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Level of decision making: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on authority levels for decisions on British nationality applications based on different circumstances.

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UK Visas and Immigration
Published
27 July 2017
Last updated
717 March 20242023 — See all updates

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff detailing who is responsible for making decisions about British nationality applications depending on the circumstance.

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Published 27 July 2017
Last updated 717 March 20242023 + show all updates

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  3. Added information on levels of decision making for new provisions introduced under the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.

  4. Updated guidance published.

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