Hi, I am about to apply for the British Citizenship and require help with regards to the Life in the UK Test question in Section 1. I applied for ILR in 2015 and as part of the application process my Life in the UK pass test letter was retained by the case worker. I have been advised to enclose a c...
Oh that's excellent ino, but how long do you have to attend the ceremony-its 30 days right? I would be gone for about 3 months (Dad having an operation) You are required to book your ceremony within 21 days of receipt of the letter and you are required to attend your ceremony within 90 days. Thanks...
I know patience is a virtue but its one virtue I don't have! There is no way I can do my 2-3 month summer trip back to NZ at Xmas until this is granted or they won't let me back in! Presumably you applied yourself by post instead of using NCS so that you can keep hold of your original documents?? I...
I know patience is a virtue but its one virtue I don't have! There is no way I can do my 2-3 month summer trip back to NZ at Xmas until this is granted or they won't let me back in! Presumably you applied yourself by post instead of using NCS so that you can keep hold of your original documents?? I...
My HR team at work (who deal with sponsorship visa's a lot) have suggested I email them to chase my application. I realize the process is different though and I don't want to aggravate them. Would emailing them be a pointless exercise? Your guidance would be appreciated. Immigration and citizenship...
Thanks minister It does look like people from July have now started getting decisions. Ukba Uses 2nd Class Mail to post out the letters and it's only a matter of time when it lands on your door.. Really? I am a June applicant and still haven't heard anything. :( I am 10 July and if you don't have i...
it seems obvious to me as someone with over 20 years in IT that there is a batch job running each day around midday (great choice of timing, NOT!). This batch checks the database and picks up the last status of each application, then posts it out to the webserver(s). This would explain why status c...
An example of a member who posted today and has been waiting since 2015. There are a few other members who have also been waiting for more than a year. https://www.immigrationboards.com/british-citizenship/naturalisation-application-processing-timelines-only-t80616-9240.html#p1545030 Eligibility cr...
I am assuming the status will only be updated between 9-5pm. Does anyone know if there is a most likely time of day? I am spending a lot of time refreshing my screen....
I Applied 19.05.17 and still waiting for good new but Today I received letter from home office and they requested original passports from previous 5 years. I applied thorough NCS and the lady did copy and sent previous passports. I don't know after sending passports how long more to wait. If you ha...
I Applied 19.05.17 and still waiting for good new but Today I received letter from home office and they requested original passports from previous 5 years. I applied thorough NCS and the lady did copy and sent previous passports. I don't know after sending passports how long more to wait. If you ha...
My application date was 10 July which I know is not as long as some people have been waiting but is there number I can call, email address I can email to try and push them to hurry up and doing something? Their systems and processes are a joke. Try your luck mate. Usually they say, its still under ...
My application date was 10 July which I know is not as long as some people have been waiting but is there number I can call, email address I can email to try and push them to hurry up and doing something? Their systems and processes are a joke. Try your luck mate. Usually they say, its still under ...
My application date was 10 July which I know is not as long as some people have been waiting but is there number I can call, email address I can email to try and push them to hurry up and doing something? Their systems and processes are a joke.
Eligibility criteria: 9 years in UK Language criteria met: From English speaking country Nationality: NZ Method of application: NCS Kensington & Chelsea Date of application: 10 July 2017 Date of receipt by HO/UKVI: 10 July 2017 Date of acknowledgement: 18 July 2017 Date money gone off account: 1...
Looks like May was a particularly tricky month for applications. I see people who applied in Septemeber already being in the "decided" bucket. Not sure, whether they lost my bucket .... :x Navin, I just spoke with a friend who applied on 9th May, he is also waiting . So looks like April/M...
Hi everyone, I'v applied on the 6 of April 2017, as now passed the 6 months standard,I contacted the home office and got reply saying that my case is now with a caseworker. That's it no apologies no explanation whatsoever. My MP got involved and sent a letter on my behalf. Has anyone passed the sam...
Eligibility criteria: 5 Years + 1 Year ILR Language criteria met: Life in the UK test + Trinity London Method of application: NCS Reading Date of application: 22/05/2017 Payment method: Debit Card Date of receipt by HO/UKVI: between 5th June -9th June Date of acknowledgement: 7th June Date money go...
From what I can see on the forum, May Applicants have been badly hit interms of waiting time.To see that July and August Applicants are getting 'decisions' already while some May applicants are still waiting is just beyond reason.I won't be surprised if it is a particular individual that is sitting...
Me too! Applied early May with an acknowledgement email 18 May. Still waiting. It is weighing on my mind. Good luck everyone, patience will prevail. Maybe they don't like us kiwi's :wink: I am an early July applicant and was planning on going home for Christmas but that's not looking likely :evil:
@ swintooh - the Good Character Requirement came into effect in December 2014, hence the spike in refusals in 2015 for reasons such as periods of overstay and no legal status, working illegally, criminal records etc etc etc. Most refusals these days is due to applicants not checking exactly what is...
It is clearly Brexit that caused a significant increase of citizenship applications from EEA citizens - this should have been well foreseen by Home Office. The little spikes correspond with when David Cameron announced the intention for referendum (2010), when it was made clear there is going to be...
wow! it seems applicants who applied in Aug and Sept 17 are now getting their decisions. And many from May/June are waiting, Now July's turn I hope you're right as I applied 10 July and its been awaiting decision since 17 July. It looks quite erratic who is getting decisions and who isn't, I'm not ...
I applied 10 July 2017 and still awaiting decision. It seems a bt hit and miss, I saw a September one decided this morning :cry: Sorry to hear that, you are right, much of it must be hit and miss. Fingers crossed yours comes through fast. Same as I want to book my flights to go home for Christmas :(
wow! it seems applicants who applied in Aug and Sept 17 are now getting their decisions. And many from May/June are waiting, Now July's turn I hope you're right as I applied 10 July and its been awaiting decision since 17 July. It looks quite erratic who is getting decisions and who isn't, I'm not ...
