General Discussion During Naturalisation Application Process

[smallpie]

@ bathroom11,

😁, definitely it will happen for u soon.
You are on course.

Goodnews for tomorrow.

[Bathroom11]

@ bathroom11,

, definitely it will happen for u soon.
You are on course.

Goodnews for tomorrow.

Thanks mate the whole process it feels like you are fighting with your shadow you can see it but you can't touch it haha

[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.

Called them again yesterday on 03001232253 and got a callback within an hour. The lady confirmed that a decision has been made and I should get the letter shortly, didn't divulge whether positive or negative.

[Bathroom11]

@ bathroom11,

, definitely it will happen for u soon.
You are on course.

Goodnews for tomorrow.

Thanks mate the whole process it feels like you are fighting with your shadow you can see it but you can't touch it haha

I contacted the Croydon council again they have my details to book a private ceremony I have to email them I emailed them already and got automatic message we will respond to your email in next 10 working days how is this private !!! There is any possibility to book a private ceremony with any other council or it has to be my local one?

[CR001]

@ bathroom11,

, definitely it will happen for u soon.
You are on course.

Goodnews for tomorrow.

Thanks mate the whole process it feels like you are fighting with your shadow you can see it but you can't touch it haha

I contacted the Croydon council again they have my details to book a private ceremony I have to email them I emailed them already and got automatic message we will respond to your email in next 10 working days how is this private !!! There is any possibility to book a private ceremony with any other council or it has to be my local one?

It has to be your local one unless you specifically stated in your AN form you wanted another venue. It is a long winded process to change ceremony venue.

[Bathroom11]

@ bathroom11,

, definitely it will happen for u soon.
You are on course.

Goodnews for tomorrow.

Thanks mate the whole process it feels like you are fighting with your shadow you can see it but you can't touch it haha

I contacted the Croydon council again they have my details to book a private ceremony I have to email them I emailed them already and got automatic message we will respond to your email in next 10 working days how is this private !!! There is any possibility to book a private ceremony with any other council or it has to be my local one?

It has to be your local one unless you specifically stated in your AN form you wanted another venue. It is a long winded process to change ceremony venue.

Hmm thanks look like I am going to wait for 10 days for them to respond I thought private ceremony would be easier straightforward phone call booking I knew it Croydon council comes always with surprises god help me

[Bathroom11]

Thanks mate the whole process it feels like you are fighting with your shadow you can see it but you can't touch it haha

I contacted the Croydon council again they have my details to book a private ceremony I have to email them I emailed them already and got automatic message we will respond to your email in next 10 working days how is this private !!! There is any possibility to book a private ceremony with any other council or it has to be my local one?

It has to be your local one unless you specifically stated in your AN form you wanted another venue. It is a long winded process to change ceremony venue.

Hmm thanks look like I am going to wait for 10 days for them to respond I thought private ceremony would be easier straightforward phone call booking I knew it Croydon council comes always with surprises god help me

Yes yes they just called me that was smooth ceremony booked this Saturday yaay hopefully I'll won't be hit by car before getting in the building while crossing the road

[smallpie]

@ bathroom11,

Very funny you lol.
All going OK with you now.. This is the last step.
Congratulations.


How much they charge for private ceremony?
I think different council with different charges..

At my locals here in Greenwich, I think they charge 150£

[Jadoom]

Hi Bathroom 11
What kind of gap in your visa during that period. .. did u appeal on time after refusal or after student visa you applied late for spouse visa.. please explain it.

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

[Bathroom11]

@ bathroom11,

Very funny you lol.
All going OK with you now.. This is the last step.
Congratulations.


How much they charge for private ceremony?
I think different council with different charges..

At my locals here in Greenwich, I think they charge 150£

Thanks mate she said they are charging me 100 £ which is not bad and my group ceremony mid of April and working day so I would need to take day off and my wife wouldn't be able to come so I think 100 worth it

[Bathroom11]

Hi Bathroom 11
What kind of gap in your visa during that period. .. did u appeal on time after refusal or after student visa you applied late for spouse visa.. please explain it.

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

Hello mate I had a gap between student visa and spouse permit about 10 months before my student visa expired by one month I applied for marriage permission which was granted 4 weeks after without any refusal after that I got married and I applied straightaway to spouse permit residence obviously things took time as usual so somehow they considered the time between my student visa expired and spouse Eu permit residence issued not legal although all this time all my documents were with the home office so they were aware of these gaps but in terms of refusals and appeals and all these sort of things I never got any refusal in my entire history what is your situation exactly?

[smallpie]

@ bathroom11,
Wow that's the cheapest av heard so far on here. 100£ worth it.
April is farrr, u just want it done over with asap.

All the best on your ceremony..

[Bathroom11]

@ bathroom11,
Wow that's the cheapest av heard so far on here. 100£ worth it.
April is farrr, u just want it done over with asap.

All the best on your ceremony..

Yeah that's what I thought thanks again

[fairness777]

Anyone applied 1st of December 2017 and still waiting?! I really don't have any idea how long would this take. 6 months??!!!, 1 year???!!!. 2 years?!!! How come some get it in 1 month and others should wait forever. At least they should tell you what is going on with your case. This is absolutely inhumane and unfair.

[Jadoom]

Hi Bathroom 11
What kind of gap in your visa during that period. .. did u appeal on time after refusal or after student visa you applied late for spouse visa.. please explain it.

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

Hello mate I had a gap between student visa and spouse permit about 10 months before my student visa expired by one month I applied for marriage permission which was granted 4 weeks after without any refusal after that I got married and I applied straightaway to spouse permit residence obviously things took time as usual so somehow they considered the time between my student visa expired and spouse Eu permit residence issued not legal although all this time all my documents were with the home office so they were aware of these gaps but in terms of refusals and appeals and all these sort of things I never got any refusal in my entire history what is your situation exactly?

@@@jadoom
I applied  my naturlization through I applied  my naturlization through ncs  on  30 November 2017. Still waiting  for my approval..
I got ilr   10 year  long resident...

Before my spouse visa i got  post study work permit  till  February  2014....   i applied   spouse visa  in November  2013
Before my post study visa expired  as my   my case was in home office ..and i got refusal and appeal my case  on time  ...within 28 days
My questions  is  the time between   feburay 2014  (post study expiry )
And   spouse visa   issued after   appeal aug 2014... wil be considere as legal  time??
I am worried ncs  on  30 November 2017. Still waiting  for my approval..
I got ilr   10 year  long resident... ((((5 year student ....2 year post study visa and 3 year spouse visa)))

Before my spouse visa i got  post study work permit  till  February  2014....   i applied   spouse visa  in November  2013
Before my post study visa expired  as my   my case was in home office ..and i got refusal and appeal my case  on time  ...within 28 days
My questions  is  the time between   feburay 2014  (post study expiry )
And   spouse visa   issued after   appeal aug 2014... wil be considere as legal  time??
I am worried ....please tell me what questionnaire they asked in post?

[Bathroom11]

@ bathroom11,
Wow that's the cheapest av heard so far on here. 100£ worth it.
April is farrr, u just want it done over with asap.

All the best on your ceremony..

Yeah that's what I thought thanks again

Hi Bathroom 11
What kind of gap in your visa during that period. .. did u appeal on time after refusal or after student visa you applied late for spouse visa.. please explain it.

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

Hello mate I had a gap between student visa and spouse permit about 10 months before my student visa expired by one month I applied for marriage permission which was granted 4 weeks after without any refusal after that I got married and I applied straightaway to spouse permit residence obviously things took time as usual so somehow they considered the time between my student visa expired and spouse Eu permit residence issued not legal although all this time all my documents were with the home office so they were aware of these gaps but in terms of refusals and appeals and all these sort of things I never got any refusal in my entire history what is your situation exactly?

@jadoom
I applied  my naturlization through ncs  on  30 November 2017. Still waiting  for my approval..
I got ilr   10 year  long resident...

Before my spouse visa i got  post study work permit  till  February  2014....   i applied   spouse visa  in November  2013
Before my post study visa expired  as my   my case was in home office ..and i got refusal and appeal my case  on time  ...within 28 days
My questions  is  the time between   feburay 2014  (post study expiry )
And   spouse visa   issued after   appeal aug 2014... wil be considere as legal  time??
I am worried
Please tell me what questioner they asked you

Good morning
Yes of course they will consider this illegal but don't worry you will get a quationare to ask you how did you maintain yourself during this illegal stay then what you need to do is to give them evidence that you never worked during this illegal stay and the only way to prove it is to show them evidence how was paying for your rent , bills, living cost, etc during this time so let's say your wife so then you need to give her payslips and bankstaments during this time or let's say you were self sufficient by using your own saving in your bank in your home country so evidence will be bankstaments and stuff like that according to your case I think you will get the same questionnaire don't worry you will be alright good luck

[silverchloride]

Hi guys (and especially gurus and mods)

Please could I get some advice.

Do you know of any cases which have taken more than 6 months and have had a straight forward decision. I'm now on 6 months, 15 days and have not had a decision yet. I recieved some generic letters saying that the application is undergoing 'good character checks' from national and international agencies and there's no time frame. I'm just worried that it will now be a long drawn out process. They haven't written to me asking for any information / questions or documentation.

I know some people get a letter nearer to the 6 month time, stating that their application is not straightforward (because of xyz) and thats why it will take longer. Or the HO asks for additional documentation / information.

Should I be worried? Or is it just a matter of waiting and seeing. I did email them a few times and asked my MP to write to them last week, but now wondering if that will make it worse? I seriously cannot think of why it is taking so long. My immigration history is fairly straight forward, Tier 4 (Student) > Tier 2 (General) > ILR and I have only ever studied or worked at the same institution (a University). Never had any immigration or legal complications whatso ever.

Any thoughts / suggestions will be very much appriciated.

[shaftri]

Hi guys (and especially gurus and mods)

Please could I get some advice.

Do you know of any cases which have taken more than 6 months and have had a straight forward decision. I'm now on 6 months, 15 days and have not had a decision yet. I recieved some generic letters saying that the application is undergoing 'good character checks' from national and international agencies and there's no time frame. I'm just worried that it will now be a long drawn out process. They haven't written to me asking for any information / questions or documentation.

I know some people get a letter nearer to the 6 month time, stating that their application is not straightforward (because of xyz) and thats why it will take longer. Or the HO asks for additional documentation / information.

Should I be worried? Or is it just a matter of waiting and seeing. I did email them a few times and asked my MP to write to them last week, but now wondering if that will make it worse? I seriously cannot think of why it is taking so long. My immigration history is fairly straight forward, Tier 4 (Student) > Tier 2 (General) > ILR and I have only ever studied or worked at the same institution (a University). Never had any immigration or legal complications whatso ever.

Any thoughts / suggestions will be very much appriciated.

same as you, my case is straight forward. I applied in May 2017 still not decided yet.

[silverchloride]

same as you, my case is straight forward. I applied in May 2017 still not decided yet.

That's almost 10 months... crazy!

What is your immigration history? Did you have any communication with them? Do you have any inkling as to why they delayed it so much?

[shaftri]

same as you, my case is straight forward. I applied in May 2017 still not decided yet.

That's almost 10 months... crazy!

What is your immigration history? Did you have any communication with them? Do you have any inkling as to why they delayed it so much?

Applied as 10 yr long residence.Tier4(MSc student ),Tier1(Post-study work visas),Tier4(PhD student).Never had any immigration or legal complications, I believe my case is straight forward, Contact the HO many time by email, and MP with no reply.

[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.

Called them again yesterday on 03001232253 and got a callback within an hour. The lady confirmed that a decision has been made and I should get the letter shortly, didn't divulge whether positive or negative.

Received the "Citizenship Invitation" Letter dated 7th March 2018 from HO (contrary to the information given on phone call this Monday) and Citizenship Ceremony Invitation Letter dated 14th March 2018 from Buckinghamshire County Council for the ceremony to be held on 17th April 2018.
A Massive thank you to everyone involved with this forum. Sincere thanks to Indguru for allaying my fears at the time of making my application last year.

[silverchloride]

Received the "Citizenship Invitation" Letter dated 7th March 2018 from HO (contrary to the information given on phone call this Monday) and Citizenship Ceremony Invitation Letter dated 14th March 2018 from Buckinghamshire County Council for the ceremony to be held on 17th April 2018.
A Massive thank you to everyone involved with this forum. Sincere thanks to Indguru for allaying my fears at the time of making my application last year.

That's amazing - many congratulations!! Did you contact them in the process or just that letter you got from them mentioned above? Email/Phone?

[dontringthebell]

Received the "Citizenship Invitation" Letter dated 7th March 2018 from HO (contrary to the information given on phone call this Monday) and Citizenship Ceremony Invitation Letter dated 14th March 2018 from Buckinghamshire County Council for the ceremony to be held on 17th April 2018.
A Massive thank you to everyone involved with this forum. Sincere thanks to Indguru for allaying my fears at the time of making my application last year.

That's amazing - many congratulations!! Did you contact them in the process or just that letter you got from them mentioned above? Email/Phone?

Thanks!

I contacted them on phone @ 03001232253

1st March 2018 (exactly 6 months from the date of application) and was informed 6 months start from the date of debit of fees.

7th March 2018 (exactly 6 months from the date of application) and was sent e-mail from UKVI, mentioned above in my post.

11th March 2018 and was informed as that a decision on my application was made the same day and posted.

However, the letter I received today had the date of 7th March 2018.

Hope it helps.

[Brand]

Hi all,

I am done with my ceremony and just wanted to give people some advice to not panic. As long as you have been honest and declared what you needed to declare on the application form if any and you have no unjustified illegal stay, etc., most likely the outcome will be positive. Just be patient!

I applied mid November and received my approval last week. I was just like you a bit paranoid and anxious, especially when people who applied a couple of months later than me say they got their approvals. But here I am, I myself got my approval! The whole process including the ceremony (a private one) took 4 months in my case...

All the best to everyone. Again, thanks to this forum which was very helpful throughout the process.

[masoodishere]

Hi guys,

i need an advice regarding naturalisation ...

the issue date on my ILR is 10-08-2017 ... but the letter which i receive with my documents states " Based on the information you provided with your application, the date on which you are deemed to have acquired permanent residence in UK is 08-03-2017’ ...

so does it mean i do not have to wait 12 months to apply for British citizenship ??? can apply now anytime after 08-03-2018 ???

does anybody had or having the same situation ???

any advice would be really helpful ...

thank you guys !!!