haven't received mine yet

It is coming MASS. I know you won't rest until you hold it in your hands but at least you know its been APPROVED, which is THE most important and the rest is just a formality

[MAS99]

They are not even sending letter by email until 24th dec...

very unhelpful people there but they can't do anything

[mrsjonas]

Any one who applied in September still waiting? Have seen October and November applicants being approved, some in a month! Have been waiting for 3 months now and looks like most September applications have been dealt with. Hope I dont have to wait 6 months...

[silverchloride]

Any one who applied in September still waiting? Have seen October and November applicants being approved, some in a month! Have been waiting for 3 months now and looks like most September applications have been dealt with. Hope I dont have to wait 6 months...

I applied in August and still waiting... keeping my fingers crossed!

[mrsjonas]

Any one who applied in September still waiting? Have seen October and November applicants being approved, some in a month! Have been waiting for 3 months now and looks like most September applications have been dealt with. Hope I dont have to wait 6 months...

I applied in August and still waiting... keeping my fingers crossed!

oh no! Hope you get your approval soon ...keep us posted!

[power-lost]

Any one who applied in September still waiting? Have seen October and November applicants being approved, some in a month! Have been waiting for 3 months now and looks like most September applications have been dealt with. Hope I dont have to wait 6 months...

I applied in August and still waiting... keeping my fingers crossed!

oh no! Hope you get your approval soon ...keep us posted!

I applied on 3rd October. Biometrics were recorded on 14th October. Status updated to Decided on 8th December but still waiting for Approval letter, emailed them at 3 different addresses but no proper response yet. #beinghopeful

[silverstein75]

Hi

I was apply on 16.08.2017 and nothing yet.

[Prasath4u]

i just called my council with my case id i got from HO email received on receipt of application. they say they could not retrieve my details.

i also just found a online link for my council to book cermony. there too it asks for home office reference number where i have given case id. there too it could not retrieve my details.

so chances are that case id is not same as home office reference number or my application may not have been approved. As few people confirmed ..its the same, i am sensing the worst .. feeling low. Good luck to others.

I received my citizenship approval letter today dated 01 dec 2017 and asked me to contact local council barkingand dabenham register office within 21 days. but i applied in redbridge council.

Now the thing is...i am left only with 3 days of 21 days period as the letter was reached only today. i have literally tried to contact barking and dabenham register office through phone atleast 50 times...but none of the time, the call is picked. I even sent a mail.

What are the options left for me now... pls advise. if i cant reach them witjin next 3 days..wat i can do. i googled about that register office and many people commented they never pick up call.. pls advise guys

regards
prasath.c

As i left 2 voice messages to them with my case id and phone no...luckily they saw that and called me back. i booked private ceremony for 3rd jan. thanks for everyones suggestions and help. Good luck to everyone who are waiting.. As it came to my local council instead of the one that i applied...you can try your luck with both of the councils (if dey are diff) with your case id no and book your ceremony (as dat confirms ur approval too). All the best to everyone...

[mrgs1]

I was quite shocked last night at the Ceremony a gentleman's family sat down in the hall and waited for him while his documents were checked ( His invitation letter etc) He returned to his family and told them his certificate had been cancelled they left. It seems you can be rejected up to the last minute in extreme circumstances if something comes to light.Why they didn't inform him seemed unfair.

[smallpie]

I was quite shocked last night at the Ceremony a gentleman's family sat down in the hall and waited for him while his documents were checked ( His invitation letter etc) He returned to his family and told them his certificate had been cancelled they left. It seems you can be rejected up to the last minute in extreme circumstances if something comes to light.Why they didn't inform him seemed unfair.

Shocking.

Never heard that before..
There must be something more to it..Maybe

[Tarificgirl]

Hi

I also applied in August still waiting....

[peachy36]

Hi all,

I sent an email to citizenship.support@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk on December 18th and just received a reply! They said my application has been granted and that my invitation letter was sent 14th of December. I applied on September 20th - so it's been 3 months.

This is what I included in the email in case it helps:
Application number:
Name:
Date of Birth:
Current Nationality:
Immigration Status:
Contact Phone:

Yay! Good luck everyone!!

[power-lost]

Any one who applied in September still waiting? Have seen October and November applicants being approved, some in a month! Have been waiting for 3 months now and looks like most September applications have been dealt with. Hope I dont have to wait 6 months...

I applied in August and still waiting... keeping my fingers crossed!

oh no! Hope you get your approval soon ...keep us posted!

I applied on 3rd October. Biometrics were recorded on 14th October. Status updated to Decided on 8th December but still waiting for Approval letter, emailed them at 3 different addresses but no proper response yet. #beinghopeful

Quick Update.

MMST FMT <NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk>

I received an email reply from above address

Dear Mr XXX,

Thank you for your email.

I can confirm your decision letters where dispatched on 14/12/2017, 2nd class post. Please allow more time for delivery due to the Holiday season,

Kind Regards,


UKVI

Citizenship, Work, Study, Premium

Red Zone, 4th Floor, Capital Building, Liverpool L3 9PP

www.homeoffice.gov.uk

P.S remember i applied on 3rd october and my status changed on 8th December. i got this email reply but not letters yet.

[askhans786]

Alhumdullilah got email confirmation with the letter from UK VI

I have sent an e-mail 2 days ago to citizenship.support@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk asking to send me my letter via email as I have seen some members recieve email letter. And I just got an reply!!!

"Good Morning Sir,

Thank you for your email. Below is a copy of your invitation for your records, this can be printed out and presented at your ceremony and will be accepted by your local authority."

Then it follows with the whole approval letter.

The most sincere Good Luck to everyone who's waiting. The lack of transparency in this process is a absolute killer UKVI should really send this letters at least signed for delivery so that we have a record.

[power-lost]

Alhumdullilah got email confirmation with the letter from UK VI

I have sent an e-mail 2 days ago to citizenship.support@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk asking to send me my letter via email as I have seen some members recieve email letter. And I just got an reply!!!

"Good Morning Sir,

Thank you for your email. Below is a copy of your invitation for your records, this can be printed out and presented at your ceremony and will be accepted by your local authority."

Then it follows with the whole approval letter.

The most sincere Good Luck to everyone who's waiting. The lack of transparency in this process is a absolute killer UKVI should really send this letters at least signed for delivery so that we have a record.

Heartiest congratulations on receiving your email. hope mine will come through soon as they confirmed it being dispatched on 14th of this month.