Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[angel1241]

Hi,
My (& wife's) naturalisation application reached HO on the 1st of Sept. Fees were deducted 9th September.
However, to date I've not had an Acknolwdgement or BioMetric request. A few after me have had theirs.

When should I get worried and contact them ?

Thanks
A.

[sq]

Hi guys and senior member please give me advise

I applied my daughter mn1 on 24/04/2015
Friday they send me refusal letter. Stating that she is not having ILR/ILE

She born in India at that time, I got Ilr and her mom got flr m visa. My daugther got with till august 2015.

Later on I got British Nationality on that basis I applied my daughter naturalization and I change my wife wife to ILR.

Now I got British passport and my wife got ILR but my daughter visa expired on 20th August 2015. Please suggest me how I am going to apply baby ILR.

Yesterday spoken to home office, he said u can go for reconsideration or else apply for baby FLR FP visa.

Consult some solicitor they are saying that u can apply baby ILR by post.

PLEASE ANY SENIOR MEMBERS ADVICE ME.

Kind regards
SQ

[alexbu]

hi,
I sent my application on 12.08, received an acknowledgment letter dated 25.08, but till now nothing about biometrics. Is this strange that both acknowledgment and biometric letters where not sent together? How can I find out if they had already sent it?
Would be super grateful for help. Applied from London, does it make any difference?Because I would suspect it does not however I don't know how they sort out the mail:)

Hello!
I've got the same issue, but my acknowledgement letter dates back to 18.06! I am not sure why my biometrics were never requested, could anyone help on this? :/

Hello guys, just a quick update if anyone is experiencing the same issue. I have chased the UK Visas & Immigration by contacting them via phone a couple of times, they have also given me a different email for the Biometrics enquiries which is nationalitybiometrics@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
I have now finally got my Biometrics Enrolment letter, so I think they must have missed me out or, perhaps, they are just slower with some of the applications.

Just an update on my timeline:
Eligibility criteria: 5 +1
Nationality: Latvian
Method of application: NCS (Merton, London)
Date of application: 10 Jun 2015
Date of debit of fees: 18 Jun 2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 18 Jun 2015
Date of biometrics letter: 11 Sep 2015 (received 17 Sep 2015)
Biometrics submitted: 18 Sep 2015
Date of approval letter: Waiting
Date of Ceremony: Waiting

[prelude]

I got a pleasant surpise today when my application was approved in under 3 months.
Good luck all of you who have applied.

Eligibility: 4 years Tier2 ICT + 1 year Tier 2 G + ILR
Place: NCS Hounslow
Date of Application: 20 Jun 2015
Date Biometric recevied: 29 Jun 2015
Date of Biometrics: 4 July 2015
Date of Approval: 11 Sep 2015 (received 18 Sep 2015)

[Abchardik]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 10 years long residency + 1 year ILR route
Method of application: NCS (Harrow) on 11 Sept 2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: Awaiting
Date of debit of fees Credit card : Awating
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Awaiting
Date of receipt of approval: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

Hello All

I don't know if anybody is going through same situation as mine..

As per my above timeline I still haven't received any acknowledgement neither the money has been deducted only confirmation, all I have is that my file has been with them (through Royalmail tracking no. Given by NCS).

Can any1 let me know what and how can I find out what to do!!!!

[aragon]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 10 years long residency + 1 year ILR route
Method of application: NCS (Harrow) on 11 Sept 2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: Awaiting
Date of debit of fees Credit card : Awating
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Awaiting
Date of receipt of approval: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

Hello All

I don't know if anybody is going through same situation as mine..

As per my above timeline I still haven't received any acknowledgement neither the money has been deducted only confirmation, all I have is that my file has been with them (through Royalmail tracking no. Given by NCS).

Can any1 let me know what and how can I find out what to do!!!!

Man, You will have a tough time with this application, if you are going to be this impatient. If I learn anything from this thread is that its all on your luck on how long each process will take.

Just for your peace of mind, i applied on 8th September and my money is also not deducted yet. Credit card payment. Applied through NCS too.

Just chill. Its a game of wait.

[Abchardik]

Thanks Aragon

It makes me relief that I have a company...

Yes agreed it's game of wait n 'luck' plays strong role ...

Let's hope for the best.

Cheers

[bonasoares]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (5yr + 1yr ILR)
Method of application: NCS (Croydon) on 03-Sep-2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18-Sep-2015
Date of debit of fees: 18-Sep-2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Awaiting
Date of receipt of approval: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

[qink_m]

Does anybody know what happened to the google doc table with approval timeline data? It was helping a lot to see the progress there. I noticed that people stopped updating it for the last week, but today seems like the document itself ceased to exist. That is very sad to lose so much data collected since March...

[Vic4Jenny]

Does anybody know what happened to the google doc table with approval timeline data? It was helping a lot to see the progress there. I noticed that people stopped updating it for the last week, but today seems like the document itself ceased to exist. That is very sad to lose so much data collected since March...

I have also tried to have a look at it too and it has either disappeared or has been password protected. The last time I was able to look at it, I remember seeing a note saying that the person who was maintaining had received their approval and that they would no longer be looking after it. They did leave an invitation for someone else to take it over, but I haven't seen any notification that it has. It will be a real shame if it has been lost as it was a lifeline for those waiting and provided some very interesting data.

[motto]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years of Tier 1 + 1 Year of ILR
Language criteria met: IELTS + Life in the UK Test
Current nationality: South African
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Camden
Date of application: 06/06/2015
Application Received: 08/06/2015 (tracked on Royal Mail website)
Payment method: Credit card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 15/06/2015
Date of acknowledgment email received: pending
Date of Biometric Letter received: 19/06/2015 (letter dated 16/06/2015)
Biometric Enrolment: 20/06/2015
Date approval received: pending
Date of ceremony: pending

Date approval received: 17/09/2015 (letter dated 10/09/2015)

Date of ceremony: 30/09/2015

[aspirantmigrant]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years of Tier 2 + 15 months ILR
Language criteria met: LITUK Test + PBS Calculator printout for points earned on degree taught abroad
Method of application: NCS, Bristol
Date of application: 24/08/2015
Application Received: ??
Payment method: Cheque
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 10/09/2015
Date of acknowledgment email received: ??
Date of Biometric Letter received: ??
Biometric Enrolment: ??
Date approval received: ??
Date of ceremony: ??

The startling thing for me is that I haven't received a receipt acknowledgement or the biometrics enrolment letter and the fees has been taken from my account. Also sent an email at: nationalitybiometrics@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk with no joy.

[angel1241]

Seems like there is a delay on Acknowledgements and Biometric letters starting Sept. Although some are getting through.

My fees were dedcuted on 09/09/2015, however on calling was advised to wait for 3 weeks atleast and contact again start of Oct.

[mkashifakram]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 10 years long residency + 1 year ILR route
Method of application: NCS (Harrow) on 11 Sept 2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: Awaiting
Date of debit of fees Credit card : Awating
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: Awaiting
Date of receipt of approval: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

Hello All

I don't know if anybody is going through same situation as mine..

As per my above timeline I still haven't received any acknowledgement neither the money has been deducted only confirmation, all I have is that my file has been with them (through Royalmail tracking no. Given by NCS).

Can any1 let me know what and how can I find out what to do!!!!

Man, You will have a tough time with this application, if you are going to be this impatient. If I learn anything from this thread is that its all on your luck on how long each process will take.

Just for your peace of mind, i applied on 8th September and my money is also not deducted yet. Credit card payment. Applied through NCS too.

Just chill. Its a game of wait.

Official timeline is 8 weeks. You should receive any sort of letter within first 8 weeks.

This is what UKBA confirmed, i applied 19 May, Payment deducted 11 June and Biometric 11 July and since then nothing. So lot of patience required...

[aragon]

Application for Me & Wife
Eligibility criteria: 5 Years of Tier 1 + 1 Year of ILR
Language criteria met: Life in the UK Test + Degree Taught in English(Uni Letter + Point base calc printout)
Current nationality: Indian
Method of application: NCS
Council name if NCS used: Sutton
Date of application: 08/09/2015
Application Received: ??
Payment method: Credit card
Date of debit or clearance of fees: Pending
Date of Acknowledgment email received: 21/09/2015
Date of Acknowledgement Mail Receieved: Pending
Date of Biometric Letter received: Pending
Biometric Enrolment: Pending
Date approval received: pending
Date of ceremony: pending

I received an acknowledgement email today. It was addressed to me. Should we expect a seperate email for my wife as well as or this case ID number in the email is for both of us.

[bonasoares]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (5yr + 1yr ILR)
Method of application: NCS (Croydon) on 03-Sep-2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18-Sep-2015
Date of debit of fees: 18-Sep-2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement email: 18-Sep-2015
Date of Biometric Letter received: 21-Sep-2015
Biometric Enrolment: Awaiting
Date of receipt of approval: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

[narin1234]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: (5yr + 1yr ILR)
Method of application: NCS (Southwark) on 12-June-2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17-June-2015
Date of debit of fees: 19-June-2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement email: 19-June-2015
Date of Biometric Letter received: 19-June-2015
Biometric Enrolment: 24-June-2015
Date of receipt of approval: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

Does any one recieved the approval for the same month.

[qink_m]

Guys, please update your timelines in the new spreadsheet:


You can also see there how many applications are already approved for each month. The latest at the moment - 20th of June, looks like UKBA are speeding up in going through the backlog of applications.

[Thesmalik]

hi please can some one help me, i applied for nationality in august and after 2 weeks my my office moved to a different address, question is that do i need to inform home office about this change of my work address or no , if yes how i can do this, thanks for help

[xmhexm]

My case is below:
Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier2 General + 1yr ILR;
Nationality: China
Method of application: NCS (Newcastle)
Date of application: 7 Sep 2015
Date of receipt by UKBA: No confirmation received
Date of debit of fees: 22 Sep 2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 17 Sep 2015 (email) (a letter dated on 16/09 received 19 Sep 2015)
Date of biometrics letter: waiting
Biometrics submitted: waiting
Date of approval letter: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

Annoyingly, the acknowledgement letter was sent to a wrong address (another door downstairs). Luckily the postman knew us and delivered it the the right pigeon hole. Have emailed and written to HO asking them to correct the address, but hard to know whether they will do so and how long this will take.

[xmhexm]

Guys, please update your timelines in the new spreadsheet:


You can also see there how many applications are already approved for each month. The latest at the moment - 20th of June, looks like UKBA are speeding up in going through the backlog of applications.

Great to have this back. Thanks.

[Dcastle]

Eligibility criteria: 5 year (Tier1) + ILR (1 year)
Language criteria met : LIUK test , PBS print out , Original Degree and University Letter.
Current nationality: South African
Method of application : Postal special delivery
Date of application: 29/06/2015
Payment method : Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30/06/2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 02/07/2015
Date of acknowledgment: 03/07/2015 (Email)
Date of receipt by Biometric info: 06/07/2015
Date of Submission of Biometric info: 08/07/2015
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

Has anyone from May application been approved ??

[praveendsouza85]

Method of application: NCS Hatfield

Nationality: Indian
Date applied: 08/05/2015
Date of debit of fees: 01/06/2015
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 02/06/2015 (DATED 30/05/2015)
Date of Biometric letter Received : 03/06/2015 (DATED 30/05/2015)
Biometric enrolled at the post office: 03/06/2015
Date of receipt of approval: waiting
Date of Ceremony: waiting

[mkashifakram]

Eligibility criteria: 5 year (Tier1) + ILR (1 year)
Language criteria met : LIUK test , PBS print out , Original Degree and University Letter.
Current nationality: South African
Method of application : Postal special delivery
Date of application: 29/06/2015
Payment method : Credit Card
Date of receipt by UKBA: 30/06/2015
Date of debit or clearance of fees: 02/07/2015
Date of acknowledgment: 03/07/2015 (Email)
Date of receipt by Biometric info: 06/07/2015
Date of Submission of Biometric info: 08/07/2015
Date approval received:
Date of ceremony:

Has anyone from May application been approved ??

there are lot of applications which are approved from may. you need to follow http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... 85697.html

[wioleta31]

hi everyone,

eligibility criteria: 6 years, no PR
language criteria met: life in the UK + Trinity B1 test
nationality: polish
method of application: myself by post
date of application: 15.04.2015
payment method:debit card
date of receipt by UKBA: 16.04.2015
date of acknowledgment letter: 13.05.2015 dated for 09.05.2015
date of debit or clearance of fees: 12.05.2015
date of biometric letter received: 13.05.2015
biometric enrolled at the post office: 14.05.2015
date of approval: waiting
date of ceremony: waiting

And now the waiting starts, hope not for long. Good luck to everyone.

Hi all,

Applied on 15 of April and still waiting, in 3 weeks will be 6 months and still nothing.