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sidster007 wrote:Thank you Filipinas.
A question for all - are the processing timelines for approval of naturalisation the same for all nationalities?
The advice as per the UKBA website is for a wait time of upto 6 months but from what I can see on this thread people are getting their approvals anywhere between 4-8 weeks. Just wondering if people from certain nationalities (Indian) have to wait longer as the checks take longer?
Cheers
Sidster
I don't think nationalities enter into it (and even if they did, would the Home Office ever admit to that?! No way!) Do you really think they check anything with your birth country? I seriously doubt it. I think they are more concerned with what you have been doing since you moved to the UK.sidster007 wrote:A question for all - are the processing timelines for approval of naturalisation the same for all nationalities?
sidster007 wrote:Hi Filipinas,
Congratulations !! wow that was pretty quick !
Did the approval letter specify the ceremony date or did you call up your local council and book one (did you take it at the Peterborough council)?? I've been told that Westminster council is always busy and so it sometimes takes almost a month to get a date !
Cheers and congrats
Sidster
gseekl wrote:NCS or Postal: NCS
If NCS, which centre: Camden, London
Date of submission or posting: 27 July 2009
CRITERIA - WP/HSMP (5 years) + ILR (1 year)
Date of debit of debit/credit card: 30 July 2009
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: (dated) 30 July 2009
Date of receipt of approval: 8 Sep (dated 24 Aug - delay probably due to postal strike)
Date of Ceremony: 16 Sep
Date of appln. for passport: 16 Sep
Method used: Post Office Check and Send
Supporting Documents returned: 28 Sep
Date of Interview: 3 Oct
Date of Receipt: 8 Oct (first attempted delivery on 6 Oct by courier)
Arranging the ceremony
When you receive your invitation to a ceremony, you have 90 days to attend one. Your invitation will include contact details for the local authority that will arrange your ceremony. The ceremony usually takes place at a register office.
Most local authorities arrange group ceremonies for everyone in the local area who is becoming a British citizen at that time. You will usually be able to take two guests with you to the ceremony. Attendance at the ceremony is by invitation only.
You can arrange a private ceremony. You should discuss your requirements with your local authority. You may have to pay an additional fee to arrange a private ceremony