I found this subject in another forum, which I thought it may be useful for all of us to track progress of applications submitted and the progress as it happens.

It may help people who are in the process of applying to get a perspective!!
People who have submitted after 01.02.2007 and are waiting processing or have achieved success may post their stories here.

Details such as the following could be provided:
NCS or Postal
If NCS, which centre
Date of submission or posting
CRITERIA - 5 yr stay (4 + 1 yr ILR)
Date of debit of debit/credit card
Date of receipt of acknowledgement
Date of receipt of approval
Date of Ceremony
Date of appln. for passport
Method used
Date of Receipt
ANY HELP IN PROVIDING THE INFO. WOULD BENEFIT THE GROUP!!!!

My experience so far:
NCS or Postal NCS by appointment
If NCS, which centre Wandsworth London
Date of submission or posting 23-02-07

CRITERIA - 5 yr stay (4 + 1 yr ILR) 3 years spouse visa
Date of debit of debit/credit card debit card on 05-03-07
Date of receipt of acknowledgement 05-03-07
Date of receipt of approval Awaiting
Date of receipt of invitations ?
Date of Ceremony ?
Date of appln. for passport ?
Method used ?
Date of Receipt ?
EG