General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

[october2013]

Is the ceremony free or do we have to pay?

[MAS99]

So for those whose application is in process for more than 6 months, do they get an update letter as why it is taking that much time ? Do they get any kind of status feedback ?

The initial letter says that you can contact them if it is more than 6 months .. Does anybody know what contact number is that ?

My application date is 1st July so I am going to call them tomorrow . See if I can get any kind of feedback. Anybody else tried calling them before 6 months ?

[Saulman]

So for those whose application is in process for more than 6 months, do they get an update letter as why it is taking that much time ? Do they get any kind of status feedback ?

The initial letter says that you can contact them if it is more than 6 months .. Does anybody know what contact number is that ?

My application date is 1st July so I am going to call them tomorrow . See if I can get any kind of feedback. Anybody else tried calling them before 6 months ?

Hi, I did email and asked for the status of my application which applies in Jun, in reply they said it takes upto 6month. Email them ask for yours, it should be okay. Here address citizenship.support@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

Make sure put all your details and case reference .

[kirkerj]

So for those whose application is in process for more than 6 months, do they get an update letter as why it is taking that much time ? Do they get any kind of status feedback ?

The initial letter says that you can contact them if it is more than 6 months .. Does anybody know what contact number is that ?

My application date is 1st July so I am going to call them tomorrow . See if I can get any kind of feedback. Anybody else tried calling them before 6 months ?

Hi, I did email and asked for the status of my application which applies in Jun, in reply they said it takes upto 6month. Email them ask for yours, it should be okay. Here address citizenship.support@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

Make sure put all your details and case reference .

I emailed on Monday and complete radio silence

[kirkerj]

I just saw a SAFA who applied a month after me (I applied 10 July, they are August) get their application back. They really need to stop saying they process these in order....

[CR001]

Can this topic please not descend into a 'any update', 'when did you apply' 'timeline' topic. There is the topic link below for such discussions.

british-citizenship/check-the-status-of ... 32268.html

[tdealing]

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you know that my application status has been changed to decided.

I believe it's because I changed my address online this Monday and that probably nudged them so they got on my case.

I am so scared that my application was unsuccessful. I have one default debt of £108 from Vodafone that I don't know how to pay back. Vodafone says that the debt is not with them and when I call the company they forwarded my debt to they can't see it on the system. It shows as red on my credit score. Do you think that could affect my application?

[mrgs1]

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you know that my application status has been changed to decided.

I believe it's because I changed my address online this Monday and that probably nudged them so they got on my case.

I am so scared that my application was unsuccessful. I have one default debt of £108 from Vodafone that I don't know how to pay back. Vodafone says that the debt is not with them and when I call the company they forwarded my debt to they can't see it on the system. It shows as red on my credit score. Do you think that could affect my application?

Whatever the outcome it's been decided.

[mrgs1]

I just saw a SAFA who applied a month after me (I applied 10 July, they are August) get their application back. They really need to stop saying they process these in order....

They're lucky, if the UKVI communicated with Home affairs they were lucky to get a speedy response, they are usually hopeless, took the three attempts to get correct name in a passport and seven years for a relative permit.

[MAS99]

So for those whose application is in process for more than 6 months, do they get an update letter as why it is taking that much time ? Do they get any kind of status feedback ?

The initial letter says that you can contact them if it is more than 6 months .. Does anybody know what contact number is that ?

My application date is 1st July so I am going to call them tomorrow . See if I can get any kind of feedback. Anybody else tried calling them before 6 months ?

Hi, I did email and asked for the status of my application which applies in Jun, in reply they said it takes upto 6month. Email them ask for yours, it should be okay. Here address citizenship.support@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

Make sure put all your details and case reference .

I mean the question .. is this online system really works ? What if they have decided but not updated the system ? This 6 months time period should be reduced to 3 month and more update on progress required..

[kirkerj]

So for those whose application is in process for more than 6 months, do they get an update letter as why it is taking that much time ? Do they get any kind of status feedback ?

The initial letter says that you can contact them if it is more than 6 months .. Does anybody know what contact number is that ?

My application date is 1st July so I am going to call them tomorrow . See if I can get any kind of feedback. Anybody else tried calling them before 6 months ?

Hi, I did email and asked for the status of my application which applies in Jun, in reply they said it takes upto 6month. Email them ask for yours, it should be okay. Here address citizenship.support@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

Make sure put all your details and case reference .

I mean the question .. is this online system really works ? What if they have decided but not updated the system ? This 6 months time period should be reduced to 3 month and more update on progress required..

So I emailed them and they said nothing about 6 months. I am hoping this serves to be a kick up the behind of whoever is processing mine...

Dear XXX,

Thank you for your email regarding the process of your application. I have checked your record and no further information has been requested. I have forwarded your email onto the relevant department.

Kind regards

[Arshsam]

So for those whose application is in process for more than 6 months, do they get an update letter as why it is taking that much time ? Do they get any kind of status feedback ?

The initial letter says that you can contact them if it is more than 6 months .. Does anybody know what contact number is that ?

My application date is 1st July so I am going to call them tomorrow . See if I can get any kind of feedback. Anybody else tried calling them before 6 months ?

Hi, I did email and asked for the status of my application which applies in Jun, in reply they said it takes upto 6month. Email them ask for yours, it should be okay. Here address citizenship.support@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

Make sure put all your details and case reference .

I mean the question .. is this online system really works ? What if they have decided but not updated the system ? This 6 months time period should be reduced to 3 month and more update on progress required..

So I emailed them and they said nothing about 6 months. I am hoping this serves to be a kick up the behind of whoever is processing mine...

Dear XXX,

Thank you for your email regarding the process of your application. I have checked your record and no further information has been requested. I have forwarded your email onto the relevant department.

Kind regards

Hi kirkerj

Can you please share the letter and take out your personal details just the matter ....

what you email... if possible because i want to send them too it will be really helpful...

Thanks

[tdealing]

Hi, I did email and asked for the status of my application which applies in Jun, in reply they said it takes upto 6month. Email them ask for yours, it should be okay. Here address citizenship.support@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

Make sure put all your details and case reference .

I mean the question .. is this online system really works ? What if they have decided but not updated the system ? This 6 months time period should be reduced to 3 month and more update on progress required..

So I emailed them and they said nothing about 6 months. I am hoping this serves to be a kick up the behind of whoever is processing mine...

Dear XXX,

Thank you for your email regarding the process of your application. I have checked your record and no further information has been requested. I have forwarded your email onto the relevant department.

Kind regards

Hi kirkerj

Can you please share the letter and take out your personal details just the matter ....

what you email... if possible because i want to send them too it will be really helpful...

Thanks

I have also emailed them on Monday and got my online status changed to decided on Friday. Now I'm just waiting for the letter.

[tdealing]

I have applied for the passport at the same time as I sent my application for naturalisation, since then I moved to a different city altogether. How do I notify the passport office?

[softy monster]

I have applied for the passport at the same time as I sent my application for naturalisation, since then I moved to a different city altogether. How do I notify the passport office?

Read carefully the last page you have been given by NCS and it should be called “Local Authority Passport Check” as it was a joint application JCAP
Also you can’t contact HMPO until your application for citizenship has been granted and you have attended your citizenship ceremony
Passport advise line:0300 222 0000
Always quote your application barcode and HO red number when calling them!

Good luck!

[MAS99]

I mean the question .. is this online system really works ? What if they have decided but not updated the system ? This 6 months time period should be reduced to 3 month and more update on progress required..

So I emailed them and they said nothing about 6 months. I am hoping this serves to be a kick up the behind of whoever is processing mine...

Dear XXX,

Thank you for your email regarding the process of your application. I have checked your record and no further information has been requested. I have forwarded your email onto the relevant department.

Kind regards

Hi kirkerj

Can you please share the letter and take out your personal details just the matter ....

what you email... if possible because i want to send them too it will be really helpful...

Thanks

I have also emailed them on Monday and got my online status changed to decided on Friday. Now I'm just waiting for the letter.

Wow.. I should email them every hour then..

[MAS99]

Did anybody notice that the have removed the time stamp of last time it was updated.

It used to say that you application was last updated on xx.xx.xx

It doesn't say that anymore.... I don't know it is for me or for everyone

[Dan1969]

hi All,

I submitted my naturalization application in fab 2016, but i didn't receive the decision yet. I've called the home office so many time. However I've received the following same answer " your application under process. the caseworker will contact you if he/she need more information from you".

So, I'm wondering if there is any one suffered or suffering from the same problem. Please advise me?

If anyone received the decision after 6 months, could you mentioned how long it took please?

Also, I'm wondering if there is any option to know more about the status of the application as I didn't received any letter from the home office regarding the status of the application after 6 months as they mentioned in there acknowledgement letter.

Looking forward to hearing from you all.

[kirkerj]

I mean the question .. is this online system really works ? What if they have decided but not updated the system ? This 6 months time period should be reduced to 3 month and more update on progress required..

So I emailed them and they said nothing about 6 months. I am hoping this serves to be a kick up the behind of whoever is processing mine...

Dear XXX,

Thank you for your email regarding the process of your application. I have checked your record and no further information has been requested. I have forwarded your email onto the relevant department.

Kind regards

Hi kirkerj

Can you please share the letter and take out your personal details just the matter ....

what you email... if possible because i want to send them too it will be really helpful...

Thanks

I have also emailed them on Monday and got my online status changed to decided on Friday. Now I'm just waiting for the letter.

Oooh I hope that happens for me as well

[kirkerj]

hi All,

I submitted my naturalization application in fab 2016, but i didn't receive the decision yet. I've called the home office so many time. However I've received the following same answer " your application under process. the caseworker will contact you if he/she need more information from you".

So, I'm wondering if there is any one suffered or suffering from the same problem. Please advise me?

If anyone received the decision after 6 months, could you mentioned how long it took please?

Also, I'm wondering if there is any option to know more about the status of the application as I didn't received any letter from the home office regarding the status of the application after 6 months as they mentioned in there acknowledgement letter.

Looking forward to hearing from you all.

Call your local MP and get them involved. That might put some pressure on them

[kirkerj]

This is more a question for the moderators but if anyone has any insight please let me know.

I did my NCS at Kensington & Chelsea as was more convenient than Wandsworth but Wandsworth is my local council.

Will they (or are they supposed to) send the ceremony letter to your local council or the one you did NCS at?

[navinw]

This is more a question for the moderators but if anyone has any insight please let me know.

I did my NCS at Kensington & Chelsea as was more convenient than Wandsworth but Wandsworth is my local council.

Will they (or are they supposed to) send the ceremony letter to your local council or the one you did NCS at?

Your Local Council, irrespective of which ever council you submitted your application.
Many of my friends has submitted the application in different council but they received the ceremony invitation letter from Local council...

[MAS99]

Hi

Do I have to book the ceremony in local council ? I mean what if they have long dates , can I then go to any other council and book ceremony ?

Thanks

[CR001]

Hi

Do I have to book the ceremony in local council ? I mean what if they have long dates , can I then go to any other council and book ceremony ?

Thanks

Not so easy to change councils. Do it you have to notify HO and your council has to send your certificate back. Ho then yakes however lo g to send it to the new council. This process can take a few weeks

[MAS99]

Hi

Do I have to book the ceremony in local council ? I mean what if they have long dates , can I then go to any other council and book ceremony ?

Thanks

Not so easy to change councils. Do it you have to notify HO and your council has to send your certificate back. Ho then yakes however lo g to send it to the new council. This process can take a few weeks

Thanks

I saw your post re rejected applications where you provide a format on how to respond back.. Do you have any advice on how to chase your application? I applied in July and still waiting .. People who applied in Aug/Sep have got their results back