TIMELINE AFTER NATURALISATION APPLICATION SUBMISSION

[beeba]

Beeba - I recommend your open a new thread. This thread is for timelines but noting your post I wonder if you already got ILR? - As you know, you can't apply for naturalization before you have ILR first . . .

Yes I got ILR in 2009. OK I will open a new thread and hope someone will advise on my questions.

[joelondon]

Faz

Faz[/quote]

well done mate ...all the best

[matinuk2]

hi everyone, probably this will be my last update on this site.
my full story from when i applied for my PR

4 May 2009 applied for my PR
29 Feb 2010 received my PR

7 May 2010 applied for my Citizenship with 6 points in my license for driving without insurance and £185 penalty which i am still paying(happened in Sep 2009, i decided to go to court to challenge the decision), more than couple of CCJs Crying or Very sad

everyone said i have to wait untill 2015 and if i apply i will be failed, they even compared me to Hitler and said i have to be in prison , and thanks to moderator the put me on thin ice as you can see, but never mind

12 May 2010 fee was withdrawn

18 May 2010 received acknowledgement letter

4 Jun 2010 received the confirmation of approval by my solicitor

14 Jun 2010 confirmation letter for ceremony

16 Jun 2010 private ceremony

22 Jun 2010 send the passport application by check and send in post office

1 Jul called and received the ref no for booking for interview

5 Jul interview down in Crawly

8 Jul at 12 am someone dropped a white envelope in the mail box without even knocking on the door, it was my red British passport
Shocked Laughing Very Happy
nothing was sweeter than that.
after all payments to solicitor and fees to HO and passport and everything, i am pretty skint now to go for a holiday, but booked a 2 weeks holiday to Vegas for Christmas though Razz Twisted Evil


good luck to everyone out there who still waiting to get their citizenship and passport.

[joelondon]

[quote="matinuk2"][/quote]

congratulation mate ....and enjoy Vegas

[faz123]

Faz

Faz

well done mate ...all the best [/quote]

Thanks a lot JoeLondon. All of us are keen on hearing the good news from your side now. Hopefully it would not take much longer and you will have the approval letter with you soon. Best of luck.
Faz

[fearless2711]

I used the NCS in Cambridge, I was told that unofficially NCS is quicker.

I guess they balance the queues differently, case workers would expect to have less errors to deal with through NCS applications.

It took about 6 weeks from applying though NCS and receiving my approval letter.

I dont agree with this coz it is now about 80 days and I am still waiting for any reply from HO .

[citizen1000]

Hi all
time line for my wife & children ( i am already British Citizen)

applied Via NCS 01/06/2010
approval date 06/07/2010.
total applications -5 ( wife & 4 kids)
Nationality : Pakistani

[citizen1000]

congrates. very quick

My timeline

ILR granted 9/6/2009 HSMP JR (total-3 years 11 months and 9 days)
Form AN submitted at NCS Sutton 09/06/2010 - joint application with wife
Received at Liverpool - 10/6/2010 (confirmed via Dx tracking number)
Credit Card payment taken - 14/06/10
Letter of acknowledgement received - 17/06/10 dated 14/06/10
Called UKBA today - Decision made end of last week and should receive letter in 10 days- Decision? unknown yet.
Current Passport- Pakistani

Hoping and praying for the best outcome Inshallah

Faz

By the grace of God, I received my approval letter today- 1 month after applying.

NCS or Postal: NCS Sutton
Date of submission: 09 June 2010 - Joint Application with wife
Nationality- Pakistani
CRITERIA - 4 years HSMP - JR + 1 Year ILR
Date of receipt of application at UKBA Liverpool: 10th June 2010
Date of credit card payment deduction: 14th June 2010
Date of receipt of acknowledgment letter: 17th June 2010 dated 14/06/10
Date UKBA made decision: 1st July 2010
Date of receipt of approval: 10th July 2010
Date of Ceremony: tbc

Best of luck to all waiting their approval letters. Thanks to all senior members for their advice and support on this forum. Immigrationboards has been a really valuable source of advice and support because of you all.
Faz

[Puppet2]

Hi,

I'm not sure if this is in the right place or not (its my first time) but I have a couple questions about applying for citizenship.

I have ILR since September 2009, and intend to apply for Citizenship in September 2010.

I am wondering how long the process/application process takes generally. I am trying to weigh up the benefits of using NCS also.

I don't think there will be any issues with my application. Only change from ILR is that I am now working through a Limited Company (and pay all PAYE/NIC, etc, contributions).

My main questions are:
1) how long (generally) do applications take?
2) If using NCS do they give you back your passport after photocopying? If so, does this mean that you can travel whilst awaiting the decision?
3) I read that you have 90days from receipt of acceptance(?) to have the ceremony - is there much of a wait time to get an appointment?

Sorry about the questions, but as I can apply in September, and am planning on going home for xmas, I just want to make sure I am doing the right thing.

Thanks

[NiiKpani]

Hi,

I'm not sure if this is in the right place or not (its my first time) but I have a couple questions about applying for citizenship.

I have ILR since September 2009, and intend to apply for Citizenship in September 2010.

I am wondering how long the process/application process takes generally. I am trying to weigh up the benefits of using NCS also.

I don't think there will be any issues with my application. Only change from ILR is that I am now working through a Limited Company (and pay all PAYE/NIC, etc, contributions).

My main questions are:
1) how long (generally) do applications take?
2) If using NCS do they give you back your passport after photocopying? If so, does this mean that you can travel whilst awaiting the decision?
3) I read that you have 90days from receipt of acceptance(?) to have the ceremony - is there much of a wait time to get an appointment?

Sorry about the questions, but as I can apply in September, and am planning on going home for xmas, I just want to make sure I am doing the right thing.

Thanks

you're right..its not the right place. this thread is for timelines. try creating a new thread in the BC section

[SMOOTH OPERATOR]

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[kawasaki1]

on AN form where it asks for
2.1 Date and place of first arrival in the United Kingdom

should i fill in when i fist came to the uk on 05/10/2000 on a visit visa which i overstayed or on 14/07/2007 when i came back after going home to apply for a spouse visa

Thanks

SMOOTH OPERATOR, this is a timelines thread not general queries. This question has also been discussed before in the main section of the forum so try searching before posting another one.

[noah11]

الله اكبر
NCS or Postal : Postal
Date of submission:3/05/10 Royalmail first class recorded
Home office received application on the 5/05/10
CRITERIA - 2 yrs+1 year
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:13/05/10 dated 07/05/10
Date of debit of debit/credit card credit card on 15/05/10
Date homeoffice made decision:06/07/10
Supporting documents and approval letter received on the 12/07/10
Date of receipt of invitation letter for ceremony:16/07/2010
Date of Ceremony: 28/07/2010
Date of appln for passport :31/07/2010
Method used :IPS
Date of Receipt :

ELHAMD LE ALLAH

[joelondon]

الله اكبر
NCS or Postal : Postal
Date of submission:3/05/10 Royalmail first class recorded
Home office received application on the 5/05/10
CRITERIA - 2 yrs+1 year
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:13/05/10 dated 07/05/10
Date of debit of debit/credit card credit card on 15/05/10
Date homeoffice made decision:06/07/10
Supporting documents and approval letter received on the 12/07/10
Date of receipt of invitation letter for ceremony:pending
Date of Ceremony: pending
Date of appln for passport :pending
Method used :
Date of Receipt :

ELHAMD LE ALLAH

Well done mate ...all the best

[noah11]

الله اكبر
NCS or Postal : Postal
Date of submission:3/05/10 Royalmail first class recorded
Home office received application on the 5/05/10
CRITERIA - 2 yrs+1 year
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:13/05/10 dated 07/05/10
Date of debit of debit/credit card credit card on 15/05/10
Date homeoffice made decision:06/07/10
Supporting documents and approval letter received on the 12/07/10
Date of receipt of invitation letter for ceremony:pending
Date of Ceremony: pending
Date of appln for passport :pending
Method used :
Date of Receipt :

ELHAMD LE ALLAH

Well done mate ...all the best

thanks brother and Best of luck to you and everyone else waiting
keep faith in ALLAH and u will find everything easy.

[fearless2711]

الله اكبر
NCS or Postal : Postal
Date of submission:3/05/10 Royalmail first class recorded
Home office received application on the 5/05/10
CRITERIA - 2 yrs+1 year
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:13/05/10 dated 07/05/10
Date of debit of debit/credit card credit card on 15/05/10
Date homeoffice made decision:06/07/10
Supporting documents and approval letter received on the 12/07/10
Date of receipt of invitation letter for ceremony:pending
Date of Ceremony: pending
Date of appln for passport :pending
Method used :
Date of Receipt :

ELHAMD LE ALLAH

Well done mate ...all the best

thanks brother and Best of luck to you and everyone else waiting
keep faith in ALLAH and u will find everything easly.

Weldone Noah11, enjoy u new status. I have just called and found out that the dec has been made on my application this morning, so now new w8 start for letter of Good or Bad news , regards,

[noah11]

الله اكبر
NCS or Postal : Postal
Date of submission:3/05/10 Royalmail first class recorded
Home office received application on the 5/05/10
CRITERIA - 2 yrs+1 year
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:13/05/10 dated 07/05/10
Date of debit of debit/credit card credit card on 15/05/10
Date homeoffice made decision:06/07/10
Supporting documents and approval letter received on the 12/07/10
Date of receipt of invitation letter for ceremony:pending
Date of Ceremony: pending
Date of appln for passport :pending
Method used :
Date of Receipt :

ELHAMD LE ALLAH

Well done mate ...all the best

thanks brother and Best of luck to you and everyone else waiting
keep faith in ALLAH and u will find everything easly.

Weldone Noah11, enjoy u new status. I have just called and found out that the dec has been made on my application this morning, so now new w8 start for letter of Good or Bad news , regards,

thank you brother,incha ALLAH,u will get good news soon.ALLAH hafez

[fearless2711]

Well done mate ...all the best

thanks brother and Best of luck to you and everyone else waiting
keep faith in ALLAH and u will find everything easly.

Weldone Noah11, enjoy u new status. I have just called and found out that the dec has been made on my application this morning, so now new w8 start for letter of Good or Bad news , regards,

thank you brother,incha ALLAH,u will get good news soon.ALLAH hafez

Thanks for Good wishes, regards,

[faz123]

NCS or Postal: NCS Sutton
Date of submission: 09 June 2010 - Joint Application with wife
Nationality- Pakistani
CRITERIA - 4 years HSMP - JR + 1 Year ILR
Date of receipt of application at UKBA Liverpool: 10th June 2010
Date of credit card payment deduction: 14th June 2010
Date of receipt of acknowledgment letter: 17th June 2010 dated 14/06/10
Date UKBA made decision: 1st July 2010
Date of receipt of approval: 10th July 2010
Date of Ceremony: tbc

Faz

Update: Date of ceremony - 14/07/10 (public ceremony)

[joelondon]

الله اكبر
NCS or Postal : Postal
Date of submission:3/05/10 Royalmail first class recorded
Home office received application on the 5/05/10
CRITERIA - 2 yrs+1 year
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:13/05/10 dated 07/05/10
Date of debit of debit/credit card credit card on 15/05/10
Date homeoffice made decision:06/07/10
Supporting documents and approval letter received on the 12/07/10
Date of receipt of invitation letter for ceremony:pending
Date of Ceremony: pending
Date of appln for passport :pending
Method used :
Date of Receipt :

ELHAMD LE ALLAH

Well done mate ...all the best

thanks brother and Best of luck to you and everyone else waiting
keep faith in ALLAH and u will find everything easly.

Weldone Noah11, enjoy u new status. I have just called and found out that the dec has been made on my application this morning, so now new w8 start for letter of Good or Bad news , regards,

Congratulation mate ...well done ..i'm sure it will be a positive answer ...now worrys...everything will be fine ...Approval on the way ...i pray for you ...good bless you mate ...

[shekel]

Hi,

I'm not sure if this is in the right place or not (its my first time) but I have a couple questions about applying for citizenship.

I have ILR since September 2009, and intend to apply for Citizenship in September 2010.

I am wondering how long the process/application process takes generally. I am trying to weigh up the benefits of using NCS also.

I don't think there will be any issues with my application. Only change from ILR is that I am now working through a Limited Company (and pay all PAYE/NIC, etc, contributions).

My main questions are:
1) how long (generally) do applications take?
2) If using NCS do they give you back your passport after photocopying? If so, does this mean that you can travel whilst awaiting the decision?
3) I read that you have 90days from receipt of acceptance(?) to have the ceremony - is there much of a wait time to get an appointment?

Sorry about the questions, but as I can apply in September, and am planning on going home for xmas, I just want to make sure I am doing the right thing.

Thanks

1. one month - rare, 1.5 months - average, 3 months 95%
2. yes you get all documents back if using NCS, but HO can still ask for the originals
3. you read wrong, you must have ceremony within 90 days, otherwise you have to reapply for citizenship

[infini001]

called homeoffice regarding to application update and they say they're still waiting for a written confirmation from their external enquiry...any idea what this mean?

[NiiKpani]

called homeoffice regarding to application update and they say they're still waiting for a written confirmation from their external enquiry...any idea what this mean?

not rocket science..without knowing the specifics, it would appear they've made an enquiry which could be anything such as from your refree, some other government department, your council for availability of slots for ceremony etc. What did you think it meant?..There is no need to panic at everything. I have not heard of this external enquiry business before but i think we should just be applying common sense at some of these things instead of worrying

[alizarao]

[quote="joelondon"][quote="noah11"]الله اكبر
NCS or Postal : Postal
Date of submission:3/05/10 Royalmail first class recorded
Home office received application on the 5/05/10
CRITERIA - 2 yrs+1 year
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:13/05/10 dated 07/05/10
Date of debit of debit/credit card credit card on 15/05/10
Date homeoffice made decision:06/07/10
Supporting documents and approval letter received on the 12/07/10
Date of receipt of invitation letter for ceremony:pending
Date of Ceremony: pending
Date of appln for passport :pending
Method used :
Date of Receipt :

ELHAMD LE ALLAH[/quote]

Well done mate ...all the best [/quote]

congratulations.

i called first time on 8th july to know the status of my application.a man told me that decision has been made on our application this week.today i got 2 letters of my kids (approved).
i suppose that all 4 will come same day.so is it normal that we'll get our letters tomorrow inshaallah.

[alizarao]

i called first time on 8th july to know the status of my application.he told me that the decision has been made this week.so i was waiting for letters.today i got 2 letters of my kids (approval)still confussion.as much as i remember whole family got their decision letters at the same day. isn't it so???

my kids age is 14 &13. their po box is different than other mentioned at this forum.its pobox 12 L69 2ux.