I am in the US and the letter they sent said the embassy should contact me for the ceremony within 12 weeks and if they don't, the letter provided an email address I can contact (I will set my expectations low for an invite within 12 weeks lol). I'm in Atlanta (and the ceremony will be in Atlanta) ...

Today I quite unexpectedly received my formal approval letter, along with the documents (birth certificate, passport, etc.) that were submitted with my application. I expected I would be waiting months, but this is exactly 5 weeks from completing my biometrics. The letter is actually dated 8 May (3...

It is hearing news like this that makes me check my email all day long even though it would come through on my phone and my watch. Wait, when's the last time I checked the spam folder? Maybe I should do a quick search for ".uk" just in case.... :D Glad to see you moving along in the journe...

Jeda wrote: ↑

Thu May 20, 2021 2:05 pm

Yes I actually thought about you when I received my notification as you're on the same timescale as me. Which country are you in? Hope you get your invite very soon!

I'm in the US.

Did the invite come by post or by email?

Congratulations Jeda!

Hopefully other countries will start following. I've been waiting for the invitation since February also so maybe mine will come soon.

harmda wrote: ↑

Mon May 17, 2021 7:41 pm

I presume this is for UK Visas, and not citizenship applications? Do I have to do anything to notify the home office that my biometrics are taken? Thank you.

You presume correctly. The home office is notified automatically and you don't have to do anything now except to wait.

Anyone who is far along on the UKM application trail....When did you finally receive your home country passport back after completing biometrics? I've been without my passport since 12/12/2019 (pre-COVID). I had another 3 months after the biometrics before I was notified of approval. Now I am 8 wee...

When I had my appointment, the person up front checking people in didn't know the difference between visa and naturalization. The person actually doing the biometrics knew there was a difference, though. They have to log into a completely different system for naturalizations than they do for a visa ...

Ok, here we go! So I have a couple of days to decide whether to shave off the winter beard for my UK photo :P .... For what it is worth, I don't think it matters, but I decided to shave just to have my new photo match the one I sent with the application. As hard as it may be to be patient, I think ...

So I would assume the "letter confirming your appointment" will come via email, but I don't know. Now I'm wondering whether I should be looking in my USPS mailbox, or checking my email inbox carefully (including my junk folder), likewise in both cases each day for a month or so hoping I d...

I received my letter and passports back by post on Monday, Feb 22. The letter is jammed full of notices not to contact them regarding the ceremony and that they are working to get it done as fast as possible. So, yes, the next step is more waiting.

Not positive but I would say it shouldn't hurt to follow up, but I gave it 2 weeks and apparently should have waited 3 and might have had my biometrics a week earlier. The timelines are all still in flux due to Covid so patience really is the key. After looking at my timeline, I probably should hav...

You followed up two weeks later, do you think that helped, or do you think it just took that long for them to schedule you? In my case I actually think it hurt me. I received an appointment for November 9, then a few hours later I received an appointment for November 16 and was told to ignore the f...

Another addition to my timeline update: Eligibility Criteria: UKM Nationality: USA, Ireland Applying from: USA Method of application: Online with documents sent via post Payment method: Credit card Date of application: 09/07/2020 Date funds withdrawn: 09/07/2020 Date of UKVI acknowledgement email: 0...

Updated timeline: Eligibility Criteria: UKM Nationality: USA, Ireland Applying from: USA Method of application: Online with documents sent via post Payment method: Credit card Date of application: 09/07/2020 Date funds withdrawn: 09/07/2020 Date of UKVI acknowledgement email: 09/07/2020 Date documen...

At least I know I'm still on the list.... MMST FMT NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gov.uk via homeoffice.gov.uk 10:40 AM (6 hours ago) to me Dear MickByNameAndNature , We aim to process all applications within 6 months from the date submitted. However, in certain circumstances this target is no...

I have finally completed my biometrics appointment at USCIS. I was given my appointment letter back stamped and signed with an instruction sheet (that was clearly meant for Visa processing) advising me to mail it with my application within 5 days. As the application and everything else has already b...

Received biometrics Appointment. Updated timeline: Eligibility Criteria: UKM Nationality: USA, Ireland Applying from: USA Method of application: Online with documents sent via post Payment method: Credit card Date of application: 09/07/2020 Date funds withdrawn: 09/07/2020 Date of UKVI acknowledgeme...

It has now been 2 weeks since I received the request for biometrics enrolment. I was instructed not to book an appointment on my own but to contact an email address at the Home Office for assistance setting the appointment. I contacted them on the same day (2 weeks ago) and have yet to hear back. I ...

Yes, I'm not in a rush either, although I'm strangely uncomfortable with them holding both of my passports. I couldn't travel from the US due to Covid as I don't think anywhere would let me in at the moment. But at the same time, I'm in a hurry. I'm sure you know that feeling.

Well, @Dave and @Ballet's friend are both ahead of us so hopefully they will post a positive update soon!

-- Mick

Let me know when you receive your biometrics letter. Received biometrics letter today. Updated timeline: Eligibility Criteria: UKM Nationality: USA, Ireland Applying from: USA Method of application: Online with documents sent via post Payment method: Credit card Date of application: 09/07/2020 Date...

So, you're about a month behind me. I'm guessing you are applying via UKM due to your mother being born in the UK and she has retained her British citizenship. You should hear something in the next few weeks. They just email you a letter asking you to book your biometric appointment. That is all go...

I've just got my biometrics appointment letter. How long ago did you receive yours? Hi Jeda, When did you submit your application? I saw you post on June 8 that you wanted to but were worried about the timeline. I submitted online from US on July 9 and my documents were received in Liverpool on Jul...

I am hoping someone here can provide some insight on a few questions I have regarding submitting the form UKM. Background: I live in the US and have held US citizenship from birth. In 2017 I also obtained Irish citizenship through entry in the Foreign Births Register. I have valid passports for both...