Update:nanafo wrote: ↑Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:10 pmNaturalisation Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 years + 2.5 years Settled Status (since oct 2020)
Nationality: Cypriot (EU)
Language: Degree taught in UK/English language
Method of application: Online via lawyer
Date of application: 20 June 2023
Docs uploaded via UKVCAS: 06 July 2023
Date Biometrics enrolled: 06 July 2023 (free appointment in Central London)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement UKVI: 06 July 2023
Date of receipt of approval email: awaiting
Date of Ceremony: awaiting
Issues with the application: 645 days of absences in the 5 qualifying years (excessive absences but within the 7 year grace period & exception due to COVID-19 lockdown measures)
Good luck everyone!!!
Date of receipt of approval email: 16 October 2023
Date of Ceremony: awaiting
In total, it took 3 months and 10 days exactly to get my approval email, next step is to book the ceremony!