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Domicile in British Nationality Applications

‘Domicile’ is a complex concept which has been subject to a great deal of analysis by the courts and is relevant to a variety of branches of the law, from family to tax law. It is also often relevant to nationality...

What Does 18 Months Mean for Long Residence ILR?

In the recent decision of Chang (paragraph 276A(a)(v); 18 months?) [2021] UKUT 65 (IAC), the Upper Tribunal determined that “18 months” means 548 days in the context of paragraph 276A(a) (v) of the Immigration...

ILR After 5 Years Residence in the UK

There are a number of immigration categories where it is possible to qualify for indefinite leave to remain ILR after 5 years.  Some of these categories include a requirement to spend not more than 180 days outside...

Transferring ILR visa to a Biometric Residence Permit

A Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) is proof of a right to reside, work or study in the UK. It will include the following information: Name Date of birth  Place of birth Biometric information including fingerprints  A...

10 Year ILR Long Residence: Absences from the UK

Potential applicants for indefinite leave to remain under the long residence provisions are likely, as they approach the 10 year qualification period, to be charting the days they have been absent from the UK in...

British Citizenship by Naturalisation: Absences from the UK

The British Nationality Act 1981 allows individuals to naturalise as a British citizen under section 6(1) or 6(2) of the Act.  Although there are strict absence requirements, the Home Office may exercise discretion...

Hong Kong BN(O) Visa: Dependent Children under 18

The BN(O) Household Child route is for the dependent child or grandchild of a person who is making an application for entry clearance or permission to stay as a BN(O) Status Holder or as the partner of a BN(O)...

Begum Judgment: Deprivation of British Citizenship Appeals

For Shamima Begum, the Supreme Court judgment of 26 February 2021 meant that she will not be permitted to enter the UK in order to be able to play an effective part in her deprivation of citizenship appeal. However,...

Is Your Child Eligible for British Citizenship? (Part 2)

In the last blog post entitled ‘Is Your Child Eligible for British Citizenship?’ we explored whether a child born in the UK can qualify as a British citizen and the routes available to register a child as...

Is Your Child Eligible for British Citizenship?

We frequently receive enquiries asking, ‘My child was born in the UK, can they become a British citizen?’ In this post we will explore whether a child born in the UK can qualify as a British citizen and...

Hong Kong BN(O) Visa for Adult Dependant Relatives

The BN(O) Adult Dependant Relative visa route is for the parent, grandparent, brother, sister, son or daughter of a person who is making an application for entry clearance or permission to stay as a BN(O) Status...

Home Office U-turn: Section 3C Leave Can Resurrect

Almost 3 years ago, I wrote this article regarding the operation of section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971, in circumstances where leave extended by virtue of that section has ended by a decision that is subsequently...