Can I track my British citizenship application?

You cannot currently track your individual visa application online, but you can use an online tool to obtain information on which department to contact for your particular in-country or overseas application, where you will be directed to contact information for different UKVI departments.

How can I speed up my naturalization process?

To request expedited processing of your naturalization application, you can either go through the USCIS Contact Center (800-375-5283) or write a letter to your local USCIS field office. Be ready to prove the reason you need expedited processing with documentation backing up your statements.

Why is my UK citizenship application taking so long?

You’ll usually get a decision within 6 months – some applications can take longer. It may take longer than the usual 6 months to get a decision because of coronavirus (COVID-19). This will not affect the decision. You’ll be told if you need to provide more information to help with your application.

How long does it take to get citizenship with ILR?

If you do, you’ll be eligible to apply for citizenship immediately. You can usually apply for ILR after you’ve lived in the UK for 5 years. To apply for citizenship with ILR you must usually have lived in the UK for 12 months after getting it.

Can I apply for citizenship after 5 years in the UK?

You can usually apply for ILR after you’ve lived in the UK for 5 years. To apply for citizenship with ILR you must usually have lived in the UK for 12 months after getting it. To apply for citizenship with settled status you must usually have lived in the UK for 12 months after getting it.

How long does it take to become a British citizen after marriage?

Once you have ILR, you can apply for naturalisation as a British citizen straight away if funds allow – the process is very expensive! So to conclude, you can generally apply for citizenship after approximately 5 years as a spouse – however, you may need to wait a few months before each of your applications are granted.

How long does it take for citizenship applications to be decided?

Unfortunately, citizenship applications can often take longer than immigration applications to be decided. Why might this be? The Home Office’s published service standard for deciding citizenship applications is 6 months.