The contributions in this forum have been immensely helpful. I remained
silent all the while as I did not have any additional information to
contribute but as I have recently received confirmation that my Invaluable
“Brown Envelope” is en-route, I thought to share my experience; perhaps it
may be helpful to one or two others still expecting theirs- please remain
positive in this process and it will certainly come.
So I submitted PR application in mid June 2019 and biometrics three weeks
later in July 2019. Same as most, I started getting anxious and having
closely followed the "Naturalisation Application Timelines Only”, “May 2019
Timelines Only” and “June 2019 Timelines Only” threads and this one that
suggested to me that more of those who applied in May 2019 were receiving
their Invaluable Brown Envelopes, I decided to contact HO (email address
seen in previous posts) 9weeks after application (6weeks after biometrics),
requesting for an update on the status of my application (I quoted all
relevant reference numbers and provided all details). Three days later, I
got the typical response most others received:
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Dear xxxxxxxxx
Thank you for your email,
I can only comment that your application is ongoing in the application
process. As you may be aware, our service standard is that we will
complete 100% of workable and straightforward cases within six months from
the date the application is received in the Home Office. The definition of
a workable case, and what we expect from our customers, is available on our
website at:
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk- ... r-services.
Where further information is required, the case will not be classed as
workable, and may take longer to decide.
y yyyyy
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I followed up with another status update enquiry email three weeks after
response (12weeks after application, 9weeks after biometrics) having seen
on the thread that more June 2019 applicants appeared to be receiving their
Invaluable Brown Envelopes. I got a response after 1 week (13weeks after
application, 10weeks after biometrics):
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Dear xxxxxxxxx
Thank you for the email,
The application has had a decision made on it and it was sent out on the x
September, this may take up to 21 working days to arrive. If it has not
arrived by then please contact us.
Regards
y yyyyy
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So by my projections and according to y yyyyy's last email, Invaluable
Brown Envelope sent 12weeks after application, 9weeks after biometrics. I
replied, thanking y yyyyy.
It’s now day 2 since y yyyyy’s email, no Invaluable Brown Envelope: I am
positive it will come but again patience (or lack of it) got me and I
called my council to check if they had my details. Council confirmed yes
they did but strictly No brown envelope equals No booking of ceremony. So
I’m being hopeful the Invaluable Brown Envelope shows up soon. I will be
closely watching door post via CCTV tomorrow remotely from the
office…touch wood.
Question: Can I still access UKVCAS site? Yes; I can still see all data as
before; no changes/error note.
Question: Can I still access .GOV.UK application site? Yes; I can but it
now shows up with error note below; to be honest I have not been faithfully
checking this site so I am unable to tie onset of message with any of my
timelines- sorry folks :_(
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We are currently experiencing issues with our downloadable document
checklist.
This feature has been temporarily disabled and we are working as quickly as
possible to fix the problem. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
IF this affects you and you are not able to download your checklist, you
should download a copy of your application form below and go to the
documents section.
You should also bring a copy of this to your “documents and biometrics”
appointment.
None of your information will be lost and your application will not be
rejected.
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Will let you all know once I get my IBE.