TIMELINE AFTER NATURALISATION APPLICATION SUBMISSION

[eagleeye09]

-> anotherspouse

Nice to hear about approval.

See onething is sure that if you are honest then the reward will be great.

congratulations once again.. and plz remember us all in ur kind prayers..

[chakku71]

Applicants- Husband & wife (Indians)
Application- Postal
Criteria- HSMP (4yrs) + ILR (1yr) (ILR was backdated based on the judicial review)
Date of submission- 30th Nov.09
Date of receipt at Home Office-1/12/09
Metord of payment- Cheque
Cheque debited from account- 11/12/09
Acknowledgement letter dated 07/12/09
Documents back by post on 16/12/09
Letter inviting for ceremony (dt 12/12/09) received on 18/12/09
Citizenship ceremony booked for 13/1/10

After many people in the forum letting people know that the application turn around is quick, many people are still preferring to go to NCS. I am made aware that after applying for citizenship, we are not allowed to leave the country for a week. The turn around time is less than 3 weeks (provided the criteria for qualification is straight forward). Of all the visa applications I have done, citizenship one is the easiest and most straight forward. Send application by postal and buy a Christmas gift with the money saved.

[hsmp-jr2]

Applicants- wife (Husband obtained citizenship in Nov 09 on HSMP , wife could not able to apply same time as she joined 3 months later and have not completed 5 years)
Application- Postal
Criteria- Spouse (3yrs) + ILR (1yr) (ILR was backdated based on the judicial review)
Date of submission- 18th Nov. 09
Date of receipt at Home Office- 19/11/09
Method of payment- Credit Card
Card Debited - 24/11/09
Acknowledgement letter dated 27/11/09
Documents back by post on 17/12/09 (Without approval letter stating your application is under consideration and for your convenience documents are returned and should your application be successful the following details will be printed on your certificate)
Letter inviting for ceremony (pending)
Citizenship ceremony booked for (pending)

@Chakku71 ..congratulations, did you received your approval letter along with documents ?

I have seen similar post on page 111 of this forum by sra2009,
Sra2009 could you update whether you have received your approval or still waiting?
I have called home office they said the decision has not been made, has anybody else been through such situation?

[mularda]

hello Guys

I had my passport interview today and just want to share with u..the questions they asked....The interview was really quick less than 10 min..

1) Full name and spell it
2) my date and place of birth
3) my parents name, their date and place of birth
4) the name of my bank
5)the name of my referee
6) how long have i known the person
7)the profession of the referee and the address
if there is anyone else livin at my address
9) how long i have been at that address
10) if i used the check and send
11) if i have received my supporting documents fro the application back

Then after the interview....they told me that in 4 days i should get my uk passport....

[kssantosh]

I am happy to inform that my application has been approved

NCS or Postal: NCS
If NCS, which centre: Harrow
Date of submission or posting: 16 Nov 2009
CRITERIA - WP/HSMP JR
Date of debit of debit/credit card: 21 Nov 2009
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 25 Nov 2009
Date of receipt of approval: 19 Dec 2009 (Dated 12 Dec 2009)
Date of Ceremony: 07 Jan 2010
Date of passport application: pending
Method used:
Date of Receipt of Documents: pending
Date of passport interview: pending
Date of Receipt of Passport: pending

Though i have tentatively booked my ceremony for the 7th of Jan 2010, I am a bit unsure if i need to proceed with it or to postpone it to the second week of March since i am going to travel to my native country (India) on the 3rd week of Feb 2010 and i am unsure if i would be able to apply and get the bristish passport + Indian surrender certificate + Indian Tourist visa by then.

What are your thoughts???

[keshgrover]

I am happy to inform that my application has been approved

NCS or Postal: NCS
If NCS, which centre: Harrow
Date of submission or posting: 16 Nov 2009
CRITERIA - WP/HSMP JR
Date of debit of debit/credit card: 21 Nov 2009
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 25 Nov 2009
Date of receipt of approval: 19 Dec 2009 (Dated 12 Dec 2009)
Date of Ceremony: 07 Jan 2010
Date of passport application: pending
Method used:
Date of Receipt of Documents: pending
Date of passport interview: pending
Date of Receipt of Passport: pending

Though i have tentatively booked my ceremony for the 7th of Jan 2010, I am a bit unsure if i need to proceed with it or to postpone it to the second week of March since i am going to travel to my native country (India) on the 3rd week of Feb 2010 and i am unsure if i would be able to apply and get the bristish passport + Indian surrender certificate + Indian Tourist visa by then.

What are your thoughts???

Congratulations mate. I would say, 'get it out of the way.' And then you are tottaly out of stress. Again it depends on you circumstances if it is neccesary to go to india then visit first and book you appointment before you leave.

eageleeye>

Any news from you?

God bless.

[eagleeye09]

-> KESH

Hiiiii,

Sorry buddy could not get in touch earlier. Not feeling well and weather and the delay in decision of my application is making me more unwell.

Hope you are fine.

Now as i told you long ago.. I consider my case a special one like you. See... you said my case is straight forward but seems like its not sooo. They are taking a lot of time and ???

Considering this blog and the time frame we are getting from other members i think I have waited long enough and its time to stop watching the door for the courier.. and take it as and when whatever comes.

After tomorrow there will be holidays till the 4th of next month.I have this feeling dat i will not be hearing anything even until march 2010.

What about you? Did you receive acknowledgement? I waited for this update by you till now. So what Happened? At least give us Good News of your acknowledgement??

Apart from this nothing new. Prayers are always for you and for the best.

Remember us in your prayers.

With Regards,

Eagleeye09.

[mularda]

NCS or Postal : NCS
Date of submission or posting : 03/11/09
Date received @HO: 04/11/09
CRITERIA - 5 Year stay Including 1 year ILR
Date of debit of debit/credit card : Used Transcash (paid on 30/10/09)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement : 13/11/09 (letter dated 10/11/09)
Date of receipt of approval :27/11/09..( i received a letter from the council informing me that my application has been approved with the ceremony date)
Date of citizenship Ceremony : 4/12/09 (booked a private ceremony as my council had offered me the 21st /01/2010 which is far)
Date of passport application : 10/12/09
Method used : Check and Send
Date for passport Interview: 19/12/09
Date of Receipt of Passport: 23/12/09

So happy, finally my journey is over.....this forum has been of great help and would like to thank everyone who have contributed here, given information etc...and on my side i will keep praying for those still waiting
GOOD LUCK

[asterix09]

NCS or Postal : NCS
Date of submission or posting : 07/12/09
Date received @HO : 08/12/09
CRITERIA : 5 Year stay + 1.5 yr ILR
Date of debit of debit/credit card : Credit Card - 11/12/09
Date of receipt of acknowledgement : 17/12/09 (letter dated 14/12/09)
Date of receipt of approval : Pending
Date of citizenship Ceremony : Pending
Date of passport application : Pending
Method used : Pending
Date for passport Interview : Pending
Date of Receipt of Passport : Pending

[chakku71]

Hi hsmp-jr2,

The letter along the documents did say that it was approved and to wait for a formal invitation for the ceremony which came 2 days after.

[chakku71]

Date of passport application : 10/12/09
Method used : Check and Send
Date for passport Interview: 19/12/09
Date of Receipt of Passport: 23/12/09

Hi mularda- congrats
Couple of questions regarding passport applications
1. For check and send, did the post office have the application or did you fill one on line and submitted it to the post office?
2. Were you given a choice for interview dates?

[mularda]

hi chakku

thank you
Regarding the application, i went to the post office,
they had passport application which i completed....after i went back again and used the check and send service whereby they check that all was well completed and then i paid and they gave me a receipt with a reference number i would be using if i want to the progress of my application.

Regarding the interview date, they asked where i would like to have the interview. for that they gave me a list of town and i chose my town which was on the list...and then gave me a list of dates available and i chose the earliest date which was 19/12

i hope i have answered all your questions.

[Alpacino_13]

Hi All,

Latest update: 6 Weeks & 3 days in total from submission including "Receipt of Passport"...... It would have been quicker hadnt they asked for up to date photographs! THE JOURNEY IS OVER !!

Applied via representatives
Date of submission or posting : 09/11/09
Date received at HO: 10/11/09
CRITERIA: 14 Years + ILR
Date of debit of debit/credit card : 12/11/09
Date of receipt of acknowledgement : 19/11/09
Date of receipt of approval : 10/12/09 - Letter dated 03/12/09
Date of citizenship Ceremony : 10/12/09 (Same day Private) £100
Date of passport application : 10/12/09
Method used : Check & Send
Date for passport Interview: 21/12/09
Date of Receipt of Passport: 24/12/09

Good luck to everyone! Wish you all the best for Xmas & NY!

Kind Regards
Alpacino

[eagleeye09]

-> Alpacino_13

Bravo. Many many congrats on completing the journey. Its still quick.

Now when did they ask you for ur latest pic? In ur application for Passport?

Anyways. Plz respond if you ever log in here.

But Meanwhile merry christmas and a very happy new year and i pray that the new year brings more joys and happiness for you. Remember us in ur prayers.

Regards,
Eagleeye09

[gotiya]

Date of receipt of approval : 10/12/09 - Letter dated 03/12/09
Date of citizenship Ceremony : 10/12/09 (Same day Private) £100
Date of passport application : 10/12/09

Alpacino

Hey Alpacino, would say you are one great, desperate BC seeker. I have just a few wonders (no pun or sarcasm intended), if you could possibly answer would be much appreciated;

1. Wonder what could be the driving factor for the above?
2. Also, I'm astonished that what took you to say so quickly "I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, her Heirs and Successors".. I am refering to the oath you took at the ceremony. This question is b'cos the only way I could see... where your desperation is coming from ...... indeed 14 yrs of stay + ILR ... is too long a wait .... for the mere.... 30 seconds to say... "I will be faithful and bear true allegiance...."
3. You need not answer this one, may I ask from which country are you from?... prior to BC..of course.

Many thanks.

Gotiya

[chakku71]

Thanks muralda,
Deeply appreciate your answering the questions

[peter786]

NCS- Hounslow
Date of Submission 16/11/2009
Receipt of acknowledgement 27/11/2009 dated 24/11/2009
Date of approval... waiting

[virtual-writer]

Update

Application submitted through : POST
Date of submission or posting : 29 Mar 2007
Criteria : EEA family member, 4 years residence + ILR
Date of debit from account: 2 May 2007
Date of receipt of acknowledgement : 28/4, date on the letter: 25 Apr
Date of receipt of approval : ---
Ceremony invitation letter: ---

Still waiting. Are we the only ones waiting for this long?

Update:

Reply received by solicitor in December. Application refused on grounds of a conviction in February 2009 (a misunderstanding in our words standing against the police - we stood no chance and had to give up). They also say we did not mention it, which is not true (but the solicitor sent it to the wrong department!)
They say it's five years rehabilitation from the date of the sentence, but me and my husband's solicitor looked it up before, and we found it to be one year for a sentence to community service?

[eagleeye09]

Hi, Everybody, including JOHN, Batley Khan, Chess,


I am asked by a very dear friend of mine to get this point cleared.

The case study is as,

Husband:

Got ILR in 2007.
Naturalised in Nov. 2009.

Wife: Joined the husband as a student dependent prior to his ILR.

Given Spouse Visa in dec.2007
Given ILR in 2009.

She has completed a legal stay of 3 yrs and 3 months in UK.

Q. As the husband is naturalised and has become British National now and his wife has been given ILR, can she apply for naturalisation now as being the spouse of a british National and a legal stayer for more than 3 yrs or does she need to complete 12 months on ILR before she becomes eligible to be naturalised??????


Plz reply in detail and in simple terms so that i could advise him on it.

Regards,

Eagleeye09.

[mochyn]

She needs to apply for citizenship 12 months after ILR

[eagleeye09]

-> mochyn

Thanx for the reply. But according to my understanding your view is not the right one.

Also with no disrespect, you have not mentioned any rules, other source or at least given any logic for your answer.

Thats y i have asked JOHN, BatleyKhan or chess to comment on this.

Regards,

Eagleeye09

[keshgrover]

-> mochyn

Thanx for the reply. But according to my understanding your view is not the right one.

Also with no disrespect, you have not mentioned any rules, other source or at least given any logic for your answer.

Thats y i have asked JOHN, BatleyKhan or chess to comment on this.

Regards,

Eagleeye09

Hi eagleeye,

I have recieved my acknowledgement today. In regards to your friend's case please have a look at the link below. I have read somewhere on the forum, but can't remember where and I believe she can apply for naturalisation now. You can ask vinny for the link as he knows much better.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/briti ... documents/

Regards

[eagleeye09]

-> KESH

I am so pleased for you. At least 2nd step is out of the way. Now step 3 (approval/good news) is anxiously awaited.

Not to worry i will give ur case till the 20th of January at the most and then it will be all done and done well. I have written 20th coz there will be holidays for the first 4 days of the year.

Sorry got bit busy with family as both of my children were unwell and myself went down with fever. Sent you a PM and am still waiting for the reply.

As far as the friend's case is concerned, having got no reply apart from yours which was today i have asked him to seek immigration advice on the issue but my personal opinion stands at that his wife can apply for naturalisation without waiting 12 months.

rest is fine and status quo maintained by the HO in my case. Lets hope something stirs up in january.

regards,
eagleye09

[keshgrover]

Hi, Everybody, including JOHN, Batley Khan, Chess,


I am asked by a very dear friend of mine to get this point cleared.

The case study is as,

Husband:

Got ILR in 2007.
Naturalised in Nov. 2009.

Wife: Joined the husband as a student dependent prior to his ILR.

Given Spouse Visa in dec.2007
Given ILR in 2009.

She has completed a legal stay of 3 yrs and 3 months in UK.

Q. As the husband is naturalised and has become British National now and his wife has been given ILR, can she apply for naturalisation now as being the spouse of a british National and a legal stayer for more than 3 yrs or does she need to complete 12 months on ILR before she becomes eligible to be naturalised??????


Plz reply in detail and in simple terms so that i could advise him on it.

Regards,

Eagleeye09.

Hi eagleeye,

Here is the answer to all your questions.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... chapter18/

[sodedra]

hi, sent set m postal route 12th oct,
acknoledgement letter recieved 13th oct,
payment taken out 17th oct,
and now waiting, anyone know how long it might take?

help please