Guidance

General information – all British nationals: nationality policyapplications: caseworker guidance

GuidanceImmigration onstaff generalguidance on nationality law and common problems you might encounter with applications.

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UK Visas and Immigration
Published
27 July 2017
Last updated
616 JulyMay 20222023 — See all updates

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ThisUK guidanceVisas tellsand HomeImmigration Officeguidance for staff aboutabout:

  • the nationalitylaw law,on nationality applications

  • the andrequirements that an application must meet to be considered

  • common problemsaspects of decision making on nationality applications

  • taking action to revoke an individual’s indefinite leave to remain

  • when consideringan theseapplication applications.can be reconsidered

  • when a certificate of registration or naturalisation can be issued

Published 27 July 2017
Last updated 616 JulyMay 20222023 + show all updates

  1. Reference to (PN 25/2003) has been removed from section ‘Commonly used terms in Nationality regulations and guidance’ as it no longer applies.

  2. Updated the guide with the latest version, including an amendment to clarify the construal policy.

  3. Guidance updated to clarify the construal policy.

  4. Replaced the existing guidance on general nationality applications with the updated version of the guidance.

  5. First published.