Thank you to those who have been helpful, and I am pleased to report that my correspondence has been successful. The UKBA have granted a 21 day extension (from the date of the new letter) for me to undertake my ceremony. I am very pleased, and again thank those who have been helpful in this matter.

Thanks all. I've read the immigration guidelines for case officers and an extension can be granted, although I am aware that is a discretionary one. Also, the UKBA should have contacted me after I missed my ceremony (as per their guidelines) and did not, so they also did not follow their own guideli...

So you would suggest a letter over an email? I'm not hoping for a particular answer, just advice from someone who may have some information!!

Wow harsh. If you look I've just joined this board, so no, I have no idea as to the approval time. I was told that if you don't hear from the UKBA within 6 months that is not unusual. The fact that you can't follow up with them until the 6 month mark (which still hasn't come about) means to me that ...

Hi there, My situation is that my citizenship was approved back in August. At that time I was moving out of my home, put a Royal Mail forward on my address and changed my address with the UKBA about a week after. Unfortunately the approval was on the day I moved, and the Royal Mail forward commenced...