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Windrush Compensation Scheme: 2025 Guide

In This Article 1. Overview of the Windrush Compensation Scheme and Recent Legal Developments 2. Who Is Eligible Under the Windrush Compensation Scheme? 3. Eligibility Criteria for Primary Claimants 4....

Parent of a Child Visa: Settlement Eligibility and Requirements

In This Article 1. Overview of the Parent of a Child Visa and Settlement (ILR) Eligibility 2. Parental Relationship Requirement for ILR 3. Sole Responsibility Requirement for Settlement 4. Demonstrating Direct Access...

Excessive Absences in an Application for Naturalisation

In This Article 1. Meeting the Absence Requirement and Avoiding Excessive Absences for Naturalisation 2. Home Office Guidance on Timing and Excessive Absences 3. Maximum Allowable Absences for British Naturalisation...

British Citizenship Application Granted: What Next?

In This Article 1. The British Citizenship Ceremony 2. Travelling While Your British Citizenship Application Is Pending 3. Planning for Travel After Becoming a British Citizen 4. Applying for a British Passport 5....

Registering a Child Born in the UK as a British Citizen after 10 years

In This Article 1. Registering a Child as a British Citizen: An Overview 2. Entitlement to Register as a British Citizen 3. Meeting the Good Character Requirement for British Citizenship 4. Evidence and Documentation...

Are You Suitable for Family Settlement (ILR) in the UK? (Part 1)

In This Article 1. Understanding Settlement Requirements 2. Suitability for Settlement on the 5-Year Family Route 3. ‘Must Refuse’ Cases 4. ‘Should Normally Refuse’ Cases 5. ‘May Refuse’ Cases 6....

Who Can Be a Referee in a British Citizenship Application?

In This Article 1. Understanding the Requirements of a Referee in a British Citizenship Application” 2. The Importance of British Citizenship and Available Routes 3. Home Office Guidance on Referees for...

Client Success: Securing a UK Spouse Visa for a US Citizen

At Richmond Chambers, we take pride in helping families navigate the complexities of UK immigration law. In this case, Barrister Partner Alexandra Pease and Immigration Barrister Alexander Papasotiriou assisted...

Proving Strong Ties in Returning Resident Visa Applications

In This Article 1. Understanding the ‘Strong Ties’ Requirement for Returning Resident Visas 2. What Counts as ‘Strong Ties to the UK’? 3. Demonstrating Family Ties to the UK for a Returning Resident...

Updated British Citizenship Criminality Good Character Guidance

In This Article 1. The Good Character Requirement in British Nationality Law 2. Assessing Good Character in British Citizenship Applications 3. Home Office Guidance on Good Character and Non-Disclosure 4. Government...

A Guide to British Citizenship Priority Treatment Requests

In This Article 1. Understanding British Citizenship Priority Requests 2. What Are Priority Treatment Requests for UK Citizenship? 3. When Are British Citizenship Priority Requests Appropriate? 4. Key...

Client Success: Overcoming Tax Challenges to Secure British Citizenship

At Richmond Chambers, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal support to our clients, especially when navigating the complexities of immigration law. A recent success highlights the diligence and expertise...