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How to appeal if a decision has been made to remove you from the United Kingdom, stop you entering the United Kingdom, or take away your British Citizenship, in the interests of nationality security or on other related grounds.
Apply for British citizenship in special circumstances - who may be eligible, fees and how to apply.
Immigration staff guidance providing historical background information on nationality and help with assessing citizenship claims.
How someone in Belgium can get an informative note, or take an oath of British citizenship.
This paper analyses the impact of citizenship laws on economic development
How to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA): starting an application online, choosing an attorney, certifying a copy, changing an LPA.
Legal aid helps pay for legal advice, mediation or representation in court - see if you can claim.
List of English speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters.
There are different ways to apply for British citizenship, including ‘naturalisation’. Check your eligibility to apply.
The UK has introduced a points-based immigration system.
Find legal advice to solve legal problems out of court: solicitors, pro bono lawyers, barristers, mediators and legal aid.
Apply for British citizenship if you're married to, or in a civil partnership with, a British citizen - form AN, who's eligible, fees and how to apply.
Appeal to the Upper Tribunal if you think there's a legal mistake with a decision made by the First-tier Tribunal
The Lord Chancellor has written to the Chair of the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority following the Mail’s investigation.
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