Yapeee...... :D :D :D . I have received my approval today. I applied on 14 Nov. I can't believe it's nearly over at last! To all those waiting. I pray and hope you get you approvals soon. Thanks to all who keep updating with comments as it really helps when one is waiting. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Hi, my husband has applied for his citizenship over 6 months ago. We would like to ask about the progress of the application but can not get through to anyone on the main number 0845 010 5200, once we hear all the option the call ends. Anyone has a number where we could speak to someone dirctly? ma...

Blackhole wrote:Hi Guys: cherryplum, Oscar, cricinfo

any news today:
approvals or phone calls to HO

tried to call today and didnt manage to get throuh

Blackhole
No news..but hopefully we will all get good news.

I am very proud being British Not quite! You will not be British until the moment at your Citizenship Ceremony that your Certificate of Naturalisation is handed to you. So a little while to wait. Once you have your Certificate of Naturalisation you will be able to apply for a British Passport. From...

At work though but just been informed that a brown envelope has been delivered to my address by post - If is what am expecting then its taken 11weeks. Can wait to get home to open it, hope is a good news!!! KFM I am sure today is your day. Congratulations & enjoy the day :) :) . To all others w...

@Sam_london
Jeez!!!Nearly 9 months!

Congratulations

@Camellia,
I pray and hope you get a positive decision soon. No one should be put thru this long wait. See you MP ASAP to write to UKBA!

Hi Any updates from all those waiting? Finally, I have run out of "patience" :o :o . Just called UKBA and was informed they can only provide me a progress report of my application after six months are over :evil: :evil: As I had made a postal application, I have requested my documents (pas...

From naturalisation application processing timelines, I can see UKBA have started dealing with November applications. I hope all those waiting like me will get good news soon. I am still biting my nails :cry: :cry: :cry: Oscar22 you mentioned that u applied in november which is the same here wounde...

From naturalisation application processing timelines, I can see UKBA have started dealing with November applications. I hope all those waiting like me will get good news soon. I am still biting my nails

Application Timeline for spouse Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC Method of application: Postal Date of Postage:14/11/2011 Date of receipt by UKBA:15/11/2011 Date of debit of fees: 06/12/2011 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 12/12/2011 dated 06/12/2011 Date of receipt of approval: 09/02/2012 dat...

We just recieved my wife's passport in the post, it took just under 4 weeks, so its not bad as there was the Christmas and New years break in between. I would like to thank all the members for there help through good times and bad, it is well worth the wait and patience in the key for all the peopl...

Any November approvals today from forum members?
This waiting kills .I am tempted to lift the phone and call HO but I know this will not fast track my application. By the time the decision comes through, I won’t have any nails left .

Nazia88 wrote:hi
christmas is over any news guyz any updates on approvals....goodluck everyone who still waiting.

regards

Hi Nazia88
I applied on 14th Nov...Christmas is gone and have only tomorrow morning to see if the postman can bring me any good news this year!! Have a happy new year.

The processing timelines have dramatic changed for the worse this year! My family (spouse and kids) applied (postal) on 29/01/2011 and received by UKBA on 31/01/2011. Fees were debit on 06/02/2011. Approval was given on 15/02/2011 and received it two days later.... We were delighted beyond words tha...

@Jambo. Just called Border Agency. They said no to retired teacher giving reference as a professional person but he can as a second referee.

Hi everyone,
Could anyone advise me if a Retired Teacher is allowed to give reference as a professional person for an adult naturalization application?
Thanks.

Hi Mrs Khan,
Kindly get your English marriage certificate translated copy attested by 'Notary Public Solicitor' for you certificate to be accepted by Home Office. And remember not all ‘Solicitors’ are ‘Notary Public Solicitors’.

Christophe Thanks for your advice. If I write my occupation is 'home-makers or home-wife or house spouse ' in section 3.1 in form AN1, I am at loss what I would fill in section 3.2 as there is no option of 'unemployed' If I tick 'Self employed', I still have to produce latest self assessment from ta...

Hello all, I was wondering if being unemployed for 2years would affect my right to British citizenship...I haven’t been working for the past 2yrs but my spouse (spouse just been granted British Citizenship) is employed and works full time. I don't claim any benefits except CB as we have kids. I wo...