TIMELINE AFTER NATURALISATION APPLICATION SUBMISSION

[Eskar]

im bit stressed now

[global gypsy]

It seems the time it takes to process an application is dependent on a few factors:
- applicants' nationality
- category of application, e.g. thru marriage vs skilled worker
- single or family application
- applicant's location, e.g. Wales vs Scotland
- details in the application itself, e.g. conviction?
- possibly a few more like the efficiency & workload of the caseworker assigned to your application!

Of these, nationality of the application may be most significant. I say this because when I called for NCS appointment, the first question they asked me was my nationality.

All the best to everyone still waiting.

[Eskar]

well im bangladeshi, but my catagory is neither marrige or skilled worker. i came with my mum and dad.

It seems the time it takes to process an application is dependent on a few factors:
- applicants' nationality
- category of application, e.g. thru marriage vs skilled worker
- single or family application
- applicant's location, e.g. Wales vs Scotland
- details in the application itself, e.g. conviction?
- possibly a few more like the efficiency & workload of the caseworker assigned to your application!

Of these, nationality of the application may be most significant. I say this because when I called for NCS appointment, the first question they asked me was my nationality.

All the best to everyone still waiting.

[Spartac]

[quote="global gypsy"]It seems the time it takes to process an application is dependent on a few factors:
- applicants' nationality
- category of application, e.g. thru marriage vs skilled worker
- single or family application
- applicant's location, e.g. Wales vs Scotland
- details in the application itself, e.g. conviction?
- possibly a few more like the efficiency & workload of the caseworker assigned to your application!

Of these, nationality of the application may be most significant. I say this because when I called for NCS appointment, the first question they asked me was my nationality.

All the best to everyone still waiting.[/quote]

I agree. Because we are all comparing our timelines against each other without knowing the nationality of the applicant, we get an unfair reflection of what timeline would be valid for our own application.

The standard format used to report timelines should have a line for nationality. That would give a much clearer picture of what timeline one should expect.

I'll start - I am from Pakistan so I did expect my application timeline to be longer than others, which to be honest is fair - the HO has to check me more thoroughly. The average time for approval overall is 36 days from submission to receipt of approval. I am currently on day number 38 having been told a decision has been made and the letter is on the way.

Regards - Spartac

[Eskar]

well im definitly exced your average time limit , 36 days. it is already 30 days and call them and was told still under consideration . i suppose then bangladeshi immigrant may take longer than usuall.

It seems the time it takes to process an application is dependent on a few factors:
- applicants' nationality
- category of application, e.g. thru marriage vs skilled worker
- single or family application
- applicant's location, e.g. Wales vs Scotland
- details in the application itself, e.g. conviction?
- possibly a few more like the efficiency & workload of the caseworker assigned to your application!

Of these, nationality of the application may be most significant. I say this because when I called for NCS appointment, the first question they asked me was my nationality.

All the best to everyone still waiting.

I agree. Because we are all comparing our timelines against each other without knowing the nationality of the applicant, we get an unfair reflection of what timeline would be valid for our own application.

The standard format used to report timelines should have a line for nationality. That would give a much clearer picture of what timeline one should expect.

I'll start - I am from Pakistan so I did expect my application timeline to be longer than others, which to be honest is fair - the HO has to check me more thoroughly. The average time for approval overall is 36 days from submission to receipt of approval. I am currently on day number 38 having been told a decision has been made and the letter is on the way.

Regards - Spartac

[safwan]

hi Eskar

at least they told you under consideration wish means there is some movement
that better that what you used to hear the 6 month thing

[safwan]

hi Escar
at least they told you under consideration wish means there is some movement
thats better than what you used to hear the 6 month thing

[Eskar]

ya i guess so but was expecting some thing more. by the whats your nationality.

hi Escar
at least they told you under consideration wish means there is some movement
thats better than what you used to hear the 6 month thing

[chaudhrei]

Hi Guys,
I dont think nationality or living area matters much. I am from Pakistan and I was thinking that it would take longer but I got approval letter exactly a month after application (although the post date was 5 days earlier, from date of acknowledgent to date of postage of approval letter it took 15 days). I was told by NCS person that if there is no point on driving liscence / offence and your references are good it takes around three weeks.
However they sent the letter to different county council from what I mentioned in application. ( BTW I am still awaiting ceremony even after 20 days of approval).

[Eskar]

congratulations. when did you get your approval.

Hi Guys,
I dont think nationality or living area matters much. I am from Pakistan and I was thinking that it would take longer but I got approval letter exactly a month after application (although the post date was 5 days earlier, from date of acknowledgent to date of postage of approval letter it took 15 days). I was told by NCS person that if there is no point on driving liscence / offence and your references are good it takes around three weeks.
However they sent the letter to different county council from what I mentioned in application. ( BTW I am still awaiting ceremony even after 20 days of approval).

[ninahdm]

hi guys, it's good news:)
i had 2 letters waiting for me as i arrived home from work tonight, one from the HO telling me my application has been approved, the other one from the council inviting me to the ceremony
I know i havent been around here long but i really appreciate all the support given, there's a real sense of community spirit on this forum and i think you guys are fantastic ... i wish all of you all the best and hope you will have great news soon

here are my updated timelines:

NCS or Postal: NCS
If NCS, which centre: Hatfield
Date of submission or posting: 26/01/2010
CRITERIA - 5 yr stay (2yrs up visa + 3 yrs ILR)
Date of debit of debit/credit card: 02/02/2010
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 05/02/2010
Date of receipt of approval: 19/02/2010
Date of Ceremony: pending
Date of appln. for passport: pending
Method used: pending
Date of Receipt: pending

Nins

[mohamedmourad]

safwan

thank you good luck insha allah

اللة يوÙ

[mohamedmourad]

NCS or Postal : NCS SHEFFIELD
Date of submission or posting : 22/12/09
Date recieved by HO: 23/12/09
CRITERIA: 3 years married to British citizen
Date of debit of Card : 8/01/2010

Date receipt of acknowledgement :15/1/2010
Date of receipt of approval : 15/02/2010 dated 5/02/2010
Date of citizenship Ceremony : 16/02/ 2010

Date of passport application : 16/02/2010
Method used : Check and Send
Date for passport Interview: 25/02/2010
Date of Receipt of Passport: Pending

[mohamedmourad]

safwan

thank you good luck insha allah

اللة يوÙ

[safwan]

congratulation ninahdm , i am really happy for you and thanks mohamedmurad you are a nice person and you deserve it

and good luck to Eskar who will be smiling soon

[chaudhrei]

@Eskar,
I got my approval on 5th Feb. Time line as follows:
Applied via NCS 5/01/2010
HSMP 4 Years, Iyear ILR JR
Acknowledgement Letter: 18/01/10 (dated 15)
Approval letter: 5/02/10
Ceremony date: 25/02/10 ( I am not in a hurry), Besides no more extra money spending on nationality business, We have already spent much.

[Son of the King]

Thank God i've received my approval letter today.

Applied via NCS: Lewisham
Date of submission or posting : 15/12/09
Date received @HO: 16/12/09
CRITERIA : Permanent Resident (EEA4) + 2 years
Date of debit of debit/credit card : 22/12/09
Date of receipt of acknowledgement : 29/12/09 (dated 22/12/09)

Letter sent by HO on 13/01/10 requesting a tax or NI payment confirmation letter as i've initialy submitted less than 5 P60s. This has caused a 3 weeks delay.

Date of receipt of approval : 19/02/10 (dated 10/02/10)
Date of citizenship Ceremony : Pending
Date of passport application : Pending
Method used : Pending
Date for passport Interview: Pending
Date of Receipt of Passport: Pending

[London102]

Ninahdm, Son of the King
Great news. Congrats.

A quick question though, (to all members)

I have not submitted to UKBA any tax documents with my application. The NCS team only took copies of latest pay slip and employer's letter. Is it normal for UKBA to ask for further evidence on tax?

Perhaps paranoia !

Regards

Thank God i've received my approval letter today.

Applied via NCS: Lewisham
Date of submission or posting : 15/12/09
Date received @HO: 16/12/09
CRITERIA : Permanent Resident (EEA4) + 2 years
Date of debit of debit/credit card : 22/12/09
Date of receipt of acknowledgement : 29/12/09 (dated 22/12/09)

Letter sent by HO on 13/01/10 requesting a tax or NI payment confirmation letter as i've initialy submitted less than 5 P60s. This has caused a 3 weeks delay.

Date of receipt of approval : 19/02/10 (dated 10/02/10)
Date of citizenship Ceremony : Pending
Date of passport application : Pending
Method used : Pending
Date for passport Interview: Pending
Date of Receipt of Passport: Pending

[chaudhrei]

@London102,
They need information to support your five years stay in UK may it me employer letter, P60 or other form. I did not submit any evidence of income for the application (i-e P60, Pay slip or Bank statements). I only gane NI number in the relevant column.

[London102]

Thanks mate

(on the lighter notes - Chaudhrie Ji Tussi Great Ho !)

Regards

@London102,
They need information to support your five years stay in UK may it me employer letter, P60 or other form. I did not submit any evidence of income for the application (i-e P60, Pay slip or Bank statements). I only gane NI number in the relevant column.

[Eskar]

congrats to nina and King. Nina it was quite . u must be happy

london 102. Gradually you will start to panic more and more.

@ everyone,

i left a post in the main page but i am asking here also. may be it is not really any reason but as London said perhaps paranoid. i passed my life in the UK test but lost it. so i had to resit again as i cant get any duplicate copy of pass notification letter. when i applied for BC, i called home and ask do i need to write any thing about it or just send the current pass notifcation letter. they said just send the one i got, dnt need to mention anything. Now i am confused that have i done mistake.

[Kay09]

Hi,

Just thought I share my timeline:

NCS or Postal: NCS
If NCS, which centre: Cardiff
Date of submission or posting: 26/01/2010
CRITERIA - 3 Years - Married to a British Citizen
Date of debit of debit/credit card: 29/01/2010
Date of acknowledgement Letter: 29/01/2010
Date of approval Letter: 10/02/2010
Date of Ceremony: pending
Date of appln. for passport: pending
Method used: pending
Date of Receipt: pending

Good Luck everyone !

[Spartac]

Finally…..

Application : 12/01/2010 (NCS - Hatfield)
Criteria : HSMP JR (2 Adults + 1 Child)
Date of debit of debit/credit card : 18/01/2010
Date of receipt of acknowledgement : 21/01/2010 (Dated 18/01/2010)
Date of receipt of approval : 20/02/2010 (Dated 13/02/2010 Saturday)
Date of citizenship Ceremony : Pending (They sent it to Luton instead of Hatfield as I had requested on my application)

I am breathing a lot easier now:) Hope all still waiting for their approval get it soon. The stress of waiting for this is horrible.

Regards - Spartac

[gg234]

My application submitted through NCS

NCS or Postal: NCS, hounslow
Date of submission or posting: 15th Feb 2010
CRITERIA - 5 yr stay and 1 year ILR
Date of debit of debit/credit card: 18th Feb 2010
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Pending
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of receipt of invitation letter: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[safwan]

SOME GOOD NEWS TODAY
finally i ve received my approval letter today from the HO

thanks all of you for your support and special thanks to Eskar , by the way did you get any news today?