jumanufer wrote:Thak you all guys. Here is my timeline in case is useful for other applicants.
I applied as EU citizen, living in Ireland for 14 years
Application sent on January 27th, received on the 28th
Second stage letter sent on February 11th (15 days since applied)
I asked on March 23rd of the status and they confirmed advance stage.
Approval letter was issued yesterday June 27th and received today on 28th (153 days since applied)
Tomorrow I will send the bank draft etc.
One note, I am Italian citizen on top of my birth nationality (Argentina). In the letter they are asking for my GNIB card which of course I do not have, but I think the letter is the formal one, so will send a letter supporting bank draft and photographs and advising about the card, just in case.
All seems to be in order and should be fine for the oath on September 19th
My wife doesn't have a GNIB card either as we are in the North, but yes it looks like a formal letter. I wasn't sure if submitting the card was just so people don't have it anymore or if it's important for the final part.
Think they are getting thousands of passport applications in from the UK so not sure if that has a knock on effect to slow email responses from them