TIMELINE AFTER NATURALISATION APPLICATION SUBMISSION

[safwan]

yes john i was here 5 years ago

the only time i was outside uk in the last 5 years was on month(30 DAYS) in 2007

[kindley]

brothers has any one have a logical explanation to this ?as from the voice of the lady i smelt some sort of bad news

The logical explanation is that you are looking for a problem that does not exist. If you are told it will take 3 to 6 months, why can't you just accept that?

John, I have sent you PM, plz help.

[joelondon]

hi spartac
thanks for you post

as i stated on my first post i have been in UK 15 years and i had my ILR in 1998 , so i could have applied for citizenship 11 years ago , but i did not

so i did send an application last month on 5 JAN 2010 , and the HO received it on 11 JAN 2010
i did call them friday 5 FEB 2010 and the lady i spoke to did not say the application is under consideration or any thing , she only said : between 3 and 6 months

brothers has any one have a logical explanation to this ?as from the voice of the lady i smelt some sort of bad news

Thanks to you all and CONGRATULATION TO those who got the good news

haha brother ...is just a paranoia thing ...dont worry ..everything will go smoothly as possible ...what are you scared of ...if your application is straight forward then you shouldnt be worry that way ...i'm trying to give you some comfort and support ..as i need it my self too

but i wish for you all the best and that you will receive your approval soon..incha-allah

with strength

[safwan]

thanks JOELONDON

thanks JOELONDON for your support and i hope we all hear some good news soon

by the way when did you send your application

[joelondon]

thanks JOELONDON

thanks JOELONDON for your support and i hope we all hear some good news soon

by the way when did you send your application

well m supporting only ...havent send my application yet ...it will soon those weeks ...using the NCS service ...

how was your experience with the NCS ??? how was it ??? what was the checking of document looked like ???

[safwan]

hi joelondon

I think the NCS IS the best way to send your application because they check all your documents before they send them to the HO ,and some time they can even call the HO -if some of your document are not clear- to double check then they give you a receipt and they send the form the same day or the day after

[voan]

Hello All, nice forum.

Submitted my application on 05 Jan 2010 and have not heard anything.
I rang the Home Office and they have advised that I am in the final stage and should hear shortly.

How many stages are there? I wondering why mine is taking longer than normal

NCS or Postal : NCS
Date of submission or posting : 05/01/2010
Date recieved by HO: 06/01/2010
CRITERIA: 5 Year Work Permit + 1 Year ILR
Date of debit of Card : 15/01/2010
Date receipt of acknowledgement : Pending
Date of receipt of approval : Pending
Date of citizenship Ceremony : Pending

Date of passport application : Pending
Method used : Check and Send
Date for passport Interview: Pending
Date of Receipt of Passport: Pending

Thanks...

voan

[Cane]

Update 3:

NCS or Postal : NCS Southwark
Date of submission or posting : 29/12/09
Date recieved by HO: 30/12/09
CRITERIA: 1+3+3 and backdated ILR
Date of debit of Card : 13/1/10 (adjusted to reflect card statement)

Date receipt of acknowledgement : 16/01/10 (dated 13/01/10)
Date of approval : 31/1/10
Date of receipt of approval : 8/2/10
Date of citizenship Ceremony : 5/2/10 (private; council alerted me day before)

Date of passport application : 5/2/10
Method used : Check and Send
Date for passport Interview: ?
Date of Receipt of Passport: ?

[safwan]

hi VOAN

I also sent my application on 5 JAN 2009 via NCS and have not hear any thing yet , i phone the HO and all they told me is : it takes between 3 and 6 months

[safwan]

hi eskar

have you heard any thing yet?

[London102]

Hello friends,

My timeline is :

NCS or Postal : NCS Manchester
Date of submission or posting : 26/01/2010
Date recieved by HO: 27/01/2010
CRITERIA: 1+3+3 and backdated ILR (HSMP JR)
Date of debit of Card : 29/01/10

Date receipt of acknowledgement : 04/01/10 (dated 29/01/10)
Date of approval : Pending
Date of receipt of approval : Pending
Date of citizenship Ceremony : Pending

Date of passport application : Pending
Method used : Pending
Date for passport Interview: Pending
Date of Receipt of Passport: Pending

Can anyone advise how long Council keeps the naturalization certificate. I need to go abroad for approx 3 months on company's business and leaving in 3 days. By looking at the timeline for other colleagues on this forum, I can see that the approvals are not taking more than 45 days in most cases.

So what will happen if I am unable to pick my certificate for say 45 days ?. I know if its absolute must then I can request company to grant leave for a few days to travel back to UK to collect the certificate, however this will not be liked by management (I know that). Is there any provision available that allows a delayed citizenship ceremony?

I am looking forward to your advice please. Thanks

Regards,

[gainvidya]

I submitted my application through NCS. They said they will post the application by the end of the day. How do I get hold of the Postal ref number from them?

Also is there any ref number for the application itself....

[VRM]

London102: My understanding of the UKBA rules is that you have to take your citizenship ceremony within 90 days of the receipt of your approval letter. Check out the follwing website:

http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/britis ... /ceremony/

It looks like the Council will keep your certificate for 90 days, but given that you want to go away for 3 months, you may be cutting it too fine.

[VRM]

Gainvidya: Your NCS recepit should have the Royal Mail reference number (13 digit code). You can track delivery of your letter at the following Royal Mail website:

http://track.royalmail.com/portal/rm/tr ... gear=track

It should normally reach the Home Office in 2 days.

[London102]

VRM ,

Thanks very much for the information. I appreciate.


Regards,

London102: My understanding of the UKBA rules is that you have to take your citizenship ceremony within 90 days of the receipt of your approval letter. Check out the follwing website:

http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/britis ... /ceremony/

It looks like the Council will keep your certificate for 90 days, but given that you want to go away for 3 months, you may be cutting it too fine.

[voan]

Thanks Safwan, I am sure we will get good news soon. It is just frustrating that we have to wait for something which should be straightforward.

Congratulations to the others who have received theirs.

-voan

hi VOAN

I also sent my application on 5 JAN 2009 via NCS and have not hear any thing yet , i phone the HO and all they told me is : it takes between 3 and 6 months

[gainvidya]

Gainvidya: Your NCS recepit should have the Royal Mail reference number (13 digit code). You can track delivery of your letter at the following Royal Mail website:

http://track.royalmail.com/portal/rm/tr ... gear=track

It should normally reach the Home Office in 2 days.

VRM, I didnt get anything from the NCS.

[Eskar]

Hi all, i did call them but lady wasnt really helpful, she said she cant give any update as it is less then 6 month since i applied. i shount call its pointless.

[safwan]

hi ESKAR

ESKAR when did you send you application

[Eskar]

3 weeks ago

hi ESKAR

ESKAR when did you send you application

[safwan]

eskar

i am going to call the HO TODAY and see what they will say
i ve sent my application on 5 JAN 2010 via NCS and it was received by the HO on 11 JAN 2010

[voan]

Safwan and Eskar, I rang up HO and they told me I should hear within the next 10 days.
I am on the 'final stage' Dunno how many stages they have.
Anyway, I am sure we will get something soon.
voan

[Eskar]

Hi voad,

did u call homeoffice twice in the same week !!

Safwan and Eskar, I rang up HO and they told me I should hear within the next 10 days.
I am on the 'final stage' Dunno how many stages they have.
Anyway, I am sure we will get something soon.
voan

[PCB]

Hi All,

Today I have finished the citizenship ceremony..My Journey is 90% completed and submitted the passport application.


NCS or Postal : NCS , Birmingham
Date of submission or posting : 23/12/2009
CRITERIA - 5 years+ 1 years ILR
Date of debit of debit/credit card : 14/01/2010
Date of receipt of acknowledgement : 15/01/2010(Dated 12/01/2010)
Date of receipt of approval : 04/02/2010(DateD 18/01/2010)
Date of citizenship Ceremony : 09/02/2010
Date of passport application : 09/02/2010
Method used : Check and Send
Date for passport Interview: Pending
Date of Receipt of Passport: Pending

PCB

[lmc]

Hi all,

Here is my timeline. Wanted to post it since it was really helpful to see others. If you have any questions just let me know. So happy to finally be a British citizen and have a UK passport!

NCS or Postal: NCS
If NCS, which centre: Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Date of submission or posting : 18 Nov 09
CRITERIA: USC married to UKC (1 year student, 2 years unmarried partner visa + 1 year ILR – found out after the fact I could have applied as soon as received ILR as had gotten married…)
Date of debit of debit/credit card: 26 Nov 09
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 30 Nov 09 (dated 26 Nov 09)
Date of receipt of approval: ? was away from 22 Dec 09 - 5 Jan 10 for holidays (dated 7 Dec 09)
Date of Ceremony: 21 Jan 10 (there was an earlier appt on 8 Jan 10 but husband couldn’t make it)
Date of appln. for passport: 21 Jan 10
Method used: Post Office Check and Send
Date supporting documents returned: 27 Jan 10
Date for passport interview: 30 Jan 10
Date of receipt of letter from courier stating unable to complete delivery due to needing signature: 4 Feb 10 (received 8 Feb 10)
Date of Receipt of Passport: 9 Feb 10 (rescheduled to deliver to my work)