Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[sunil.suneel]

Interesting to see the approvals on 17th July also had problems with issuing certificates ... atleast its good that these pending ones are getting their letter thru ...

[naumanmumtaz]

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.

Sorry I am bit confused

You said they wrote you that your case is under consideration and then in same email said that invitation letter has been sent?? It's one or the other innit?? Thank

[Misu79]

Yes it's confusing me too..as they mentioned it in the same email.

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.

Sorry I am bit confused

You said they wrote you that your case is under consideration and then in same email said that invitation letter has been sent?? It's one or the other innit?? Thank

[naumanmumtaz]

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.

Sorry I am bit confused

You said they wrote you that your case is under consideration and then in same email said that invitation letter has been sent?? It's one or the other innit?? Thank

Hi I hope their latter answer is right. Good luck.

[abbei]

Hello guys any update it looks like applicants reserving approval last week lets see how it goes on this week

[fingerscrossed123]

Application timeline

Eligibility criteria: EEA national 5 years + 1 year PR (Exercising Treaty rights)
Method of application: NCS
Date of submission: 16 August 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 19 August 2013 (Royal Mail tracking)
Date of debit of fees: 21 August 2013 (credit card)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Update! 27/08/13 (dated 21 August 2013, 2nd class post)
Date of receipt of approval: 30/09/13 (dated 21/09/13)
Date of Ceremony: to call council to book!

[Ceilid]

Nationality: Russian
Eligibility criteria: student, 2 years Post-Study Work, 2.5 years Spouse of BC; 2.5 months ILR
Date of application: 9 May 2013
Method of application: NCS South Lanarkshire
Date of acknowledgement letter: 16 May 2013, received several days later.
Date the invitation to the ceremony received (from the Council): 15 August
Date of receipt of approval/invitation (from the HO): 16 August 2013 [The letter dated 24 JULY 2013. I had to e-mail the HO twice before I’ve finally received it.]
Date of Ceremony: 21 August 2013 (group ceremony)

So I’ve got everything just in time. And it’s great they still had places at the August ceremony!

[sunil.suneel]

Nationality: Russian
Eligibility criteria: student, 2 years Post-Study Work, 2.5 years Spouse of BC; 2.5 months ILR
Date of application: 9 May 2013
Method of application: NCS South Lanarkshire
Date of acknowledgement letter: 16 May 2013, received several days later.
Date the invitation to the ceremony received (from the Council): 15 August
Date of receipt of approval/invitation (from the HO): 16 August 2013 [The letter dated 24 JULY 2013. I had to e-mail the HO twice before I’ve finally received it.]
Date of Ceremony: 21 August 2013 (group ceremony)

So I’ve got everything just in time. And it’s great they still had places at the August ceremony!

Congrats Ceilid ...

[Ceilid]

Congrats Ceilid ...

Thanks a lot Sunil.suneel!

[Misu79]

May I ask you when did you email them?
And what was for?

Congrats Ceilid ...

Thanks a lot Sunil.suneel!

[Ceilid]

May I ask you when did you email them?
And what was for?

I've e-mailed them for the first time when the waiting exceeded the 2.5 months "average" time of waiting - according to some internet forums, and when I heard that two people who applied about the same time as I had received their approval letters.

I thought that I'd better check if HO had sent me more correspondence since May. So it turned out that they did. Only it's never been delivered. Not until I asked them (in yet another e-mail) to post a new copy of the letter to me. Then I finally got it

Here is the e-mail address I used: NationalityProgress@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

[naumanmumtaz]

May I ask you when did you email them?
And what was for?

I've e-mailed them for the first time when the waiting exceeded the 2.5 months "average" time of waiting - according to some internet forums, and when I heard that two people who applied about the same time as I had received their approval letters.

I thought that I'd better check if HO had sent me more correspondence since May. So it turned out that they did. Only it's never been delivered. Not until I asked them (in yet another e-mail) to post a new copy of the letter to me. Then I finally got it

Here is the e-mail address I used: NationalityProgress@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

OMG they having a laugh. They charged bloody hundreds of pounds but can't spend another £1.70 for recorded postage.
If you hadn't contacted them and waited probably your three months would have been passed...
Congrats to you anyway.

[Misu79]

Thank you for your answer and the email addess...its appreciated.

May I ask you when did you email them?
And what was for?

I've e-mailed them for the first time when the waiting exceeded the 2.5 months "average" time of waiting - according to some internet forums, and when I heard that two people who applied about the same time as I had received their approval letters.

I thought that I'd better check if HO had sent me more correspondence since May. So it turned out that they did. Only it's never been delivered. Not until I asked them (in yet another e-mail) to post a new copy of the letter to me. Then I finally got it

Here is the e-mail address I used: NationalityProgress@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

[damian100]

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

Method of application: NCS Tower Hamlets
Date of application submission : 9th August 2013
Date of arrival: 12th August 2013 (thedx.co.uk tracking site)
Date of debit of fees: Waiting..
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Waiting..
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting..
Date of Ceremony: Waiting..

[GmanILR2012]

Eligibility criteria : 5 years Ancestry, 12 months ILR
Method of application : NCS Wandsworth
Date of application : 01/08/13
Date of receipt by UKBA : 05/08/13
Date of acknowledgement : 16/08/13 (dated 08/08/13)
Date of debit of fees : 08/08/13
Date of approval :
Date of Ceremony :

[lksjim]

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

Method of application: NCS Oxford (Banbury)
Date of application submission : 14th August 2013
Date of arrival: 15th August 2013
Date of debit of fees: 19th August 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:
Date of receipt of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

[vtiku]

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...

Congarts, linuxman! It seems it is taking long time to receive the approval after the actual approval date in this case 23 July. I saw another post similar to this.

[ikk1980]

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.

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Update 20.08.13

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)
Date Of Receipt Of Certificate: 20.08.13

Alhamdulillah The Most Difficult Or Should I Say The Most Traumatising Phase Of My British Citizenship Has Finally Come To An End, Had A Nice Ceremony The Mayor & His Wife & The High Sheriff Where Present For The Ceremony And The Mayor Handed Out The Certificates. Now I Move On To The Last Phase & Start The Passport Journey Tomorrow. I Will Still Be Available To Provide My Thoughts & Suggestions If Any One Needs Please Do Not Hesitate To Contact Me. Thank You All For Your Valuable Comments. Wish You All The Best.

[jazb]

Eligibility Criteria: WP + Tier 1 + ILR 1 Year
Method Of Application: National Checking Service
Date Of Application: 08/07/2013
Date Of Receipt By UKBA: 10/07/2013 (Checked Online Royal Mail Tracking)
Date Of Debit Of Fees: 11/07/2013
Date Of Receipt Of Acknowledgement: 17/07/2013 (Letter Dated: 20/03/13)
Date Of Receipt Of Approval: 16.08.13 (Letter Dated: 24/07/13)
Date Of Ceremony: 01.10.13
Date Of Receipt Of Certificate: ---

[sunil.suneel]

Date Of Receipt Of Acknowledgement: 17/07/2013 (Letter Dated: 20/03/13)

Guess the letter dated was a typo ....

[ikk1980]

Eligibility Criteria: WP + Tier 1 + ILR 1 Year
Method Of Application: National Checking Service
Date Of Application: 08/07/2013
Date Of Receipt By UKBA: 10/07/2013 (Checked Online Royal Mail Tracking)
Date Of Debit Of Fees: 11/07/2013
Date Of Receipt Of Acknowledgement: 17/07/2013 (Letter Dated: 20/03/13)
Date Of Receipt Of Approval: 16.08.13 (Letter Dated: 24/07/13)
Date Of Ceremony: 01.10.13
Date Of Receipt Of Certificate: ---

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Why is your ceremony in October?

[patel12]

Eligibility criteria: 3yr spouse of BC
Method of application: NCS (12/07/2013)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15/07/2013
Date of debit of fees: 17/07/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 22/07/2013
Date of receipt of approval: Awaiting...
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting...

[GiveMeBC]

Eligibility criteria : WP + Tier 1 (5 Years) + 1 Year ILR
Method of application : NCS Kingston
Date of application : 20/08/13
Date of receipt by UKBA : 28/08/13
Date of acknowledgement : 28/08/13
Date of debit of fees : 27/08/13
Date of approval : Waiting
Date of Ceremony :

[lam85]

Eligibility Criteria: Spouse British Citizen 2 Year + ILR 1 Year
Nationality: American
Method Of Application: National Checking Service Wandsworth
Date Of Application: 10/08/2013
Date Of Receipt(Deliver) By UKBA (royal mail tracked): 13/08/2013
Date Of Debit Of Fees: 15/08/2013
Date Of Receipt Of Acknowledgement: dated 15/08/13, arrived in post 21/08/13
Date Of Receipt Of Approval: TBC
Date Of Ceremony: TBC

[Amanullah]

I applied on 10th June and contacted home office and 2day I received an email

I have checked our records and can see that your application is still being processed by the casework team.
I don't know what exactly it means ..,
Will it take longer or is it around the corner