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Is Your Child Eligible for British Citizenship?
By Isabella Reynard - Immigration Barrister

In This Article 1. British Citizenship for UK-Born Children: Eligibility and Registration Routes 2. Registration as a British Citizen Option 1 3. Registration as a British Citizen Option 2 4. Registration as...

 a British Citizen Option 3 5. Defining ‘Settled’ Status in the UK 6. What if Your Child Does Not Meet the Registration Requirements? 7. Registering a Child as a British Citizen 8. Contact Our Immigration...

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...

Life in the UK Test - What Is It and When Is It Required?
By Alexandra Pease - Barrister Partner

In This Article 1. Introduction to the Life in the UK Test 2. Exemptions from the Life in the UK Test 3. Booking the Test 4. Structure of the Test 5. Preparing for the Test 6. Failing the Test 7. Past Investigation...

 into the Life in the UK Test 8. Review and Reform 9. Conclusion 10. Contact Our Immigration Barristers 11. Frequently Asked Questions 12. Glossary 13. Additional Resources 1. Introduction to the Life in...

British Citizenship for Irish Citizens to Be Simplified
By Jasmine Theilgaard - Immigration Barrister

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...

 and less stringent route to British citizenship for Irish citizens. Background to the British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024 Irish citizens already have the right to travel to and reside in...

Regaining British Citizenship After Renouncing It
By Isabella Reynard - Immigration Barrister

This post focuses on how to regain your British citizenship after renouncing it. There are a number of reasons why you may decide to renounce your British citizenship, including if you wish to gain a nationality...

 or citizenship of a country that does not permit dual citizenship or multiple nationalities.   Following renunciation of your British citizenship, you will receive a declaration of renunciation. But, how...

Home Office challenged by human rights reports
By Richmond Chambers -

Parliament’s Human Rights Committee has expressed concerns over tests the Home Office applies to children of foreign nationality. Children as young as 10 years old who have lived in the UK their...

 whole lives were denied British citizenship on account of the “good character” test conducted by the Home Office. David Bolt, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, concluded in a...

Naturalisation: Residence Requirements
By Dr. Catherine Taroni - Immigration Barrister

The British Nationality Act 1981 allows for British citizenship to be acquired through naturalisation: Acquisition by naturalisation (1) If, on an application for naturalisation as a British citizen made by a person...

 of full age and capacity, the Secretary of State is satisfied that the applicant fulfils the requirements of Schedule 1 for naturalisation as such a citizen under this subsection, he may, if he thinks...

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