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…
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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…
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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,…
Read MoreSkilled Worker & other sponsored visas – salary payment, unpaid leave, salary reductions
Payment of salary for sponsored workers including Skilled Worker and GBM First key point to note: Salary for Skilled Workers and other sponsored workers may be paid in the UK or abroad. Where the worker will be paid from abroad in a currency other than pounds sterling, the salary entered on the CoS must be based on the exchange rate for the relevant currency on the day the CoS is…
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Spouse or Partner visa extension Spouse or Partner visa extension must be submitted from inside the UK. You and your Partner must be physically present in the UK when the extension application is submitted and the applicant must not travel out of the UK until the Home Office makes the decision on the application. Currently there are two expedited processing options for family visas: £500 extra fee applicable (5 working…
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Skilled Worker (former Tier 2 General) ILR A person applying for ILR as a Skilled Worker must apply online on the gov.uk website on the specified application form and must be physically present in the UK on the date of application. To qualify for Skilled Worker ILR applicant must meet requirements that we explain further below. Suitability (‘good character’) requirements for settlement as a Skilled Worker The applicant must not…
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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 checklist What to check before applying for naturalisation. Absences (last 5 yrs, or 3yrs if married to British)ILR…
Read MoreReferees for British citizenship naturalisation
Who can be a referee for British citizenship application Applicants for British citizenship have to provide signed declarations from two suitable referees. Each referee needs to confirm that the applicant’s personal details in the application form are correct and the applicant’s photograph attached to the referee’s declaration is a true likeness of the applicant. To be accepted by the Home Office as suitable, your chosen referees have to meet the…
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