Mar 14, 2023 | British Citizenship, Naturalisation
In this post, we explore the topic of joint applications for British citizenship. Becoming a British citizen can be a long and complicated process, requiring applicants to meet specific eligibility criteria and provide extensive documentation. However, for family...
Feb 10, 2023 | British Citizenship, Naturalisation, UK Immigration
The Nationality and Border Act 2022, introduced on June 28, 2022, has simplified the process of obtaining British citizenship for EU nationals. Under the previous regulations, EU nationals who were economically inactive and applying for British citizenship had to...
Dec 23, 2022 | British Citizenship, Indefinite Leave to Remain, Naturalisation, UK Immigration, UK Settlement
To meet the English language requirement for British Citizenship or Indefinite Leave to Remain, you must prove that you have sufficient knowledge of the English language; this means that you can read, write, speak and understand English at the appropriate level....
Dec 17, 2022 | British Citizenship, Naturalisation, UK Immigration
As there is no statutory right of appeal for a refusal of citizenship applications, whether naturalisation or registration, you may request the Home Office UKVI to reconsider its refusal decision if you think it was due to an official error. This post discusses what...
Nov 30, 2022 | Fiancé Visa, Further Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain, Naturalisation, Partner & Family Visa, Spouse Visa, Spouse Visa Extension, Student Visa, UK Immigration, UK Settlement, Unmarried Partner Visa
Knowing how to track your UK Visa Application status is important if you are planning to apply for a visa or are awaiting a decision on an immigration application. The Home Office UKVI have set standards on their average processing times, these can vary based on...
Nov 18, 2022 | British Citizenship, Naturalisation, UK Immigration
In this post, we explore the residence requirements to apply for British Citizenship by naturalisation. The criteria for naturalisation is a matter of law as set out in the British Nationality Act 1981, it is not an automatic entitlement. In addition to the residence...