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British citizenship is taking too long 😢

Posted: Wed May 29, 2024 7:54 pm
by Abzyy
Hi, I've submitted my application on 5th of march and went to biometric appointment on 20th of march but I haven't heard anything yet.

It's so frustrating, I even sent emails to FNE but no reply.

They mentioned the process should take between 4 weeks - 6 months. I'm closer to the 4th month mark now still nothing, most of the people I've spoke with get their approvals in less than 10 weeks so I'm starting to freak out a bit. Should I be worried? 😢

Re: British citizenship is taking too long 😢

Posted: Wed May 29, 2024 9:12 pm
by alterhase58
You won't get any interim updates from UKVI, the next you'll receive is the decision email.
The length of time it takes is no indication as to any issues - applications are processed manually and it's "hit and miss" how long it will take. You can't compare with other applicants' timing's because of the unpredictability of the timings in the first place.
Appreciate everyone is nervous and the longer it takes the more paranoid one gets (I was the same).

Re: British citizenship is taking too long

Posted: Wed May 29, 2024 10:01 pm
by contorted_svy
No need to worry, standard processing times are up to 6 months. after that time has elapsed you can chase your application according to the instructions in this thread viewtopic.php?f=42&t=343483

Re: British citizenship is taking too long 😢

Posted: Thu May 30, 2024 9:41 am
by Abzyy
Thanks a lot for the info guys. I will keep an eye on my emails and will let you know the outcome 😊

Re: British citizenship is taking too long 😢

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2024 2:42 pm
by Abzyy
Hi all, just to update on this. I have got my approval email today.

Thanks everyone for your help 😊

Re: British citizenship is taking too long 😢

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2024 2:46 pm
by AmazonianX
Abzyy wrote: ↑
Wed Jun 12, 2024 2:42 pm
Hi all, just to update on this. I have got my approval email today.

Thanks everyone for your help 😊
Congratulations

Re: British citizenship is taking too long 😢

Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2024 5:46 pm
by Jandali
Congratulations 🥳. Can you please tell me what you typed in the emails that you sent to FNE ? Thank you

Re: British citizenship is taking too long

Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2024 6:35 pm
by contorted_svy
Nothing that OP would have said would have helped the application, as the HO replied within the 6 months standard processing time.

Re: British citizenship is taking too long 😢

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2024 5:39 pm
by DrG24
Naturalization Application submitted in 20/10/2023 online (5 year Tier 2+1 yr ILR).

Biometric: 21/11/2023 (Manchester)

14/04/2024: standard email "Following our assessment of your case, unfortunately it appears your application will not be processed within the 6-month target".

Still have not received anything? What is the advice at this stage?

Re: British citizenship is taking too long

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2024 10:26 pm
by contorted_svy
Please open your own thread to ask questions - anyway review this thread with instructions on how to follow up late applications.