Rwanda Bill clears both Houses of Parliament and will become UK law very soon; challenging removal to Rwanda will be extremely challenging

For many years the long residence route was pretty straightforward. 10 years’ continuous lawful residence, good character, within absences limits – job done. In recent years the Home Office has amended its guidance in response to legal challenges which means that 10-year cases are now more complex. Learn what these changes mean in reality.

The Court of Appeal decided that the Government's highly contentious plan to remove asylum seekers to Rwanda was unlawful.

The UK has introduced an Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme similar to the systems already used by the USA, Canada, Australia & New Zealand. The government is hoping that the scheme will ‘give the UK more control of our borders’ and will mean that visitors will need to complete an online application prior to travel. Read more about its introduction and how it could affect you.

In May 2021, the UK government announced that the UK & India had signed a new migration partnership as ‘part of the UK Government’s commitment to deliver an immigration system that attracts the best and brightest individuals from India and around the world’. Found out how this works in practice.

Explore the pathway to British citizenship with our expert guidance. If you're an EU or EEA national who settled in the UK before Brexit, navigating the naturalisation process can present unique challenges. Our specialized services address common issues and uncertainties specific to your situation, ensuring a smooth transition to becoming a British citizen.

In some jurisdictions, being born in a country gives you a certain legal right to citizenship, but this is not always the case in the UK.