Different councils work differently. For mine, the approval email said to wait 1 working day before calling the council so I called them the following day, Dec 7th I believe, they asked for my Ref no and booked me into the next available slot which was January 6th, the ceremony is done only on Thursdays here.

They know about the 3 month cut off so they will definitely conduct yours before then. It doesn't even take more than 10 minutes (for mine, I should add). All the best.

abubarakat:
I called them 2 times during this past week and was told to wait until they reach out to me.

Apparently the HO has to send them a citizenship approval letter before they can schedule a ceremony appointment.

It's a waiting game now but one I'm bothered about except that I have to do citizenship ceremony before 3 months from the date my approval was issued.

Hello,

I have now received my ILR. Thanks to everyone for providing helpful information.

I used the priority service (it comes up only at midnight).

Biometrics was done on March 2nd, got an approval email about 2 hours later.
I received my card today (March 7th).

Thanks.

I'm not bothered to be honest. Coincidentally, the council sent a letter through the post today that I should send an email to book a citizenship ceremony appointment. Can you believe that?

They are just unserious.

newbie715:
Different councils work differently. For mine, the approval email said to wait 1 working day before calling the council so I called them the following day, Dec 7th I believe, they asked for my Ref no and booked me into the next available slot which was January 6th, the ceremony is done only on Thursdays here.

They know about the 3 month cut off so they will definitely conduct yours before then. It doesn't even take more than 10 minutes (for mine, I should add). All the best.

Congratulations

Alohetij:
Hello,

I have now received my ILR. Thanks to everyone for providing helpful information.

I used the priority service (it comes up only at midnight).

Biometrics was done on March 2nd, got an approval email about 2 hours later.
I received my card today (March 7th).

Hi All,

Please anyone able to provide a list of documents submitted for Naturalisation. I have checked the thread, I just see those who have done it saying the document required is less than that for ILR.

Everything looks pretty straightforward on the checklist but worth seeing what others have provided to avoid any delay with my application.

Thanks

Alohetij:
Hello,

I have now received my ILR. Thanks to everyone for
I received my card today (March 7th).

Congratulations

Congratulations

Alohetij:
Hello,

I have now received my ILR. Thanks to everyone for providing helpful information.

I used the priority service (it comes up only at midnight).

Biometrics was done on March 2nd, got an approval email about 2 hours later.
I received my card today (March 7th).

Off the top of my head, I couldn't list the documents but I can remember it didn't include proof of habitation but I seem to remember it wanted something that showed when you arrived so I sent a copy of my passport page where I was stamped in. I may be wrong but I don't recall the need to show proof of income, obviously no IHS payment but you need 2 referees. Sorry I couldn't be of more help but it's pretty straight forward.

Alohetij:
Hi All,

Please anyone able to provide a list of documents submitted for Naturalisation. I have checked the thread, I just see those who have done it saying the document required is less than that for ILR.

Everything looks pretty straightforward on the checklist but worth seeing what others have provided to avoid any delay with my application.

Thanks

newbie715:
Off the top of my head, I couldn't list the documents but I can remember it didn't include proof of habitation but I seem to remember it wanted something that showed when you arrived so I sent a copy of my passport page where I was stamped in. I may be wrong but I don't recall the need to show proof of income, obviously no IHS payment but you need 2 referees. Sorry I couldn't be of more help but it's pretty straight forward.

Thank you, that was useful.

Please did you send all the pages of your passport and that of your spouse?

Also the referee form with my passport attached, wondering how they get to see the back of the passport since they ask that I put my name & D.O.B. Should the form just be scanned and uploaded with the rest of the requested documents?

I just checked my email and saw where I saved the documents I scanned and uploaded. Here goes:

- Spouse British passport data page
- My passport data page and BRP
- The page on my old passport that shows my entry stamp
- A very old letter I received when I got my NI number (sure it's not necessary but just in addition to the stamp to show I have been here 5 years)
- Marriage Certificate
- Masters certificate + NARIC letter
- 2 Referees
I wrote the name at the back of the passport, but it was useless as I didn't scan the back. You can skip it.

I can't remember if there was anything else but I think that was it.

Alohetij:


Thank you, that was useful.

Please did you send all the pages of your passport and that of your spouse?

Also the referee form with my passport attached, wondering how they get to see the back of the passport since they ask that I put my name & D.O.B. Should the form just be scanned and uploaded with the rest of the requested documents?

Thank you!!

newbie715:
I just checked my email and saw where I saved the documents I scanned and uploaded. Here goes:

- Spouse British passport data page
- My passport data page and BRP
- The page on my old passport that shows my entry stamp
- A very old letter I received when I got my NI number (sure it's not necessary but just in addition to the stamp to show I have been here 5 years)
- Marriage Certificate
- Masters certificate + NARIC letter
- 2 Referees
I wrote the name at the back of the passport, but it was useless as I didn't scan the back. You can skip it.

I can't remember if there was anything else but I think that was it.

Alohetij:
Hello,

I have now received my ILR. Thanks to everyone for providing helpful information.

I used the priority service (it comes up only at midnight).

Biometrics was done on March 2nd, got an approval email about 2 hours later.
I received my card today (March 7th).

Do you mean the Super Priority Service - SPV (1 day)? Because I can't seem to find Priority Service (5 days) on their website despite night camping and waiting for over 2 nights now.

Demoore:


Do you mean the Super Priority Service - SPV (1 day)? Because I can't seem to find Priority Service (5 days) on their website despite night camping and waiting for over 2 nights now.

Yes, it is the Super Priority Service. See the screenshot below, it came up at midnight.

abubarakat:
Just in - my naturalisation application has been approved. I'm now waiting for my council to give me a date for the citizenship ceremony.

The journey that started more 5 years ago has now come to an end with passport application now in sight.

Good luck to everyone still in the process.

Hi @abubarakat, please can I ask how long it took for your naturalisation application to be approved from the date of biometrics? Your wait time appears pretty short, as I read that it usually takes about 6 months. Are you aware if there is a priority service for this?

Hi everyone,

Just got my ILR today. Please see my timeline below, a few twists and turns but we got there in the end.

My timeline:

Applied for ILR Route : SET(M)
Date application sent : 04/03/2022 (standard)
Variation application sent: 16/03/2022 (super priority service £800)
Refund for standard application received less £25 admin fee: 18/03/2022
Documents uploaded to UKVCAS portal: 18/03/2022
Date Biometrics Enrolled: 24/03/2022 7:00am Birmingham (£125)
Approval Received : 24/03/2022 2:00pm
BRP Card: Pending....

Congratulations � to everyone who has received the ILR, and Citizenship too.

Please how did you evidence your results for the Life in UK test as I was not given a certificate?

Fynebouy:
Congratulations � to everyone who has received the ILR, and Citizenship too.

Please how did you evidence your results for the Life in UK test as I was not given a certificate?

Once you have passed the Life In The UK test, you will be provided with a reference number. That is the only evidence you will need for both your ILR and citizenship applications.

Congratulations!!! Good news.

Demoore:
Hi everyone,

Just got my ILR today. Please see my timeline below, a few twists and turns but we got there in the end.

My timeline:

Applied for ILR Route : SET(M)
Date application sent : 04/03/2022 (standard)
Variation application sent: 16/03/2022 (super priority service £800)
Refund for standard application received less £25 admin fee: 18/03/2022
Documents uploaded to UKVCAS portal: 18/03/2022
Date Biometrics Enrolled: 24/03/2022 7:00am Birmingham (£125)
Approval Received : 24/03/2022 2:00pm
BRP Card: Pending....

Demoore:
Hi everyone,

Just got my ILR today. Please see my timeline below, a few twists and turns but we got there in the end.

My timeline:

Applied for ILR Route : SET(M)
Date application sent : 04/03/2022 (standard)
Variation application sent: 16/03/2022 (super priority service £800)
Refund for standard application received less £25 admin fee: 18/03/2022
Documents uploaded to UKVCAS portal: 18/03/2022
Date Biometrics Enrolled: 24/03/2022 7:00am Birmingham (£125)
Approval Received : 24/03/2022 2:00pm
BRP Card: Pending....

Congratulations

Demoore:
Hi everyone,

Just got my ILR today. Please see my timeline below, a few twists and turns but we got there in the end.

My timeline:

Applied for ILR Route : SET(M)
Date application sent : 04/03/2022 (standard)
Variation application sent: 16/03/2022 (super priority service £800)
Refund for standard application received less £25 admin fee: 18/03/2022
Documents uploaded to UKVCAS portal: 18/03/2022
Date Biometrics Enrolled: 24/03/2022 7:00am Birmingham (£125)
Approval Received : 24/03/2022 2:00pm
BRP Card: Pending....

UPDATE

Applied for ILR Route : SET(M)
Date application sent : 04/03/2022 (standard)
Variation application sent: 16/03/2022 (super priority service £800)
Refund for standard application received less £25 admin fee: 18/03/2022
Documents uploaded to UKVCAS portal: 18/03/2022
Date Biometrics Enrolled: 24/03/2022 7:00am Birmingham (£125)
Approval Received : 24/03/2022 2:00pm
BRP Card Received: 29/03/2022

Next up is naturalisation!

I think it was about a month. Congratulations on your ILR.

Demoore:


Hi @abubarakat, please can I ask how long it took for your naturalisation application to be approved from the date of biometrics? Your wait time appears pretty short, as I read that it usually takes about 6 months. Are you aware if there is a priority service for this?

Hi all, hope you are all enjoying the sunshine. Please did anyone apply recently and was able to book the super priority service? Been refreshing the page for 2 days now and nothing, or does the bank holiday and weekend affect this in anyway? Thank you

oladunni4real:
Hi all, hope you are all enjoying the sunshine. Please did anyone apply recently and was able to book the super priority service? Been refreshing the page for 2 days now and nothing, or does the bank holiday and weekend affect this in anyway? Thank you

It comes up at midnight. Check earlier messages on this page for details

Thank you, I have been checking at midnight as stated in previous conversations.

Hi All

Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday today. My naturalisation application just got approved!

My application was submitted 24th of March, got my approval today.

Congratulations

Alohetij:
Hi All

Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday today. My naturalisation application just got approved!

My application was submitted 24th of March, got my approval today.

Alohetij:
Hi All

Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday today. My naturalisation application just got approved!

My application was submitted 24th of March, got my approval today.

Congratulations! That was fairly quick.

Congratulations

Alohetij:
Hi All

Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday today. My naturalisation application just got approved!

My application was submitted 24th of March, got my approval today.

My passport arrived today.

I have now come to the end of my UK immigration journey. I wish everyone still in the process success in current/future applications.

Now is the time to see the world without the stress of visa applications. Going to Amsterdam next month and Mallorca in October lol.

Congratulations.

abubarakat:
My passport arrived today.

I have now come to the end of my UK immigration journey. I wish everyone still in the process success in current/future applications.

Now is the time to see the world without the stress of visa applications. Going to Amsterdam next month and Mallorca in October lol.

abubarakat:
My passport arrived today.

I have now come to the end of my UK immigration journey. I wish everyone still in the process success in current/future applications.

Now is the time to see the world without the stress of visa applications. Going to Amsterdam next month and Mallorca in October lol.

Congrats boss. Well earned flexing

Congratulations!!

abubarakat:
My passport arrived today.

I have now come to the end of my UK immigration journey. I wish everyone still in the process success in current/future applications.

Now is the time to see the world without the stress of visa applications. Going to Amsterdam next month and Mallorca in October lol.