Category Archives: British citizenship

EEA Nationals’ route to Naturalisation

Posted on August 30, 2012 by dmblog

If you are an EEA National and have been exercising Treaty Rights in the UK for 5 years, you will be eligible to apply for Naturalisation without having to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain! Treaty Rights?? Are you employed … Continue reading →

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British Citizenship – up date

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

There has been a recent up date in caselaw about whether or not the Secretary of State may deprive a person of their British Citizenship under section 40 of the British Nationality Act 1981 and in particular a limitation on … Continue reading →

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Naturalisation application success!

Posted on July 11, 2011 by admin

We received excellent news this morning that the UKBA has approved naturalisation applications for British Citizenship for three EEA nationals who have been exercising treaty rights in the UK. EEA nationals are not required to apply for permanent residence in … Continue reading →

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Changes to the “Life in the UK Test”

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

From 18th July, applicants will no longer be able to book an appointment to take the Life in the UK test via telephone or in person. You will be required to register online and once you have paid the fee … Continue reading →

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Criminal convictions and applications for naturalisation

Posted on February 21, 2011 by admin

We’ve received a number of queries concerning applications for naturalisation which have been refused because of a persons failure to disclose a criminal conviction or some other matter which is relevant when a decision for British citizenship is made. The … Continue reading →

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