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Who Can Be a Referee in a British Citizenship Application?
By Taya Sayekaya - Immigration Barrister

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...

 British Citizenship 4. Who Can Act as a Referee in a British Citizenship Application? 5. Do Both Referees Have to Be British Citizens? 6. Who qualifies as an ‘Acceptable Professional Person’? 7....

Client Success: Securing a UK Spouse Visa for a US Citizen
By Richmond Chambers -

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...

 a US citizen in securing a UK Spouse Visa to join his British husband and their two British children. The process involved overcoming financial hurdles and ensuring the children’s British citizenship...

Updated British Citizenship Criminality Good Character Guidance
By Alexandra Pease - Barrister Partner

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...

 Reforms: Tougher Criminality Threshold for British Citizenship 5. Updated British Citizenship Good Character Guidance 6. Factors Considered in Good Character Assessments 7. Mitigating Factors in Good...

A Guide to British Citizenship Priority Treatment Requests
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

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...

 Criteria for Granting Priority Treatment of a British Citizenship Application 5. How Are Requests for Priority Treatment Considered? 6. Requests for Priority Before a British Citizenship Application is Submitted 7....

Client Success: Overcoming Tax Challenges to Secure British Citizenship
By Richmond Chambers -

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...

 of our barrister, Dr. Catherine Taroni, in securing British citizenship for a long-term client with a tax issue. Case Overview: Navigating Past Tax Challenges Our client, who had been residing in the UK...

Client Success: British Citizenship for a Child Approaching Adulthood
By Richmond Chambers -

At Richmond Chambers, we pride ourselves on handling complex immigration cases with strategic expertise and meticulous attention to detail. A recent case, led by immigration barrister Dr. Catherine Taroni,...

 exemplifies our dedication to achieving positive outcomes for our clients, even under challenging circumstances, including securing British citizenship for a child in a time-sensitive and complex...

Client Success: British Citizenship Granted Despite Complex Immigration History
By Richmond Chambers -

Applying for British citizenship can be a daunting process, particularly when an applicant has a complex immigration history. In a recent case, Immigration Barrister Lucy Katko successfully assisted an individual...

 to naturalise as a British citizen despite significant challenges. This case demonstrates how a tailored approach can overcome even the most complex challenges, ensuring our clients achieve their...

Understanding Discretionary Child British Citizenship Applications
By Sophie Gibson - Legal Associate

In This Article 1. Introduction to Registering a Child as a British Citizen 2. Who Can Apply Under Section 3(1)? 3. Children Adopted Abroad by British Citizen Parents 4. Is Registration as a British Citizen...

 in the Child’s Best Interests? 5. Children Applying in Line With Parents 6. Children With Settlement and Residence 7. Children Born to a Parent Who Had Renounced and Subsequently Resumed British...

British Nationality vs. British Citizenship: Key Differences (Part 2)
By Taya Sayekaya - Immigration Barrister

In This Article 1. Introduction: Key Differences Between British Nationality and British Citizenship 2. Definition of a British Subject in British Nationality Law 3. Definition of a British National (Overseas)...

 or BN(O) in British Nationality Law 4. Definition of a British Protected Person in British Nationality Law 5. Registration as a British Citizen With Any of the Above Statuses 6. Contact our Immigration...

British Passport Applications for Children of European Nationals
By David Zuther - Legal Associate

In This Article Introduction to British Passport Applications for Children of European Nationals British Citizenship at Birth: The Role of Treaty Rights and Parental Settlement Status in UK Passport Applications When...

 Is a European National ‘Settled’ in the UK? Treaty Rights Passport Applications – General Considerations The EU Settlement Scheme and Treaty Rights Conclusion on British Passport Applications...

High Court Considers Discretionary Registration of Children as British Citizens
By Jasmine Theilgaard - Immigration Barrister

In This Article Introduction Discretionary Powers Under Section 3(1) of the BNA 1981 Recent High Court Case: R (OBN) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department High Court’s Findings on Registration of Children...

 as British Citizens Analysis Contact our Immigration Barristers Frequently Asked Questions Glossary Additional Resources 1. Introduction Understanding Section 3(1) of the British Nationality Act 1981...

Who Can Qualify For British Citizenship Without English Language and Life in the UK Tests?
By Richmond Chambers -

The British Nationality Act (1981) governs, amongst other things, the requirements for naturalisation as a British citizen. In particular, the Act outlines specific rules relating to the English Language and Life...

 in the UK Test requirements (contained within Paragraph 1(1)(c) and 1(1)(ca) of Schedule 1 to the Act). Both of these are key criteria which most applicants will need to satisfy in order to successfully...
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