Qualifying period for naturalisation

[Kieferboy]

Hi guys,

Thought I would seek advise here to ease my mind.
I made a mistake to submitting my online application yesterday - 17/7/2018 when I realised I'm not physically present on 17/7/2015 (my qualifying period is 3 years). Very upset with myself but Its submitted and paid, nothing much I can do about it now.

I made an appointment with NDRS service on 26/7/18 (8th day) which is still within 10 working days. The reason being I'm physically back in the UK then. I can proof it with the stamp on my passport at Heathrow Airport.

My question is (apologise if this been asked before):
1. What would HO consider as my start date of qualifying period?
a. My online application date - 17/7/2018 or
b. The date of my documents being certified by NDRS - 26/7/2018 or
c. The date which HO receives my documents after NDRS send it the next day - 27/7/2018

If its (b) and (c), my application should be OK, I think.

If its (a), I'm screwed and hoping that discretion will be exercised and I can re-declare my application, by using Doc Gen letter 4746. This bring to my next question (for me to be prepared):

2. Anybody has experience going through re-declaration of application? What are the process? What is actually Doc Gen letter 4746?

Your advise will be much appreciated.

[CR001]

My question is (apologise if this been asked before):
1. What would HO consider as my start date of qualifying period?
a. My online application date - 17/7/2018 or
b. The date of my documents being certified by NDRS - 26/7/2018 or
c. The date which HO receives my documents after NDRS send it the next day - 27/7/2018

It would be 'A', online application date when you submitted and paid.

2. Anybody has experience going through re-declaration of application? What are the process? What is actually Doc Gen letter 4746?

Many, HO will write to you if they choose to use discretion.