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?
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
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.Originally Posted by 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
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 serviceits 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
oh thank you very much. that's a big help. i will definitely email her . cheers
Good luck & Happy Christmas I hope you get your papers through soonoh thank you very much. that's a big help. i will definitely email her . cheers
I'm pretty sure you already checked this page, but just in case you didn't here are the contact details:-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
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
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.
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 :-)
thank you.. Happy Christmas to you too :-)
have the Home Office taken the money out of your bank account for the application fee?
... I'd venture to suggest they'll have got "off their marks"
in doing that,
Joe!
Oh... hell's bells ... I had best be careful what I'm saying - in case the HO has its spies
I'll mention it to the Home Secretary next time I see her in Waitrose Arthur
Oh
Having said that ... I hope you receive satisfactory feedback very soon, Diana.
I'll mention it to the Home Secretary next time I see her in Waitrose Arthur... do that ...
... if "ther'es a" chance she'll listen.
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. :-(
i hope so mod thank you.. merry christmas to you and your familyHaving said that ... I hope you receive satisfactory feedback very soon, Diana.
merry christmas to you and your family
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
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
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.
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
ok i will email her again. thankse 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
still waiting for the reply of theresa may
You could try phoning her office - not sure if they're on holiday 020 7219 5206still waiting for the reply of theresa may
at last i've just received my citizenship and our passport yesterday. that's the longest wait ever....4 months grrr
AN HAPPY WIFE IS A HAPPY LIFE
Well done - just in time, I hope you have a good trip
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