Guidance

General nationality applications: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on nationality law and common problems you might encounter with applications.

From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published
27 July 2017
Last updated
1617 MayJune 20232026 — See all updates

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff about:

  • the law on nationality applications

  • the requirements that an application must meet to be considered

  • common aspects of decision making on nationality applications

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

  • when an application can be reconsidered

  • when a certificate of registration or naturalisation can be issued

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Published 27 July 2017
Last updated 1617 MayJune 2023 + show2026 — Show all updates

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