BRITISH CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY (MY EXPERIENCE) || COMPLETE APPLICATION TIMELINE || DEC 2020

Hello everyone!
Here I shared the details of my citizenship ceremony during the pandemic, the days before I received my ceremony invite, and the next steps after my ceremony.
I also gave a complete breakdown of my British citizenship application timeline. How long did it really take for me to get my British citizenship?
Disclaimer: I am not an Immigration Lawyer or Adviser. I am only showing here my personal experience and hopefully help somehow. Your situation might be different with mine. Please refer to an Immigration expert, consultant or solicitor if you need help on your case.
This is a mini-series about my British Citizenship application. Please check out my first four videos here:
Video 1 - Application Timeline
• BRITISH / UK CITIZENSH...
Video 2 - How to Apply Online
• BRITISH / UK CITIZENSH...
Video 3 - Documents Required
• WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS...
Video 4 - Referee Declaration Form Explained
• REFEREE DECLARATION FO...
UKVCAS website - www.ukvcas.co.uk/home-internal
Video 5 - Biometric Appointment
• BIOMETRIC APPOINTMENT ...
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  • @rizwanakbar3760
    @rizwanakbar37603 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience,Very helpful. I used to watch dozens of videos on daily basis from more than 10 years and this is the first am commenting on someone’s video, just because you’re very polite and your way of explanation is outstanding with true expressions. God bless you and your family

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind comment. :)

  • @GTR1462

    @GTR1462

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheWooloffs hi dear hope u doing well I have been watching ur video it does help me a a lot.my citizenship has been approved once again thank you 😊 I have a question how could i book my ceremony .The council local number is nightmare when I rang them they don’t answer it just hang up automatically it has been two weeks since I got my approval thanks a lot 🙏

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello. Congratulations on your approval! In my case, I went to my local council’s website and searched for the topic about Citizenship Ceremony. Then I looked for their email address where I can ask questions. Fortunately someone replied and confirmed that they also received my approval letter from the Home Office but they said that I should wait for them to contact me for my ceremony schedule. And that’s what I did I just waited until they contacted me through email about my ceremony.

  • @user-ew4dm2zy9n
    @user-ew4dm2zy9nАй бұрын

    This is so informative, you explain really well and thank you so much for your videos. They are very helpful ❤❤

  • @nanakofiakwafo7773
    @nanakofiakwafo7773 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the information Due to your videos I was able to apply by myself and on the 14/6/23 I am going for my ceremony 🎉

  • @Cocomerise
    @Cocomerise3 жыл бұрын

    That’s a wrap for 2020! Congratulations once again on your British citizenship. Your tips helped me a lot in my current application. So glad I found your channel.

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, indeed! Thanks for watching and I hope for the best on your application. :)

  • @kennyshairdoafroeuropean4525
    @kennyshairdoafroeuropean45252 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is really helpful & now I know what to do. Thank you.

  • @usherofsoulsxx212
    @usherofsoulsxx2122 жыл бұрын

    I have watched your videos since May 2021 when I started my application process, tomorrow is the ceremony and I can not thank you enough for the detailed and informative videos

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! I hope you’ve enjoyed your ceremony! 😊

  • @saaanbbb62

    @saaanbbb62

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can you tell me how took your time your application actually I applied biritish citizenship application July 2021 7 months gone but not any answer yet

  • @usherofsoulsxx212

    @usherofsoulsxx212

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@saaanbbb62 I submitted my application in May 2021, biometrics appointment was on May 28. I received confirmation that my application had been successful in August 2021. It was quicker than expected as they had informed me that the outcome could take up to 6 months. Good luck

  • @saaanbbb62

    @saaanbbb62

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@usherofsoulsxx212 ok thanks replied me I am still waiting but not any answer yet

  • @amirahabdi

    @amirahabdi

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m waiting for my invitation letter, it’s been two weeks now and still no email !

  • @k.a6555
    @k.a65552 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your information, its useful.

  • @srbdhillon1903
    @srbdhillon19033 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much xx you vdos helped me alot. On every step of my application progression I clicked on your vdo on you tube to know what will happen next. Very helpful for me. Soon I m going for ceremony my council registrar called me on Saturday. Thank you so much very knowledgeable.

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello. Congratulations! I'm glad that my videos helped you. Hope all goes well on your ceremony. :)

  • @amirahabdi

    @amirahabdi

    2 жыл бұрын

    How long did it take from approval letter to invitation letter

  • @srbdhillon1903

    @srbdhillon1903

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@amirahabdi once you got approval. It took me a month for invitation letter. Sent it to your council via email mentioning your details. You can also call them to ask them. Once you send it through email they will call to give you date for ceremony. It won't take long, for me once it approved, it took a month gap in each next step. Sit tight nothing to worry about now.

  • @amirahabdi

    @amirahabdi

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@srbdhillon1903 i have been waiting now two weeks since approval email, on the email it did say, they will send out within 3 weeks if I still not receive then email them so I will wait abit more then ask what’s going on

  • @srbdhillon1903

    @srbdhillon1903

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@amirahabdi yeah you can do that I did twice but they won't reply. Just be patience. Everything will be alright. It took me a month to get invitation letter. I was left with only 6 week to book ceremony. But once i received, council booked me within 4 weeks.

  • @decemberfivetwenty9108
    @decemberfivetwenty91083 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos very helpful thank you for sharing xxx

  • @camilosandino3901
    @camilosandino390122 күн бұрын

    Thank you very clear and well explained, clear English. Thank you

  • @peterbound2119
    @peterbound21193 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the informative video. I have sent my online application on Feb 3 2021 and I have my biometric appointment on March 4th. I hope to finish the process by June of this year ... fingers crossed

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, fingers crossed. 🤞

  • @zarakkhan146

    @zarakkhan146

    3 жыл бұрын

    How did it go nd any news on ur application? My appointment is in 2 weeks

  • @castlechalabi3366
    @castlechalabi33663 жыл бұрын

    Thank u for sharing..am waiting next vedio about passport

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Thanks for watching. I am still waiting for my passport. Hopefully I can complete the video soon. Happy New Year!

  • @delilapipoly
    @delilapipoly2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video 😊👍

  • @leraorel2638
    @leraorel2638 Жыл бұрын

    Many Thanks.

  • @lusilk7954
    @lusilk79542 жыл бұрын

    thanks 🙏🏼

  • @LynxMajic
    @LynxMajic Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Can I ask how long is the ceremony? I have been invited at 9 in the morning and was wondering if I will be able to go to work in the afternoon. It's a public ceremony.

  • @nomatansanqajeanouvry9636
    @nomatansanqajeanouvry96369 ай бұрын

    Hie there,,,your videos are so helpful and congratulations to you.Just wanted to ask if you ever got to write the look into the uk test (liuk),l did my biometrics and from then l received a letter for the citizenship ceremony and are left wondering if l will have to read for that too? Thank you for encouragement as l prepare for my ceremony next week

  • @rosianadomozetzka5084
    @rosianadomozetzka50842 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. Just to ask where I can find a Oath to learn.

  • @erchiguire2733
    @erchiguire2733 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Wolloff! Do you know if I need a passport to attend the British ceremony?

  • @markgilhintay7890
    @markgilhintay78903 жыл бұрын

    Sana all fresh hehe.

  • @DjLadyJayne
    @DjLadyJayne2 жыл бұрын

    Hello congratulations!please where did you buy your face covering?

  • @Duskymaiden
    @Duskymaiden3 жыл бұрын

    Hi dear, I’ve been watching your videos and it’s does give me hope for my application. Can I asked a question please? Were you employed when you apply for your citizenship? I am unemployed so I’m a little bit worried if that will affect my application? A big congratulations to you I am truly happy for you. I did my biometric since September 2020 and I am still waiting for a decision and hopefully 🙏 it’s come out positive 🙏🙏

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello. Thanks for watching my videos. Yes, I am employed when I applied for my citizenship. I wish you the very best on your application. Let us know when you get your results, hope it won't be that long wait anymore. Hoping and praying with you. 🙏

  • @Duskymaiden

    @Duskymaiden

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheWooloffs Thank you dear. I’ll let you know when I get a decision. God bless you and yours, stay safe xxx

  • @amirahabdi

    @amirahabdi

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Duskymaiden I don’t want to scare you, but when I first applied I wasn’t in employment it took a very long time for me to get a decision like years, and soon as I when into employment I got accepted So being employed shows your contribution to the country and that your not lazy and living off benefits

  • @amirahabdi
    @amirahabdi2 жыл бұрын

    Hi can anyone tell me what is the 16 digits code number that I need to book, I cannot find this on the invitation email

  • @Guna_cocktail
    @Guna_cocktail2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for the detailed video on this topic. I have question-related to this topic. today my son (7 years old) received the citizenship letter. does the minor need to attend the ceremony before applying for passport?. As a parent, me and my wife are still in ILR. Thank you

  • @amirahabdi

    @amirahabdi

    2 жыл бұрын

    No they don’t only above 18 need an invitation letter and ceremony, but I don’t know how they will collect thier Certificate!! Did you or your husband have ILR before your son was born? If so then he didn’t need to be natrulised Just straight to passport application with his birth certificate and your ILR showing the date you received it which would be the dates before he was born!!! That what I did with my two children !! Within 3 weeks they both got British passports

  • @saaanbbb62
    @saaanbbb622 жыл бұрын

    I applied biritish citizenship application July 2021 8 months gone but not any answer yet

  • @nhanlethithanh6601
    @nhanlethithanh66013 жыл бұрын

    Hi there. Thank you very much for your video. It is really very useful. Just a couple questions I need your explaination pls. 1/ where can I upload the documents? Do I have to go to UKVA to do it? 2/ Do I need to submit original passport?3/Can I travel while waiting for approval?4/I come from Asia, the way of writing full name is different from English way (Family name, middle, sur name). My BRP was issued according to my own way. Shoud I keep as it is in my British passport? Again a big and sincere thank you in advance.

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello. I made a few videos about my citizenship. You can check it out in this link. I hope this helps you. kzread.info/head/PLLpyVBwOaouWHfufbby6FAsGvc_es7FcB

  • @AliHussain-ez2gy
    @AliHussain-ez2gy Жыл бұрын

    How to book british citizenship ceremony

  • @jjlsabanal5846
    @jjlsabanal58463 жыл бұрын

    Hello po Ate Charlene, how long did you wait from the time you completed your application up until they made their decision? Thank you po new subscriber here:)

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello. 👋 Due to pandemic, it took quite a while for the decision. You can check out my video here to see the timeline. Feel free to look into my other videos also to hopefully help you out if you are applying. 😊 kzread.info/dash/bejne/mm2NrqWDeMyxiLw.html

  • @Iraanian
    @Iraanian3 жыл бұрын

    Hi there, i recently received the Homeoffice invitation but when i call to the local authority to book for ceremony, but they says that they haven’t received my certificate from Homeoffice, and its two weeks past since Homeoffice sent me the invitation letter, do you know what i have to do please, i already sent an email to the home office but not got responded from them, im a bit nervous

  • @amirahabdi

    @amirahabdi

    2 жыл бұрын

    How long it took from approval letter to invitation letter

  • @Mariavictoria401
    @Mariavictoria4012 жыл бұрын

    Good evening Charlene, is a problem getting there to venue or you have a problem with the parking? Where did you park? I will really appreciate it if you reply x

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello. If you’re going to the Oxford one, you can park at Westgate car park. There’s hundreds of spaces there.

  • @Mariavictoria401

    @Mariavictoria401

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheWooloffs thank you for your reply and yes I’m going to Oxford. Is Westgate car park close to the place of ceremony?

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes. The place of ceremony is just right next to the Westgate building.

  • @Mariavictoria401

    @Mariavictoria401

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheWooloffs thank you Charlene I’m here now waiting thank you for your reply xxx 😘

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope it went well. 😊

  • @MuhammadHussain-ly4by
    @MuhammadHussain-ly4by2 жыл бұрын

    After giving your biometric how long it took get the approval from home office?

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Please watch this for my timeline. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mm2NrqWDeMyxiLw.html

  • @kmcdonald7453
    @kmcdonald74533 жыл бұрын

    Who did you contact to inquire about your citizenship ceremony? I've been waiting 3 months for the letter. Thanks!

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello. I just replied to the email that I received from my local council. You can inquire about your ceremony on the local council that you put on your application. At the moment, I know some people are still waiting for their ceremony invitation letter too.

  • @kmcdonald7453

    @kmcdonald7453

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheWooloffs Intresting. I didn't get an email with my acceptance, I got a letter via mail. It said to wait until they send me another letter with my booking date and it's been three months which is the max amount of time it would take. I sent and email to ukincanada@fcdo.gov.uk and I got an automated response. So just wondering who you connected with. I'm in Canada so maybe it's different.

  • @filmong9386
    @filmong93863 жыл бұрын

    Hi, congrats, What reasons are affect my British citizenship application?

  • @haddingtoniangcp2464

    @haddingtoniangcp2464

    3 жыл бұрын

    Criminal record. Not being a person of good character Not paying your taxes. This is important. If you self employed make sure you pay your taxes as they'll check. I had to pay back taxes before I applied which I didn't want to pay lol.

  • @gunelismayilzada8417
    @gunelismayilzada84172 жыл бұрын

    How long did citizenship ceremony last in total? 1 hour, 2 hours?

  • @new25651

    @new25651

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @navidthorakhail3207
    @navidthorakhail32073 жыл бұрын

    What city was that you had your ceremony in? I am in Leeds I have received the approval email on 17th December and I am waiting for my ceremony to take place

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    This was in Oxford. All the best on your application.

  • @lindsayaloka5221

    @lindsayaloka5221

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Navid , I also received the approval by email, in your opinion do you think we are going to receive the invitation by email ?

  • @navidthorakhail3207

    @navidthorakhail3207

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lindsayaloka5221 I think we should receive the letter by post most people I think receives a letter in a brown envelope ✉️

  • @navidthorakhail3207

    @navidthorakhail3207

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheWooloffs thank you

  • @navidthorakhail3207

    @navidthorakhail3207

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lindsayaloka5221 are you waiting for your ceremony?

  • @camotravel
    @camotravel3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for all your information. How can I Booking my ceremony ? …The phone number provided by them on the citizenship invitation is a nightmare!!! I didn’t receive the email, just the letter…Please help me!! Congratulations 👏 👏👏once again 👏👏👏👏

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello. Not sure what is the number in the invitation letter. That could be the Home Office number. You should contact your local council, the one you’ve put on your application. Normally, you should just wait for them to tell you that they have booked your ceremony. That is what happened to me. I just waited for my local council to contact me.

  • @camotravel

    @camotravel

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheWooloffs thank you very much for all your videos, thank you very much for share all your experiences, thank you very much for you time. God Bless you 🙏

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@camotravel thanks for nice comments. Hope you receive your invitation soon and hope all goes well on your ceremony. 😊

  • @sandramo3933
    @sandramo39333 жыл бұрын

    Hi .Which address do we return the BRP card?

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello. I sent it to this address. POL Returns P.O. Box 195, Bristol, BS20 1BT.

  • @ashokkumar-nb6ig
    @ashokkumar-nb6ig3 жыл бұрын

    Which oath is better religious or affirmation

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello. There’s not much difference on the length of the statements, but of course your choice would depend on your beliefs.

  • @haddingtoniangcp2464

    @haddingtoniangcp2464

    3 жыл бұрын

    I chose religious as I'm God fearing lol

  • @nobusiness
    @nobusiness3 жыл бұрын

    I've got my invation email 2 days ago and my ceremony is booked already in the mean time do I need my invitation letter.

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello. Maybe you can print the email off or just show your email through phone when you get to your ceremony venue. I had a paper copy so I brought it with me that time.

  • @nobusiness

    @nobusiness

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheWooloffs Hello. Yeah I'll just show them the email and this video helped alot thanks for your help.

  • @maxwellkusi154

    @maxwellkusi154

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi did you need any reference number on the email to book your ceremony?

  • @nobusiness

    @nobusiness

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@maxwellkusi154 yeah it will be in your invitation email

  • @maxwellkusi154

    @maxwellkusi154

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nobusiness I have got my invitation email but there’s no reference number on it. So the council couldn’t book my ceremony. So where do you think I can get this reference number

  • @sandramo3933
    @sandramo39333 жыл бұрын

    Did you have to pay for the ceremony?

  • @TheWooloffs

    @TheWooloffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello. No I didn’t pay for the ceremony. I think it’s already included in our application fee. www.gov.uk/citizenship-ceremonies

  • @sandramo3933

    @sandramo3933

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Frankagyare
    @Frankagyare2 жыл бұрын

    My timeline was different. App. submitted on 26/11/2021 Bio. appointment on 01/12/2021 HO approval on 17/01/2022 Citizen Ceremony: 26/01/2022

  • @amirahabdi

    @amirahabdi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey it’s been two weeks since my approval email, I wonder how long till my invitation letter??

  • @Frankagyare

    @Frankagyare

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@amirahabdi visit the website of your nominated local council and book for a citizenship ceremony using the reference number you had in the approval letter or email. That is what I did. I hope this helps👍.... Good luck

  • @amirahabdi

    @amirahabdi

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Frankagyare I moved house while application was in process and moved council, so I don’t know if certificate will be send to old council or new council, I did change address with HO when I moved

  • @amirahabdi

    @amirahabdi

    2 жыл бұрын

    And no ref number on approval email

  • @cavaniatv5025

    @cavaniatv5025

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lucky I wish am lucky like you amen 🙏 may God bliss you us all amen

  • @renatobaritone8578
    @renatobaritone8578 Жыл бұрын

    Maganaggabi

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