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Re: Check the status of your application online - New service

Post by Arshsam » Sat Nov 11, 2017 8:19 pm

cristiano1988 wrote:
Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:46 pm
Can you tell me the email adress? Im curios cuz i want to send them an email im waiting from june
I'm waiting since June too, still showing awaiting decision....

Really hope soon we all get the positive reply...

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Post by mo_1 » Sat Nov 11, 2017 9:01 pm

it's so frustrating, we understand the HO got less case worker than before but we also human and got sense we are suffering, I hope they understand that feelings :(

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Post by cristiano1988 » Sat Nov 11, 2017 9:22 pm

Tomorrow i will send them an email to see what they will say

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Post by mo_1 » Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:22 pm

cristiano1988 wrote:
Sat Nov 11, 2017 9:22 pm
Tomorrow i will send them an email to see what they will say
are you on the same boat? :( hope I get my approval next week , I hope everyone get their approval
good luck all, I am so down

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Post by saj626 » Sat Nov 11, 2017 11:43 pm

Arshsam wrote:
Sat Nov 11, 2017 8:19 pm
cristiano1988 wrote:
Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:46 pm
Can you tell me the email adress? Im curios cuz i want to send them an email im waiting from june
I'm waiting since June too, still showing awaiting decision....

Really hope soon we all get the positive reply...
Which date did you apply in June ? ? I am waiting since 29 June

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Post by MAS99 » Sun Nov 12, 2017 1:29 am

NationalitySupportTeamFMT@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

If you email these guys, they respond on same day but they are very generic.. don't provide any reasonable information

Thanks

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Post by mrgs1 » Sun Nov 12, 2017 8:39 am

mo_1 wrote:
Sat Nov 11, 2017 6:43 pm
hi guys I am seeking advice , I am not able to check my online status it does say number not recognised and I have been waiting since July , my application is straightforward so . I emailed the HO and they replied with this Email
Dear *******
As you may be aware, naturalisation is not an automatic process, and we have to make a number of enquiries to ensure that applicants can satisfy the statutory requirements. Some of these enquiries are carried out by external agencies on our behalf and can sometimes take longer than six months to complete.
We will endeavour to conclude your application at the earliest opportunity and we will write to you again as soon as the necessary checks are complete. Please be assured that, as soon as we are in a position to reach a decision, you will be notified accordingly.

I will forward this email to be added to your application for the case worker to review.
Regards

xxxxxxxx
Central Correspondence Team
Customer Planning & Performance
Strategy, Transformation and Change
UK Visas and Immigration
is it a sign? or I am gonna be waiting long :( I am so frustrated people who applied in September got approval , and please do not tell me cases are different and some checks need more time I've heard this from the HO don't want to hear it here
any advice? any help?
If you read on here many people are waiting from July and earlier. We have been waiting five months too. The system doesn't seem logical we all know, and perhaps some caseworkers drag the process out, we all know employees who work hard and some who basically do as little as possible. It's a waiting game with not much else to do. You basically have two choices you wait or withdraw your application if you feel it is damaging your health stress etc. I did read on another forum somebody withdrawing their application after 8 months they seemed to be going through hell mentally, after they withdrew it felt like a huge weight off their shoulders, a bit extreme but....

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Re: Check the status of your application online - New service

Post by Arshsam » Sun Nov 12, 2017 10:15 am

saj626 wrote:
Sat Nov 11, 2017 11:43 pm
Arshsam wrote:
Sat Nov 11, 2017 8:19 pm
cristiano1988 wrote:
Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:46 pm
Can you tell me the email adress? Im curios cuz i want to send them an email im waiting from june
I'm waiting since June too, still showing awaiting decision....

Really hope soon we all get the positive reply...
Which date did you apply in June ? ? I am waiting since 29 June
I applied on 12th June

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Post by BirdyQ » Sun Nov 12, 2017 10:38 am

I applied on 2 July 17 and received my approval letter yesterday, dated 3 Nov 17. Very grateful the process has come to an end.

I applied through the NCS and the only hiccup was my passport photos had been damaged by a paper clip so I had to resubmit. The application status online is currently 'awaiting on a decision', so not completely accurate.

The forum was a great help, so thank you everyone. Best of luck for those waiting for a decision.

So looking forward to the ceremony xxx

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Post by Arshsam » Sun Nov 12, 2017 10:48 am

BirdyQ wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2017 10:38 am
I applied on 2 July 17 and received my approval letter yesterday, dated 3 Nov 17. Very grateful the process has come to an end.

I applied through the NCS and the only hiccup was my passport photos had been damaged by a paper clip so I had to resubmit. The application status online is currently 'awaiting on a decision', so not completely accurate.

The forum was a great help, so thank you everyone. Best of luck for those waiting for a decision.

So looking forward to the ceremony xxx
Congratulations.... :D

hopefully, soon we all who are waiting get their Approval's too....

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Post by amuzaini » Sun Nov 12, 2017 1:14 pm

amuzaini wrote:
Mon Oct 30, 2017 2:10 pm
As my application is approaching the end of 6 months, I will appreciate if someone has some thoughts about escalation. For example, how often should I contact Home Office until we write to the MP. Do you guys have a template to share for both Home Office and MP?

Finally, is there a difference between "your application has been considered and awaiting approval" and "Awaiting Approval" statuses?

Thank you very much for your time and help.
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Tue Oct 24, 2017 10:57 am
Eligibility criteria:.......................5 Yr Tier 1 + 1 Yr ILR
Language criteria met:.................MBA from a UK institution
Nationality:...............................Palestinian
Method of application:..................NCS Bexley (JCAP)
Date of application:.....................17-May-17
Payment method:........................Debit Card
Date of receipt by HO/UKVI:..........18-05-2017 (Royal Mail Track)
Date of acknowledgment:..............05-Jun-17
Date money gone off account:.........01-Jun-17
Date of letter requesting biometrics:.01-Jun-17
Biometrics done:.........................06-Jun-17
Date of approval:........................Awaiting
Date of ceremony:.......................Awaiting
Date applied for passport:.............17-May-17
Date passports received:...............Awaiting

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Post by cristiano1988 » Sun Nov 12, 2017 1:38 pm

from may are you still waiting ?

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Post by yankettegal » Sun Nov 12, 2017 4:34 pm

Yes, since 31 May. I think that there are a few of us. I have had an email, but until I have an approval letter in my hand, not getting too excited.

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Post by saj626 » Sun Nov 12, 2017 5:18 pm

cristiano1988 wrote:
Sat Nov 11, 2017 9:22 pm
Tomorrow i will send them an email to see what they will say
Hello

Which date did you apply in June ?

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Post by cristiano1988 » Sun Nov 12, 2017 5:28 pm

07 of june , from that time till now nothing came out. It is more than 5 months .

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Post by Arshsam » Sun Nov 12, 2017 6:48 pm

yankettegal wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2017 4:34 pm
Yes, since 31 May. I think that there are a few of us. I have had an email, but until I have an approval letter in my hand, not getting too excited.
what H.O reply in email ? any good news ?

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Post by Arshsam » Sun Nov 12, 2017 6:55 pm

amuzaini wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2017 1:14 pm
amuzaini wrote:
Mon Oct 30, 2017 2:10 pm
As my application is approaching the end of 6 months, I will appreciate if someone has some thoughts about escalation. For example, how often should I contact Home Office until we write to the MP. Do you guys have a template to share for both Home Office and MP?

Finally, is there a difference between "your application has been considered and awaiting approval" and "Awaiting Approval" statuses?

Thank you very much for your time and help.
amuzaini wrote:
Tue Oct 24, 2017 10:57 am
Eligibility criteria:.......................5 Yr Tier 1 + 1 Yr ILR
Language criteria met:.................MBA from a UK institution
Nationality:...............................Palestinian
Method of application:..................NCS Bexley (JCAP)
Date of application:.....................17-May-17
Payment method:........................Debit Card
Date of receipt by HO/UKVI:..........18-05-2017 (Royal Mail Track)
Date of acknowledgment:..............05-Jun-17
Date money gone off account:.........01-Jun-17
Date of letter requesting biometrics:.01-Jun-17
Biometrics done:.........................06-Jun-17
Date of approval:........................Awaiting
Date of ceremony:.......................Awaiting
Date applied for passport:.............17-May-17
Date passports received:...............Awaiting
Call H.O on that number 0300 123 2253 and ask the reason.... it's almost six months they will tell you....

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Post by mrgs1 » Sun Nov 12, 2017 7:00 pm

Arshsam wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2017 6:55 pm
amuzaini wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2017 1:14 pm
amuzaini wrote:
Mon Oct 30, 2017 2:10 pm
As my application is approaching the end of 6 months, I will appreciate if someone has some thoughts about escalation. For example, how often should I contact Home Office until we write to the MP. Do you guys have a template to share for both Home Office and MP?

Finally, is there a difference between "your application has been considered and awaiting approval" and "Awaiting Approval" statuses?

Thank you very much for your time and help.
amuzaini wrote:
Tue Oct 24, 2017 10:57 am
Eligibility criteria:.......................5 Yr Tier 1 + 1 Yr ILR
Language criteria met:.................MBA from a UK institution
Nationality:...............................Palestinian
Method of application:..................NCS Bexley (JCAP)
Date of application:.....................17-May-17
Payment method:........................Debit Card
Date of receipt by HO/UKVI:..........18-05-2017 (Royal Mail Track)
Date of acknowledgment:..............05-Jun-17
Date money gone off account:.........01-Jun-17
Date of letter requesting biometrics:.01-Jun-17
Biometrics done:.........................06-Jun-17
Date of approval:........................Awaiting
Date of ceremony:.......................Awaiting
Date applied for passport:.............17-May-17
Date passports received:...............Awaiting
Call H.O on that number 0300 123 2253 and ask the reason.... it's almost six months they will tell you....
I think it's been mentioned before the helpline doesn't have access to much information and will just give out standard information, send your query to appropriate department. Better to email using that email address.

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Post by yankettegal » Sun Nov 12, 2017 8:56 pm

Arshsam wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2017 6:48 pm
yankettegal wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2017 4:34 pm
Yes, since 31 May. I think that there are a few of us. I have had an email, but until I have an approval letter in my hand, not getting too excited.
what H.O reply in email ? any good news ?
"Granted" is what the email said; however, until I have an actual approval letter in my hands, I do not know what to believe. So I wait and I hope. (The first biometrics letter they sent me had the wrong birthdate, that added to the delay, so accordingly, I am very wary.)

Simple case: wife of BC, no employment to check, no credit issues, house paid for, no other debts, should have been a walk in the park. So discouraging.

Good luck to you!

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Post by Arshsam » Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:22 pm

yankettegal wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2017 8:56 pm
Arshsam wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2017 6:48 pm
yankettegal wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2017 4:34 pm
Yes, since 31 May. I think that there are a few of us. I have had an email, but until I have an approval letter in my hand, not getting too excited.
what H.O reply in email ? any good news ?
"Granted" is what the email said; however, until I have an actual approval letter in my hands, I do not know what to believe. So I wait and I hope. (The first biometrics letter they sent me had the wrong birthdate, that added to the delay, so accordingly, I am very wary.)

Simple case: wife of BC, no employment to check, no credit issues, house paid for, no other debts, should have been a walk in the park. So discouraging.

Good luck to you!
Congrats, Hopefully very soon you will have the letter of Approval in your hands.

Thank you, hopefully get mine too soon...

keep updating.

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Post by navinw » Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:47 pm

abigail2 wrote:
Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:20 pm
navinw wrote:
Sun Nov 05, 2017 9:31 pm
abigail2 wrote:
Sun Nov 05, 2017 10:37 am
navinw wrote:
Sun Nov 05, 2017 9:01 am



Hey abigail2 :-)
So since 30/10 , you haven't received the letter....thats bad
I am hoping the invitation letter from HO in next 3 days....i mean as per 2nd class post, it should reach in max 3 days....

:-)

@Navinw,

The approval letter says that the invitation letter should come within the next 3 weeks. I've got a feeling it won't come until later lol. But fingers crossed as you say second class post shouldn't be more than 5 working days. I'll tag you in this post again when I receive it. Please let me also know when you get it :-)
@abigail2
Yes Yes, it should come in next 3 days.....very optimistic :-D
Hi navinw,

Letting you know as I promised.

UPDATE:
The invitation letter from HO arrived this morning on 11.11. (Saturday) Letter is dated 1.11. so very slow second class post. I will be ringing the council on Monday to book a private ceremony within the next couple of days. I was told they still have slots available for the next week. Btw my online status has never changed and even I was approved on 30.10. as per the first HO approval letter, it is still showing awaiting a decision lol.

Good luck and fingers crossed your letter arrives soon too.
@abigail2
as i said, my ceremony letter arrived in 3 days and tomorrow i am going to book for the ceremony..
So far so good.....

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Post by yankettegal » Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:02 am

navinw wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:47 pm
abigail2 wrote:
Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:20 pm
navinw wrote:
Sun Nov 05, 2017 9:31 pm
abigail2 wrote:
Sun Nov 05, 2017 10:37 am


@Navinw,

The approval letter says that the invitation letter should come within the next 3 weeks. I've got a feeling it won't come until later lol. But fingers crossed as you say second class post shouldn't be more than 5 working days. I'll tag you in this post again when I receive it. Please let me also know when you get it :-)
@abigail2
Yes Yes, it should come in next 3 days.....very optimistic :-D
Hi navinw,

Letting you know as I promised.

UPDATE:
The invitation letter from HO arrived this morning on 11.11. (Saturday) Letter is dated 1.11. so very slow second class post. I will be ringing the council on Monday to book a private ceremony within the next couple of days. I was told they still have slots available for the next week. Btw my online status has never changed and even I was approved on 30.10. as per the first HO approval letter, it is still showing awaiting a decision lol.

Good luck and fingers crossed your letter arrives soon too.
@abigail2
as i said, my ceremony letter arrived in 3 days and tomorrow i am going to book for the ceremony..
So far so good.....
Congratulations to you both!!!! Best thing that I have read all weekend!

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Post by bankole77 » Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:27 am

Hi All,

I have ILR and applied on the basis of wife BC.

My Timeline

5th July 2017 used immigration-checking service to send application
13th July 2017 received acknowledgement email from HO
21st July 2017 biometric letter received & biometric done same day
7th Nov website says 'decided'
12th Nov 2017 still waiting for HO letter

will keep you all posted.

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Post by bankole77 » Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:30 am

yankettegal wrote:
Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:02 am
navinw wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:47 pm
abigail2 wrote:
Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:20 pm
navinw wrote:
Sun Nov 05, 2017 9:31 pm


@abigail2
Yes Yes, it should come in next 3 days.....very optimistic :-D
Hi navinw,

Letting you know as I promised.

UPDATE:
The invitation letter from HO arrived this morning on 11.11. (Saturday) Letter is dated 1.11. so very slow second class post. I will be ringing the council on Monday to book a private ceremony within the next couple of days. I was told they still have slots available for the next week. Btw my online status has never changed and even I was approved on 30.10. as per the first HO approval letter, it is still showing awaiting a decision lol.

Good luck and fingers crossed your letter arrives soon too.
@abigail2
as i said, my ceremony letter arrived in 3 days and tomorrow i am going to book for the ceremony..
So far so good.....
Congratulations to you both!!!! Best thing that I have read all weekend!
Congratulations! Hopefully mine should be sorted in the next few days as well.

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Post by jackpot10 » Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:33 am

Hi All,

Please can anyone give me the home office address where you can send your application.

Need to give to a friend as mind the solicitor help me to send thanks

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