Current naturalisation/citizenship waiting times

Just did my NCS this morning, UKBA should receive my application on Tuesday! Still feeling a bit dazed.

I'm still a bit overwhelmed by the entire process and can't quite believe that I've done something that would have only been possible in the movies when I was a little kid.

May not be a big deal to some, but even at the ripe (not so) old age of 67, it's a big deal to me.

I'm still a bit overwhelmed by the entire process and can't quite believe that I've done something that would have only been possible in the movies when I was a little kid.

May not be a big deal to some, but even at the ripe (not so) old age of 67, it's a big deal to me.

I think its an incredibly big deal!

Okay, a little reassurance needed, please!

I did NCS on Nov 4th. Package was signed for first thing in the morning on Nov 6th. As of today, Nov 24, the fee has not been taken from our account. That's 17 business days. DH is trying to tell me to be patient, I think it's time to email UKVI and see if I can get an update.

Thoughts? I go to sleep at night with visions of my application sitting on the floor under some receptionist's desk somewhere...

Well, so much for being patient! I just sent an email to the enquiries email address provided by the NCS, and got an instant reply form letter stating that I "would not be getting any further responses" and that:

"It is currently taking 6 weeks to acknowledge all applications."

I guess I sit back and wait.   

i know exactly how u feel!! its been 22 days for me but i just checked my bank account and have seen that a charge of £906 from the HO is pending. check yours if you can- yours might be processing too. i'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Thank you for that little glimmer of hope!! Know it sounds crazy, but it's hard for 'regular' people to understand when you say your entire life is in the hands of whoever is holding that application!

DH used to work in banking, he watches the account activity obsessively. Nothing yet! But I am glad to know we are waiting together.

All of us who have gone through the process understand how you feel. Being in limbo is never pleasant.

There's also a telephone number - but you may not get anything other than the bog-standard responses. Might be worth a try though.

Telephone: 0300 123 2253
Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm
Friday, 9am to 4.30pm

Update - I now have a passport!! It's a fantastic feeling and I can't quite take it in.

For those of you still waiting, just look forward - the wait is sooooooo hard, but your turn will come!

congrats Vidio!! 

Texasgirl: any news yet? my payment has cleared this evening. now the wait begins! 

Congrats Vadio! What an amazing feeling that must be!

Teezees, nothing yet, checked the account after dinner tonight, but just knowing I am not the only one who is waiting so long really helps - I am just sure it will be any day now!

How funny to be sitting here WISHING the Home Office would just take my £906???

How funny to be sitting here WISHING the Home Office would just take my £906???

lol, I was willing the money out of my account. I have not been this happy to see our account decrease by almost a grand!

I know, it's a little crazy! But I guess we have to be to have undertaken this journey!

Whoop! Woke up this morning, funds have been taken from our account and my confirmation letter that my application is being processed just showed up in the mail. 22 days since my NCS appointment.

Yea!!! At least one stage of the waiting period is over!!