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I understood that Essex Council are waiting for paperwork from Home Office. Apparently they been sent once I’ve received approval email. But my question is how long does it take for this two important institutions to mail between them? I’m a bit worried because I’m looking forward to plan my summer holidays once everything is completed.IAC23 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:34 pmHello
I received approval email from HM yesterday 13.06.2022 and I’ve been advised to wait 24h and then to try to book ceremony in Essex. So I did, I’ve waited till today and when I called Essex Council they said they haven’t received anything yet and they will contact me once they will receive. Does anyone know how does normally take this exchange of information between Home Office and Essex County Council? The sooner I will apply for passport the better will be for our summer holiday. We haven’t booked it yet btw.
Thank you
Hi, how long did it all end up taking you? I have forwarded email to my local council and there hasn't been a single acknowledgment or reply of the email. The phone number doesn't work and they don't want anyone to even call them about. Speaking to other teams, I'm told they that the citizenship team have a massive backlog. I'm just confused on how long it will take.IAC23 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 16, 2022 7:40 pmI understood that Essex Council are waiting for paperwork from Home Office. Apparently they been sent once I’ve received approval email. But my question is how long does it take for this two important institutions to mail between them? I’m a bit worried because I’m looking forward to plan my summer holidays once everything is completed.IAC23 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:34 pmHello
I received approval email from HM yesterday 13.06.2022 and I’ve been advised to wait 24h and then to try to book ceremony in Essex. So I did, I’ve waited till today and when I called Essex Council they said they haven’t received anything yet and they will contact me once they will receive. Does anyone know how does normally take this exchange of information between Home Office and Essex County Council? The sooner I will apply for passport the better will be for our summer holiday. We haven’t booked it yet btw.
Thank you
the difference in waiting times is wildGranTurismo wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:02 pmGot my approval email from HO today 18.07.2022, 9 months since I sent my online application on 18.10.2021. Waiting to book the ceremony with the Council now. Good luck to everyone!
Are they spouses? I do remember reading somewhere that spouses should apply separately and so I'm thinking that's the reason for the delay in my application. But then again, this is all speculation.Shah1698 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 23, 2022 2:26 pmWhat I notice with my personal experience is that two of my friends applied for British citizenship separately this year, both have similar immigration history and no convictions. However, one got approval in 7 weeks, Another is waiting for 5 months now. Only difference is that he put some additional information on the application which may have assigned to a senior case worker this is why it takes ages?? I don't know for sure but I am guessing..
I'm a bit lost. What did you expect him to do?karim_9876 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 23, 2022 11:34 amContacted MP twice. He contacted them twice and this loser only sends them emails.
That might be true, but as far as the HO and the HO matters are concerns, MPs are utterly useless. They didn’t help with my issue at all. They probably made it worse.secret.simon wrote: ↑Tue Aug 23, 2022 5:13 pmI'm a bit lost. What did you expect him to do?karim_9876 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 23, 2022 11:34 amContacted MP twice. He contacted them twice and this loser only sends them emails.
MPs do not have any power over the Home Office or any other government department. They can't direct the Home Office.
The only power that they have is to embarrass the government by asking uncomfortable parliamentary questions, and in extremis, to bring down the government by a vote of no confidence. They can intercede for you and ask the Home Office questions on your behalf, but there is not much else they can do.
HO is the only govt department that is so problematic with its complex rules that almost everyone who has to deal with this department has very awful experience .karim_9876 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 24, 2022 10:57 amThat might be true, but as far as the HO and the HO matters are concerns, MPs are utterly useless. They didn’t help with my issue at all. They probably made it worse.secret.simon wrote: ↑Tue Aug 23, 2022 5:13 pmI'm a bit lost. What did you expect him to do?karim_9876 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 23, 2022 11:34 amContacted MP twice. He contacted them twice and this loser only sends them emails.
MPs do not have any power over the Home Office or any other government department. They can't direct the Home Office.
The only power that they have is to embarrass the government by asking uncomfortable parliamentary questions, and in extremis, to bring down the government by a vote of no confidence. They can intercede for you and ask the Home Office questions on your behalf, but there is not much else they can do.
My MP asked me to wait for 8 weeks for a response from the HO after he first contacted them. And when I followed up with him after 8 weeks, he just sent a chaser and asked me to wait for ANOTHER 8 weeks loooool. And he was ignored in both attempts by the HO. What an absolute joke.
Wondering why people are advised to contact their MPs for HO matters.
Referees for Naturalisation are not contacted.katnewka wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 11:42 amHi all, kindly advice if there will be any emails sent to my referees after I submit the form? Just so I ask my referees to keep an eye and not to miss it.
And the 2nd question: prove you have lived in the UK for 5 years - will it be enough to provide my passport with all the pages and stamps? Or do I need to provide smth else? Thanks everyone!!