How to Give Proof of Settled Status
EU settled status is the official term for the permission granted to qualifying EEA and Swiss citizens and their relatives, allowing them to live and work in the UK on a permanent basis under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). Those with settled status may be required to prove their status in certain circumstances, such as […]
Form AN: How to apply for British citizenship
For many people, being a citizen of the country where they live is a fundamental part of belonging to their community and nation. Foreign nationals living in the United Kingdom cannot immediately become British citizens through any immigration route. Rather, you must live in the United Kingdom, obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), and then […]
Can an Illegal Immigrant Become Legal in the UK?
If you are living in the UK without valid permission, you will be classed as an illegal immigrant and you could face deportation. Everyday life will be difficult as you won’t have the right to work or to access free healthcare or benefits. Even people who enter the UK lawfully can find themselves become an […]
UK Visa Multiple Entry Rules for Visitors
Visitors to the UK have to ensure they follow strict rules on entry and permissible activities. In this guide to the UK standard visitor visa, we explain how the UK visa multiple entry requirements work, including the express prohibition under the rules against living in the UK for extended periods through either frequent or successive […]
Child Visa UK
There are various UK visas for under 18s, although these differ in terms of what each option allows, who is eligible and the criteria that must be met. In this guide, we explain the rules and requirements for the different types of UK child visa, to help the parents of overseas dependent children to navigate […]
Apply for British Citizenship by Marriage
Marriage or civil partnership with a British citizen or a settled person in the UK is one of the ways you can naturalise as a British citizen. British citizenship is a distinct legal status granted to an individual in recognition that they belong within the national community of a country. Naturalisation is the legal process […]
UKVCAS: Guide for Applicants
In order to apply for a visa, settlement, or British citizenship from within the United Kingdom, most individuals will be required to attend a UKVCAS centre to finalise the application process. Making an application for a UK visa and citizenship can be overwhelming. While UKVCAS services are intended to make the application process more straightforward […]
No Time Limit Application (NTL) Guide
If you have an old-style immigration document and want to have your immigration status confirmed on a Biometric Residence Permit, you’ll need to make a No Time Limit application. This may seem like an unnecessary task for overseas nationals who have lived seamlessly in the UK for several years, but there are various benefits to […]
How to Complete Form Set F
Foreign nationals living in the United Kingdom on various immigration arrangements, including Family Route visas, are subject to time limits in line with their permission to live in the UK. This means that you and your children are subject to immigration control and do not possess the same rights and obligations as those with UK […]
What are the Advantages of British Citizenship?
Becoming a British citizen is a significant life event where, apart from allowing you to apply for a British passport, this will provide you with the opportunity to participate more fully in the life of your local community in the UK, including the right to vote in general elections. Once you have been granted British […]