What are the methods of obtaining British Citizenship?

· Naturalisation

· Registration

What are the eligibility requirements for to obtain British Citizenship in the UK by Naturalisation?

· 18 or over

· Good Character

· Intention to continue living in the UK

· English knowledge and Language Requirement

· Life in the UK Requirement

· Residency Requirement

What are the possible ways to register to become a British Citizen?

· Other forms of Nationality

· Born before 1983 to a British Mother

· Born before 1 July 2006 to a British Father

· Born in the UK after 1983

· Children born outside the UK

· Residents of Gibraltar and Hong Kong

· Stateless people

How can The Chamber of Ahmad Barrister assist me with making a British Citizenship Application?

At The Chamber of Ahmad Barrister we offer the following levels of fixed-fee services to cater to the needs of our clients:

· Advice Only

· Advice and Representation

· Advice, Representation and Attendance

We also provide the following ‘add-on’ services for an additional fixed-cost:

· Interpretation Assistance

· Translation Services

· Out of Hours

· Off-site conference

Our additional client care facilities

· Skype Conference

· Phone Conference

· Personal Meetings

· Flexible Payment Options

Can anything be done against removal order authorising for someone be removed from the UK?

Yes

What are the implications for someone who has been deported from the UK?

·A 10 year bar from re-entering the UK

EEA National and EEA Family Permit

Citizens from the European Economic Area (EEA) have the right to free movement and residence throughout the EEA. This right also extends to certain family members, even if they are not EEA citizens. A residence card of a family member of an EEA citizen is issued to the family member to confirm this right of residence. The holder of a valid residence card is entitled to use this document for entry to all EEA member states.

At the moment, the EEA member states are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

What application must I make if wish to stay in the UK with a family member who is an EEA national?

·Residence Card or EEA family permit

I need to apply for a UK ResidenceCard if I'm in UK and have family member who is an EEA national?

Do I need to apply for a UK Residence Card if I have an extended family member who is an EEA national who I wish to join in the UK?

Yes

What status must my EEA family member have in the UK for me to be granted a UK Residence Card?

Permanent Residence

Qualified Person

What are the other ways in which I may be eligible to apply for a UK Residence Card?

Retained Rights

Derivative Rights

Surinder Singh Route

How can The Chamber of Ahmad Barrister assist me with making an Application?

At The Chamber of Ahmad Barrister K we offer the following levels of fixed-fee services to cater to the needs of our clients:

· Advice Only

· Advice and Representation

· Advice, Representation and Attendance

We also provide the following ‘add-on’ services for an additional fixed-cost:

· Interpretation Assistance

· Translation Services

· Out of Hours

· Off-site conference

Our additional client care facilities

· Skype Conference

· Phone Conference

· Personal Meetings

· Flexible Payment Options

Indefinite Leave to Remain (‘ILR’)

Indefinite leave to remain (‘ILR’), otherwise known as settlement in the UK, is the status given to someone who has been granted permission to live in the UK permanently without the need to make any further applications to remain. Whether you are eligible for ILR depends on factors which include the immigration category for which you have currently been given permission to remain and your length of residence in the UK.

How long must I have lived in the UK to be granted ILR (‘Qualifying period’)?

5 years subject to certain exceptions

Must I have remained in the UK for the whole qualifying period?

If I have been granted ILR do I automatically become British?

What tests must I undertake to be eligible to be granted ILR?

English Language Test

Life in the UK test

How do I claim asylum?

Asylum Interview.

What evidence can I submit to assist my asylum interview?

Documentary Evidence

Written Statement

Can my solicitor attend the asylum interview with me?

Yes

What support may I be eligible to receive while I am waiting for a decision on my claim for asylum?

Housing Assistance
Financial Support

Can I include my family members in my asylum claim?

Yes

What decisions can I receive on my claim for Asylum?

· Permission to Stay as a Refugee

· Permission to Stay on Humanitarian Grounds

· Permission to Stay for Other Reasons

· Refusal

When should I apply?

If you genuinely fear going back to your country for one of the reasons mentioned above, then you must make your claim for asylum as soon as possible. Any delay in making your claim for asylum could prejudice your claim and result in it being rejected. If there has been a delay, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are likely to question and investigate your reasons for not making a claim for asylum earlier. If your reasons are not considered to be plausible in the circumstances of your case, this could severely compromise your prospects of making a successful claim.

What are the ways in which I can apply for a spouse visa?

There are different methods through which to apply for a spouse visa depending on whether you are applying from within or outside of the UK.

If you are applying from outside of the UK, the method is:

· Entry Clearance

If you are applying from inside the UK, you can apply to:

· Extend Your Current Spouse Visa

· Switch Your Current Visa to a Spouse Visa