Almost there!

[etoile23]

Today, I finally received that much-awaited brown envelope from the Home Office... stating my British citizenship application has been approved It was indeed a long, tedious journey. But it is all worth it. All thanks again to this forum, giving me some valuable information to finally complete this immigration journey.

Here is my timeline:

Oct 8, 2012- went to Dudley Nationality Checking Service to pass my application, there they photocopied my passport, my husband's passport, LITUK test result, marriage certificate.

Oct 13, 2012 - money debited; acknowledgement letter's date (though I received the letter two weeks after)

Nov 14, 2012- citizenship approved (letter received today, Nov. 21)

Date of Ceremony- TBC

Good luck to all of us, Filipinos, here in UK

[rusty]

Congratulations

We will be submitting the application for my wife and my step-son soon. Good to see the process does not take too long.

Can you confirm the amount you paid as there was a thread here recently asking whether the ceremony fee was included?

[etoile23]

Hi rusty!

It doesn't say on my invitation letter from Home Office about the fees. I also checked on Birmingham register office' website for some info, and nothing indicated there, except for a private ceremony which costs £310. I'll update you if there's further info from them

[Arthur Little]

... Congratulations and well done ... it's DEFINITELY worth using the NCS, !

...................................................................................... 's what MY wife did too [in Edinburgh] earlier in the year.

[Arthur Little]

Hi rusty!

It doesn't say on my invitation letter from Home Office about the fees. I also checked on Birmingham register office' website for some info, and nothing indicated there, except for a private ceremony which costs £310. I'll update you if there's further info from them

Citizenship applications normally INCLUDE the ceremony fee.

Worth noting ... ... unless, of course, you opt to take the oath individually.

[scottishbride]

Today, I finally received that much-awaited brown envelope from the Home Office... stating my British citizenship application has been approved It was indeed a long, tedious journey. But it is all worth it. All thanks again to this forum, giving me some valuable information to finally complete this immigration journey.

Here is my timeline:

Oct 8, 2012- went to Dudley Nationality Checking Service to pass my application, there they photocopied my passport, my husband's passport, LITUK test result, marriage certificate.

Oct 13, 2012 - money debited; acknowledgement letter's date (though I received the letter two weeks after)

Nov 14, 2012- citizenship approved (letter received today, Nov. 21)

Date of Ceremony- TBC

Good luck to all of us, Filipinos, here in UK

wow! that was quick! Hope mine will be quick as well. I am due this month. Congrats!

[melovesengland]

Congratulations! Well done to you.

[Terpe]

Congratulations

[andy222]

Congratulations.

[etoile23]

Hi Guys! Thank you very much.

I just did my oath taking ceremony today in Birmingham Register Office. Lasted for two hours. And, positive, there's no fee to paid. Camera's not allowed inside >_< So there's an option to pay their professional photographer.

Cheers again guys!

[stevewool]

well done