General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

[ZFDar]

Hi Guys,

I applied on 3rd of November, and I am still waiting for a decision yet. I am getting little impatient now .

I emailed them yesterday and got very generic reply “Thank you for your e-mail. All applications are dealt with in application receipt date order. As you application was received on 32th November 17, It will take a while longer for your application to be considered”… (32th Nov 2017) Yes that's right... lol

[Brand]

Thank you for your e-mail. A communication will be posted to you posted to you, this can take up to three weeks for you to receive.

Thank you
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The above is the reply I received after I sent an email enquiring about my application. I applied mid November 2017. I am feeling anxiety/excitement already! I hope it's good news!

[silverchloride]

Hi guys, I applied in August 2017 and still waiting. Dont have a clue what has taken them so long and why the delay. The only thing I can think of is that I have a lot of days out of the uk (short business trips) over the 5 year period but under the limits (both for 5 years, and 12 months). Maybe they are just verifying those?

I phoned them on the 0300 123 2241 number yesterday. They took my details and said that they'd forward it to the relevant team. Today I got a phone call back, and literally the lady just read out info from the website after confirming all my personal details 'All applications are aimed to be decided within 6 months, and some take longer' you do not need to contact ukvi etc etc.

I also emailed the FMT team several times over the last few weeks and have had no word back... Not sure what else to do now!

Any advise / suggestions? I mean it would be great to calm down, not think about it nor do anything but the anxiety and stress is so hard to cope with...

[ZFDar]

Hi guys, I applied in August 2017 and still waiting. Dont have a clue what has taken them so long and why the delay. The only thing I can think of is that I have a lot of days out of the uk (short business trips) over the 5 year period but under the limits (both for 5 years, and 12 months). Maybe they are just verifying those?

I phoned them on the 0300 123 2241 number yesterday. They took my details and said that they'd forward it to the relevant team. Today I got a phone call back, and literally the lady just read out info from the website after confirming all my personal details 'All applications are aimed to be decided within 6 months, and some take longer' you do not need to contact ukvi etc etc.

I also emailed the FMT team several times over the last few weeks and have had no word back... Not sure what else to do now!

Any advise / suggestions? I mean it would be great to calm down, not think about it nor do anything but the anxiety and stress is so hard to cope with...

Oh God, since August, That's over six months, I thought I am few of unlucky ppl who have to wait for longer but feeling for u now... I wish they had premium services for this process too... This long waiting game is torture... Anyway sending duaas ur way, In sha ALLAH you will get the approval soon...

[Samr33]

Hi guys, I applied in August 2017 and still waiting. Dont have a clue what has taken them so long and why the delay. The only thing I can think of is that I have a lot of days out of the uk (short business trips) over the 5 year period but under the limits (both for 5 years, and 12 months). Maybe they are just verifying those?

I phoned them on the 0300 123 2241 number yesterday. They took my details and said that they'd forward it to the relevant team. Today I got a phone call back, and literally the lady just read out info from the website after confirming all my personal details 'All applications are aimed to be decided within 6 months, and some take longer' you do not need to contact ukvi etc etc.

I also emailed the FMT team several times over the last few weeks and have had no word back... Not sure what else to do now!

Any advise / suggestions? I mean it would be great to calm down, not think about it nor do anything but the anxiety and stress is so hard to cope with...

Oh God, since August, That's over six months, I thought I am few of unlucky ppl who have to wait for longer but feeling for u now... I wish they had premium services for this process too... This long waiting game is torture... Anyway sending duaas ur way, In sha ALLAH you will get the approval soon...

I feel your pain. I am in exactly the same position and also applied in August. They responded to my email dated from 27/02/18 by post today. They are saying that the good character checks are still on-going. Have you contacted your MP?

[silverchloride]

Haven't contacted an MP yet but I guess that's the next step.

[AriR90]

Hello everyone, I need advice on something I haven't found ANY posts on. Can I apply for a BRP while simultaneously having applied for British Citizenship?

Here is why I need to and the facts:
I've had ILR since 2002. I applied for and received my Travel Document in 2008, and BRP wasn't a thing then. My TD is very much in date.
I applied for citizenship in late September and haven't heard anything yet which is fine if nerve wracking.
I'm now running into walls trying to get employed again after an illness meant I had to quit my last long term job, the reason being that I am now expected to produce a BRP, even though my Travel Document is in date and states that there is no time limit on my stay in the UK. I have now lost out on one opportunity because of that, but don't know if I'm allowed to apply for a BRP while also waiting to hear back about BC.

Your help is very much appreciated.

[prasun0403]

Hello everyone.
I would like to seek advice from forum for my case.

I am planning to submit my application online on 9th March 2018 based on below -

Entry in UK - Tier 2 - ICT - April 2011
Tier 2 General - 26th March 2012
Indefinite leave to remain - 7th March 2017

Bsed on above i understand that as i have completed one year today under ILR and last 5 years in UK and physically was present in UK on 9th March 2013 ( 5 years back from date of application submission), I am eligible to apply. Request if you can let me know if i am correct and i shoul apply on 9th March 2018 OR i should wait till 26th March 2018 as my Tier 2 General was stamped on 26th March 2012.

Seek you guidance and advice

Thank you

[yosephn]

Thank you for your e-mail. A response was sent to you on 5th March, the status remains the same



Thank you




FMT


FMT Admin Support Nationality Group

The above is the reply I received after I sent an email enquiring about my application. I applied September 2017. I hope it's good news!

[silverchloride]

Hi all,

So I recieved a letter in post in response to my email as follows:


Careful consideration has to be given to each application for naturalisation in order to ensure that the statutory requirements are met. The processing of a naturalisation application is not subject to time limits. The Home Office strives to decide applications as quickly as they can.

The progress of these cases is regularly monitored with the agencies carrying out these enquiries on behalf of the home Office. It is only when the enquiries have been completed that a decision on whether citizenship should be granted can be reached.

As soon as our enquiries are completed, the Home Office will make a decision on the application and contact you immidiately.


Has anyone recieved anything similar? Wonder if they take a random sample to conduct extensive checks through external agencies which takes a while? I seriously cannot think of why my case has taken so long, except a significant number of days spent overseas on short business trips (letter from employer enclosed in paperwork) and the days were less than the limit.

[Brand]

Hi all,

So I recieved a letter in post in response to my email as follows:


Careful consideration has to be given to each application for naturalisation in order to ensure that the statutory requirements are met. The processing of a naturalisation application is not subject to time limits. The Home Office strives to decide applications as quickly as they can.

The progress of these cases is regularly monitored with the agencies carrying out these enquiries on behalf of the home Office. It is only when the enquiries have been completed that a decision on whether citizenship should be granted can be reached.

As soon as our enquiries are completed, the Home Office will make a decision on the application and contact you immidiately.


Has anyone recieved anything similar? Wonder if they take a random sample to conduct extensive checks through external agencies which takes a while? I seriously cannot think of why my case has taken so long, except a significant number of days spent overseas on short business trips (letter from employer enclosed in paperwork) and the days were less than the limit.

I very much doubt that randomness has anything to do with this! This is a citizenship application and many things come into play! Nationality of the applicant and that of their spouse (if any), all sort of history in the UK and sometimes even history in other countries, places the individual has been to before, etc.. Unfortunately, all we can do now is to patiently wait and hope for the best and answer any query they may throw at us...

[smallpie]

Hello Guys just need a quick advice I have applied for neutralization on 30th october 2017 I got a letter from the home office on 22 /02 obviously 2nd class dated 18/02 to respond to some questions with evidence documents about the 10 months gap between my student visa and spouse resident card eu family although my documents all were with them all theses 10 months so they asked if I worked and how i maintained my self all these 10 months anyway and apparently if i didn't respond by 4th of march they will refuse my application ( they really gave me enough time 4th and 5th Saturday and Sunday) anyway I manage to respond to them last Tuesday which was 27th of march I never worked in these 10 months gap my wife was full time employed so luckily I sent them 8 months payslips of those 10 months also her mum was sending us cash luckily we sent them about 3 randum receipts of her mum sending us cash a decent cash throw something like western union transfer from Moscow with the date during just before the gap 10 months by one month enough to live for at least 2 months and the most important thing I had my own saving account back home which I was using as well during these 10 months gap and before and even after and my bank kindly supplied me with my bank statements during these 10 months and even before and after and how much balance I had and the transaction luckily showed in these 10 months gap I was withdrawing money from my savings almost 250 pound's almost every couple of days I highlighted it for them even I sent them my actual visa card which i was using at this time do you think enough evidence? How long do you think it will take to give me my decision or answer ? Tomorrow Will be one week since I sent them answer to their questionnaires
Thank you

Hi there, after sending my questionaire to them, and checked they received it online.
My decision came just 7 working days after that..
And those that av similar issues on the forum, received within one week too.


Hopefully you will receive yours too within the time frame. Pls keep us updated.
Wish u the best.

[dontringthebell]

Hello everyone.
I would like to seek advice from forum for my case.

I am planning to submit my application online on 9th March 2018 based on below -

Entry in UK - Tier 2 - ICT - April 2011
Tier 2 General - 26th March 2012
Indefinite leave to remain - 7th March 2017

Bsed on above i understand that as i have completed one year today under ILR and last 5 years in UK and physically was present in UK on 9th March 2013 ( 5 years back from date of application submission), I am eligible to apply. Request if you can let me know if i am correct and i shoul apply on 9th March 2018 OR i should wait till 26th March 2018 as my Tier 2 General was stamped on 26th March 2012.

Seek you guidance and advice

Thank you

Yes you can apply on 9th March 2018.

[dontringthebell]

Refer to my post on "Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)" on Page 477 dated 19/02/2018

I received two letters both dated 14/02/2018 as follows:

Letter 1

"Dear Mr XX

Re: Mr XX & Mrs YX

We aim to process all applications within 6 months from the date submitted. However, in certain circumstances, this target is not possible. Following our assessment of your case, unfortunately, it appears your application will not be processed within the 6-month target.

This is because there has been an issue with the biometric enrolment of Mrs YX.

We expect to make a decision on your application by 7th March 2018 once your biometric enrolment issue has been resolved.

Yours sincerely

ZZ
CT4Home Office"

Letter 2

"Mrs YX

Case Reference Number NNNNNNNNN
Regarding Applicant: Mrs YX, P.O.B., D.O.B.

It is important that you read and understand this letter. If you cannot understand anything in it, please find someone to help you.

You must bring this letter, (which includes your case reference number, full name, date of birth) and the 2D barcode page with you when you go to Post Office. If you do not bring this letter with you, the Post Office will not be able to proceed with your enrolment.

Dear Mrs YX

REQUEST TO RE-ENROL BIOMETRIC INFORMATION

Thank you for providing your biometric information at on 11th September 2017.

I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but unfortunately, the biometric information process was not successful. Therefore you must return to a participating Post Office branch to provide your Biometric Information taken so that we can proceed with your application.

Next Steps

You must enrol your biometric information as soon as possible, which should be no later than 15 working days from the date of this letter. This will help us to process your application as quickly as possible. If you miss the 15 working day deadline, you must enrol as soon as possible.....etc. (Rest of the letter is about the biometric procedure.)

Yours sincerely,

PM Exceptions
Home Office


One Biometric Enrolment Barcode Page"

* Nothing was charged for re-enrollment of biometrics.

Hope it helps others

Further to completion of 6 months and based on the confirmation above that decision would be made by 7th March 2018, I called HO to check on progress yesterday. They took my wife's and my details and informed that would be getting a call within next 5 days.

I don't whether I will get a call or not, however, I did get following within an hour from "UKVIcontactcentre@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk"

"Dear Mr XX,


Thank you for contacting UKVI Contact Centre.

Our records show your application has not yet been completed.

We are unable to advise when a decision will be made but you will be notified in writing once made. Until such time, we are unable to assist further. Should the caseworker require further information and/or documents they will contact you.

We are sorry we cannot be of further assistance at this time.

Yours sincerely,


UK Visas and Immigration


Please note, any emails received into this mailbox will be deleted and no action will be taken"

I guess this is HO's way of naturalising and teaching how to "KEEP CALM & ....... " Nothing would ever seem more amusing and frustrating at the same time after this.

[Bathroom11]

Hello Guys just need a quick advice I have applied for neutralization on 30th october 2017 I got a letter from the home office on 22 /02 obviously 2nd class dated 18/02 to respond to some questions with evidence documents about the 10 months gap between my student visa and spouse resident card eu family although my documents all were with them all theses 10 months so they asked if I worked and how i maintained my self all these 10 months anyway and apparently if i didn't respond by 4th of march they will refuse my application ( they really gave me enough time 4th and 5th Saturday and Sunday) anyway I manage to respond to them last Tuesday which was 27th of march I never worked in these 10 months gap my wife was full time employed so luckily I sent them 8 months payslips of those 10 months also her mum was sending us cash luckily we sent them about 3 randum receipts of her mum sending us cash a decent cash throw something like western union transfer from Moscow with the date during just before the gap 10 months by one month enough to live for at least 2 months and the most important thing I had my own saving account back home which I was using as well during these 10 months gap and before and even after and my bank kindly supplied me with my bank statements during these 10 months and even before and after and how much balance I had and the transaction luckily showed in these 10 months gap I was withdrawing money from my savings almost 250 pound's almost every couple of days I highlighted it for them even I sent them my actual visa card which i was using at this time do you think enough evidence? How long do you think it will take to give me my decision or answer ? Tomorrow Will be one week since I sent them answer to their questionnaires
Thank you

Hi there, after sending my questionaire to them, and checked they received it online.
My decision came just 7 working days after that..
And those that av similar issues on the forum, received within one week too.


Hopefully you will receive yours too within the time frame. Pls keep us updated.
Wish u the best.

First of all thank you so much you are the man you were right I received my approval letter yesterday 7 days exactly and they said I should receive my ceremony invitation shortly and I contact them if I didn't receive it in 3 weeks I just have question do I need now to return permenant Eu family member card to the home office or doesn't apply on my situation.?

[Bathroom11]

Hello guys I just want to let you know it's over I received my approval letter yesterday it took exactly 4 months and week since they received my application just to let you know my case wasn't straightforward at all but at the same time no convictions or even minor problems what made my application complicated is the gap between my visa and settlement believe in yourself and soon you will get yours best of luck everyone
Thanks for admins and moderators of this fantastic forum

Especial thanks for Smallpie who helped me a lot and made me always feel better about this irritating process best of luck everyone

[smallpie]

Hello guys I just want to let you know it's over I received my approval letter yesterday it took exactly 4 months and week since they received my application just to let you know my case wasn't straightforward at all but at the same time no convictions or even minor problems what made my application complicated is the gap between my visa and settlement believe in yourself and soon you will get yours best of luck everyone
Thanks for admins and moderators of this fantastic forum

Especial thanks for Smallpie who helped me a lot and made me always feel better about this irritating process best of luck everyone

Am really happy for you bro.
Congratulations.
I knew u will get approval since u were asked further docs and the questionnaire.
Most pple I know with such questionnaire got approval once they provide all they asked for.

Welcome to a new world of being British now 😁.

You don't av to send your pr card back, I didn't send mine. It applies to those under UK law with BRP CARD, not us with EU PR card.

[bilalburri]

Can somebody help me for a query.My wife was issued "court order-warrant of control"asked to poy fine of 639.This was total shock for us.we actually move house but did not change our address on log book of vehicle and then DVAL kept sending letters on previous address.is this warrant of control is a criminal comviction or not? how much this will affect our natiralisation application?

[Bathroom11]

Hello guys I just want to let you know it's over I received my approval letter yesterday it took exactly 4 months and week since they received my application just to let you know my case wasn't straightforward at all but at the same time no convictions or even minor problems what made my application complicated is the gap between my visa and settlement believe in yourself and soon you will get yours best of luck everyone
Thanks for admins and moderators of this fantastic forum

Especial thanks for Smallpie who helped me a lot and made me always feel better about this irritating process best of luck everyone

Am really happy for you bro.
Congratulations.
I knew u will get approval since u were asked further docs and the questionnaire.
Most pple I know with such questionnaire got approval once they provide all they asked for.

Welcome to a new world of being British now .

You don't av to send your pr card back, I didn't send mine. It applies to those under UK law with BRP CARD, not us with EU PR card.

Thanks a lot bro it was long and tiring journey good luck everyone who is still waiting and little Advice be honest with the home office never lie because they will find out sometimes when you are honest and clear with them that in itself a good character

[yosephn]

I applied on 7th of September, and I am still waiting for a decision yet.

Thank you for contacting UKVI Contact Centre.

Our records show your application has not yet been completed.

We are unable to advise when a decision will be made but you will be notified in writing once made. Until such time, we are unable to assist further. Should the caseworker require further information and/or documents they will contact you.

We are sorry we cannot be of further assistance at this time.

Yours sincerely,

UK Visas and Immigration

[silverchloride]

I applied on 7th of September, and I am still waiting for a decision yet.

Thank you for contacting UKVI Contact Centre.

Our records show your application has not yet been completed.

We are unable to advise when a decision will be made but you will be notified in writing once made. Until such time, we are unable to assist further. Should the caseworker require further information and/or documents they will contact you.

We are sorry we cannot be of further assistance at this time.

Yours sincerely,

UK Visas and Immigration

Was this in an email or letter? Did they not say they had sent you something on the 5th of March? Which would most likely be your decision?

[yosephn]

I applied on 7th of September, and I am still waiting for a decision yet.

Thank you for contacting UKVI Contact Centre.

Our records show your application has not yet been completed.

We are unable to advise when a decision will be made but you will be notified in writing once made. Until such time, we are unable to assist further. Should the caseworker require further information and/or documents they will contact you.

We are sorry we cannot be of further assistance at this time.

Yours sincerely,

UK Visas and Immigration

Was this in an email or letter? Did they not say they had sent you something on the 5th of March? Which would most likely be your decision?

email and I got this email too

Thank you for your e-mail. A response was sent to you on 5th March, the status remains the same

Thank you

FMT
FMT Admin Support Nationality Group

[Birmingham06]

Hello Guys just need a quick advice I have applied for neutralization on 30th october 2017 I got a letter from the home office on 22 /02 obviously 2nd class dated 18/02 to respond to some questions with evidence documents about the 10 months gap between my student visa and spouse resident card eu family although my documents all were with them all theses 10 months so they asked if I worked and how i maintained my self all these 10 months anyway and apparently if i didn't respond by 4th of march they will refuse my application ( they really gave me enough time 4th and 5th Saturday and Sunday) anyway I manage to respond to them last Tuesday which was 27th of march I never worked in these 10 months gap my wife was full time employed so luckily I sent them 8 months payslips of those 10 months also her mum was sending us cash luckily we sent them about 3 randum receipts of her mum sending us cash a decent cash throw something like western union transfer from Moscow with the date during just before the gap 10 months by one month enough to live for at least 2 months and the most important thing I had my own saving account back home which I was using as well during these 10 months gap and before and even after and my bank kindly supplied me with my bank statements during these 10 months and even before and after and how much balance I had and the transaction luckily showed in these 10 months gap I was withdrawing money from my savings almost 250 pound's almost every couple of days I highlighted it for them even I sent them my actual visa card which i was using at this time do you think enough evidence? How long do you think it will take to give me my decision or answer ? Tomorrow Will be one week since I sent them answer to their questionnaires
Thank you

Hi there, after sending my questionaire to them, and checked they received it online.
My decision came just 7 working days after that..
And those that av similar issues on the forum, received within one week too.


Hopefully you will receive yours too within the time frame. Pls keep us updated.
Wish u the best.

First of all thank you so much you are the man you were right I received my approval letter yesterday 7 days exactly and they said I should receive my ceremony invitation shortly and I contact them if I didn't receive it in 3 weeks I just have question do I need now to return permenant Eu family member card to the home office or doesn't apply on my situation.?

Hi good people, please i am very stressed, i am in the same situation. i received questionnaires and evidence. but with my case i could not send much documents and most documents i sent were copies. because i sent all my original document to home office in 2009. I was a victim of domestic violence back in 2009 and got an original letter from women's aid to confirm this. do you think i have chance to get granted citizenship? Thank you

[smallpie]

@ Birmingham06,

Did you not get all your original copy back from HO in 2009?

And on what issues of your application, did HO sent you questionaire? How many questions were you asked? ( I was asked upto 8 questions in the questionaire)

[Birmingham06]

hi Smallpie, the questionnaire is about the time my leave expired and the time i was granted settlement. i did not get back my file from Home office, i visited last week the office of my previous solicitors, but infortunatelly they were closed down in 2017 by law regulations.