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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...

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...

Multiple Nationality and Multiple Citizenship (Including Dual Nationality and Dual Citizenship)

In This Article 1. Multiple Nationality and Citizenship: What You Need to Know 2. Understanding Multiple Nationality and Citizenship 3. Exceptions to Multiple Nationality and Citizenship 4. Implications of Multiple...

Client Success: British Citizenship for a Child Approaching Adulthood

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,...

Understanding Discretionary Child British Citizenship Applications

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...

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...

What Does ‘Ordinarily Resident’ or ‘Ordinary Residence’ Mean?

In this post we will explore what the term ‘ordinarily resident’ means within UK immigration law.  The term ‘ordinarily resident’ or ‘ordinary residence’ is quite a broad term which is not...