MN1 (registration) application processing timelines (only)

[SgtBellPepper]

Couple of questions for people applying using MN1 :

Anyone had to supply extra paperwork at the request of the HO after having sent in their application forms?

And if so, how much longer did it take before you heard anything again, having then sent the requested extra paperwork?

Thanks.

[z18runway]

Anyone had to supply extra paperwork at the request of the HO after having sent in their application forms?

did you ?
If yes, please tell us below what was the further paperwork, and why

[SgtBellPepper]

Hi z18runway,

Thanks for asking.

The answer to your question is firstly yes.

I was asked for further paperwork relating to residency.

Let me explain the background so you have a better understanding.

I am applying under 3(5) for my child born abroad. I am a British citizen and we have been back in the UK for almost 4 years (having lived here previously).

When filling in the application form under the residency section I wrote all the dates that we as a family had been out of the country on holiday (this total number of days fell way below the requirement).

Simply for full disclosure though, I added in the section asking for further information, that I work as cabin crew for a large British airline out of a large London airport (I'll let you guess which ones!) and as such I do international flights in and out of the UK and these are too numerous to list.

Perhaps I was being too honest for my own good and just ended up confusing the case worker. I have since learned that air crew based in the UK are exempt from the days in/out of the UK whilst on duty with the airline.

In any event 4 weeks after applying I received a letter acknowledging my note that I am cabin crew and that I spend extended time away (I never said extended but nevermind). They now need further documents relating to my residence and employment (P60's, payslips, letter of employment, tax credits, council tax, etc)

I have since sent this paperwork in, and have heard nothing for about 2-3 weeks now.

Am I being impatient, or will this take much longer. I honestly expected this to be a straightforward application!

PS Just as an interesting side note. I sent the requested documents recorded delivery. When I tracked it on the Royal Mail website it showed as delivered, however there was an apology that it took so long for delivery, because "the adressee requested that it be redirected". Is that weird or is it just me? The person who signed for it, printed their name as Nationality, so I assume it ended up in the right hands.

[Maliksabour]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (section 1(3); section 3(1); etc.)
Method of application: NCS - MERTON
Date of receipt by UKBA: 06-06-2013
Date of debit of fees: 10-06-2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15-06-2013
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of receipt of documents:
Date of receipt of registration certificate:03-07-2013

[z18runway]

Hi z18runway,

Thanks for asking.

The answer to your question is firstly yes.

I was asked for further paperwork relating to residency.

Let me explain the background so you have a better understanding.

I am applying under 3(5) for my child born abroad. I am a British citizen and we have been back in the UK for almost 4 years (having lived here previously).

When filling in the application form under the residency section I wrote all the dates that we as a family had been out of the country on holiday (this total number of days fell way below the requirement).

Simply for full disclosure though, I added in the section asking for further information, that I work as cabin crew for a large British airline out of a large London airport (I'll let you guess which ones!) and as such I do international flights in and out of the UK and these are too numerous to list.

Perhaps I was being too honest for my own good and just ended up confusing the case worker. I have since learned that air crew based in the UK are exempt from the days in/out of the UK whilst on duty with the airline.

In any event 4 weeks after applying I received a letter acknowledging my note that I am cabin crew and that I spend extended time away (I never said extended but nevermind). They now need further documents relating to my residence and employment (P60's, payslips, letter of employment, tax credits, council tax, etc)

I have since sent this paperwork in, and have heard nothing for about 2-3 weeks now.

Am I being impatient, or will this take much longer. I honestly expected this to be a straightforward application!

PS Just as an interesting side note. I sent the requested documents recorded delivery. When I tracked it on the Royal Mail website it showed as delivered, however there was an apology that it took so long for delivery, because "the adressee requested that it be redirected". Is that weird or is it just me? The person who signed for it, printed their name as Nationality, so I assume it ended up in the right hands.

I don't have much experience about citizenship queries, but i can assure that if you post this query in the main citizenship thread, seniors can help you out.

Hope everything goes smoothly.

[SgtBellPepper]

Thanks z18runway,

Already had some information from the other guys.

That's how I knew about the exemption for UK based air crew.

Good luck to everyone waiting.

[valhna]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: section 1(3); children 5 years old and 2 years old.
Method of application: my self (post office recorded)
Date of receipt by UKBA: ______________27-06-2013
Date of debit of fees: _________________04-07-2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: ____04-07-2013
Date of receipt of approval:____________12-07-2013
Date of receipt of documents: __________12-07-2013
Date of receipt of registration certificate:__13-07-2013

Very helpful site THANKS to all and good luck.

[SgtBellPepper]

Eligibility criteria: Section 3(5) for daughter, of BC, born abroad
Method of application: NCS (CRAWLEY)
Date of Application: 22nd May 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23rd May 2013
Date of debit of fees: 28th May 2013 (£673)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 30th May 2013 (dated 28th May 2013)
Date of Letter Requesting Further Docs : 21st June 2013
Date of Further Docs Received by UKBA : 25th June 2013
Date of receipt of approval: 17th July 2013 (date 15th July 2013)
Date of receipt of documents: 17th July 2013
Date of receipt of registration certificate: 20th July (dated 15th July 2013)

So after waiting and waiting, and having to submit further documents, we have finally recived the letter of approval!

The stress is finally over!!!

Thanks to everyone on this forum for your help and guidance. Much appreciated.

Good luck to all who are still waiting.

EDITED TO UPDATE : Receipt of Certificate

[z18runway]

Eligibility criteria: Section 3(5) for daughter, of BC, born abroad
Method of application: NCS (CRAWLEY)
Date of Application: 22nd May 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23rd May 2013
Date of debit of fees: 28th May 2013 (£673)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 30th May 2013 (dated 28th May 2013)
Date of Letter Requesting Further Docs : 21st June 2013
Date of Further Docs Received by UKBA : 25th June 2013
Date of receipt of approval: 17th July 2013 (date 15th July 2013)
Date of receipt of documents: 17th July 2013
Date of receipt of registration certificate: WAITING

So after waiting and waiting, and having to submit further documents, we have finally recived the letter of approval!

The stress is finally over!!!

Thanks to everyone on this forum for your help and guidance. Much appreciated.

Good luck to all who are still waiting.

congratulations

[Chemu]

Children born in the UK 11 years and 2 years old
form MN1 posted on 18/07/2013

[Chemu]

Eligibility criteria section 3(1)

[johnny04]

Is this forum still active?. I have been checking and no new post since 20th July 2013. I just want to find out about people's MN1 timelines.

My timelines....

MN1 section 1(3) application for my daughter and son
HO received applications - 24th June 2013
Acknowledgement letter received - 26th June 2013
Fees taken by HO - 26th June 2013
Approval letters - STILL WAITING!!
Registration certificates - STILL WAITING!!

[specy_99]

Could someone please answer:

Can a referee be under 25? if he/she (a friend) is a qualified teacher and is british but don't know my daughter in the professional capacity?

[z18runway]

Could someone please answer:

Can a referee be under 25? if he/she (a friend) is a qualified teacher and is british but don't know my daughter in the professional capacity?

He/she must be either a professional person or over the age of 25.

[johnny04]

Is this forum still active?. I have been checking and no new post since 20th July 2013. I just want to find out about people's MN1 timelines.

My timelines....

MN1 section 1(3) application for my daughter and son
HO received applications - 24th June 2013
Acknowledgement letter received - 26th June 2013
Fees taken by HO - 26th June 2013
Approval letters - STILL WAITING!!
Registration certificates - STILL WAITING!!

Update...

1. Emailed HO about progress - 02nd August 2013
2. On Monday 05th August 2013 - I recieved a phone call from HO to confirm address as they claim documents sent were returned to them becos of address
3. Registration Certificates - recieved in the post today 07th August 2013.

Goodluck to everyone still waiting!!!

Regards

[tinaysf]

Is this forum still active?. I have been checking and no new post since 20th July 2013. I just want to find out about people's MN1 timelines.

My timelines....

MN1 section 1(3) application for my daughter and son
HO received applications - 24th June 2013
Acknowledgement letter received - 26th June 2013
Fees taken by HO - 26th June 2013
Approval letters - STILL WAITING!!
Registration certificates - STILL WAITING!!

Update...

1. Emailed HO about progress - 02nd August 2013
2. On Monday 05th August 2013 - I recieved a phone call from HO to confirm address as they claim documents sent were returned to them becos of address
3. Registration Certificates - recieved in the post today 07th August 2013.

Goodluck to everyone still waiting!!!

Regards

Hi,

Can you please tell me the email address you sent to HO for progress update. I have also made an application sec 1(3) for my son on 24 June 2013. Still waiting?

[Dene]

Application MN1 1 (3) for my 1 year son born in the UK
DOCs sent on 24th July 2013
Reached HO on 25th Jluy 2013
Fee debited on 30th July 2013
Ack letter received on 1st August 2013
Docs back still waiting
Certificate still waiting

[nadeem toheed]

Application MN1 1 (3) for my 7 year, 6 year and 11 months daughters born in the UK
Docs sent on 17th July 2013
NCS : Brixton
Reached HO on 18th July 2013
Fee debited on 18th July 2013
Ack. letter received on 25th July 2013
Docs back still waiting
Certificate still waiting

[ilrpeo]

Eligibility criteria: section 1(3) of two daughters born in UK
Method of application: NCS (Manchester) 16th of July
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17th of July
Date of debit of fees: 18th of July
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 24th of July (Letter issue date was 18th of July)

Date of receipt of approval: 23-09-2013
Date of receipt of registration certificate: 23-09-2013

[Dene]

any one got their docs/approval back for MN1 1(3)? please do share with us. cheers
Munna Ji

[ammadnasim2]

Eligibility criteria: section 1(3) of son born in UK
Method of application: NCS (Hillingdon) 26th of July
Date of receipt by UKBA: 27th of July
Date of debit of fees: 01 of Aug
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 10th of Aug (Letter issue date was 5th of Aug)

Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of receipt of registration certificate: Waiting

[hsmpapp]

Eligibility criteria: section 1(3) of son born in UK
Method of application: NCS (Cambridge) 7th Aug
Date of receipt by UKBA: 8th Aug
Date of debit of fees: 14th Aug
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Waiting

Date of receipt of approval: Waiting
Date of receipt of registration certificate: Waiting

[mike_k]

Eligibility criteria: section 1(3). Son born in UK to parents who subsequently obtained ILR.
Method of application: NCS (Southampton) 13th Jun 2013.
Date of receipt by UKBA: ?
Date of debit of fees: 9th July.
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: ?
Sent email to NationalityProgress@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk: 13th Aug.
Received reply to email: 14th Aug - no decision made.

Date of receipt of registration certificate: 23rd Aug. About F___ing time!!
Date of approval (date on letter) : 19th Aug.

Last update to post: 23rd August 2013

Thanks everyone and good luck all who are still waiting!

[Dene]

Is this forum still active?. I have been checking and no new post since 20th July 2013. I just want to find out about people's MN1 timelines.

My timelines....

MN1 section 1(3) application for my daughter and son
HO received applications - 24th June 2013
Acknowledgement letter received - 26th June 2013
Fees taken by HO - 26th June 2013
Approval letters - STILL WAITING!!
Registration certificates - STILL WAITING!!

Update...

1. Emailed HO about progress - 02nd August 2013
2. On Monday 05th August 2013 - I recieved a phone call from HO to confirm address as they claim documents sent were returned to them becos of address
3. Registration Certificates - recieved in the post today 07th August 2013.

Goodluck to everyone still waiting!!!

Regards

what is the email address????

Please share with us all?

[mike_k]

The email address I used was

NationalityProgress@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

I got a reply the next day.