September 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

[london_2014]

I called and spoke to them...same reply...' under processing'..... ..asked me to wait till new year...

[london_2014]

whatever you have (convicition, caution, point on your license) CRB check is carried out in all cases and should not take extra time compared to the rest of others as I understand....its not that they only carry out further checks on the ones who have disclosed somwthing in the good character section... i was told by the kind person in the call centre that they are just checking my immigration history...

all I wanted is to have the brown envelope before christmas...otherwise 4 weeks (2 pre and 2 post chrsitmas) is almost a write off...

[akhurshid]

What I am about to say is purely based on assumption.
I think HO has some sort of online system which just answers yes or no. It just like magic ball which tells you if you should do something or not. If the answer is yes, HO has to contact that authority to get more details like a conviction, FPN or PCN which can delay the application.
If the answer is no, then that is you case decide. I am pretty sure that part of that check involves checking your details with security agencies.

Reason I am making these assumptions is that when I applied for FTS in Scotland at PEO, I actually dealt with CW who done the checks on 3 different systems(if I can remember correctly), it took about 10 mins and then I was told everything is in order, I can pay the fee and wait for my passport to be returned with visa stamped on it. That took another 30 minutes. that was back in 2007 though.

I applied for ILR just over an year ago at same PEO and checks were carried out next day(normally same day but their system was down) and application approved.
There is a thread in Indefinite Leave section for people who had their same day ILR applications deferred due to further checks required reasons. I am assuming that system says yes to certain check and they have to turn the applicant away until more information are being gathered.

Feel free to shed more light if anyone has anymore information or even if they don't agree

[legit2011]

@akhurshid
Personally I think that is what is going on, like I explained above. It's a yes and no thingy. If you answer yes…then more checks by a 3rd party outfit

It was the same when I did my ILR (same day service) Glasgow. The CW showed me my approval letter saying my ILR has been granted but he was just waiting on checks to come back on my spent conviction which they normally carry out.

He explained that I can leave since it was already getting late and they will give me a call later that day or the following day to confirm if my ILR will be granted. I went back home same day only to receive a call that the checks came back fine and I will receive my ILR and HO letter following day. So I guess the same checks are again carried out on the naturalisation application with other checks with HMRC etc

Well there is nothing to worry about, just the waiting game is frustrating with no hope of knowing how fast or which stage your application is at. One is kinda blind to the whole process apart from waking up one day and seeing a brown envelope…pathetic…

Nae worries am sure we will get to know sooner than later...

[JAYSON65]

Called HO and a CW informed me a decision had been made and my letter sent on wed this week, can this be trusted?.

[jack.jack]

Hello everyone,

Today I have received my approval letter finally!!!

wish you all Good Luck!

Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs+ 1yr ILR
Language criteria met :UK degree
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 05/09/14
Date approval received: 21/11/14 (letter dated 11/11/14)
Date of ceremony: waiting

I wish luck and approvals to all here

[excited]

Called HO and a CW informed me a decision had been made and my letter sent on wed this week, can this be trusted?.

I would probably believe them. It could take a few days for you to get the letter though. Very exciting!

[JAYSON65]

Called HO and a CW informed me a decision had been made and my letter sent on wed this week, can this be trusted?.

I would probably believe them. It could take a few days for you to get the letter though. Very exciting!

Praise God!!!
Recieved my approval this morning at 09:00 hours.
Wld update timeline.
Thanks so much all wishing others too success IJN.

[JAYSON65]

Called HO and a CW informed me a decision had been made and my letter sent on wed this week, can this be trusted?.

I would probably believe them. It could take a few days for you to get the letter though. Very exciting!

Praise God!!!
Recieved my approval this morning at 09:00 hours.
Wld update timeline.
Thanks so much all wishing others too success IJN.

@Akhurshid, kindly update on dashboard please, regards.

[JAYSON65]

Called HO and a CW informed me a decision had been made and my letter sent on wed this week, can this be trusted?.

I would probably believe them. It could take a few days for you to get the letter though. Very exciting!

Praise God!!!
Recieved my approval this morning at 09:00 hours.
Wld update timeline.
Thanks so much all wishing others too success IJN.

@Akhurshid, kindly update on dashboard please, regards.

[samik]

Eligibility criteria: Tier1 General (5Yrs) + 1 Yr ILR
Language criteria met : Life in UK, NARIC English Assessment, Degree Certificate, Letter from University (Taught in English) & PBS (30 Points for Degree & 10 Points for English)
Method of application: Solicitor
Date of application: 26/09/14
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30/09/2014
Date of acknowledgment: 13/10/2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 13/10/2014
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: waiting

[Lasgidi27]

Eligibility criteria: 5 year Tier 1 + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): UK degree
Current nationality: Nigerian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Edinburgh
Date of application: 17/09/14
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/09/14
Date of acknowledgment: 26th September 2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 26th September 2014
Date approval received: 22nd November 2014 (Dated 14th November 2014)
Date of ceremony: TBC

Many thanks akhurshid for the outstanding efforts in collating this forum and good luck to everyone else expecting the almighty ‘brown envelope’

[wjat]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier 1 General Migrant + 1yr Indefinite Leave to Remain
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): US & UK Degrees + LIfe in UK Test
Current nationality: US & Pakistan
Method of application: Nationality Checking Service
Council name if NCS used: Portsmouth
Date of application: 29 Sept 2014
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 2 Oct 2014
Date of acknowledgment: 7 Oct 2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 5 Oct 2014
Date approval received: 15 Nov 2014 (Letter Received on 22 Nov 2014)
Date of ceremony: 2 Dec 2014

Thank God!
Best of luck to everyone waiting.

[JAYSON65]

Eligibility criteria: 10 years + 11 months ILR( discretion )
Language criteria met : LIUK test + B1 test + 11 months ILR
Current nationality:Nigerian
Method of application:NCS
Council name if NCS used:MILTON KEYNES
Date of application:17/09/2014
Payment method : CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22/09/14
Date of aknowlegment: 27/09/14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 27/09/14
Date approval received: 14/11/14 received 22/11/14
Date of ceremony: TBC

Thanks all for your support and comments.
Wishing others too success IJN
Pls update Akhurshid on dashboard , txs.

[akhurshid]

Folks I have updated the dashboard but I am unable to upload it. There seems to be problem with forum so I'll try again later.

I have list of 77 applications and 53 of those have been approved which means 69% of us have received approvals.

[jack.jack]

Folks I have updated the dashboard but I am unable to upload it. There seems to be problem with forum so I'll try again later.

I have list of 77 applications and 53 of those have been approved which means 69% of us have received approvals.

akhurshid Thank you very much for your efforts, i can see there is no much approvals
we can wait to update the dashboard :S

[akhurshid]

Dashboard so far.
Good luck to everyone who is still waiting.

[shaik719]

Just to confirm @akhursid
Probably you have not notice the approval
I've Submit this post on 17/11/14

Hi everyone
Here are my wife timelines

Applied via NCS Reading
Date of application: 03/09/14
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04/09/14
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 09/09/14
Date approval received: 17/11/14(Dt 08/11/14)
Date of ceremony:02/12/2014

@akurshid thanks for the dashboard and
updates bro

Good luck for the applicants waiting[/quote]

[akhurshid]

sorry bro, I must have missed it. It'll be included in next one

[elmasyo]

hi
i applied for naturalisation on 5/05/2014 and it is over 6 months now
and not reciave anything from the home office part from a letter saying the got the application and the fee on 15/05/2014

[elmasyo]

hi
i applied for naturalisation on 5/05/2014 and it is over 6 months now
and not reciave anything from the home office part from a letter saying the got the application and the fee on 15/05/2014

[akhurshid]

I suggest you write to nationality team and enquire why they have failed to meet their set standards. Email address can be found on acknowledgement letter and NCS receipt.

[legit2011]

updates doesnt have to be approvals..does it..now this is mine....

called them this morning, still the same story...application still ongoing... ...I wonder when its going to be something more positive like the famous brown envelop...

[wahahahawaha]

More like infamous.
Just got in the wrong queue.
Just our luck

[amjadboby]

@legit2011
What number did u call this morning?? I am thinking to call as well that would be my first call to them lol