Guidance

Identity: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on how to deal with issues relating to an individual's identity.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 27 July 2017
• Last updated: 29 November 2021 — See all updates

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Identity

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Details

UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on how to consider applications for naturalisation or registration where the applicant has changed their name or gender or used a foreign title in their application.

It also includes what to do if someone requests an amendment to a naturalisation or registration certificate.

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Published 27 July 2017
Last updated 29 November 2021 + show all updates

1. 29 November 2021

   Guidance updated with additional information included regarding amendments to naturalisation and registration certificates due to internal error or when new information is supplied from the certificate holder.

2. 27 July 2017

   First published.