MN1 (registration) application processing timelines (only)

[Azm9]

Eligibility criteria: Section 3(1), the child was born in the UK, and one parent was granted ILR afterwards.
Method of application: Online form MN1
Date of application submission: 22/02/2026
Date of biometrics appointment: 03/03/2026, Nottingham (free)
Date of receipt of approval: 29/06/2026
Date of receipt of registration certificates: 04/07/2026 in the mailbox
Date of email received: 05/07/2026

The registration certificate was delivered by post before any notification of approval was received. The Atlas email confirming the approval arrived the following day.

[tanves]

Eligibility criteria: section 3(1) - home secretary discretion - child born outside the UK with ILR held for a month - both parents had got ILR with the child
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 10/03/2026
Date of biometrics: 16/03/2026 (free appointment)
Date of receipt of approval: 21/07/2026
Date of receipt of registration certificate: Child turned 18 during application processing so have got approval email asking to pay £130 for citizenship ceremony - sent across the payment on 21/07/2026