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by a_powers » Sun Jun 04, 2017 2:37 pm
This was my experience last year. I think things have speeded up recently.
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May 17, 2016 - UKM form sent via USPS First Class. Return envelope included, with no postage.
June 14, 2016 - Credit card debited for fee.
June 21, 2016 - Biometric letter advising me to set up an appointment at a Application Support Centre in the USA using an email address they provided.
June 28, 2016 - Biometrics completed.
August 15, 2016 - Approval letter with original documents returned via signed international Royal Mail. They will advise shortly when the citizenship ceremony will be scheduled.
September 8, 2016 - NY consulate called and made appointment for next week.
September 14, 2016 - Oath and pledge completed at the NYC consulate, citizenship certificate received.
September 19, 2016 - Mailed UK passport application via USPS. Used online system. Included original UK certificate of registration, all pages of US passport color copied, photo page of countersignatory US passport color copied, two identical photos one signed by countersignatory, and form.
October 5, 2016 - Original documents returned via DHL courier with note that they have been noted and the passport is being processed.
October 6, 2016 - Passport received via DHL courier.