British citizenship still waiting

[DianaKevy]

hi! is there anyone who is still waiting for their citizenship? i've posted my application on the 3rd of October and til now im still waiting for it. ive tried calling the HO but its just automated. im just worried because ive bought ticket to cebu for next year feb and i know there's still the oath taking and have to apply the british passport. pls anyone... help me what should i do?

[Dedworth]

Sounds like you're in their hands, what's the problem ? surely the oath taking can wait and you use your Phil passport to travel on

[DianaKevy]

i know the oath taking and the new passport can wait but what im worried is if i will get my phil passport on time before my travel date..

[Dedworth]

i know the oath taking and the new passport can wait but what im worried is if i will get my phil passport on time before my travel date..

Apologies didn't realise you sent your passport in - IIRC when you do the nationality checking service through local authorities they photocopy it and give it back to you.

[DianaKevy]

its too late now it's with them already. i didnt use the service coz i thought they will just return it back few weeks time not more than 2 mos. and still waiting :NoNo::Erm::cwm23:

[Dedworth]

its too late now it's with them already. i didnt use the service coz i thought they will just return it back few weeks time not more than 2 mos. and still waiting :NoNo::Erm::cwm23:

How about emailing Theresa May mayt@parliament.uk asking if she would tell the Home Office/UKBA pen pushers to pull their finger out and start providing a public service :)

[DianaKevy]

oh thank you very much. that's a big help. i will definitely email her . cheers :xxgrinning--00xx3::)

[Dedworth]

oh thank you very much. that's a big help. i will definitely email her . cheers :xxgrinning--00xx3::)

Good luck & Happy Christmas I hope you get your papers through soon

[Terpe]

its too late now it's with them already. i didnt use the service coz i thought they will just return it back few weeks time not more than 2 mos. and still waiting :NoNo::Erm::cwm23:

I'm pretty sure you already checked this page (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutus/contact/contactspage/contactcentres), but just in case you didn't here are the contact details:-

Please contact the nationality contact centre if you require further support on the British citizenship section of this website. This section aims to answer all frequently asked questions on British nationality law and contains full details of:

what British citizenship is;the different types of British nationality;the requirements you need to meet to become a British citizen;how to make an application;the cost of making an application;the nationality checking service;where completed application forms should be sent;the current waiting times for nationality applications; andcitizenship ceremonies.
Phone: 0845 010 5200

Email: ukbanationalityenquiries@ukba.gsi.gov.uk

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) 0900 - 1700. During our busy period between 1200 and 1400 you may experience problems speaking to an advisor. It is therefore advisable to call during other times of the day when we are less busy.


Also take a look at this UKBA page to see nationality waiting times (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/britishcitizenship/applying/waitingtimes)

It says:-
"You should think very carefully before applying if you require your passport within the next three months...............
...................All applications for citizenship are subject to enquiries to ensure that the statutory requirements have been satisfied. Because of these enquires, we anticipate that applications may take up to six months to complete. Some applications may be dealt with more quickly and some may take longer, depending on the nature of the enquiries to be carried out.

Our service standards set out how quickly we aim to decide applications for British citizenship.
The standard is that we will decide 95% of applications within six months."

I would suggest that you send them an e-mail stating your travel plans and requesting them to either expedite your application or to return your passport. I would have thought they completed the key checks already.

[DianaKevy]

I'm pretty sure you already checked this page (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutus/contact/contactspage/contactcentres), but just in case you didn't here are the contact details:-
I would suggest that you send them an e-mail stating your travel plans and requesting them to either expedite your application or to return your passport. I would have thought they completed the key checks already.

yes I've read everything. When they say that if you don't have travel plans on the next 3 mos you can send. That's why I have decided to send my application since my travel plans is still next feb. I never thought it would take this long to check. I've been asking my friends how long it take to have their citizenship they say its just few weeks not same as mine. I will definitely state my travel plans next yr. thanks for the advice :-)

[DianaKevy]

Good luck & Happy Christmas I hope you get your papers through soon

thank you.. Happy Christmas to you too :-)

[joebloggs]

have the Home Office taken the money out of your bank account for the application fee?

[Arthur Little]

have the Home Office taken the money out of your bank account for the application fee?

:rolleyes: ... I'd venture to suggest they'll have got "off their marks" :Bolt: in doing that, :yeahthat: Joe!

Oh :cwm24: ... hell's bells ... I had best be careful what I'm saying - in case the HO has its spies :grosyeux: :grosyeux: on here - my missus's turn comes up next March!

[Dedworth]

:rolleyes: ... I'd venture to suggest they'll have got "off their marks" :Bolt: in doing that :yeahthat: Joe!

Oh :cwm24: ... hell's bells ... I had best be careful what I'm saying - in case the HO has its spies :grosyeux: :grosyeux: on here - my missus's turn comes up next March!

I'll mention it to the Home Secretary next time I see her in Waitrose Arthur :icon_lol:

[Arthur Little]

Having said that ... I hope you receive satisfactory feedback very soon, Diana. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Arthur Little]

I'll mention it to the Home Secretary next time I see her in Waitrose Arthur :icon_lol:

:pray: ... do that ... :blahblah::blahblah: ... if "ther'es a" chance she'll listen.

[DianaKevy]

have the Home Office taken the money out of your bank account for the application fee?

hi boss, yes the HO took the money from my account on the 26th of October and they have received my application on the 3rd of October. Until now I'm still waiting... Im so stressie with this because we've bought ticket already for next feb.. I never thought it would be this long to wait. :-(

[DianaKevy]

Having said that ... I hope you receive satisfactory feedback very soon, Diana. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

i hope so mod thank you.. merry christmas to you and your family :)

[Arthur Little]

merry christmas to you and your family :)

:xxgrinning--00xx3: ... and to you & yours. :holiday08:

[Terpe]

hi boss, yes the HO took the money from my account on the 26th of October and they have received my application on the 3rd of October. Until now I'm still waiting... Im so stressie with this because we've bought ticket already for next feb.. I never thought it would be this long to wait. :-(

Did you yet consider the advice I gave you in post #9?
If not then you should now contact UKBA as a matter of urgency.

Good luck :Wave:

[DianaKevy]

Did you yet consider the advice I gave you in post #9?
If not then you should now contact UKBA as a matter of urgency.

Good luck :Wave:


Hi I did call UKBA but its just an automated machine since they can't transfer any calls. Saying they can't tell the progress to anyone who sends the application for the last 6 months. My only option is just the email. thanks :-)

[Terpe]

Hi I did call UKBA but its just an automated machine since they can't transfer any calls. Saying they can't tell the progress to anyone who sends the application for the last 6 months. My only option is just the email. thanks :-)

Fingers crossed you hear something soon. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[DianaKevy]

emailed to Theresa May still no reply from her yet :-(

[Dedworth]

emailed to Theresa May still no reply from her yet :-( e mail her a reminder saying shes failing in her duty as a Minister of The Crown - remember they get about 4 weeks off for Christmas :D

[DianaKevy]

e mail her a reminder saying shes failing in her duty as a Minister of The Crown - remember they get about 4 weeks off for Christmas :D

ok i will email her again. thanks :)

[DianaKevy]

still waiting for the reply of theresa may :cwm23: so stressie.... PANIC MODE!!!!!!!!

[Dedworth]

still waiting for the reply of theresa may :cwm23: so stressie.... PANIC MODE!!!!!!!!

You could try phoning her office - not sure if they're on holiday 020 7219 5206

[DianaKevy]

at last i've just received my citizenship and our passport yesterday. that's the longest wait ever....4 months grrr :cwm23:......... thank you all :)

[stevie c]

:xxgrinning--00xx3: congratulations a big wieght of your mind im sure.

[Dedworth]

Well done - just in time, I hope you have a good trip :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[joebloggs]

:xxgrinning--00xx3::Jump:

[Rory]

Great to hear you have your passport back, that was cutting it fine, hope you have a good holiday. :)

[scottishbride]

Congrats Diana! Just in time! Now all you need is to get ready your suitcase, ready for holiday! lol! ;):Wave:

[DianaKevy]

:xxgrinning--00xx3: congratulations a big wieght of your mind im sure.

thanks... definitely it was very stressful.... i've been having dreams about it.

[DianaKevy]

Well done - just in time, I hope you have a good trip :xxgrinning--00xx3:


thank you :-) we still have to apply for babys' passport... we already booked next saturday to go to london for the fast track service. can't afford to delay this.

[DianaKevy]

Congrats Diana! Just in time! Now all you need is to get ready your suitcase, ready for holiday! lol! ;):Wave:

thank you :-) yeah just in time..... definitely holiday here we come :icon_lol:

[DianaKevy]

Great to hear you have your passport back, that was cutting it fine, hope you have a good holiday. :)

thanks Rory :-)

[Terpe]

At last !!!!!!!!
So glad to hear the good news. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Phew, that was really some long waiting time.

[PAT]

at last i've just received my citizenship and our passport yesterday. that's the longest wait ever....4 months grrr :cwm23:......... thank you all :)


Congratulations...:)