March 2015 Naturalization application timeline

[StrohRum]

Update

Type: "Joint" - 2 Applications sent together, 1 for me and one for my Spouse
Eligibility criteria: Ancestral Visa 5 Years then 1+Year ILR
Language criteria met: B1 Esol and Life in the UK
Method of application: Self - Postal
Council name if NCS used: None
Date of application: 06-03-2015
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09-03-2015
Date of fee deducted: 12-03-2015 - Authorised: In pending transactions £1812 (2 Applicants)
Date of acknowledgment: waiting...
Date approval received: waiting
Date of ceremony: waiting

The ball is rolling, good luck all

[wmazhar]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years Tier 1 (General) + 1.11 Years ILR
Language criteria met : Life in the UK + UK Masters Degree.
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS.
Council name if NCS used: Wandsworth.
Date of application: 11-03-2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12-03-2015 -- Royal Mail Tracking
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Waiting
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

Would you tell me what document did u submit

Licence counter part
Life in the uk test Certificate
Msc Degree (Uk) certificate
ILR Biometric card
Current and old passport

[britishenglish]

If may ask why u included license counter part?

[Ali1357]

Here is the timeline for my application

Eligibility criteria: spouse of BC
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): UK Degree & LIUK
Current nationality: Libyan
Method of application: By post
Council name if NCS used: NA
Date of application: 06/03/2015
Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: DC
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09/03/2015
Date of acknowledgment: Awaiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 12/03/2015
Date approval received: Awaiting
Date of ceremony: Awaiting

[Tangie]

Good Morning everyone

Tangie

Dont worry . Hopefully today they will take your money. Mine took 6 days after they received my documents . All the best everyone

Nothing still, no email, no post, no payment take out yet. Come on home office take my money .

[tulip11]

any update ?

[britishenglish]

[quoI ask e="wmazhar"]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years Tier 1 (General) + 1.11 Years ILR
Language criteria met : Life in the UK + UK Masters Degree.
Current nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: NCS.
Council name if NCS used: Wandsworth.
Date of application: 11-03-2015
Payment method: Debit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 12-03-2015 -- Royal Mail Tracking
Date of acknowledgment: Waiting
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Waiting
Date approval received: Waiting
Date of ceremony: Waiting

May I ask u why u submit license?


Would you tell me what document did u submit

Licence counter part
Life in the uk test Certificate
Msc Degree (Uk) certificate
ILR Biometric card
Current and old passport[/quote]
May i

[jaweb]

Guys,

Why did you submit the licence?

[zonkkk]

Guys,

Why did you submit the licence?

You need to submit it if you have used it as ID when taking the Life in the UK test.

[rakeysh.patel]

Guys,

Why did you submit the licence?

You need to submit it if you have used it as ID when taking the Life in the UK test.

Never heard that before!

[zonkkk]

Guys,

Why did you submit the licence?

You need to submit it if you have used it as ID when taking the Life in the UK test.

Never heard that before!

Did you read the form before you applied?

Page 17 of the Application Form AN form states:
"Section 1 Evidence of identity: required for all applications:
... OR
... OR
* your driving licence
------------------------
*if you used one of these documents when you took the Knowledge of Life in the UK test you will be expected to use it again by enclosing it with your naturalisation application."

[T51820]

Guys,

Why did you submit the licence?

You need to submit it if you have used it as ID when taking the Life in the UK test.

Never heard that before!

It shows it on the form.

[rakeysh.patel]

Where? I've submitted mine at NCS and was carrying my license and counterpart and was told it wasn't needed!

[cs95tdg]

Where?

I believe what everyone is referring to here is what's mentioned on page 13 of the AN Guide. It makes a reference to the photo licence, if used as an ID for the LITUK test. I doubt however that not providing that alone would become a major issue... if absolutely required they will request it.

[wmazhar]

If may ask why u included license counter part?

If you have any points on your licence than they (NCS) will ask to provide counterpart.

Please note it is "licence counter part" not the licence (photo id), for ID I provided bio-metric card.

[cs95tdg]

If may ask why u included license counter part?

If you have any points on your licence than they (NCS) will ask to provide counterpart.

Please note it is "licence counter part" not the licence (photo id), for ID I provided bio-metric card.

That's clearer, true there is no mention of a licence counterpart in the guidance, so what you say makes sense, it's to do with the Good Character aspect of the application.

[roc_wab]

Guys,

I got an alert from my bank that the money was deducted on 08-Mar (Sunday?) and the bank balance dropped on 09-Mar. I still haven't received any acknowledgement via email or post and I understand I shouldn't be worried but still.. you know.. how it feels!

Can anyone help me with the subject of the email I should look out for please? I am checking my spam folder regularly too..

Good luck everyone! Let's journey together!

[T51820]

Guys,

I got an alert from my bank that the money was deducted on 08-Mar (Sunday?) and the bank balance dropped on 09-Mar. I still haven't received any acknowledgement via email or post and I understand I shouldn't be worried but still.. you know.. how it feels!

Can anyone help me with the subject of the email I should look out for please? I am checking my spam folder regularly too..

Good luck everyone! Let's journey together!

From what I've seen on the timeline and discussion threads, most people don't receive emails, they receive acknowledgement letter a week or so after payment is deducted instead.

[roc_wab]

Thanks T51820 for your reply. I shall just wait for the letter then!

[Tangie]

Here's hoping. Wish everyone get their approval soon

Eligibility criteria: 3 BC Spouse.
Language criteria met - Life in the UK & IELTS. (Expired in 2013)
Method of application: NCS
Council name if: Bristol
Date of application: March 5, 2015
Payment method: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: March 6, 2015 was delivered from our WARRINGTON Delivery Office. Date: 06 March 2015, 07:55 am
Date of acknowledgment: TBA
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Money taken out by home office.
Date approval received: TBA
Date of ceremony: TBA

[Tangie]

[quote="tulip11"]Good Morning everyone

Tangie

Dont worry . Hopefully today they will take your money. Mine took 6 days after they received my documents . All the best everyone[/quote

Tulip11,
Good news, home office took my money today. This is one time I am happy to see a bill paid

[tulip11]

Good Morning everyone

Tangie

Dont worry . Hopefully today they will take your money. Mine took 6 days after they received my documents . All the best everyone[/quote

Tulip11,
Good news, home office took my money today. This is one time I am happy to see a bill paid

yaay congrats

[Amz15]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years TIER 1 + 1 year ILR (2 applications 1 for me and 1 for spouse)
Language criteria met - Life in the UK & UK Masters degree
Method of application: Postal
Council name if used: N/A
Date of application: March 4, 2015
Payment method: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: March 5, 2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 10 March 2015
Date of acknowledgement: 13 March 2015 (by letter dated 10th March 2015)
Date approval received: TBA
Date of ceremony: TBA

[rakeysh.patel]

If may ask why u included license counter part?

If you have any points on your licence than they (NCS) will ask to provide counterpart.

Please note it is "licence counter part" not the licence (photo id), for ID I provided bio-metric card.

That's clearer, true there is no mention of a licence counterpart in the guidance, so what you say makes sense, it's to do with the Good Character aspect of the application.

I second this - It is only required for those who have driving convictions (FPNs) - Even those who have points on the license but conviction is spent [myself], you do not need to send this. I had 3 points from back in Dec 2008 [silly mistake!] and I carried counterpart with me since it still shows in there , to NCS - lady [who claimed to be doing it for years and almost with her eyes closed ], said it is spent, you do not need to send it - She went on to quote "DO NOT MAKE CASE WORKER'S WORK MORE COMPLICATED BY SENDING DOCS THAT DONT REQUIRE!"

So those who went into panic mode, breathe

[rakeysh.patel]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years TIER 1 + 1 year ILR (2 applications 1 for me and 1 for spouse)
Language criteria met - Life in the UK & UK Masters degree
Method of application: Postal
Council name if used: N/A
Date of application: March 4, 2015
Payment method: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: March 5, 2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 10 March 2015
Date of acknowledgement: 13 March 2015 (by letter dated 10th March 2015)
Date approval received: TBA
Date of ceremony: TBA

Seems machines are running quick these days! I truly feel for those who have been waiting for months and years in some case.

You and I are in the same batch it seems - My application was delivered on 5th, money debited on 10th too - Only difference, nothing in the mail for me today acknowledging the receipt.. Oh well