April 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

[angela05]

Hi mcaj,

Your ceremony date and place (Southampton!) are the same as mine.
Congratulations!!
Let's see when the HO letter is coming.

[AussieManc]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years Ancestry and partner with spouse visa; 1 year I.L.R.
Language criteria met: Native of majority English-speaking country
Current nationality: Australian
Method of application: N.C.S
Council name if N.C.S used: Manchester
Date of application: 11/4/2014
Payment method: Credit card
Date of receipt by U.K.B.A.: 14/4/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 24/4/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 23/4/2014
Date approval received: 31/5/2014 (letter dated 22/5/2014)
Date of ceremony: T.B.A.

Thank you to all who have shared timelines. Now only the ceremony to book. Included was a link to a "customer" survey. If anyone else gets the same link, please tell them that 2nd class post is not acceptable. The Home Office load a hyper-premium (over £700) onto the cost of this service, like they do for I.L.R. This is, they say, to "reflect the value" of the service to the applicant. This is obviously a political decision and is as it is. But at the premium charged, a few extra pence (of our money) for 1st class postage to speed things up just a little bit is not a lot to ask.

Good luck to all of those still waiting for approval.

[kalrah]

Eligibility criteria: 3 years HSMP+ 2 years Tier 1 + 1year ILR
Nationality: Indian
Language criteria met: Life in the UK test + indian graduate degree
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 24/04/2014
Payment method: Credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 25/04/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 06/05/2014
Date of acknowledgement: 08/05/2014
Date approval received: 30/05/2014 letter dated 25/05/2014
Date of ceremony: pending

Many thanks to all of you for your posts and keeping people
Informed. Will post the passport timeline soon

[winmano]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years HSMP + 1 Year, 2 months PR
No of applicants: 3 (Me + 2 dependents)
Language criteria met ( NARIC, Certificate from University that Degree was taught in English and LiUK )
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Wandsworth
Date of application: 28/04/14
Payment method CC/DC, Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 02/05/14
Date of aknowlegment: Dated 02/05/14 (received on 08/05/14)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 02/05/14
Date approval received: 31-May-2014 (Afternoon 1-4 PM), Dated 25-May-2014 (Sunday..Was UKBA working on Sunday..?)
I called UKBA on 28-May at 4:30 PM, I was told that the letters were sent at 2:00 PM on that day and I received on 31-May-2014.
Date of ceremony: pending

Thanks for all who posted their timings. All the best as well as best of luck for people who are waiting.
Dont worry you will get positive response soon..

[bkarthikisc]

so bkarthikisc you won't be updating the excel sheet for us ???

couple of guys got the approval who applied in April.

On it ryan2020...Will have the updated sheet posted on Monday morning. Waiting for the weekend approval posts

[Mukungubila]

Today, I have received a letter from Home office dated the 29/05/14 and asking me to submit additional proof that I meet the english requirement (which I sent today through specially delivery) before a decision can be made. My concern is though that the letter asks me to submit it by the 22/05/14. is it just a typing mistakes or I should be concerned? and if it's a typing mistake, anyone has an experience as to how long I should wait before a response?

Eligibility criteria: 12 years ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, PhD, LIUK test, IELTs)
Current nationality:
Method of application: Through the Post
Council name if NCS used:
Date of application: 14/04/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15//04/2014 (Royal Mail tracked)
Date of acknowledgement: 29/04/14 (Dated 24/04/2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 24/04/2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

Thanks guys, your posts have been so helpful. keep up with the good work

[durrans20]

[quote="durrans20"][quote="durrans20"][quote="durrans20"]Eligibility criteria: 3 Year Marriage to British Person
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): B1 / Life in the UK
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Newham
Date of application: 1/4/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 2/4/2014
Date of aknowlegment: 10/4/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: deducted on 12/4/14
Date approval received: 23/05/2014 Letter from HO
Date of ceremony: TO BE BOOKED

Gor approval letter today dated 23/5/14. thanks everyone for their kind support on this post.

[bkarthikisc]

29 Approvals out of the 79 applications that we are tracking on this forum

[Huzain81]

Eligibility criteria: 3 yr Residence(spouse of British Citizen)
Method of application: NCS
Life in the UK: Life in the UK (completed one year prior to ILR)
English Language requirement: claimed 10 pts on PBS(Degree in India)
Mode of despatch: Royal mail special delivery
Date of Application: 07-Apr-2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09-Apr-2014 (07:55 AM)
Date of debit of fees: 17-Apr-2014 (Nationality Liverpool - £906.00)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 25-04-2014
Date of receipt of approval: 19-05-2014 (Dated:10/03/2014)
Date of Ceremony: 04-06-2014

[adkh2_1]

Hi Guys Please find my timeline so far

Eligibility criteria: 10 Yrs long residence + 1 Yr ILR
Method of application: NCS
Language requirements: Life in the UK + UK degree
Date of Application: 29-Apr-2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30-Apr-2014
Date of debit of fees: 8-Apr-2014
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 14-04-2014
Date of receipt of approval: Awaiting....
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting..

[keerthi]

Dear All,

Thank you for all the help.

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year Tier 2, 1 Year ILR
Method of application: NCS,
Life in the UK: Life in the UK (completed one year prior to ILR)
English Language requirement: IELTS, PBS, Degree Certificate, NARIC ( Bullet proof!! )
Mode of despatch: NCS
Date of Application: 14-Apr-2014
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15-Apr-2014 (07:55 AM)
Date of debit of fees: 25-Apr-2014 (Nationality Liverpool - £906.00)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 2-05-2014
Date of receipt of approval: 30-05-2014 (Dated:21/05/2014)
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[ryan2020]

Thank you bkarthikisc for updating excel sheet.

Those who apply on 23rd and 24th April got the approval I can see. so I hope I will be next

much appreciated

[Dev001]

Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Date of application: 15/04/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 20/04/2014
Date of aknowlegment: 22/4/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: deducted on 29/4/14
Date approval received: 22/05/2014 Letter from HO
Date of ceremony: TBC

[CD_April2013ILR]

Hello All,

Good News !!!!! Received our approval letters today... Thanks for all help... I am an IT contractor working through my own ltd company. But I come in the category of Employee + Director because I pay Tax and NI.

Submitted documents - Application form, photo, life in uk test certificate copy, Indian university degree certificate copy, medium of instruction letter copy, PBS, marriage certificate copy, Passport copy, ILR Card copy.

Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs Tier1 + 1 Yr ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test):
Life In UK + Degree Certificate (INDIA) + Medium of Instruction Letter + PBS
Current nationality: INDIAN
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Peterborough
Date of application: 09-APR-2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11-APR-2014
Date of aknowlegment: 28th April, 2014 ( Letter dated 23rd April, 2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 22nd April 2014
Date approval received: Letter received on 30th May 2014 (Dated : 20th May, 2014)
Date of ceremony:04th June, 2014

Thank you all again.

Regards
CD

[niruv]

Application to my wife as a spouse of British
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Richmond
Date of application: 15/04/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29/04/2014
Date of aknowlegment: 02/05/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: deducted on
Date approval received: 02/06/2014 Letter from HO
Date of ceremony: 18/06/2014

[Katuska]

29 Approvals out of the 79 applications that we are tracking on this forum

Thanks a lot for this, bkarthikisc; it seems April applicants are doing pretty well so far, with quick turnover times.

[7r0y]

Is the average waiting time currently equates to 36 days ?

[ryan2020]

not sure 7r0y

we all are waiting.. I applied on 25th and the guy apply on 28 got the approval.

so be patient and wait

[AussieManc]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years Ancestry and partner with spouse visa; 1 year I.L.R.
Language criteria met: Native of majority English-speaking country
Current nationality: Australian
Method of application: N.C.S
Council name if N.C.S used: Manchester
Date of application: 11/4/2014
Payment method: Credit card
Date of receipt by U.K.B.A.: 14/4/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 24/4/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 23/4/2014
Date approval received: 31/5/2014 (letter dated 22/5/2014)
Date of ceremony: 4/6/2014

Was able to book a ceremony in only 2 days - very quick end now to a long, long process. Thanks again to all, especially bkarthikisc, for the effort you go to with the regular spreadsheets. They have been very helpful.

Wishing all still waiting a quick decision and good luck with your future lives in the U.K.

[king hassi]

Language criteria met married to (british citizen ,life in the uk and B1 test):
Current nationality:pakistani
Method of application:
Council name if NCS used:kingston upon thames
Date of application:02-05-2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc:
Date of receipt by UKBA:03-05-2014( tracked through royalmail)
Date of aknowlegment:12-05-2014( dated 08-05-2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees:08-05-2014
Date approval received:waiting
Date of ceremony:waiting

got call from case worker on 31-05-2014. she just asked me wer did u live for 14 days in april 2011 ? guys is this a good sign ? i asked one of the lawyer he said when caseworker contacted with sum1 on phone than they can make a decision same day ...finger crossed...

[king hassi]

Language criteria met married to (british citizen ,life in the uk and B1 test):
Current nationality:pakistani
Method of application:
Council name if NCS used:kingston upon thames
Date of application:02-05-2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc:
Date of receipt by UKBA:03-05-2014( tracked through royalmail)
Date of aknowlegment:12-05-2014( dated 08-05-2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees:08-05-2014
Date approval received:waiting
Date of ceremony:waiting

got call from case worker on 31-05-2014. she just asked me wer did u live for 14 days in april 2011 ? guys is this a good sign ? i asked one of the lawyer he said when caseworker contacted with sum1 on phone than they can make a decision same day ...finger crossed...

[handytom30]

Language criteria met (ESOL ENTRY 3-B1 test): Life in the UK
Current nationality: ----
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Worcester
Date of application: 9/4/2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque,
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/4/2014
Date of aknowlegment: 28/4/2014 dated 23/4/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: deducted on 6/5/14
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

[libbi11]

Eligibility criteria: 6 years EEA
Language criteria met: Life in the UK + B1
Method of application: Post
Date of application: 29.04.2014
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30.04.2014
Date of acknowledgment: 17.05.2014 (Letter dated 9.05.2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 12.05.2014
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[Dassie]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Ancestry + 1 year ILR
Nationality: South African
Language criteria met: Life in the UK test + IELTS
Method of application: NCS Wandsworth
Date of application: 29/03/2014
Payment method: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 31/03/2014
Date of acknowledgement: 07/04/2014 (received 14/07/2014) requesting new payment details
New payment details received by UKBA: 16/04/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 25/04/2014
Date of approval: 14/05/2014
Date of ceremony: 6/06/2014 (Truro, Cornwall)

[kashaap]

Eligibility criteria: 5y + 1y ILR
Language criteria met B1 test, LIUK, (2014)
Current nationality: pak
Method of application: Post (NCS)
Date of application: 12-04-2014
Payment method: DEBIT CARD
Date of receipt by UKBA:14-041014
Date of aknowlegment: 24-04-2014 RECEIVED(29-04-2014)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 25-04-2014
Date approval received: AWAITING
Date of ceremony: AWAITING