Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[sunil.suneel]

skyiswide , fiqbal...

Thanks for the updates .... its all looking green around with everyone bringing progress news ... things definately seem on the move and very soon everyone should have their letters on hand ....

[lam85]

Eligibility Criteria: Spouse British Citizen 2 Year + ILR 1 Year
Method Of Application: National Checking Service Manchester (£45.00)
Date Of Application: 13/03/2013
Date Of Receipt By UKBA: 14/03/2013 (Checked Online Royal Mail Tracking)
Date Of Debit Of Fees: 20/03/2013
Date Of Receipt Of Acknowledgement: 27/03/2013 (Letter Dated: 20/03/13)
Date Of Receipt Of Approval: TBC
Date Of Ceremony: TBC

I Can See That A Majority Of People Who Applied 2nd Week Or 3rd Week Of March 2013 Are Still Waiting For Approval.

Lets Hope For The Best.

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Update 22.07.13

I Emailed Home Office On Thursday 18.07.13 Asking Them If They Have Sent Any Further Correspondence After The Acknowledgement.

I Got A Reply From The Home Office This Morning At 09:22 Hrs Stating The Following (Thank You For Your Email Below, I Can Confirm That No Further Letters Have Been Sent Since That You Received On 20th March 2013. Your Address Details Are Held Correctly On Our System.)

Then I Got Another Email From The Home Office At 14:18 Hrs Stating The Following (Thank You For Your Email. I Have Checked Our Records And Can Confirm That A Decision Has Been Made On Your Application. The Decision Letter And Any Supporting Documents Should Be With You Shortly. If You Do Not Receive The Decision By 5th August, Please Contact Us Again.)

Now The Actual Wait & Suspense Starts What The Decision Is + When The Post Man Is Going To Bring The Brown Envelope. Will Update As Soon As The Brown Envelope Arrives.

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Update 06.08.13

I Again Emailed Home Office On 02.08.13

(Good Evening, Hope To Find You Well. I Just Wanted To Update You That Till Now I Have Not Received Any Decision Letter On Your Behalf Since Your Last Email Correspondence On 22.07.13 In My Post.

I Am Wondering If It Has Either Been Delivered Again To A Wrong Mail Box In My Apartment Or It Has Been Lost In The Post By Royal Mail.

Any Ways Is It Possible To Get The Decision Of My Application On My Email?

Thank You For Your Assistance & Have A Nice Weekend.)

Then I Got This Reply Today On 06.08.13

(Thank You For Your Email.

I Have Contacted The Team And Asked Them To Reprint The Letter And Send It To You Again.)

So I Think I Have To Wait Another 10 - 15 Days To Find Out...

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Update 13.08.13

Eligibility Criteria: Spouse British Citizen 2 Year + ILR 1 Year
Method Of Application: National Checking Service Manchester (£45.00)
Date Of Application: 13/03/2013
Date Of Receipt By UKBA: 14/03/2013 (Checked Online Royal Mail Tracking)
Date Of Debit Of Fees: 20/03/2013
Date Of Receipt Of Acknowledgement: 27/03/2013 (Letter Dated: 20/03/13)
Date Of Receipt Of Approval: 12.08.13 (Letter Dated: 22/07/13)
Date Of Ceremony: TBC

Alhamdulillah, Thanks To Allah & Prayers From My Family & Friends Finally After 152 Days To Be Exact Of My Application Submission To The NCS I Have At Last Received The Approval Letter + Invitation Letter. Called The Council To Book The Ceremony But They Have Not Received Any Certificates Yet For The Past 3 Weeks So They Told Me To Call On Friday. Will Update The Ceremony Dates Once I Manage To Book. So 1 More Down From March Applications. Keep Your Hopes High Every One Waiting Will Get Your Soon Insha Allah.

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Update 14.08.13

Eligibility Criteria: Spouse British Citizen 2 Year + ILR 1 Year
Method Of Application: National Checking Service Manchester (£45.00)
Date Of Application: 13/03/2013
Date Of Receipt By UKBA: 14/03/2013 (Checked Online Royal Mail Tracking)
Date Of Debit Of Fees: 20/03/2013
Date Of Receipt Of Acknowledgement: 27/03/2013 (Letter Dated: 20/03/13)
Date Of Receipt Of Approval: 12.08.13 (Letter Dated: 22/07/13)
Date Of Ceremony: 20.08.13 (Luckily My Day Off Work)

Just Spoke To The Council And They Said They Only Do Ceremonies Once A Month And For This Month The Only One Is On 20.08.13 As It Was My Day Off I Booked It Immediatley.

My I ask what nationality do you happen to be? Do you know why did yours take so much longer then alot of people on this thread? I am seeing the average time more around 4-6 weeks... seeing you have been waiting since march, this is a very long time

[saadmushtaq]

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Update 06.08.13

I Again Emailed Home Office On 02.08.13

(Good Evening, Hope To Find You Well. I Just Wanted To Update You That Till Now I Have Not Received Any Decision Letter On Your Behalf Since Your Last Email Correspondence On 22.07.13 In My Post.

I Am Wondering If It Has Either Been Delivered Again To A Wrong Mail Box In My Apartment Or It Has Been Lost In The Post By Royal Mail.

Any Ways Is It Possible To Get The Decision Of My Application On My Email?

Thank You For Your Assistance & Have A Nice Weekend.)

Then I Got This Reply Today On 06.08.13

(Thank You For Your Email.

I Have Contacted The Team And Asked Them To Reprint The Letter And Send It To You Again.)

So I Think I Have To Wait Another 10 - 15 Days To Find Out...

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Update 13.08.13

Eligibility Criteria: Spouse British Citizen 2 Year + ILR 1 Year
Method Of Application: National Checking Service Manchester (£45.00)
Date Of Application: 13/03/2013
Date Of Receipt By UKBA: 14/03/2013 (Checked Online Royal Mail Tracking)
Date Of Debit Of Fees: 20/03/2013
Date Of Receipt Of Acknowledgement: 27/03/2013 (Letter Dated: 20/03/13)
Date Of Receipt Of Approval: 12.08.13 (Letter Dated: 22/07/13)
Date Of Ceremony: TBC

Alhamdulillah, Thanks To Allah & Prayers From My Family & Friends Finally After 152 Days To Be Exact Of My Application Submission To The NCS I Have At Last Received The Approval Letter + Invitation Letter. Called The Council To Book The Ceremony But They Have Not Received Any Certificates Yet For The Past 3 Weeks So They Told Me To Call On Friday. Will Update The Ceremony Dates Once I Manage To Book. So 1 More Down From March Applications. Keep Your Hopes High Every One Waiting Will Get Your Soon Insha Allah.

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Update 14.08.13

Eligibility Criteria: Spouse British Citizen 2 Year + ILR 1 Year
Method Of Application: National Checking Service Manchester (£45.00)
Date Of Application: 13/03/2013
Date Of Receipt By UKBA: 14/03/2013 (Checked Online Royal Mail Tracking)
Date Of Debit Of Fees: 20/03/2013
Date Of Receipt Of Acknowledgement: 27/03/2013 (Letter Dated: 20/03/13)
Date Of Receipt Of Approval: 12.08.13 (Letter Dated: 22/07/13)
Date Of Ceremony: 20.08.13 (Luckily My Day Off Work)

Just Spoke To The Council And They Said They Only Do Ceremonies Once A Month And For This Month The Only One Is On 20.08.13 As It Was My Day Off I Booked It Immediatley.

My I ask what nationality do you happen to be? Do you know why did yours take so much longer then alot of people on this thread? I am seeing the average time more around 4-6 weeks... seeing you have been waiting since march, this is a very long time

I am waiting Since April

[ikk1980]

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Update 06.08.13

I Again Emailed Home Office On 02.08.13

(Good Evening, Hope To Find You Well. I Just Wanted To Update You That Till Now I Have Not Received Any Decision Letter On Your Behalf Since Your Last Email Correspondence On 22.07.13 In My Post.

I Am Wondering If It Has Either Been Delivered Again To A Wrong Mail Box In My Apartment Or It Has Been Lost In The Post By Royal Mail.

Any Ways Is It Possible To Get The Decision Of My Application On My Email?

Thank You For Your Assistance & Have A Nice Weekend.)

Then I Got This Reply Today On 06.08.13

(Thank You For Your Email.

I Have Contacted The Team And Asked Them To Reprint The Letter And Send It To You Again.)

So I Think I Have To Wait Another 10 - 15 Days To Find Out...

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Update 13.08.13

Eligibility Criteria: Spouse British Citizen 2 Year + ILR 1 Year
Method Of Application: National Checking Service Manchester (£45.00)
Date Of Application: 13/03/2013
Date Of Receipt By UKBA: 14/03/2013 (Checked Online Royal Mail Tracking)
Date Of Debit Of Fees: 20/03/2013
Date Of Receipt Of Acknowledgement: 27/03/2013 (Letter Dated: 20/03/13)
Date Of Receipt Of Approval: 12.08.13 (Letter Dated: 22/07/13)
Date Of Ceremony: TBC

Alhamdulillah, Thanks To Allah & Prayers From My Family & Friends Finally After 152 Days To Be Exact Of My Application Submission To The NCS I Have At Last Received The Approval Letter + Invitation Letter. Called The Council To Book The Ceremony But They Have Not Received Any Certificates Yet For The Past 3 Weeks So They Told Me To Call On Friday. Will Update The Ceremony Dates Once I Manage To Book. So 1 More Down From March Applications. Keep Your Hopes High Every One Waiting Will Get Your Soon Insha Allah.

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Update 14.08.13

Eligibility Criteria: Spouse British Citizen 2 Year + ILR 1 Year
Method Of Application: National Checking Service Manchester (£45.00)
Date Of Application: 13/03/2013
Date Of Receipt By UKBA: 14/03/2013 (Checked Online Royal Mail Tracking)
Date Of Debit Of Fees: 20/03/2013
Date Of Receipt Of Acknowledgement: 27/03/2013 (Letter Dated: 20/03/13)
Date Of Receipt Of Approval: 12.08.13 (Letter Dated: 22/07/13)
Date Of Ceremony: 20.08.13 (Luckily My Day Off Work)

Just Spoke To The Council And They Said They Only Do Ceremonies Once A Month And For This Month The Only One Is On 20.08.13 As It Was My Day Off I Booked It Immediatley.

My I ask what nationality do you happen to be? Do you know why did yours take so much longer then alot of people on this thread? I am seeing the average time more around 4-6 weeks... seeing you have been waiting since march, this is a very long time

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I am origanaly from Pakistan but was born in Saudi Arabia. I don't think the delay was because of me being from a high risked country or any thing as a lot of people who applied near the time of application fee change have either waited for a long time like me or are still waiting...

[saadmushtaq]

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Update 13.08.13

Eligibility Criteria: Spouse British Citizen 2 Year + ILR 1 Year
Method Of Application: National Checking Service Manchester (£45.00)
Date Of Application: 13/03/2013
Date Of Receipt By UKBA: 14/03/2013 (Checked Online Royal Mail Tracking)
Date Of Debit Of Fees: 20/03/2013
Date Of Receipt Of Acknowledgement: 27/03/2013 (Letter Dated: 20/03/13)
Date Of Receipt Of Approval: 12.08.13 (Letter Dated: 22/07/13)
Date Of Ceremony: TBC

Alhamdulillah, Thanks To Allah & Prayers From My Family & Friends Finally After 152 Days To Be Exact Of My Application Submission To The NCS I Have At Last Received The Approval Letter + Invitation Letter. Called The Council To Book The Ceremony But They Have Not Received Any Certificates Yet For The Past 3 Weeks So They Told Me To Call On Friday. Will Update The Ceremony Dates Once I Manage To Book. So 1 More Down From March Applications. Keep Your Hopes High Every One Waiting Will Get Your Soon Insha Allah.

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Update 14.08.13

Eligibility Criteria: Spouse British Citizen 2 Year + ILR 1 Year
Method Of Application: National Checking Service Manchester (£45.00)
Date Of Application: 13/03/2013
Date Of Receipt By UKBA: 14/03/2013 (Checked Online Royal Mail Tracking)
Date Of Debit Of Fees: 20/03/2013
Date Of Receipt Of Acknowledgement: 27/03/2013 (Letter Dated: 20/03/13)
Date Of Receipt Of Approval: 12.08.13 (Letter Dated: 22/07/13)
Date Of Ceremony: 20.08.13 (Luckily My Day Off Work)

Just Spoke To The Council And They Said They Only Do Ceremonies Once A Month And For This Month The Only One Is On 20.08.13 As It Was My Day Off I Booked It Immediatley.

My I ask what nationality do you happen to be? Do you know why did yours take so much longer then alot of people on this thread? I am seeing the average time more around 4-6 weeks... seeing you have been waiting since march, this is a very long time

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I am origanaly from Pakistan but was born in Saudi Arabia. I don't think the delay was because of me being from a high risked country or any thing as a lot of people who applied near the time of application fee change have either waited for a long time like me or are still waiting...

I born in Saudi Arabia as well lol in Jeddah n originally from Pakistan

[jaff90110]

I have been apply for this BC about a month ago I got the letter said my application been successful and just waiting for the invitation letter. now it's been over than 3 weeks now I didn't received anything, I sent them an email but I got an auto email answering back which is I can't find out what I need to know. I sent them a letter to ask them with the copy of the last letter said my application has been successful I can track the letter has been sign for received. But still not heard anything back yet. Just wondering what should I do now?
P.S I will post all the date which are in the letter that I had got later on today.

[ikk1980]

I have been apply for this BC about a month ago I got the letter said my application been successful and just waiting for the invitation letter. now it's been over than 3 weeks now I didn't received anything, I sent them an email but I got an auto email answering back which is I can't find out what I need to know. I sent them a letter to ask them with the copy of the last letter said my application has been successful I can track the letter has been sign for received. But still not heard anything back yet. Just wondering what should I do now?
P.S I will post all the date which are in the letter that I had got later on today.

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Just wait for the email reply as they email reply to you is an auto post the usualy reply to the email in 3 - 4 working days...

[abbei]

Any one still waiting from April 4 months and 2 weeks still waiting [/b]

[azhfaq]

Any one still waiting from April 4 months and 2 weeks still waiting [/b]

Im waiting since 7th May, 2013.

[Alsuwaidi]

Are you from one of the High Risk countries? I know there are many people from these countries who have been waiting for over 12 weeks now. Many Pakistani nationals are waiting between 2 & 4 months. If you are from Pakistan or Arab countries there is no point in waiting to hear from HO in 4-6 weeks. All applicants from High Risk Countries go through additional and lengthy checks. So for them the average time is between 10-16 weeks.

I have been looking at timelines of applications of High Risk from 2007. And I have hardly seen anyone receiving sooner than 8 weeks but many between 8-16 weeks.

Any one still waiting from April 4 months and 2 weeks still waiting [/b]

[abbei]

Are you from one of the High Risk countries? I know there are many people from these countries who have been waiting for over 12 weeks now. Many Pakistani nationals are waiting between 2 & 4 months. If you are from Pakistan or Arab countries there is no point in waiting to hear from HO in 4-6 weeks. All applicants from High Risk Countries go through additional and lengthy checks. So for them the average time is between 10-16 weeks.

I have been looking at timelines of applications of High Risk from 2007. And I have hardly seen anyone receiving sooner than 8 weeks but many between 8-16 weeks.

Any one still waiting from April 4 months and 2 weeks still waiting [/b]

will it has been 17 weeks since I applied

[ukpass123]

UPDATE:

My Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 Years (EEA route) + 1 year Permanent Residence
Method of application: Postal -NCS Richmond Borough
Date of application submission : 5th of July 2013
Date of debit of fees: 8th or 9th of July, 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 11 th of July, 2013
Date of receipt of approval: 19 JULY 2013 ( RECEIVED ON 16 AUG 2013 !)
Date of Ceremony:25 SEPT 2013

Good luck to everyone!

Ukpass123

[Misu79]

I'm waiting since 10th of APRIL, I emailed them on 2nd of August and they replied on the 6th August that my case is currently under consideration and also they said an invitation letter was sent out to you if you haven't received it by 19th of August contact us again and confirm your address.
So, I still haven't received any letter..I think I have to email them again.

[Alsuwaidi]

Would you mind sharing your nationality?


Thank you

UPDATE:

My Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 Years (EEA route) + 1 year Permanent Residence
Method of application: Postal -NCS Richmond Borough
Date of application submission : 5th of July 2013
Date of debit of fees: 8th or 9th of July, 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 11 th of July, 2013
Date of receipt of approval: 19 JULY 2013 ( RECEIVED ON 16 AUG 2013 !)
Date of Ceremony:25 SEPT 2013

Good luck to everyone!

Ukpass123

[ukpass123]

Yes, EU zone
Bulgaria

[Alsuwaidi]

Different planet lol you really didn't have to chase HO down on the progress.

Yes, EU zone
Bulgaria

[vtiku]

I send an email this morning got a reply back within an 1hour no decision has been made on your application.its been 4 months and 11days now.

Can you pl. let me know which email address you used?

[vtiku]

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Update 06.08.13

I Again Emailed Home Office On 02.08.13

(Good Evening, Hope To Find You Well. I Just Wanted To Update You That Till Now I Have Not Received Any Decision Letter On Your Behalf Since Your Last Email Correspondence On 22.07.13 In My Post.

I Am Wondering If It Has Either Been Delivered Again To A Wrong Mail Box In My Apartment Or It Has Been Lost In The Post By Royal Mail.

Any Ways Is It Possible To Get The Decision Of My Application On My Email?

Thank You For Your Assistance & Have A Nice Weekend.)

Then I Got This Reply Today On 06.08.13

(Thank You For Your Email.

I Have Contacted The Team And Asked Them To Reprint The Letter And Send It To You Again.)

So I Think I Have To Wait Another 10 - 15 Days To Find Out...

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Update 13.08.13

Eligibility Criteria: Spouse British Citizen 2 Year + ILR 1 Year
Method Of Application: National Checking Service Manchester (£45.00)
Date Of Application: 13/03/2013
Date Of Receipt By UKBA: 14/03/2013 (Checked Online Royal Mail Tracking)
Date Of Debit Of Fees: 20/03/2013
Date Of Receipt Of Acknowledgement: 27/03/2013 (Letter Dated: 20/03/13)
Date Of Receipt Of Approval: 12.08.13 (Letter Dated: 22/07/13)
Date Of Ceremony: TBC

Alhamdulillah, Thanks To Allah & Prayers From My Family & Friends Finally After 152 Days To Be Exact Of My Application Submission To The NCS I Have At Last Received The Approval Letter + Invitation Letter. Called The Council To Book The Ceremony But They Have Not Received Any Certificates Yet For The Past 3 Weeks So They Told Me To Call On Friday. Will Update The Ceremony Dates Once I Manage To Book. So 1 More Down From March Applications. Keep Your Hopes High Every One Waiting Will Get Your Soon Insha Allah.

Congratulations mate. As you got your letter so hopefully we will get ours soon. Inshallah.

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Thank You Skyiswide...

Which HO email address did you send them emails to?

[Ceilid]

Which HO email address did you send them emails to?

NationalityProgress@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk


PS: Good people, would you PLEASE STOP QUOTING WHOLE CONVERSATIONS in your replies?
It's very easy to delete the bits you actually do not want to quote! With highlighting the unwanted bits and pressing the "DELETE" button

[fiqbal]

Hi vituku
Thats a adress Nationalityprogress@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

[GBEMI]

Eligibility criteria; 10YRS AND 1 YR ILR
Method of application; self post
Date of application submission ; 31/JULY 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA; 01/July/ 2013
Date of debit if fees; 05/July/ 2013
Date of acknowledgement ; 09/July/2013
Date of receipt of approval;
Date of ceremony;

[jaff90110]

I have been apply for this BC about a month ago I got the letter said my application been successful and just waiting for the invitation letter. now it's been over than 3 weeks now I didn't received anything, I sent them an email but I got an auto email answering back which is I can't find out what I need to know. I sent them a letter to ask them with the copy of the last letter said my application has been successful I can track the letter has been sign for received. But still not heard anything back yet. Just wondering what should I do now?

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 12 Years , 3 Years ILR
Method of application: NCS Surrey
Date of receipt by UKBA: 03 / 07 / 2013
Date of debit of fees: 04 / 07 /2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 05 / 07 /2013
Date of receipt of approval: 12 / 07 / 2013
Date of Ceremony: Been waiting since I got the approval letter until now still not received any ceremony invitation letter.

I sent them an email to ukbanationalityenquiries@ukba.gsi.gov.uk and I sent the letter to the HO as well but I didn't heard anything from them, it's been a month now, and I worry now. Could anyone help please?

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[linuxman2k3]

Eligibility criteria : 1 year Work Permit,4 years Tier 1 and 1 year ILR
Method of application : NCS Middlesbrough
Date of application : 04 July 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA : 08 July 2013
Date of debit of fees : 10 July 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 12 July 2013
Date of approval: 23 July 2013
Date of receipt of approval: 16 August 2013
Date of ceremony: Awaiting...

[Ceilid]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 12 Years , 3 Years ILR
Method of application: NCS Surrey
Date of receipt by UKBA: 03 / 07 / 2013
Date of debit of fees: 04 / 07 /2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 05 / 07 /2013
Date of receipt of approval: 12 / 07 / 2013
Date of Ceremony: Been waiting since I got the approval letter until now still not received any ceremony invitation letter.

I sent them an email to ukbanationalityenquiries@ukba.gsi.gov.uk and I sent the letter to the HO as well but I didn't heard anything from them, it's been a month now, and I worry now. Could anyone help please?

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I'd phone the NCS office that you've used to apply.
As it's them who will send you a Ceremony Invitation letter (with 2 guest passes) once they'll have received your Certificate from the Home Office.

I read there were/are(?) problems with printing out the actual Certificates..

Good luck!!!

[GG2011]

My Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 + 1 year IRL

Method of application: NCS Westminster
Date of application submission : 5th of June 2013
Date of debit of fees: 10th June 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 12th of June 2013
Date of receipt of approval: 17 Aug 2013 ( letter is dated a month earlier, 17 Jul 2013!)
Date of Ceremony: TBA