October 2013 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

[yallow]

Congratulations.
Can you tell me what this NFEE ref number is?
Thanks

you will find it on your acknowledgement letter.

[MwanaKay]

Desertlord - No, I called them last Thursday first time, then they said application is not allocated or incomplete

Called them on 5th Nov - Tuesday, then they said application is processing and no letters sent out

Called on 6th, Nov - they said, letters sent out, decisions made...

So it looks like case workers hardly spends couple of hours on an application

Hi ,

Please can you let me know which number did u call to enquire about the application.

Thx.

Sure, number i found in this forums - 08706067766, when ever I called I found very polite people asking for DOB, Nationality & NFEE ref number, so keep them handy...

Congratulations.
Can you tell me what this NFEE ref number is?
Thanks

Naturalisation Fee Ref

[forbc123]

Desertlord - No, I called them last Thursday first time, then they said application is not allocated or incomplete

Called them on 5th Nov - Tuesday, then they said application is processing and no letters sent out

Called on 6th, Nov - they said, letters sent out, decisions made...

So it looks like case workers hardly spends couple of hours on an application

Hi ,

Please can you let me know which number did u call to enquire about the application.

Thx.

Sure, number i found in this forums - 08706067766, when ever I called I found very polite people asking for DOB, Nationality & NFEE ref number, so keep them handy...

Congratulations.
Can you tell me what this NFEE ref number is?
Thanks

Thanks, I've found a ref number on my acknowledgement letter this is what I was referring to.

[asadkhan71]

Hi ,

Please can you let me know which number did u call to enquire about the application.

Thx.

Sure, number i found in this forums - 08706067766, when ever I called I found very polite people asking for DOB, Nationality & NFEE ref number, so keep them handy...

Congratulations.
Can you tell me what this NFEE ref number is?
Thanks

Naturalisation Fee Ref

Does that mean you can't enquire if you don't have this ref number, which obviously is issued to applicant whose fee has be taken. Am I right concluding thiis?

[MwanaKay]

Sure, number i found in this forums - 08706067766, when ever I called I found very polite people asking for DOB, Nationality & NFEE ref number, so keep them handy...

Congratulations.
Can you tell me what this NFEE ref number is?
Thanks

Naturalisation Fee Ref

Does that mean you can't enquire if you don't have this ref number, which obviously is issued to applicant whose fee has be taken. Am I right concluding thiis?

When your Fees are taken and Acknowledgement letter is sent to you, then you'll know/have the NFEE Ref

[Matteus_Grundstrom]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years EEA + 1 year PR
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 07/10/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 08/10/2013
Date of debit of fees: 18/10/2013
Date of acknowledgement :24/10/2013
Date of approval: 04/11/2013
Date of Ceremony: TBA

[Amber]

Eligibility criteria: 5year Work Permit and 1 Year ILR
Method of application: NCS Southwark 03/10/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 04/10/2013
Date of debit of fees: 23/10/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 24/10/2013 (letter dated 20/10/2013)
Date of receipt of approval: Waiting.....
Date of Ceremony: Waiting.....

[lendosing]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 14 / 10 / 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 15 / 10 /2013 (Royal Mail tracking)
Date of acknowledgement letter:
Date of debit of fees: 07/11/2013 (cleared)
Date of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

[Heisgood]

My Timeline

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs WP + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS in Bedfordshire
Date of application: 10/10/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/10/13
Date of debit of fees: 01/11/13 >>>>>Payment appears to be taking 2-3weeks average
Date of acknowledgement: Letter dated 1/11/13 received on the 7/11/13
Date of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

All the best to all October applicants. Be patient the applications are moving………

As mentioned in my first posts when the October timeline had just opened, we have to be patient. I am in the same boat as Heisgood, applied same day, same day of receipt, debit of fees and acknowledgement letter. As I said, I still have my pp and are going on holiday in 4 wks time. Am letting this run it's course coz stressing won't get us anywhere. Am now waiting for my approval letter but won't let that stress me for now.

All the best joy2006. Hopefully we will cross the line soon. I have resigned myself not to disturb HO and let the process run it's course.......sooner or later it will happen!

[Amber]

Application date 12-10-2013
Receip date 14-10-2013
Debit fee 04-11-2013
Confirmation not yet
Approval date not yet
Ceremonie date not yet

[tlogic]

I received my acknowledgement letter today.

Looks like they have started to process applications posted on the 14/10/13.

[Loveislovely]

Eligibility criteria: 10 years lawful resident + 1year ILR
Method of application: Made independently, SD
Date sent: 15/10/2013
Date received: 16/10/2013 (check using royal mail tracking)
Acknowledgment letter:
Deduction of fee: 9/11/2013 (Saturday)
Contacted UKBA via email: 31/10/2013
They contacted me back, today, via email,it reads, due to high volumes of application, there is a delay in processing applications and taking payments, if you don't hear from HO within a week or so, please contact us back.
Approval letter sent:
Approval letter received:
Ceremony Date:

Loveislovely

Hi all,

I checked my bank account approximately 10.00am, money was not taken out, I later check it at 13.20, to my surprise £874 had vanished from my account, a very good surprise. I am praying that it will be processed quickly, good luck to all of us waiting.

Loveislovely

[joy2006]

Loveislovely, as per your email from HO, they are overwhelmed with applications due to the 28th October deadline so just be patient coz we are all in the same boat.

Good luck to all the October applicants. Very soon all of us will start getting the good news.

[thirdlioness]

Eligibility criteria: 4 years student + 2 yr Tier 2 + 2 yr Tier 1 + 2 yr spouse BC and 1 month ILR
Method of application: NCS Manchester
Date of AN application: 9th Oct 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10th Oct 2013
Date of acknowledgement : Received letter acknowledging application and payment of fees on 4th Nov 2013, the letter was dated 30th October 2013
Date of debit of fees: 30th October 2013
Date of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[thirdlioness]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 09/ 10 /2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10 / 10 /2013 (Royal Mail tracking)
Date of acknowledgement letter: 4/11/13
Date of debit of fees: 30/10/2013
Date of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

zigleon and Eirikur any updates from your end?
The 7th and 8th October applicants seem to be getting their approvals.
Next would be the 9th applicants like us.
There might be a delay as our fees was taken a bit later. But I am a bit more optimistic this time.
Anyway keep us posted.

[yallow]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 09/ 10 /2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10 / 10 /2013 (Royal Mail tracking)
Date of acknowledgement letter: 4/11/13
Date of debit of fees: 30/10/2013
Date of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

zigleon and Eirikur any updates from your end?
The 7th and 8th October applicants seem to be getting their approvals.
Next would be the 9th applicants like us.
There might be a delay as our fees was taken a bit later. But I am a bit more optimistic this time.
Anyway keep us posted.

I don't think it works as FIFO queue. My application is there since 2/10 and the decision hasn't been made yet.

[kkhhyyaattii10]

[quote="yallow"][quote="akhan25"]Has any October applicant taken their fees I applied on 1st but no money has been taken yet[/quote]

I applied on 30/09. No money taken either.[/quote]

I applied on 24/09 by NCs harrow, application reached 25/09 but no money taken yet.

[nionlight]

Has any October applicant taken their fees I applied on 1st but no money has been taken yet

I applied on 30/09. No money taken either.

I applied on 24/09 by NCs harrow, application reached 25/09 but no money taken yet.

Is the date correct 25/09??? not 25/10 ( October)??? If its 25th September then you should call them and see what's going on. If its 25th October then chill and give it another 2 weeks.

[jonjr023]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years EEA + 1 year PR
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 07/10/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 08/10/2013
Date of debit of fees: 18/10/2013
Date of acknowledgement :24/10/2013
Date of approval: 04/11/2013
Date of Ceremony: TBA

Hi Matteus,
is your acknowledgement and approval dates when you received your letter or the actual dates on the letter because am 2 days behind u.
thanks

[jonjr023]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 09/ 10 /2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10 / 10 /2013 (Royal Mail tracking)
Date of acknowledgement letter: 4/11/13
Date of debit of fees: 30/10/2013
Date of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

zigleon and Eirikur any updates from your end?
The 7th and 8th October applicants seem to be getting their approvals.
Next would be the 9th applicants like us.
There might be a delay as our fees was taken a bit later. But I am a bit more optimistic this time.
Anyway keep us posted.

I have similars dates, will let you know when mine comes thru but keep me posted if you get yours before me. thanks

[zigleon]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC
Method of application: Self
Date of application: 09/ 10 /2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10 / 10 /2013 (Royal Mail tracking)
Date of acknowledgement letter: 4/11/13
Date of debit of fees: 30/10/2013
Date of approval:
Date of Ceremony:

zigleon and Eirikur any updates from your end?
The 7th and 8th October applicants seem to be getting their approvals.
Next would be the 9th applicants like us.
There might be a delay as our fees was taken a bit later. But I am a bit more optimistic this time.
Anyway keep us posted.

Nothing else yet.......

[woolf]

i believe from the date ur fees is deducted count days from there

[arvind.sam]

All,

Eligibility criteria: ILR+1 year
Method of application: By Post self
Date of application: 21-Oct-2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 22-Oct-2013
Date of acknowledgement : Not received
Date of debit of fees: Not debited
Date of approval: Not received
Date of Ceremony:Not received

[lad2777]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years EEA + 1 year PR
Method of application: Postal
Date of application: 08/10/2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 09/10/2013
Date of debit of fees: 05/11/2013
Date of acknowledgement :1/11/2013
Date of approval: TBA
Date of Ceremony: TBA

[jonjr023]

Eligibility criteria: ( 3 yrs spouse of BC)
Method of application: Postal
Date posted: 08/10/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/1013,
Date of debit of fees: 05/11/2013
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 01/11/13, Dated: 30/10/13
Date of receipt of approval: TBA
Date of Ceremony:TBA

Now the Waiting game starts
Thanks to others for their informative posts causes its really helps.[/quote]

Update :
Eligibility criteria: ( 3 yrs spouse of BC)
Method of application: Postal
Date posted: 08/10/13
Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/1013,
Date of debit of fees:30/10/13, (Dated Cleared: 05/11/2013)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 01/11/13, Dated: 30/10/13
Date of receipt of approval: TBA
Date of Ceremony:TBA

Emailed 08/11/13 was asked for details like Name, DOB, Address & NFEE109XXXX , waiting reply hopefully