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Overstaying and 10 Years Long Residence ILR
By Dr. Catherine Taroni

In order to qualify for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK on the ground of long residence, applicants need to satisfy UK Visas and Immigration that they have spent a period of at least 10 years residing in the UK continuously and lawfully.  In two recent...

 cases, the Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal have looked at overstaying and 10 years long residence ILR, with a particular focus on overstaying between periods of leave and eligibility for 10 years long residence ILR. Requirement for Indefinite Leave...

Life in the UK Test - What is it and when is it required?
By Alexandra Pease

A Life in the UK test is ordinarily required for both ILR and citizenship applications.   The Life in the UK test was introduced in 2005 for citizenship applications and 2007 for ILR applications.  The plans were first introduced in 2002 by the then Home Secretary...

 David Blunkett. You do not need to take the test if you: are under 18; are 65 or over; have passed it before, many will have already completed the test when they applied to settle in the UK;  or have a long-term physical or mental condition. If an...

Naturalisation: Residence Requirements
By Dr. Catherine Taroni

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 fit, grant to him a certificate of naturalisation as such a citizen. (2) If, on an application for...

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