There are different ways to become a British citizen, but the most common is called naturalisation.
To be naturalised, you need to meet several requirements, including living in the UK for 5 years or more and intending to continue living here. You must also pass two tests: Knowledge of English and Life in the UK. There are a number of other requirements which our expert immigration solicitors can help you with.
There are different requirements if your spouse or civil partner is a British citizen.
EEA nationals must obtain settled status prior to applying for British citizenship.
You can apply on behalf of a child under 18 if they meet the eligibility criteria. They don’t have to pass the Life in the UK Test.
There is a fee payable for naturalisation.
We can help you to become a British citizen and can check what you need to do to meet the requirements. We also hold details of the latest fees involved. We will be with you every step of the way.
Taylor Hampton will only process your personal data in relation to this specific enquiry.
Donald Trump is to be inaugurated this month as US President and his policies are causing concern to many throughout North America. Taylor Hampton Solicitors has recently seen an increase of enquiries from US clients who wish to move to the UK. They are mainly from Liberal Americans who eschew the Trump 2.0 administration.
The enquiries are primarily from individuals in the Tech. Law and Arts industries. Furthermore, many same-sex couples are concerned about Trump’s conservative views and wondering about their future and freedom. The enquiries Taylor Hampton processes are more based on a political motivation than for economic reasons.
Many wealthy clients who would have previously invested in the UK can no longer do so as the UK Government scrapped the Investor visa. US Citizens wary of the Trump 2.0 administration need to look at other visa options available in the UK. Those clients who are extremely talented can apply for the Global Talent visa. Consequently, this visa allows an individual in the Arts, Digital Technology or Academia sector to stay and remain in the UK.
However, if a client is not in any of these fields, then they need a sponsor in the UK and can remain here on the Skilled Worker visa. Nevertheless, there are certain salary requirements and other criteria that need to be met. Both these visas lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain and ultimately Citizenship.
The Spouse/Partner visa is another option but one has to be married or in a long term relationship with a British Citizen in order to qualify.
Additionally, there are many different visa options available and all have different criteria. Taylor Hampton Solicitors can assist with these applications.
Please contact Leena Chouhan, our Head of Immigration on +44 207 427 5972
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