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Same here! I'll try and go with my approval letter too, if the invitation letter doesn't come through on time.reoo wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 8:37 pmI just went on Lambeths website and entered my reference number. I was able to book an appointment for 3rd of November.
Approval date: 20/07
No invitation letter received yet.
I am guessing the council has received my Certificate my ref number was on record. I hope I receive my invitation letter on Monday, if not I will just try going with my approval letter.
I hope the lock down doesn't affect the councils
I am really benefited from this thread a lot interns of getting continuous updates from the members and baybars formula sheet. I would like to give my update too to give others hope.Faith20 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 14, 2020 11:56 pmFirst of all many thanks to Baybars
I have been following this topic for some time as I’m awaiting for citizenship ceremony invitation since 17th July when I received the email of approval. It was quite stressful having to wait in dark without any information from HO apart from ‘keep waiting’. This platform is giving hope!
If anyone from Islington council can update about their timeline if they received the invitation recently it would be much appreciated.
I think Croydon council improved their services recently. I tried to call them in late August and no one picked up. I've asked them a question through their online contact form, they've never replied. Croydon was one of the last few councils to resume ceremonies in September. Probably after the scandal with previous council leaders the new ones try to be nicer to the people.Dorota01 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 12:16 amI guess the group ceremonies are out of the picture right now. I still hope we can get the private one although I wouldn't be surprised if the HO and councils will stop everything altogether for a month. I hope I am wrong. Croydon council doesn't provide virtual ceremonies so hey ho, game on.
I've checked Cardiff Register and they have ceremonies. I don't think English lockdown will be stricter then Welsh. But on the other hand I think HO will work from home and they cannot print certificates from home. I don't think the lockdown will be over on 2nd December. Johnson didn't want to enrage people telling Christmas will be digital. I expect on 1st of December he will extend the lockdown by two weeks and after two week till the end of the year or further.
Dear friend Englishcrumpet,englishcrumpet wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 12:46 pmI think this message from mdiqbal was addressed to everyone but not just one member of the forum. I know you frustrated and everything but there's no reason to be toxic towards the person that brought some good news. In fact, I sincerely think that this is bad manners to talk to somebody that way. Everybody's feeling the same frustration during this waiting time. Let's hope that many people will get their invitations by the end of next week.raij wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:32 amDear friend - unlike you i do not believe that HOME OFFICE TRULLY sent out all the letters - i am a start of june approval and every week i email my local registry office - with same question , to the point that even this week my local register office emailed me to let me know that my certificate has not arrived before i even managed to email them ...mdiqbal wrote: ↑Sat Oct 31, 2020 9:24 am
Dear all friends,
I had researched a lot by taking opportunities to friends-circle, HO and council. They have already sent a large amount certificates and haven't put on the system yet. You are going to know on Monday. Please do call your local council and you would be surprised, I feel. Some might get the invitation letter today. The only problem is, some councils don't allow without invitation letter. The question will be remained same that when we are getting invitation letter. The HO has truly sent maximum certificates up-to 7/08/20, except some May, June and even January due to their systematic errors and you need to contact definitely with HO for that. Hence, be happy for Monday news, dear.
but thank you for your positivity in this hard time
This just made me think whether they were printing out all the certificates as they knew second lockdown will come in place so they won't be able to print the certificates for a month now?
Yes cardiff is open but I believe Swansea is closed last time I checked.Tirinti wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 12:26 pmI've checked Cardiff Register and they have ceremonies. I don't think English lockdown will be stricter then Welsh. But on the other hand I think HO will work from home and they cannot print certificates from home. I don't think the lockdown will be over on 2nd December. Johnson didn't want to enrage people telling Christmas will be digital. I expect on 1st of December he will extend the lockdown by two weeks and after two week till the end of the year or further.
I was approved on 14th August and I hope they will manage to send my certificate before the lockdown. Otherwise my circumstances will change in January when Brexit transition period will be over and my Permanent Residency not valid anymore. I will have to apply for the settled status and apply for the citizenship a year after.
MannyWarrior wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 3:39 pmYes cardiff is open but I believe Swansea is closed last time I checked.Tirinti wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 12:26 pmI've checked Cardiff Register and they have ceremonies. I don't think English lockdown will be stricter then Welsh. But on the other hand I think HO will work from home and they cannot print certificates from home. I don't think the lockdown will be over on 2nd December. Johnson didn't want to enrage people telling Christmas will be digital. I expect on 1st of December he will extend the lockdown by two weeks and after two week till the end of the year or further.
I was approved on 14th August and I hope they will manage to send my certificate before the lockdown. Otherwise my circumstances will change in January when Brexit transition period will be over and my Permanent Residency not valid anymore. I will have to apply for the settled status and apply for the citizenship a year after.
So I think it's council dependent at the end of the day. But I really hope the councils have taken the initiative to make their ceremonies and work of place COVID secure. For our sake anyways. I believe my council has received my letter and I will be calling them Monday afternoon to confirm, but, no invitation letter yet from HO.
mrmo93 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 5:40 pmThank you to the person who updated me on the october intakes hope it sticks. I may have to leave the country for the next month since I cant handle the lockdown mentally (Im not joking I live by myself). Im an EU citizen with settled status i got the approval just waiting for ceromony. Can I leave and come back.
I seriously cant handle it.
Yes, you can leave and come back. Ideally you need to have someone check your mail for the invitation letter. You can then call the council from your country and book a ceremony date a few weeks ahead and come back at least 14 days prior to the date keeping in mind the quarantine period.mrmo93 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 5:40 pmThank you to the person who updated me on the october intakes hope it sticks. I may have to leave the country for the next month since I cant handle the lockdown mentally (Im not joking I live by myself). Im an EU citizen with settled status i got the approval just waiting for ceromony. Can I leave and come back.
I seriously cant handle it.