naturalsiation timline

[justineW123]

I recently just applied to be naturalised as a British citizen, I was wondering what everyones processing timelines are like and if my application may take longer as I did apply just before Christmas time?

Eligibility criteria: 9 years IRL
Language criteria met: B1 trinity English exam distinction
Nationality: South African
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 22nd December 2016
Payment method: Debit card
Date of receipt by UKBA: waiting...
Date of acknowledgement: waiting...
Date money gone off account: waiting...
Date of letter requesting biometrics: waiting...
Biometrics done: N/A
Date of approval: Waiting...
Date of ceremony: Waiting...
Date applied for passports: Waiting...
Date passports received: N/A

[CR001]

There is already a December 2016 Timeline Only thread. Please continue there and yes, the holiday is likely to cause a minor delay.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... 25-20.html