UKBA Citizenship news

Newcomers must earn the right to stay in the UK

14 Jul 2008 10:43:54 GMT

Foreign nationals wishing to become British citizens will have to earn the right to stay, the Government announced today.

Nationality contact centre - delays

1 Apr 2008 12:33:43 GMT

The nationality contact centre is currently experiencing high call volumes which may lead to a delay in your call being answered.

Nationality applications - delays in processing

18 Mar 2008 13:57:21 GMT

Nationality applications - delays in processing

National identity scheme delivery plan published

6 Mar 2008 10:17:37 GMT

The delivery of the national identity scheme gathered momentum today as plans were laid out by the Home Secretary beginning with the introduction of identity cards for foreign nationals in 2008 and British citizens in 2009.

Prime Minister launches contract for foreign national seeking British citizenship

20 Feb 2008 16:52:45 GMT

Radical changes to the way newcomers are able to earn their stay in Britain were proposed by the Government today.

Knowledge of language and life requirement for settlement applications - extension of transitional arrangements

4 Feb 2008 12:12:13 GMT

Applicants who apply for settlement but do not meet the knowledge of language and life requirement currently have their applications considered instead as an application to extend temporary permission to stay in the United Kingdom.

Home Secretary today sets out plans to manage migration and protect British values

5 Dec 2007 13:38:11 GMT

The countdown to the transformation of the immigration system began today when the Home Secretary announced new rules for highly skilled foreign workers applying to come to the UK.

Introduction of language and citizenship knowledge testing for settlement applications from 2 April 2007

1 Apr 2007 23:00:00 GMT

From 2 April 2007 all applicants for indefinite leave to remain (settlement) will need to provide evidence that they have passed either the Life in the UK test or an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) which includes citizenship materials.