March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

[Anvi3]

Hi Everyone,

Hope you all are doing good.

We have got quite a few entries in the last week which I have included in the below sheet,

oxanelul, The Avatar, sbtraj, msin2008, akash08, psTier1, vikkiv, bbc123, Haidi5 and tehmer

Good Luck to those who are still waiting for their approvals!

hi man4uni,

many thanks for your kind information on the current status. Its really helpful. Thank you again.

[jetliu2000]

I am a bit worried about English language requirements.
I passed life in the UK test and attached certificate.

I attached the uk university degree certificate. Is it going to be OK? I did not explain anything, and I have used them for my points when I get my work permit.

I have seen other people used some print out or other agencies to confirm the degree was taught by English.

I am a bit worried now. Anyone can help me please?

[Dr MS]

Eligibility criteria: ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): IELTS
Current nationality: Egyptian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: EALING
Date of application: 08/03/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/03/2014
Date of aknowlegment: 13/03/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 13/03/2014
Date approval received: 28/04/2014 (dated 17/04/2014)
Date of ceremony: 03/05/2014

Good luck to everyone who is still waiting!

[akash08]

I am a bit worried about English language requirements.
I passed life in the UK test and attached certificate.

I attached the uk university degree certificate. Is it going to be OK? I did not explain anything, and I have used them for my points when I get my work permit.

I have seen other people used some print out or other agencies to confirm the degree was taught by English.
I am a bit worried now. Anyone can help me please?

Those other people did not have a UK university degree like you.

So, just enjoy and wait for that brown envelop.. Nothing to worry, nothing to do..

[Soebmk]

by Soebmk

Hello everyone I called home office thus morning to find out an update on 03001232253 this time telephone operator was bit gentle first of all he asked when did I made an application I said 1st week of March as he replied me standard waiting time is 6 months then I said if I want to hear this I would like to know real update then he checked into his system and he said decision has been MADe today so you will recurve second class envelope within 7 to 10 working days but he didn't tell me wether it has been approved or not? So now m wondering what is the decision they have made??

[phospholipid]

by Soebmk

Hello everyone I called home office thus morning to find out an update on 03001232253 this time telephone operator was bit gentle first of all he asked when did I made an application I said 1st week of March as he replied me standard waiting time is 6 months then I said if I want to hear this I would like to know real update then he checked into his system and he said decision has been MADe today so you will recurve second class envelope within 7 to 10 working days but he didn't tell me wether it has been approved or not? So now m wondering what is the decision they have made??

Wait 7-10 days...?

[bobby80gh]

by Soebmk

Hello everyone I called home office thus morning to find out an update on 03001232253 this time telephone operator was bit gentle first of all he asked when did I made an application I said 1st week of March as he replied me standard waiting time is 6 months then I said if I want to hear this I would like to know real update then he checked into his system and he said decision has been MADe today so you will recurve second class envelope within 7 to 10 working days but he didn't tell me wether it has been approved or not? So now m wondering what is the decision they have made??

Please what time did you call as I have been trying the same number since yesterday but I get automated response the they are unable to answer my call due to high call volumes.

[Soebmk]

by Soebmk

Hello everyone I called home office thus morning to find out an update on <a href="tel:03001232253">03001232253</a> this time telephone operator was bit gentle first of all he asked when did I made an application I said 1st week of March as he replied me standard waiting time is 6 months then I said if I want to hear this I would like to know real update then he checked into his system and he said decision has been MADe today so you will recurve second class envelope within 7 to 10 working days but he didn't tell me wether it has been approved or not? So now m wondering what is the decision they have made??

Wait 7-10 days...?

Yes that's right it's clearly written in my post any problem???

[Soebmk]

by Soebmk

Hello everyone I called home office thus morning to find out an update on 03001232253 this time telephone operator was bit gentle first of all he asked when did I made an application I said 1st week of March as he replied me standard waiting time is 6 months then I said if I want to hear this I would like to know real update then he checked into his system and he said decision has been MADe today so you will recurve second class envelope within 7 to 10 working days but he didn't tell me wether it has been approved or not? So now m wondering what is the decision they have made??

Please what time did you call as I have been trying the same number since yesterday but I get automated response the they are unable to answer my call due to high call volumes.

I started calling around 9:30 am and I got through around 10:28 am I was using 3 phones to call them at a time lol.....

[vikkiv]

by Soebmk

Hello everyone I called home office thus morning to find out an update on 03001232253 this time telephone operator was bit gentle first of all he asked when did I made an application I said 1st week of March as he replied me standard waiting time is 6 months then I said if I want to hear this I would like to know real update then he checked into his system and he said decision has been MADe today so you will recurve second class envelope within 7 to 10 working days but he didn't tell me wether it has been approved or not? So now m wondering what is the decision they have made??

Please what time did you call as I have been trying the same number since yesterday but I get automated response the they are unable to answer my call due to high call volumes.

I started calling around 9:30 am and I got through around 10:28 am I was using 3 phones to call them at a time lol.....

When did you submit your application

Thanks

[jetliu2000]

Just asked my NCS and they basically said I need to wait HO to get in touch with me. I applied on 11 March. Maybe I am a bit impatient.

It seems that HO slows down a bit now. How about your application? Any news?

[bhushk]

Eligibility criteria: WP+Tier1+ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): PBS used Document
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Telford & Wrekin
Date of application: 10/03/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/03/2014
Date of aknowlegment: 14/03/2014 (Received on 18/03/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 17/03/2014
Date approval received: 30/04/2014 dated 24/04/2014
Date of ceremony:TBC

Update in red color .

[Cara10]

Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 General + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met : IELTS
Method of application: Lawyer + PO special delivery
Council name if NCS used: NA
Date of application: 6th March 2014
Payment method: Credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 7th March 2014
Date of acknowlegment: na
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 13th March 2014
Date approval received: 30.04.14 (dated 23.04.14)

[newbie_t]

Congratulations! looks like they are still dealing with March 1st week applications.

[embee]

Eligibility criteria: 3 years Dependant Visa + 3 years ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test):
Current nationality:
Method of application: Post
Council name if NCS used:
Date of application: 7th March 2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10th March 2014
Date of aknowlegment: 17th March dated 14th of March 2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 14/03/2014
Date approval received: 30th April (dated 24/04)
Date of ceremony:Awaiting

Good luck to all that are waiting!

[spike_UK]

Hi guys, I rang HM this morning to change my address and he told me to go change address online!! Does anyone of you know where I can change my address please.
I also asked about my application, last week someone told me it's still waiting for a case worker and today he told me is in process and wait 6 months!! I asked him when did the process started , he said since it's arrived (24/03).

[bhushk]

Eligibility criteria: WP+Tier1+ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): PBS used Document
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Telford & Wrekin
Date of application: 10/03/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11/03/2014
Date of aknowlegment: 14/03/2014 (Received on 18/03/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 17/03/2014
Date approval received: 30/04/2014 dated 24/04/2014
Date of ceremony:18 June 2014

Update in red color .

P.S. : Just to clarify, I have used print out of PBS and copy of degree certificate for language criteria. I have not used any NARIC certificate. No extra documents needed if the degree is recognised on PBS

All the best to everyone!!

[bobby80gh]

Applied on 7th March 2014 through NCS. I sent additional documents through the post as NCS refused to take certain documents claiming they were unnecessary.

I received my original documents back from HO on 26th April but there was no decision letter included. They stated that they have taken note of the documents and they are returning them to me for my own convenience.

Has anyone had similar experience ? I am wondering if a decision has been made or my application is now been considered.

[aruni4470]

Eligibility criteria: HSMP + Tier 1 General + ILR
Language criteria met: PBS Document + IELTS for Spouse
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Peterborough
Date of application: 15/03/2014
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21/03/2014
Date of aknowlegment: Received 29/03/2014 Dated 24/03/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 26/03/2014
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony:

Just a small update. I was travelling back from India today and at the immigration desk was asked if I applied for naturalisation. When I replied yes, the lady informed me that my application was approved. I said that I did not receive any confirmation letters yet and she said that you will receive it soon.

[lamijm]

Eligibility criteria: HSMP + Tier 1 General + ILR
Language criteria met: PBS Document + IELTS for Spouse
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Peterborough
Date of application: 15/03/2014
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21/03/2014
Date of aknowlegment: Received 29/03/2014 Dated 24/03/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 26/03/2014
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony:

Just a small update. I was travelling back from India today and at the immigration desk was asked if I applied for naturalisation. When I replied yes, the lady informed me that my application was approved. I said that I did not receive any confirmation letters yet and she said that you will receive it soon.

Congrats aruni. I bet you were smiling from the airport to your house .

[Soebmk]

Eligibility criteria: BRITISH SPOUSE
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test):B1
Current nationality: INDIAN
Method of application:BRENT NCS
Council name if NCS used: BRENT
Date of application:05/03/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CREDIT CARD
Date of receipt by UKBA:
Date of aknowlegment:07-03-2014 but received 12-03-2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees:06-03-2014
Date approval received: 01/05/2014letter dated 28/04/2014
Date of ceremony:

[tunjy]

Eligibility criteria: 1.5yrs+ 3.5yrs ILR (joint application).
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 06/03/2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 07/03/2014
Date of debit of fees: 12/03/2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 17/03/14
Date of receipt of approval letter: 01/05/14 (dated 22/04/14)
Date of Ceremony: booked for next week.

THANK U GOD.
Best of luck to those who are still waiting.

[newbie_t]

Congratulations tunjy and Soebmk!!

Lot more approvals this week. Can't wait for man4uni's March applicants' Sunday snapshot

[Soebmk]

Congratulations tunjy and Soebmk!!

Lot more approvals this week. Can't wait for man4uni's March applicants' Sunday snapshot

Thx

[tunjy]

Congratulations tunjy and Soebmk!!

Lot more approvals this week. Can't wait for man4uni's March applicants' Sunday snapshot

THANKS.
Urs is coming soon.