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High Court Considers Discretionary Registration of Children as British Citizens

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...

Section 4L Explained: Who Can Benefit from the New Pathway to British Citizenship?

Section 4L of the British Nationality Act 1981, (‘The 1981 Act’), is a route to British citizenship for adults who would have been able to obtain citizenship, was it not for one or more of three reasons. This...

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

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...

British Citizenship for Irish Citizens to Be Simplified

The British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024 received royal assent on 24 May of this year. While it has not yet come into force, the amendments it makes to the British Nationality Act 1981 will provide an alternative...

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): Which UK Visas Lead to Settlement?

This post explains which visas are routes to settlement in the UK, the length of time you need to spend on each visa before you qualify for settlement, and whether you can combine this with time spent on other visas....

New Guidance Clarifies Long Residence ILR 548-Day Absence Rule

Until 11 April 2024, 10 Year Long Residence Indefinite Leave to Remain applications required absences from the UK of no more than 18 months (548 days) in total, and 6 months (184 days) at one time.  On 11 April...

How to Apply for a British Passport From Outside The UK: Step-by-Step Application Guide

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on applying for your first British passport from outside the UK. Obtaining your British passport will solidify your status as a citizen of the United Kingdom, as well as bestowing...

Travel outside the UK while waiting for an immigration decision

In This Article 1. Introduction to the Immigration Application Process 2. Travel Outside the UK While Waiting for an Immigration Decision 3. Can I Travel Outside the UK While Waiting for a Decision on My Immigration...

British Nationality vs. Citizenship: Understanding the Key Differences

Although used interchangeably, British nationality and citizenship are not the same thing. In this first post, we will be exploring the difference between the two terms, identifying the six different types of British...

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  of a BN(O) Status holder (or their dependent partner or household member). This...

Changes to the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa for Adult Dependent Relatives

The BN(O) Adult Dependent Relative visa route is for the parent, grandparent, brother, sister, son or daughter of a BN(O) Status holder (or their partner or household member). As outlined in our previous blog post,...

Returning Resident Visa Application Guide

The Returning Resident Visa is for individuals whose previous settlement in the UK has lapsed and who now wish to return to the UK to settle.  Appendix Returning Resident of the Immigration Rules sets out the...