Hi, I am in a similar situation. However, having spoken to my Local Authority, they told me that the Home Office guidance is that you have to attend the ceremony within 3 months of the Home Office approval letter. So, in my case, My approval letter was dated 28th Oct. So I have to attend the ceremon...

Update: Approval received! CRITERIA : 5 years + 1 year ILR NCS or Postal : NCS Birmingham Date of submission : 18th July Date of receipt of acknowledgement : 25th July (dated 23rd July) Date of cheque clearance : 30th July Date of receipt of approval : 3rd Nov (dated 28th Oct) Invitation Letter: Dat...

CRITERIA : 4 years + 1 year ILR
NCS or Postal : NCS Birmingham
Date of submission : 18th July
Date of receipt of acknowledgement : 25th July (dated 23rd July)
Date of cheque clearance : 30th July
Date of receipt of approval : TBC
Invitation Letter: TBC
Date of Ceremony : TBC