TIMELINE AFTER NATURALISATION APPLICATION SUBMISSION

[jonway12]

still waiting. looking forward to receiving the good news soon

[ferrerorocher]

Just called HO to find out if my application has been assigned to a case worker and I was told that the reference number that I gave him was a payment reference!

Then when I wanted to give him my details he said he would not know if my case has been assigned to a caseworker and it might take 3 weeks or so for a case worker to look into an application which is clearly not in line with ferrarilondon's experience .

Also I don't think they send another letter with another reference number when an application is allocated to a caseworker.

I thought the reference number in the acknowledgement letter was HO reference number for the application while it is being processed.

FYI, I applied on 26th of April, they received it on the 27th of April and my card got debited on the 13th of May.

[Mozart]

Hey Ferrari

I think we're becoming a cult and you're our High Priest ;-)

To be honest, I started following the forum and I was looking more forward to you getting your approval than me...

I really do hope you get it soon.

[ferrarilondon]

I havent given up hope yet, as there are more people who applied in March are still waiting. and also few from Feb and yeah couple of unlucky november 2010 applicants as well. Happy for you Mozart.

You will have your approval soon.

[rightmove]

@johnty, if u think your case is straight forward, i would suggest you do an official request for information first. dont sound it like a complaint. just mention as a matter of fact that you know people who applied much later than you and have got approval and you still have not received any answer from HO. offer to provide any more info if HO might not be able to verify (if they need some info to pick up the case).

i dont think they pick up or allocate cases at random. unless they have set no of people who specialise in a particular category and the caseworker who looks at european route of naturalisation is snowed in.

it is really late for your case not to have been picked by a case worker. so i will act rather than wait. but no do not react and send complaints etc. you know their line: "citizenship is a privilege, not right".

[ferrarilondon]

Ask your MP to write them and enquire on your behalf

[dsk]

waiting!

[swlpak]

he guys, Can anybody give me information about the my question?...
what is the process to book an appointment for citzenship ceremony? by phone or u have to fill some kind of application form? i rang birmingham registrar office to ask about the next date for ceremony. i was told that i have to download some kind of form and fill it and send it to registrar office and then they will let me know about ceremony. is this the right process?

[nax_72]

he guys, Can anybody give me information about the my question?...
what is the process to book an appointment for citzenship ceremony? by phone or u have to fill some kind of application form? i rang birmingham registrar office to ask about the next date for ceremony. i was told that i have to download some kind of form and fill it and send it to registrar office and then they will let me know about ceremony. is this the right process?

Usually it is done by phone call. You will get the complete details of how to make an appointment and what will happen during the ceremony when you receive the invitation letter from the council. Invitation letter may take up to 10 days after you receive the approval letter from HO.

[swlpak]

Nax..thanks for the reply

[flojomojo]

i'm hoping to have my approval next week. my app is so straightforward it's unbelievable. i haven't been out of the uk since jan 2001, and have always had a job. Just moved job/s and home recently maybe that's what they are checking out. i applied on april 4, 2011. ackn. letter received on april 20, 2011.(postal) couldn't do NCS both pass ports are expired LOL!!!!

[diago_nelson]

Dear friends,
Got my approval today for BC

CRITERIA - :WP+tier1+ILR (5+1yr)
NCS or Postal: POSTAL
Date of submission or posting: 21-Mar-2011
HO received: 22-Mar-2011
Date of debit of debit/credit card: 25-Mar-2011
Date of receipt of acknowledgement dated: 25-Mar-2011
Date of receipt of HO approval (alongwith documents): 19-MAY-2011 (letter dated 17-MAY-2011)
waiting for invitation letter.....

All the best to those waiting !

Cheers!

[johnty]

@johnty, if u think your case is straight forward, i would suggest you do an official request for information first. dont sound it like a complaint. just mention as a matter of fact that you know people who applied much later than you and have got approval and you still have not received any answer from HO. offer to provide any more info if HO might not be able to verify (if they need some info to pick up the case).

i dont think they pick up or allocate cases at random. unless they have set no of people who specialise in a particular category and the caseworker who looks at european route of naturalisation is snowed in.

it is really late for your case not to have been picked by a case worker. so i will act rather than wait. but no do not react and send complaints etc. you know their line: "citizenship is a privilege, not right".

thank you and ferari both
I have written an email that manchester address not sounding like complaint but asking why it is taking so long. But I do not think I would get any response as in the auto reply they say we only take complaints not to give any progress report etc.. and i might get a response within 28 days if we think there is something to answer

Anyway I might go and see my MP next week if I do not get any positive response in the meanwhile.. Just do not want to annoy them to make me wait forever on technicalities..

[Baadil]

@johnty, if u think your case is straight forward, i would suggest you do an official request for information first. dont sound it like a complaint. just mention as a matter of fact that you know people who applied much later than you and have got approval and you still have not received any answer from HO. offer to provide any more info if HO might not be able to verify (if they need some info to pick up the case).

i dont think they pick up or allocate cases at random. unless they have set no of people who specialise in a particular category and the caseworker who looks at european route of naturalisation is snowed in.

it is really late for your case not to have been picked by a case worker. so i will act rather than wait. but no do not react and send complaints etc. you know their line: "citizenship is a privilege, not right".

thank you and ferari both
I have written an email that manchester address not sounding like complaint but asking why it is taking so long. But I do not think I would get any response as in the auto reply they say we only take complaints not to give any progress report etc.. and i might get a response within 28 days if we think there is something to answer

Anyway I might go and see my MP next week if I do not get any positive response in the meanwhile.. Just do not want to annoy them to make me wait forever on technicalities..

Write a letter demanding status and reason for delay. Offer help and send the letter certified. Citizenship may not be a right but going through the proper procedure fairly is your right. Don't worry too much about upsetting someone because of your questioning. As long as your are fair and not being rude, you should be fine. If you are not willing to assert your rights, then no point getting citizenship here.

Just my 2 cents (Pennies)

[rightmove]

looks like straightforward case of [WP, HSMP and Tier1 combination] + 1 year ILR is in the last week of March, we saw 2 approvals for 22nd march application... any body in this category waiting for longer?

[lionking007]

Dear friends,
Got my approval today for BC

CRITERIA - :WP+tier1+ILR (5+1yr)
NCS or Postal: POSTAL
Date of submission or posting: 21-Mar-2011
HO received: 22-Mar-2011
Date of debit of debit/credit card: 25-Mar-2011
Date of receipt of acknowledgement dated: 25-Mar-2011
Date of receipt of HO approval (alongwith documents): 19-MAY-2011 (letter dated 17-MAY-2011)
waiting for invitation letter.....

All the best to those waiting !

Cheers!

Congratulations Daigo. now rest is just a ride

[ferrarilondon]

well done diago.

[Kiran234]

Spoke to HO just now.. i was told a decision has been made and was sent out by post on 19th May... unfortunately she refused to tell me what the decision was.. hope it is a positive one..

I am a bit worried because i cdid not have my original passport when i applied so i only submitted photocopies along with my p60's..

submitted on 19th of March .. NCS Slough..

[rightmove]

Spoke to HO just now.. i was told a decision has been made and was sent out by post on 19th May... unfortunately she refused to tell me what the decision was.. hope it is a positive one..

I am a bit worried because i cdid not have my original passport when i applied so i only submitted photocopies along with my p60's..

submitted on 19th of March .. NCS Slough..

r u saying u applied for naturalisation without original passport using post?

[Kiran234]

Spoke to HO just now.. i was told a decision has been made and was sent out by post on 19th May... unfortunately she refused to tell me what the decision was.. hope it is a positive one..

I am a bit worried because i cdid not have my original passport when i applied so i only submitted photocopies along with my p60's..

submitted on 19th of March .. NCS Slough..

r u saying u applied for naturalisation without original passport using post?

No i applied thru NCS.. I only had scanned copies with me since my original passport was damaged and i had submitted the same for replacement.. the lady aat NCS did not stamp the photocopies but just accepted it along with p 60

[kuchikuchi]

Hi all,

I have been reading the posts on this forum for a long time - infact everyday and i share all your sentiments because i am also anxiously waiting for that brown envelope!!!!!!!

Though no one from around the time i applied seems to have had any response yet but i am still in hope that in the next few very long weeks we shall hear something. Here is mine

NCS or Postal – NCS
Date of submission or posting – 31/03/2011 - Joint application
Date received by HO - 04/04/2011
CRITERIA – Tier 1 + FLR (Marriage) 2 Years + ILR 1 Year
Date of debit of debit/credit card – 14/04/2011
Date of receipt of acknowledgement – 18/04/2011 dated 14/04/2011
Date of receipt of approval – TBC – Waiting anxiously……
Date of Ceremony - TBC
Date of appln. for passport - TBC
Method used -TBC
Date of Receipt - TBC

Good luck to all of you,

Ferrarilondon, rightmove and everyone here too, hope you receive that approval. SOON.......

[Bhumi]

Hi looks like caseworkers have started dealing with march 3rd week applications now......i received my original documents by special delivery today.....also called HO just now and they said application is still under consideration and not yet made decision and may take 3-6 months.....

I guess since the documents have been returned, the application has been taken up by caseworker and they may taken copies of the documents and returned it back....this could be a process for postal applications....still eagerly waiting for brown envelope....lets see how long....

[ferrerorocher]

Hi looks like caseworkers have started dealing with march 3rd week applications now......i received my original documents by special delivery today.....also called HO just now and they said application is still under consideration and not yet made decision and may take 3-6 months.....

I guess since the documents have been returned, the application has been taken up by caseworker and they may taken copies of the documents and returned it back....this could be a process for postal applications....still eagerly waiting for brown envelope....lets see how long....

@Bhumi, do you think HO deals with applications on first come first basis? I believe my application is straightforward but when I called them this morning I was told that my application has not been allocated to a case worker yet.

Despite HO received my app on 27/04 they only deducted the fee on the 13th of April.

Jimmy

[Miraiza]

Hi everyone,

Just called HO to ask for any update on my application and was told "it's progressing through the normal channel" not told if it's with caseworker or not.

I applied on the 28th of April but my application didn't get to the HO until the 3rd of May due to the royal wedding and mayday bank holiday, Card was debitted on the 9th of may which I think was really quick.

Congrats to those who have gotten approval and to those of us still waiting especially those that submitted in March, good luck to us all.

[rhian123]

Hi been watching everyone progress for months now and thought I would give you my update, applied postal 21/03/11, spouse three year, recieved acknowledgement 26/03/11 , just called HO and they said waiting allocation, I asked what that meant and he simply said waiting allocation in the waiting list!!!! It's driving me crazy!!!