February-2015 Naturalisation Application Timeline

[mani2013]

Hi Guys,

I just wanted to share my experience of getting application approved just in 5 working days! Still can't believe my luck, especially that THE letter arrived on Friday the 13th Not a bad present for the Valentine's day Thank you UKBA!

No of applicants: 1 Adult
Eligibility Criteria : 5 years EEA family member ( divorced and retained rights of residency)+ 1 year PR
Language criteria : Life in the UK test + IELTS
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 30.01.2015
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 03.02.2015 (Tracked via Royal Mail website)
Date of acknowledgment:04.02.2015 ( letter received 6.02.2015)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 04.02.2015
Date approval received: 11.02.2015 (letter received 13.02.2015)
Date of ceremony: awaiting confirmation letter

Congratulations. I think this is the quickest processed application so far!!!

[mkshaikh]

No of applicants: 1 Adult
Eligibility Criteria : 5 years Tier1 + 1 year ILR
Language criteria : Life in the UK test + UK Degree
Method of application: NCS Hounslow
Date of application: 16.02.2015
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA:
Date of acknowledgment:
Date of debit or clearance of fees:
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

[zonkkk]

UPDATE
Eligibility criteria: EEA national (6+ years worker with 1+ years PR card) together with my wife (EEA national without PR - but more than 6 years in the UK) and child.
Tests: Life in the UK and Cambridge Preliminary English Test (B1)
Current nationality: Romanian
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 09/02/2015
Date of receipt by UKVI: 10/02/2015
Date of acknowledgment: 16/02/2015 - via email
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 13/02/2015.
Date approval received: TBD
Date of ceremony: TBD

[mani2013]

UPDATE: Not able to edit original post!!!
Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 2yrs work permit+ 3 yrs Tier 1 general + 18 months ILR, also MN1 application for my 3 yr old daughter
Method of application: 10.2.15 through NCS Manchester
Date of receipt by UKBA: 11.2.15 (tracked special delivery)
Date of debit of fees: 16.2.15
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: ?
Date of receipt of approval: ?
Date of Ceremony: ?

[aakkoo]

Eligibility criteria: Long Residency
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): UK Degree
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Hounslow
Date of application: 16/02/2015
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Personal Cheque
Date of receipt by UKBA: Waiting
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Waiting
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[Twinings_Jasmine]

No of applicants: 1 Adult
Eligibility Criteria : 12 yrs as a Spouse of British Citizen (12 yrs ILR)
Language criteria : Life in the UK test + UNI degree certification
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 03.02.2015
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04.02.2015 (Tracked via Royal Mail website)
Date of acknowledgment: ?:
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 13.02.2015 (update)
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

[mirami]

No of applicants: 1 Adult
Nationality Russian
Eligibility Criteria : 5 yrs as a Spouse of British Citizen
Language criteria : Life in the UK test + b1 certificate
Method of application: ncs Dartford
Date of application: 04.02.2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 06.02.2015 (Tracked via Royal Mail website)
Date of acknowledgment: 16.02.15
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 16.02.2015
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

[bd242]

Numder of application: 1 adult
Eligibility criteria:10 years long residence and 1 year ILR
Language criteria met :life in uk test and uk degree
Current nationality:BD
Method of application:NCS
Council name if NCS used:NEWHAM
Date of application:02/02/2015
Payment method: Bank card
Date of receipt by UKBA:03/02/2015
Date of acknowledgment:
Date of debit or clearance of fees: ukba failed to take money from my debit card at 07/02/15, then i paid at 17/02/15 over phone.
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

[fqvision]

No of applicants: 1 Adult
Eligibility Criteria : 3 years Marriage with BC + 1.5 year ILR
Language criteria : Life in the UK test + B1 +expired IELTS
Method of application: Postal
Current Nationality: Pakistani
Date of application: 16.02.2015
Date of receipt by UKVI: ?????Special Delivery Tracking. Tracked by royal mail reach in morning 7.30 18-02-15
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: ??
Date of acknowledgment: ???
Date of debit or clearance of fees: ??
Date approval received: ??
Date of ceremony:

[meb4ne1]

Update:

Eligibility criteria: 10 years + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met: UK degree
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 05-Feb-2015
Payment method: Cheque
Date of receipt by UKVI: 06-Feb-2015
Date of acknowledgement: 16-Feb-2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 18-Feb-2015
Date approval received: Waiting ..
Date of ceremony: Waiting ..

[h_rc]

Eligibility criteria: 2 years spouse visa+ 1 week ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Life in uk + UK degree
Current nationality:VN
Method of application: postal
Council name if NCS used:
Date of application: 30/01/15
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 02/02/15
Date of acknowledgment:( by email) 12/02/15
Date of acknowledgment ( by post ) 18/02/15 ( date 11.02.15)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 12/02/15
Date approval received: 18/02/15 ( date 16.02.15)
Date of ceremony: waiting for invitation letter

Acknowledgement letter and approval letter arrive in same day ) lucky I enclosed a special delivery envelop. Thank you guy and wish all the best for whom still waiting...

[Buzz bee]

Hi all,

I was on holidaying abroad 5 years backwards from today, not physically present in the UK. So NCS advised me to apply next month. We were about to apply for 3 (2 adults and a kid) and now it is just my partner and the kid who have applied. NCS did save me a fortune (I meant the stress I would have gone through on the refusal of the application).

While I hold on until next month for submitting my application, there is a 40 day gap. Not sure if my referee’s signatures and my declaration are valid until then. Please advise.

A thread dated 2012 from immigration boards stated that the validity is 6 months based on the booklet / guide. Just want to make sure it is not ruled out as I don’t see any such statement in the recent guide/booklet

Number of applicants: 1 adult + 1 child
Eligibility criteria: 5 years + 1 year ILR
KOLL: Degree certificate (obtained abroad) + PBS print out + Letter from uni confirming that my degree was taught and researched in English + Life in the UK test certificate
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Sutton (Surrey)
Date of application: 18/Feb/15
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc : DC
Date of receipt by UKBA : TBC
Date of acknowledgment : TBC
Date of debit or clearance of fees : TBC
Date approval received : TBC
Date of ceremony : TBC

Will update you guys with every step in our journey towards citizenship .

[Jaeger]

Update

Eligibility criteria: 5 years EEA + 1 year PR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): UK degree
Current nationality: Polish
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 06/02/2015
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC/DC
Date of receipt by UKVI: 09/02/2015
Date of acknowledgment: 18/02/2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 12/02/2015
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

[nhbloke]

UPDATE

Eligibility criteria: 10 Year Long Residence + 1 Year ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Life in UK + UK degree
Current nationality: Bangladeshi
Method of application: NCS Edinburgh
Council name if NCS used: Edinburgh
Date of application: 04/02/2015
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 05/02/2015 (Royal mail tracking)
Date of acknowledgment: 18/02/2015 (Dated 10/02/2015)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 10/02/2015
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[anglianviking]

Eligibility criteria: 10yrs+ :ILR since 2003
Language criteria met: Life in UK test + ESOL (Entry 3)
Current nationality: Malaysia
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Chelmsford
Date of application: 12/02/2015
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Personal Cheque
Date of receipt by UKBA: 13/02/2015
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Waiting
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

Shouldn't have any problem with the application, but currently fairly anxious !
Does Anyone know roughly how long a Personal Check should be cleared as i didn't know you could do CC/DC.

[emrahsener]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier-1 + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): B1 test - ESOL
Current nationality: Turkish
Method of application: NCS - Wokingham
Date of application: 09/02/2015
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/02/2015
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 15/02/2015
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[mohmedarif]

Eligibility criteria: 5years + 1 Year ILR
Language criteria met : Life in UK + KOL Certificate from Trinity college
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Newham
Date of application: 11/02/2015
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12/02/2015 (Royal mail tracking)
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 18/02/2015
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

Update : - Can't edit hence posted in following post .

[mangteban]

Eligibility criteria: 5years + 1 Year ILR
Language criteria met : Life in UK + no evidence required for English
Current nationality: PH
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Westminster
Date of application: 26/01/2015
Payment method CC/DC: CC
Date of acknowledgment: 01/02/2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 03/02/2015
Date approval: 11/02/2015 (received 16/02/2015)
Date of ceremony: TBD

[dev_d1]

Eligibility criteria: 10 Years long residence + 1 year PR
Language criteria met: Life in UK + UK degree
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 02/02/2015
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC/DC
Date of receipt by UKVI: 03/02/2015
Date of acknowledgment: 09/02/2015 (email)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 10/02/2015
Date approval received:19/02/15 (Approved)
Date of ceremony:

No passport or residence permit included in the approval letter envelope. Should I be worried? Or will I receive it in a separate envelope?

[h_rc]

Eligibility criteria: 10 Years long residence + 1 year PR
Language criteria met: Life in UK + UK degree
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 02/02/2015
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC/DC
Date of receipt by UKVI: 03/02/2015
Date of acknowledgment: 09/02/2015 (email)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 10/02/2015
Date approval received:19/02/15 (Approved)
Date of ceremony:

No passport or residence permit included in the approval letter envelope. Should I be worried? Or will I receive it in a separate envelope?

In my case, the documents and approval letter in 1 envelope.

[tirfk]

Eligibility criteria: For my 4 year Old son - ILR 1 year and am British Citizen
Language criteria met: None
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS Sutton
Date of application: 30/01/2015
Payment method: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 2ND FEB (TRACKING)
Date of acknowledgment: 13TH FEB 2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 9TH FEB 2015
Date approval received: 19TH FEB DATED 13TH FEB ALONG WITH NEUTRALIZATION CERTIFICATE
Date of ceremony: NOT REQUIRED

[Twinings_Jasmine]

Update

No of applicants: 1 Adult
Eligibility Criteria : 12 yrs as a Spouse of British Citizen (12 yrs ILR)
Language criteria : Life in the UK test + UNI degree certification
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 03.02.2015
Payment method: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04.02.2015 (Tracked via Royal Mail website)
Date of acknowledgment: 19 Feb 2015 (dated 11 Feb 2015)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 13.02.2015
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

[Ubwa]

UPDATE

No of applicants: 1 Adult
Eligibility Criteria : 13 Years ILR
Language criteria : Life in the UK test + ESOL
Method of application: NCS Worcester
Date of application: 04/02/2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09/02/2015 (Tracked via Royal Mail website)
Date of acknowledgment: 20/02/2015 (dated 13/02/2015)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 13/02/2015
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

[emrahsener]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier-1 + 1 year ILR
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): B1 test - ESOL
Current nationality: Turkish
Method of application: NCS - Wokingham
Date of application: 09/02/2015
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/02/2015
Date of acknowledgment: 20/02/2015 (Dated 15/02/2015)
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 15/02/2015
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

[SSWSZ]

Eligibility criteria:spouse of a settled person (5 years including 1 year ilr)
Language criteria met :PET B1 test
Current nationality:
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: essex registar office
Date of application:10/02/2015
Payment method CC/DC,: credit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: dont know
Date of acknowledgment:18/02/15(email) , 21/02/15 (postal)
Date of debit or clearance of fees:17/02/15
Date approval received:waiting
Date of ceremony:waiting