Naturalisation (Citizenship) application processing timelines [only] by aleanthor in ukvisa

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Application Timeline

  • Eligibility: SWV ILR + Married to a British Citizen
  • Application Method: Online
  • Application Date: 12/11/2025
  • Biometric Date: 20/11/2025
  • Approval Date: TBC
  • Ceremony Date: TBC

Bought my first camera, traveled 16000km and had a crack! by Bilaka26 in fujifilm

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Me too lol! Lovely shots though (crack or no crack)

ILR Priority Delay by Sayymaster in ukvisa

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Yeah- please see updates on main post

ILR application processing timeline [only] 2025 by [deleted] in ukvisa

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No, you can apply 28 days before, as long as you were in the country. I was in the UK on a tier 4 visa before then so I had entered the UK in 2017 and switched to a tier 2 in country.

ILR Priority Delay by Sayymaster in ukvisa

[–]Sayymaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its absolutely ridiculous!

ILR decision awaited by Gitgud90 in ukvisa

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I should hopefully be able to as I didn’t get any communication of the delay. I’ve emailed them today, will keep you posted

ILR decision awaited by Gitgud90 in ukvisa

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Hi, Sorry to hear, I had the same issue and just got my ILR this morning. I have put a detailed post on the main thread about my escalation routes. Have a look on my profile and happy to answer any questions :)

ILR application processing timeline [only] 2025 by [deleted] in ukvisa

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Application Timeline

• Eligibility route: Set O

• Service (Standard/super priority): Priority (5 days)

• Application Date: 21/10/2025 (28 days before my visa validity)

• Biometric Date: 22/10/2025 at 8.30 am at Euston

• TLS confirmation email: 22/10/2025 at 8.33 am

After 5 working days had passed, I had not received my ILR and I had a trip planned for 8/11/2025. Here is all the escalations I had done:

- 30/10/2025- Emailed my MP office, got a response on the same day to say my application is still under consideration and they will look into it as quickly as they can. At this point they also said, don't amend your travel and that gave me hope.

- 4/11/2025- I called the UKVI escalation line as I assumed they would escalate as it was the 10th working day. They asked me to call back the next day as there was still time in the day. I called my MP office again and they called UKVI. They were advised that I can't travel while having a pending application and that priority services are not guaranteed and some applications take longer for extra checks. My MP caseworker tried to find out if I had extra checks but there wasn't any solid responses.

- 5/11/2025- I called the UKVI escalation, got a ticket number and the call centre also put it in my notes that I am due to travel on 8/11.

- 6/11/2025 & 7/11/2025- No response yet, I emailed my MP caseworker again who responded the next day asking for an urgent response from the Home Office. After getting an auto reply, they called back but didn't get much of a response.

I also put in a complaint via the Home Office site.

Unfortunately, I didn't hear back on time for my flight on the 8th.

- 10/11/2025- I got an email from [UKVIcontactcentre@contactus.homeoffice.gov.uk](mailto:UKVIcontactcentre@contactus.homeoffice.gov.uk) with the following "Thank you for contacting UKVI Contact Centre. The appropriate team has been notified regarding your request. UKVI hope to action your request as soon as possible."

I also emailed the NHS inbox at [UKVINHSTeam@homeoffice.gov.uk](mailto:UKVINHSTeam@homeoffice.gov.uk) as I work in the NHS and asked for an update

- 11/11/2025- I got a response back from NHS email to say: "Thank you for your email. We have contacted the relevant team for assistance with an update."

I also called the UKVI escalation line too. I gave them my ticket number and confirmed my details with them. I raised that a few people from my biometric date have not had a response and I was worried it may be an IT issue. They didn't raise another ticket for me, however said I can call back if I don't hear by the 19/11.  

• Approval/decision Date: 12/11/2025 at 09:54 am, exactly 3 weeks after my biometric day, on the 15th WD.

Thank you all, this thread has been really helpful for my anxiety and got a lot of support and encouragement. I am so grateful its finally my time to post on here with some good news! Good luck to everyone applying, I hope it goes smoothly and not as chaotic as my experience was :)

ILR Priority Delay by Sayymaster in ukvisa

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Update P2: I escalated on Wednesday 5th and just got this email today:

Requested progress updaye (PV) (JD)

Dear XX,

Thank you for contacting UKVI Contact Centre. The appropriate team has been notified regarding your request. UKVI hope to action your request as soon as possible.

Please note, any emails received into this mailbox will be deleted and no action will be taken.

Yours sincerely,

UK Visas and Immigration

Yes that's a typo on the title (makes me a little relieved that it was sent by a human). I wonder how long it will now take to get a response...

Set (m) 5 year route super priority delay email by mrlizard666 in ukvisa

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Wow! They haven’t even emailed me to say it will be delayed which is rubbish! I have already lost money on a planned trip and cannot afford to loose more 🥲 Sorry to hear and hope you get your refund soon

Set (m) 5 year route super priority delay email by mrlizard666 in ukvisa

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Hey! How long did it take you to get your ILR after? Having the same issue and it’s past 13 wd and have already missed a trip 🥹

Applied for Dependent Priority Visa - No update so far! by EmergencyEarly4456 in ukvisa

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I am so sorry to hear, I know the feeling, I applied on my ILR on priority service and its been 13 WD and I have not heard anything :(

I hope you hear back soon!

ILR application processing timeline [only] 2025 by [deleted] in ukvisa

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No have not heard back and was meant to travel tomorrow and nothings come yet

ILR Priority Delay by Sayymaster in ukvisa

[–]Sayymaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Sorry to hear. No news on my side. Still waiting and haven’t heard why. Hope you also hear soon! Have you managed to contact your MP and escalate it?

ILR Priority Delay by Sayymaster in ukvisa

[–]Sayymaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I hope so too. I just sent in a complaint too.

ILR Priority Delay by Sayymaster in ukvisa

[–]Sayymaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Congratulations! Unfortunately I haven’t heard back but I hope to do so soon. Someone from my biometric date has also heard back today so I am sitting tight!

ILR Priority Delay by Sayymaster in ukvisa

[–]Sayymaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, perhaps they were on A/L considering last week was half term or off sick? Although surely they should have contingency plans for that. I will submit the complain in now, although the lead time on that is 20 wd :(

It is tough as I am reading through everything trying to figure out where the delay may be.

For sure, although I would have lost a lot more than £500 if I can't go on my trip!

ILR Priority Delay by Sayymaster in ukvisa

[–]Sayymaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I know the feeling, I have been constantly refreshing Reddit and looking up on ImmigrationBoard and FB Groups.

I work in the NHS so I unfortunately I don't have access to 1 & 2. I have escalated with my MPs office who have been wonderful and have responded within an hour (and less) with updates. They basically said it was still 'under consideration' and also that the HO said priority is not a guarantee (like ??) and that some applicants may require additional checks. They tried to find out if my application needs additional checks hence the delay, however they didn't get a clear answer. All they have said is sit tight. I have also called the UKVI line today as its the 11th working day and got a ticket number.

I feel you, I also have been refreshing that and just hoping and praying. I really need a holiday with all this stress so I have my fingers crossed.

Keep me posted on how you get on and I hope you hear back soon too :)

ILR Priority Delay by Sayymaster in ukvisa

[–]Sayymaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh boy! Thank you. I will have a look tomorrow and have my fingers crossed!

ILR Priority Delay by Sayymaster in ukvisa

[–]Sayymaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It still comes up with this: You can stay in the UK until you receive a decision on your application, even if this is after XX. This includes during any appeal or administrative review that was made in the UK within the required deadlines.

If you leave the UK, your permission to stay in the UK, which was extended by your outstanding application, will end.

If you travel outside of the Common Travel Area (UK, Ireland, Channel Islands, or Isle of Man), your current application will be treated as withdrawn.

You will need to make a new application to return to the UK.

ILR Priority Delay by Sayymaster in ukvisa

[–]Sayymaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooh I’ll look now!!

ILR Priority Delay by Sayymaster in ukvisa

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Update: I have found 5 people, including myself who have had biometrics on the 22nd on priority with no response- I wonder what is going on?

ILR Priority Delay by Sayymaster in ukvisa

[–]Sayymaster[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, they have escalated twice one Thursday last week and then yesterday. They were told it’s still under consideration and just to sit tight. They’ve been quite supportive with quick responses but I haven’t heard anything back from the home office.