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How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
You may be eligible to apply to ‘register’ as a British citizen if you…
You may be able to apply if you are one of the following: a British…
You may be able to apply if you hold any form of British nationality and…
You probably became a British citizen automatically if you were registered…
You may be eligible to apply if you’re ‘ordinarily resident’ in Hong Kong…
Where you send your application depends on the country you’re currently…
You’ll get a letter confirming your application. It can take up to 4…
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Eady on 21 November 2024.
How immigrants held on immigration issues can apply for bail while they wait for an appeal, review or removal.
You can apply for immigration bail if the Home Office is holding you on…
You can apply for bail in 2 main ways. It depends on your situation. Apply…
If you’re granted bail, there will be at least one condition you have to…
Using deposit protection schemes - the official schemes, information you must give tenants, what happens if you do not protect a deposit, disputes and advice
'Defined contribution' and 'defined benefit' pension schemes - what they are and what you'll get from them
Survivors can be ostracized from their communities, shunned by their families, denied justice and cut off from support networks. This can prevent community reconciliation and wider post-conflict stabilisation which is why the focus of the PSVI over the coming years...
Immigration removal centres - addresses, contact details visiting hours
Apply to settle in the UK if your partner dies and you're in the UK as their dependant or partner
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