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What Passport? British National One. UK Immigration and Nationality has been our specialty at ICS Legal since 2006. Our dedication to our clients over the years is to manage their respective migration processes over time has been difficult. Especially with the constant rule changes.
applicant would need to complete a term of residency and then meet the English language requirements. Note with all applications the Good Character of an applicant is considered, this covers previous immigration history, as well as offences committed. There are possible exceptions based on mitigating circumstances, although these would need to be checked over. You can speak to one of our Immigration Lawyers to go over this.
The United Kingdom has always been seen as a haven destination for individuals and families to relocate and build their life. As we have exited from the EU, the increased number of British nationality based applications have increased. Not surprising to be honest, because both EU citizens and non-EU citizens are planning for the future, its safe to know that applying to become a British national gives you an affirmation of your status. Rights of a British national. 1. The right to vote in a general election and run for public office. 2. Access to the NHS and free medical care. 3. No work restrictions. 4. Unrestricted entry to the UK. 5. Allowed travels to many countries over the world. A British national is allowed entry to many destinations without the need of applying for a visa. Its not possible to lose British nationality in comparison to those holding indefinite leave to remain or settled status. So holding British nationality status is
Being prepared.
paramount to making sure you don’t lose you status. How British Nationality deprivation works. Deprivation order are a mechanism that the UK Government have introduced. Over the last decade we have seen an increase of British nationality status’s being removed. A highlighted matter is the case of Shamima Begum where in February 2021 was deprived due to leaving the UK as a 15 Year Old girl joining the Islamic State. Of course, the recent BBC documentary highlights the issue to
vulnerability. Under section 40 of the British Nationality Act, the Home Office has the power to deprive nationality based on the public interest. As always, there are avenues to have a matter challenged via an Appeal process or even through a Judicial Review. ICS Legal have been dealing with a number of legal challenges on those matters. Standard processes. How to apply for nationality. When applying for British nationality, an
The UK Immigration Minister, Robert Jenrick has argued over the last 12 months on how to manage migration. Notably Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced in his last speech on managing boats crossing into the UK. UK Immigration was & remains a hot topic especially during Brexit, where Nigel Farage even Boris Johnson supported the UK leaving the EU. We anticipate changes to the Home Office policies over 2023, this should improve on the current system. At ICS Legal, we have constantly seen changes that have impacted lives both positively and negatively. It is imperative that you keep connected with Home Office updates, ensuring you can plan ahead before moving forward.
