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Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
You may be eligible for British citizenship if you have a British parent.…
You’re automatically a British citizen if you were born outside the UK and…
You may automatically be a British citizen if you were born before 1…
You’ll usually get a decision within 6 months - some applications can take…
Search for someone to help you with advice and applications to stay in the UK - free and paid-for services, adviser levels 1, 2, 3 and complaints.
You can get immigration advice from an immigration adviser if you need…
Immigration advisers are only allowed to give you advice on things they’re…
When you hire an immigration adviser: find out how much they charge and if…
You can complain to the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) about either:…
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
FCDO travel advice for Angola. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Helpful resources to guide you in finding qualified advisers, understanding advice levels, and raising a complaint.
This table outlines charges against individuals for providing unlawful immigration advice, committing fraud, and arrest warrants for failing to appear in court.
Tips from the Immigration Advice Authority on how to write a complaint letter to an immigration adviser.
This OISC guidance explains why clients should use a regulated immigration adviser and the risks of not doing so.
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