Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[sarwar74]

im waiting since 02.02.2013 not answer yet contact them same story application under process im going mad with careless home office I do hate them contact MP 3 weeks ago not answer as well .

[Jenny177]

im waiting since 02.02.2013 not answer yet contact them same story application under process im going mad with careless home office I do hate them contact MP 3 weeks ago not answer as well .

Oh no, that's a really long time :/ I think you should not give up and continue chasing them since the time has long exceeded 6 months! Good luck!

[Kae_zee]

Eligibility criteria: spouse of BC (2+years and 11 months ILR)
Method of application: solicitor
Date of application: 21.10.13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22.10.13
Date of acknowledgment: not received
Date of debit of fees: cheque cleared on 28.11.13
Date of approval: waiting
Date of ceremony: waiting

[giruzz]

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs EEA Family member + 1yr PR
Method of application: NCS Hackney
Date of application: 21.10.13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22.10.13
Date of acknowledgment: waiting
Date of debit of fees: waiting
Date of approval: waiting
Date of ceremony: waiting

[cemay]

UPDATE:

Eligibility criteria: ILR and Spouse, resident in England for over 3 years

Method of application: Special Signed For First Class

Date of application : 18 Oct 2013

Date of receipt by UKBA: 21st October 2013 (Royal Mail SD)

Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 22/11/2013 (dated 20/11/13)

Date of debit of fees: 26/11/13

Date of receipt of approval: Not yet

Date of Ceremony: TBC

[dial2all]

Eligibility criteria: ILR+1year
Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): UK DEGREE
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: LEWISHAM
Date of application: 21/11/203
Payment method :DEBIT Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22/11/203
Date of aknowlegment:
Date of debit or clearance of fees:
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

[consciousness]

Eligibility criteria: EEA national, 5+1 years exercising treaty rights, no PR card
Application type: joint
Method of application: NCS Lanark
Date of application: 14/10/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 23/10/2013 (tracked on Royal mail)
Date of debit of fees: TBC
Date of acknowledgement: TBC
Date of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC


3 weeks past since the receipt by UKBA and no fees collected. Still waiting...

Although the amount of a 1550 for joint application is not deducted on the BALANCE of the online banking, the AVAILVABLE money are less than 1550!

Date of debit of fees: 29/11/2013

The payment is processed for the application received by UKBA on 23rd Oct. ! Soooo happy, after more than 5 weeks waiting.

[KKJ-UK]

Hi all,
My wait is finally over:) my application has been approved:)
People who contributed to this forum had been really wonderful and good luck for everyone...

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: HSMP+ tier 1+ ILR(2adults,1child)
Method of application: NCS , St Albans , Hertfordshire
Date of Application:17/10/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/10/13
Date of debit of fees: 13/11/13
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: don't remember exactly
Date of receipt of approval: 29/11/13 (letter dated 22/11/13)
Date of receipt of registration certificate: tbc

[Donking1]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC & ILR
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 16.10.2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17.10.2013
Date of acknowledgement :15.11.2013 (Dated 12.11.2013)
Date of debit of fees:14.11.2013
Date of approval:26/11/2013
Documents received on: 29/11/2013
Date of Ceremony:25/01/2014

Case Progress: Called local council this morning (29/11/13) to enquire about booking citizenship ceremony. Informed by lady she has received my wife's Certificate but cannot book ceremony until my wife receives her Home Office letter.
Looking at my timeline, it appears Home Office is processing applications fairly quickly. Will keep forum updated when my wife receives her approval letter. The only downside now is that she needs to wait until January for Ceremony.

[Jenny177]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC & ILR
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 16.10.2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17.10.2013
Date of acknowledgement :15.11.2013 (Dated 12.11.2013)
Date of debit of fees:14.11.2013
Date of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

Case Progress: Called local council this morning (29/11/13) to enquire about booking citizenship ceremony. Informed by lady she has received my wife's Certificate but cannot book ceremony until my wife receives her Home Office letter.
Looking at my timeline, it appears Home Office is processing applications fairly quickly. Will keep forum updated when my wife receives her approval letter. The only downside now is that she needs to wait until January for Ceremony.

Congratulations! But for the moment, only one application has been processed since 23 October. Everyone who sent the documents after this date is still waiting for acknowledgment and fees.

[brownsuger21]

Eligibility criteria: ILR and Spouse of BC 3 yrs and in UK for over 10yrs
Method of application: Royal Mail SD track & trace
Date of application : 21/10/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22/10/13
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 27/11/12 (dated 25/11/13)
Date of debit of fees: 26/11/13
Date of receipt of approval: Not yet
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Does anyone know what happens next?!

[rekha65]

1. Sent to UKBA by Special Delivery on 7th October 2013.
2. Documents delivered to UKBA on 8th October 2013.
3. Acknowledgement letter – 23rd October 2013.
4. Money Deducted from the account – 24th October 2013.
5. Receipt of acknowledgement letter – 26th October 2013.
6. Receipt of Approval letter – 21st Nov 2013 (Dated 19 Nov 2013).
7. Receipt of Ceremony letter from Home office – 29th November 2013 (Dated 19th November 2013)
8. Called to the Council for booking ceremony – 29th Nov 2013
9. Ceremony Date – 18th December 2013

[mirzanaseer79]

Eligibility criteria: Dependent ILR + 1 Year - Under 3 year rule
Language criteria met (Non-UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Non-UK DEGREE - UK NARIC Letter
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Southampton
Date of application: 27-NOV-2013
Payment method :Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 28-NOV-2014
Date of aknowlegment: 17-JAN-2014
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 14-JAN-2014
Date approval received: NYA
Date of ceremony: NYA

[happyboy]

Eligibility criteria: ILR + 1 Year
Language criteria met (Non-UK degree,NARIC Letters)
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Tower Hamlets
Date of application: 28/11/2013
Payment method :Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29/11/2013
Date of aknowlegment: NYA
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 16 Jan 2014
Date approval received: NYA
Date of ceremony: NYA

To everyone who has provided advice, encouragement, support and guidance to all of us on this journey, I would like to say thank you. This forum has been a great source of support.

[sarvosuper]

Are there people who are still waiting for debit of fees for application received on 23rd October by UKBA ? My application has been received by UKBA on 23/10/2013 but absolutely no news about anything at all . Should I write to UKBA with my Royal mail tracking number for the reason of this delay ? thanks

[dr_me]

Are there people who are still waiting for debit of fees for application received on 23rd October by UKBA ? My application has been received by UKBA on 23/10/2013 but absolutely no news about anything at all . Should I write to UKBA with my Royal mail tracking number for the reason of this delay ? thanks

Hi Sarvosuper. Check the thread oct timeline. There are few 23oct applicants who had their fee debited today so it won't be long for you. May be tomorrow or if HO work on Sunday a day after. I am too waiting mine was delivered on 25th. Good luck and keep us posted.

[sarvosuper]

Thanks . Will keep you all posted once I hear something

[sweet sweet sweety]

Are there people who are still waiting for debit of fees for application received on 23rd October by UKBA ? My application has been received by UKBA on 23/10/2013 but absolutely no news about anything at all . Should I write to UKBA with my Royal mail tracking number for the reason of this delay ? thanks

I m in same situation as u.. royal mail tracking says reach HO on 23 Oct... no fees deducted yet... don't worry... I now there is lots of application made that time.. so I am sure we r next in the queue...

[rize007]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years (work permit + Tier1 ) + 12months ILR)
Method of application: solicitor
Date of application: 08/10/13 (special)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09/10/13
Date of acknowledgement : 24/10/13
Date of debit of fees: 25/10/13
Date of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

hi can any one tells me how long do i have to wait more cus still waiting for my approval ?i think most of applications same date already got approval?
many thankx

[Loveislovely]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years (work permit + Tier1 ) + 12months ILR)
Method of application: solicitor
Date of application: 08/10/13 (special)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09/10/13
Date of acknowledgement : 24/10/13
Date of debit of fees: 25/10/13
Date of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: wait

hi can any one tells me how long do i have to wait more cus still waiting for my approval ?i think most of applications same date already got approval?
many thankx

Waiting times are unpredictable, let us hope that it is on it's way, have you emailed or phone?

Loveislovely

[rize007]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years (work permit + Tier1 ) + 12months ILR)
Method of application: solicitor
Date of application: 08/10/13 (special)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09/10/13
Date of acknowledgement : 24/10/13
Date of debit of fees: 25/10/13
Date of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: wait

hi can any one tells me how long do i have to wait more cus still waiting for my approval ?i think most of applications same date already got approval?
many thankx

Waiting times are unpredictable, let us hope that it is on it's way, have you emailed or phone?

Thanks for reply
No I haven't do you really think i have to ? I'm so worried now

[Loveislovely]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years (work permit + Tier1 ) + 12months ILR)
Method of application: solicitor
Date of application: 08/10/13 (special)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09/10/13
Date of acknowledgement : 24/10/13
Date of debit of fees: 25/10/13
Date of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: wait

hi can any one tells me how long do i have to wait more cus still waiting for my approval ?i think most of applications same date already got approval?
many thankx

Waiting times are unpredictable, let us hope that it is on it's way, have you emailed or phone?

Thanks for reply
No I haven't do you really think i have to ? I'm so worried now

Oh no, no need to worry as yet, someone who posted in September just got theirs on Friday, I strongly believe, it has been approved, maybe in the post, let's see how it goes next week. GOOD LUCK

[moha1212]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years (work permit + Tier1 ) + 12months ILR)
Method of application: solicitor
Date of application: 08/10/13 (special)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09/10/13
Date of acknowledgement : 24/10/13
Date of debit of fees: 25/10/13
Date of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: wait

hi can any one tells me how long do i have to wait more cus still waiting for my approval ?i think most of applications same date already got approval?
many thankx

Waiting times are unpredictable, let us hope that it is on it's way, have you emailed or phone?

Thanks for reply
No I haven't do you really think i have to ? I'm so worried now

Oh no, no need to worry as yet, someone who posted in September just got theirs on Friday, I strongly believe, it has been approved, maybe in the post, let's see how it goes next week. GOOD LUCK

Don't worry , It took me 3 months to get the approval , despite the fact that my application was very straight forward

[rize007]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years (work permit + Tier1 ) + 12months ILR)
Method of application: solicitor
Date of application: 08/10/13 (special)
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09/10/13
Date of acknowledgement : 24/10/13
Date of debit of fees: 25/10/13
Date of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: wait

hi can any one tells me how long do i have to wait more cus still waiting for my approval ?i think most of applications same date already got approval?
many thankx
Ok many thanks and I hope so

Waiting times are unpredictable, let us hope that it is on it's way, have you emailed or phone?

Thanks for reply
No I haven't do you really think i have to ? I'm so worried now

Oh no, no need to worry as yet, someone who posted in September just got theirs on Friday, I strongly believe, it has been approved, maybe in the post, let's see how it goes next week. GOOD LUCK

[zombie2012]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: ILR 10 years
Method of application: NCS Liverpool - 16 October 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17 October 2013
Date of debit of fees: 12 November 2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15 November 2013
Date of receipt of approval: received on 4 January 2014 letter dated 2 January 2014
Date of Ceremony: 08 January 2014 (Private)

Good luck to all who are waiting for approval.

Thank you Immigrationboards.