Requirements for naturalisation – residence in the UK (absences) One of the key requirements for British Naturalisation applicants is to meet the residence requirements which in a nutshell means not to have too many absences from the UK. Applicants have to be present in the UK during the relevant time (5 years or 3 years, depending if married to a British citizen on the date of Naturalisation application) and do…
Read MoreCan you appeal British citizenship naturalisation application refusal – reconsideration application if refused
Refusal of British citizenship – reconsideration application Appeal from British citizenship refusal is not available; however, there is an option to request review of the refusal decision by submitting reconsideration application. There are specific rules on how Home Office will assess such requests and what cases may qualify. . Long term goal of many migrants moving to the UK is to ultimately obtain British citizenship otherwise called naturalization. The standard…
Read MoreSettled Status EUSS application is refused – what to do next after refusal
Settled status refusal – how to make successful application Settled status applications are frequently refused if not prepared carefully. Understanding the EUSS immigration rules and gathering the relevant supporting evidence are key for successful outcome. EU Settlement Scheme applications tend to be more complex and challenging then one would expect. From August 2023 late applicants to EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) face a huge initial hurdle of validity checks, which has…
Read MoreSettled Status application – how to apply to change from EUSS pre settled status to settled
Settled Status application Settled status under EU Settlement Scheme gives permanent right to reside in the UK. EEA nationals and their family member(s) who lived in the UK for a continuous period of five years with EU Settlement Scheme status are able to apply for settled status (Indefinite Leave to Remain – ILR) under the EU Settlement Scheme. To be eligible for settled status (‘Indefinite Leave to Remain’ – ILR) the…
Read MoreImmigration sponsorship compliance duties – care homes & care providers – Home Office audit (visit) – licence revocation
Care homes and care providers – sponsor licence immigration sponsor duties All sponsor licence holder organisations have extensive duties and obligations defined by the Home Office. Non-compliance may lead to the licence suspension (during an investigation by the Home Office) or licence revocation (cancellation of licence after the investigation is completed). In this blog we focus on most common breaches of compliance obligations by care industry sponsor employers. We recommend reading…
Read MoreImmigration sponsor compliance – Home Office audit (visit) – care homes, care agencies & care providers
Sponsor compliance should be your priority Sponsor compliance should be the focus of all sponsor licence holders. This article focuses on its importance and key obligations. All sponsor licence holder organisations have extensive duties and obligations defined by the Home Office. Non-compliance may lead to the licence suspension (during an investigation by the Home Office) or licence revocation (cancellation of licence after the investigation is completed). In this blog we focus…
Read MoreBritish naturalisation future intentions principal home
Intent to live in the UK permanently Anyone who applies for British naturalisation under BNA 1981 Section 6(1) has to prove his intention to make UK his future principal home. If the Home Office is not satisfied of the applicants intentions the application will be refused. Home Office usually assumes that you will stay for good in the UK if you meet the permitted absences limit. However, if there is…
Read MoreBritish citizenship naturalisation uk expert lawyers
BRITISH CITIZENSHIP BY NATURALISATION If you are at least 18 years old and have been granted Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)/permanent residence in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for Naturalisation to become a British citizen. For an overview of the fees associated with naturalisation application see our page. Naturalisation checklistWhat to check before applying for naturalisation. Absences (last 5 yrs, or 3yrs if married to British)ILR held…
Read MoreExpected Home Office policy changes for EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) pre-settled status holders
What next for pre-settled status holders Holders of pre-settled status under EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) are currently waiting for important announcement. Home Office is expected to amend its policy for pre-settled status holders during this summer. The policy change is required due to the recent High Court judgement. The High Court decision confirmed that it is unlawful for Home Office to require that pre-settled status holders make another EUSS application…
Read MoreImportant significant changes to UK Skilled Worker visa – effective April 2023
Important changes to Skilled Worker visa 12th April 2023 Important changes to Skilled Worker visa were announced in the latest Statement of Changes to Immigration rules published by the Home Office on 9th March 2023. The new immigration rules take effect on 12th April 2023 for CoS certificates assigned from that date onwards. It is important to understand the changes to Skilled Worker visa rules when applying for sponsor licence,…
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