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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,...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on applying for your first British passport from within the UK. Acquiring British citizenship marks a significant milestone, but obtaining your passport solidifies your status...
For many individuals holding statuses such as British Overseas Territories Citizen, British Nationals (Overseas), British Overseas Citizen, British Subject, or British Protected Person, the prospect of...
If you do not qualify for British citizenship automatically, you may be eligible to apply for Registration as a British citizen, either by way of an entitlement or on a discretionary basis. In this...
When making an application to become a British citizen, one of the most important requirements that will be encountered is in relation to the rules surrounding the selection of referees. Given the nature of...
This blog is no stranger to the increasing number of challenges against citizenship deprivations. Despite the absence of Home Office data since 2019, ‘transparency data’, Freedom of Information requests and...
In this post, we discuss the similarities and differences between Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and Naturalisation as a British Citizen. Understanding these two paths to residency and citizenship is crucial for...
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