October 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

[desertlord]

All,

People who applied today via NCS or Post, please, let us have your timeline
as follows

Eligibility criteria:
Method of application:
Date of application:
Date of receipt by UKBA:
Date of acknowledgement :
Date of debit of fees:
Date of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

[p2kin]

Also, if you are applying through NCS, please mention your NCS council name (Not just NCS) like NCS Manchester/Newham/Wandsworth etc..

[desertlord]

What difference does it make, P2kin?

[p2kin]

What difference does it make, P2kin?

In my opinion, If applicant have option of applying through more than one NCS (fees wise or appointment availability wise), then you can search the forum for how a particular NCS is faring & then decision making about choosing NCS becomes easier.

like in my case I did have option of applying through 3 different NCS, all were offering same fees, but when I searched for these 3 NCS, I found that there wasn't data available for one of them, second was bit slow in sending applications to UKBA, third one looked bit better than other two, so I went for it.

Second point, I saw many posts complaining about staff who handles cases at NCS were little less on knowledge about rules & regulations & caused stress to applicants, now, if we have data about such cases, then anyone who is making decision of applying through whichever NCS will have little respite. So I just wanted to have statistical decision for people to make rather than luck when it comes to choosing NCS.

That's why sharing experiences about applied NCS would help others along with timeline. just my 2 pence worth thought.

[desertlord]

would you mind sharing which 3 NCS you are talking about?

[desertlord]

New update for October applicants. New form ONLY to be used. old one can't be used anymore. I have just had this confimred by NCS.

[UKnow]

New update for October applicants. New form ONLY to be used. old one can't be used anymore. I have just had this confimred by NCS.

HI
I just called Hillingdon Council as I am applying today. They stated that the new application is for the new round starting October 28th. They clarified that they ask the applicant if they filled in the form when they book appointment, so you do not have to worry about it if you already filled in application. I also had a look at the new one, it is identical to the old one.

[UKnow]

I applied today thought Hillingdon council.

Eligibility criteria: Non EEA citizen spouse + 1 year PR
Method of application: NCS Hillingdon Council
Date of application: 02-10-2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: TBC
Date of acknowledgement : TBC
Date of debit of fees: TBC
Date of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony:TBC

[akhan25]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse 2 years 
Method of application: NCS Lewisham 
Date of application: 1st October 2013 
Date of receipt by UKBA: 
Date of acknowledgement :
 Date of debit of fees: 14 October
Date of approval:  
Date of Ceremony:

[sikiliza69]

New update for October applicants. New form ONLY to be used. old one can't be used anymore. I have just had this confimred by NCS.

HI
I just called Hillingdon Council as I am applying today. They stated that the new application is for the new round starting October 28th. They clarified that they ask the applicant if they filled in the form when they book appointment, so you do not have to worry about it if you already filled in application. I also had a look at the new one, it is identical to the old one.

They have added two new questions 3.10 & 3.11 under the Good Character section.

[bumblebee123]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse & Child of a Naturalized British Citizen
Method of application: NCS
Date of application: 04/OCT/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 17/OCT/2013
Date of acknowledgement :
Date of debit of fees:
Date of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

[Amgody02]

Eligibility criteria: BC Spouse & ILR
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 02/10/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 03/10/2013
Date of acknowledgement : 19/10/2013 ( dated 16/10/2013 )
Date of debit of fees: 16/10/2013
Date of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[rsathish]

My timeline:

Eligibility criteria : HSMP 2 years + 3 years Tier 1 General + 1 Year ILR

Submitted using the Dec'12 form. Had provided for verification - Old & New passports, Biometric card, National Insurance card, License & paper counterpart, P45 & P60s + statement of earnings for the last 5 years, and finally a letter from my current employer.

Method of application : NCS Lewisham

Date of application to NCS: 07th Oct 2013

Date of receipt by UKBA :

Date of debit of fee :

Date acknowledged :

Date of approval : (letter dated )

Date of arrival of Approved letter / Council letter :

Date of Ceremony :

[renu]

Eligibility criteria: EEA 4 to Spouse of BC
Method of application: NCS Edgware
Date of application: 07.10.2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09.10.13
Date of acknowledgement : 30.10.13 ( dated 25.10.13,received by 2nd class)
Date of debit of fees: 28.10.13
Date of approval: 13.12.13 ( dated 03.12.13)
Date of Ceremony:13.01.14

[imran22]

I think it will be good idea to include present nationality as well if people don't mind sharing this information.

[renu]

Eligibility criteria: EEA 4 to Spouse of BC
Method of application: NCS Barnet
Date of application: 07.10.2013
Date of receipt by UKBA:
Date of acknowledgement :
Date of debit of fees:
Date of approval:
Date of Ceremony:[/quote]

[krishLVR]

Eligibility criteria : WP 2 YEARS + 3 years Tier 1 General + 1 Year ILR

Submitted using the Dec'12 form. Had provided for verification - Old & New passports, Biometric card, License & paper counterpart,SA 302

Method of application : NCS HAMMERSMITH

Date of application to NCS: 07th Oct 2013

Date of receipt by UKBA : 08th Oct 2013 (Tracked Using the royal mail tracking number given by NCS HAMMERSMITH).

Date of debit of fee :

Date acknowledged :

Date of approval : (letter dated )

Date of arrival of Approved letter / Council letter :

Date of Ceremony :

[desertlord]

Looks like people are very keen to apply beofre new rules, not!

[akhan25]

Has any October applicant taken their fees I applied on 1st but no money has been taken yet

[yallow]

Has any October applicant taken their fees I applied on 1st but no money has been taken yet

I applied on 30/09. No money taken either.

[Amgody02]

same here

[ranchers]

It seems like they havent started working on october apps. lets hope for the best. i have applied on 03 oct. still waiting for acknowlegment and fee to be taken.

[forbc123]

Applied Through: NCS
Criteria:5 yrs (WP+Tier2) + 2 yrs ILR
Date Applied: 05-Oct
Date of Receipt of Document by Home Office: 08-Oct (Royal Mail Tracking)
Date of Debit of fee: N/A
Receipt of Acknowledgement Letter: N/A
Date of Approval: N/A
Date of Ceremony: N/A

[UKnow]

Has any October applicant taken their fees I applied on 1st but no money has been taken yet

No nothing yet here as well. I applied on the 2nd

[feliteodor]

I've got next week an appointment at NCS Wandsworth...hope all goes well.For all of you October guys, hang in there!I'll join you soon on the same boat...to citizenship.