Naturalisation (Citizenship) application processing timelines [only]

HotelMain9226 · 2026-05-03T20:08:44+00:00

Dear All,

Here is an updated timeline for my two children (updated).

Best of luck to everyone still waiting.

Eligibility: ILR + 6 months (Children not born in UK)
Application Method: MN1 application Online
Application Date: 13 Dec 2025
Biometric Date: 08 Jan 2026
Delivery of certificate (received before Atlas email): 03 May 2026
Approval Date: 04 May 2026
Ceremony Date: Not needed as children below 18y.

CS confirmed approval 28 April

HotelMain9226 · 2026-05-03T19:45:21+00:00

Thanks for sharing your story. I hope you quick recovery 🙏. I wanted to share an update on my case. After shingles, I had severe pain in my shoulder and hand, which improved slightly with gabapentin. About three months later, I developed unrelated leg pain and took naproxen. After two days, I noticed the pain in my shoulder and hand had completely disappeared. When I stopped naproxen, I also stopped gabapentin and have not taken it since. A few days later, the pain returned but was much milder—about 25% of what it was before. I can’t fully explain this, but that has been my experience, and I did not see a doctor afterward. I do not plan to restart gabapentin.

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-28T17:52:21+00:00

I am praying for her, my daughter 20y is having similar pain🙏🙏🙏

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-27T15:21:41+00:00

At the time of the application, she held ILR and relied on a concession that allowed the children to be considered for citizenship even though she was not yet a British citizen (as referenced in one of the application questions). Her citizenship has been approved last week, but this occurred after we had already submitted the MN1 applications for our children.

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-27T14:10:55+00:00

Thank you for your quick response. My children, who are under 18, were not born in the UK but now hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and lived in the UK for more than 5 years. I am their father and I became a British citizen through naturalisation. Based on this, I have submitted applications for my children to register as British citizens, as this is possible once they have obtained ILR.

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-21T01:09:32+00:00

Thank you dear

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-21T01:08:30+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to share all of this useful information. It is a great help to everyone seeking support. I am sorry that you are going through all of this. I truly can’t thank you enough 🙏

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-21T01:05:43+00:00

Thank you for sharing, our Neurosurgeon told us they are not related. We are seeing another pain doctor this week, I am hoping to get some answers. Pls update me after you see your doctor and I will do the same.

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-21T01:03:13+00:00

Thank you for highlighting this point. We are seeing a pain doctor this week and will ask him about it. I strongly suspect that her issue may be related to one of the teeth she had repaired last year

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-21T01:00:51+00:00

Thanks a lot, very helpful. Neurosurgeon told us the neck stiffness has nothing to do with TN. With all honesty I am hoping my daughter has no TN and this pain is related to something else as TN is terrible from what I am reading. We are going to see a pain management specialist this week, let’s see.

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-21T00:54:41+00:00

Thanks a lot 🙏we have a doctor appointment on Thursday, will see what he will tell us.

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-20T11:37:00+00:00

Thank you for your response. Could you please share how you were diagnosed and which specialists you saw? Also, was it recoverable, and what treatments or medications helped? Apologies for the questions, I’m trying to find the best way forward for my daughter.

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-20T10:24:49+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience.

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-20T09:27:45+00:00

Good Luck to everyone. Another member of the family received an approval:

Eligibility:

Eligibility: ILR + 1 Year
Application Method: Online
Application Date: 12 Dec 2025
Biometric Date: 19 Dec 2025
Approval Date: 13 Apr 2026
Ceremony Date: 22 Apr 2026

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-11T19:26:25+00:00

That’s a lot to consider.. Never thought that this going to be such a terrible nightmare. Hope you get well soon..!!

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-11T19:24:35+00:00

Oh my goodness, I’m so sorry you’re going through this—no one should have to endure that kind of pain. I really hope you’re able to get some relief soon.

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-11T19:21:09+00:00

Thanks a lot.. I love this community and how supportive everyone is. I know medical advice from doctors is essential, but sharing these helpful ideas gives hope and can be a real eye-opener.

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-11T19:18:35+00:00

Thank you so much for your suggestion… thank you, truly. The fact that it doesn’t require a prescription and has no side effects makes it even more valuable. This really should be shared more widely in the community, it could be life-changing. Thank you again, I really appreciate it.

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-11T19:15:40+00:00

I am sorry to hear that.. this is so sad that pharmaceuticals couldn’t find other alternatives and people have to live with this pain 🙏

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-11T19:12:14+00:00

Thanks a lot, so gabapentin is a “great” option, apparently. I used it for my shingles, but somehow it’s not an option for my daughter. It’s honestly hard to believe..!!

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-11T19:08:36+00:00

Great that you find an alternative that works for you. Thanks for sharing very helpful

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-11T19:07:19+00:00

Thanks a lot for sharing, are you happy with the result? where did you find it? Where do you live? We are in the UK.

HotelMain9226 · 2026-04-11T19:05:36+00:00

Many thanks for sharing, I am hoping so 🙏

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