British Citizenship delay

[irfank123]

Hi All,

I applied for British Citizenship (NDRS + JCAP) in October for me and my wife on 31st October.

I received the naturalisation letter for myself on 20th January and had my ceremony yesterday. I haven't received any letter for my wife yet

I checked with the council but they haven't received my wife's certificate yet so I can conclude its not an issue of incorrect postal address.

I am surprised and worried why is there a big delay. Any thoughts?

P.S - I have emailed citizenship support 8 days ago but no response yet. I cannot call them as the standard application processing time is 6 months so I will not get a status before May.

Regards,
Irfan

[CR001]

1. There is NO 'dependent' concept for citizenship.

2. EACH applicant has to meet the requirements on their own and individually. So presumably your wife holds ILR for 12 months and was physically present in the UK in 2013 on the same date that she applied for citizenship and that she does not have excessive absences.

3. Just because you got approval, does not guarantee she will.