TIPS AND INSIGHTS FOR YOUR CITIZENSHIP PROCESS
British citizenship is a coveted legal status by which its owner is granted innumerable privileges, i.e., he or she can exercise the right of voting, the right to employment, and also the right of living in the United Kingdom. British citizenship is a sequence of applications being issued by the settlers already living in the UK who are worthy on some grounds. It is a complex procedure according to the British Nationality Act 1981 and immigration law, but with the proper guide and knowledge, you will be in good stead to have a chance.
Know the Conditions for Application Submission
If you wish to meet the qualification for application for British citizenship or naturalisation, you must possess the following:
- Age: You shall need to be over 18 years
- Residency: You need to have lawfully lived in the UK for some time—usually 3 years in the case of your British citizen wife or husband or 5 years in the case of having had 12 months or more unrestricted leave to remain.
- Language Proficiency: You need to be English language proficient.
- Life in the UK Test: You will be tested on how wide your knowledge of British history, culture, and tradition is.
- Intention to Live in the UK: You will need to demonstrate an intention to reside in the UK.
- Being of Good Character Requirement: The requirement that you are of good character, i.e. you have no serious convictions.
- Compliance of Immigration Rules: Ensure compliance with all the immigration rules.
Making It Work
- Properly Prepared Documents: Ensure that documents are properly prepared, right from residence proof, language test result to identity proof.
- Proper Filling of Application: Complete the application form in a proper way so that your mistake will not waste your time. All is correct and as per supporting documents.
- Go in Person to Give Biometrics: Book an appointment at a UKVCAS solely to give your biometric information in relation to your application. This is one of the biggest steps in processing.
- Act Quickly to Reply to Enquiries: If the Home Office invites an enquiry for further information, respond quickly to avoid delay or refusal of your application.
- Choose Legal Aid: The process will be improper if there are issues to be put under consideration. The Lumine solicitors panel will arrange it with expert advice as per your need.
When refused, what to do
If your application fails, in certain instances, there may be a right of appeal or challenge to refusal by judicial review, depending on your circumstances. It would be well worth seeking out such a specialist’s lawyers to have a chat with them about your prospects.
The Benefits of British Citizenship
Grant of British citizenship also entitles you to apply for a British passport, on which you would be visa-free traveling within the UK and abroad. You would enjoy the same rights as a British citizen, including being eligible to receive the NHS without any cost and welfare benefits.
Lumine solicitors will navigate you through the maze of British citizenship applications. We can organize:
- British citizenship application.
- Compliance and acceptance timetables have been followed.
- Your submission of your UKVI urgency document.
You will be invited to attend a citizenship ceremony after the successful submission of your application, your formal confirmation as a British citizen.
Should you have an immigration problem or need individual legal consultation, please don’t hesitate to call Lumine solicitors at 020 3950 2246 or inquire through our website. We have a staff of experienced specialists who are fully committed to leading you through all processes with ease.
