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British Citizenship Solicitors 

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Becoming a British citizen

British citizenship is not a right. You will need to build a strong case to show that you and/or your family should be naturalised or registered as British citizens. Except in very rare cases, you will need to establish that you have already held some form of permanent leave in the UK for a particular length of time. This could be by indefinite leave to remain, permanent residence or settled status. You will also have to satisfy strict residence and character requirements.

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Advice on British citizenship

Becoming a British citizen will provide you with the most secure way to remain in the UK permanently. This will free you from the residual restrictions that settled status and indefinite leave to remain both carry with them. However, the Home Office sometimes refuses such applications, resulting in frustration, disappointment, wasted costs and delay.

The Home Office provides Guidance on the relevant requirements on British citizenship. However, please do not assume that the words used in this Guidance or the Immigration Rules are always interpreted in the way you would interpret them. Some apparently ordinary words may have a different or specific meaning when applied by the Home Office or once clarified by the Tribunals and courts.

Expert immigration advice

Unfortunately, if you make a serious mistake in your application (however innocent or unintentional) not only that your application may be refused but you may also be stripped of your indefinite leave to remain/permanent residence/settled status and banned from the UK for up to 10 years. Due to the potential exchange of information between different countries, an application refused by the UK Home Office may also affect your chances of getting a visa for other countries. It is, therefore, always much better to properly prepare and invest in the initial application. This should secure a positive and desired outcome first time and avoid significant negative consequences (including extra costs, delays, stress and bans) for failing to do so.

Investing in specialist knowledge will enable you to make an informed decision as to how to proceed. It could also prevent you from making costly mistakes or missing opportunities. If you need advice on becoming a British citizen, contact our expert team of immigration solicitors today.

Immigration Team

Vladimir Mikeljevic

Partner

0113 297 3177
 vladimir@levisolicitors.co.uk

Vladimir is a Level 3 (Immigration Law Advanced) Law Society accredited immigration solicitor. Read More.

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What Our Clients Say

Anonymous

"I instructed Vladimir in July last year, my cases had been going on for sometime as I used two sets of solicitors in London who did not give me proper advice. I found this solicitor very informative, helpful, supportive and professional in every way. He was always available to give me good advice and submitted my application which has now allowed me to stay here with my family. I would recommend him to anyone seeking immigration advice."

★★★★★

Anonymous

"Vladimir comes highly recommended and his credentials are true to the letter. Vladimir helped me resolve my issue. He was attentive, friendly, professional, knowledgeable, respectful, and more. He showed empathy as well as a proactive, hands-on approach. His approach set me at ease and I was able to logically re-assess my position. My well prepared application was granted, thanks to Vladimir. I would highly recommend his services and his firm for those who truly need lawyers with a human touch."

★★★★★

Anonymous

"Superb service from Vladimir Mikeljevic over the course of about a year. He was at all times informed, helpful, accessible, and very quick (i.e. typically the same day) in responding to any correspondence or matters that required attention. He retained the same calm, measured manner throughout, and when the visa submission office made a significant error, he acted immediately and decisively in a way that prevented it from becoming a problem. He gave clear advice from the start, and saw matters through to a smooth and successful conclusion. Outstanding service."

★★★★★

Anonymous

"We chose Vladimir on recommendation for complex immigration matters. We were in a difficult situation after being rejected once by the UKBA so we decided to use him, and follow his advice. We are so glad we did and won an very difficult and complex case. His attention to every tiny detail and professionalism proved we’d made made the right decision. We had a deadline that we didn’t think we would ever meet but he did and the visa was granted immediately! We have already recommended him!"

★★★★★

Anonymous

"My sister recommended Vladimir to me to handle my immigration matter and he did a thoroughly brilliant job in handling my case, paying attention to every little detail and covering every loose end before submitting my application. His advice and support was a major contributing factor in my application being successful. He is a very professional lawyer and his knowledge in immigration cases is impeccable and I would gladly recommend Vladimir to anyone who is looking for a good lawyer."

★★★★★

Anonymous

"I used his services on several occasions for different issues. The most important was my immigration issue, when Vladimir managed to find a legal solution in a situation where the outcome seemed unfavourable. I was really impressed the way in which my application was prepared and presented. His expertise, exemplary professionalism and accuracy were essential in securing a successful conclusion. I would have no hesitation in recommending Vladimir to anyone requiring immigration advice."

★★★★★

Anonymous

"I instructed Vladimir in July last year, my cases had been going on for sometime as I used two sets of solicitors in London who did not give me proper advice. I found this solicitor very informative, helpful, supportive and professional in every way. He was always available to give me good advice and submitted my application which has now allowed me to stay here with my family. I would recommend him to anyone seeking immigration advice."

★★★★★

Anonymous

"Vladimir comes highly recommended and his credentials are true to the letter. Vladimir helped me resolve my issue. He was attentive, friendly, professional, knowledgeable, respectful, and more. He showed empathy as well as a proactive, hands-on approach. His approach set me at ease and I was able to logically re-assess my position. My well prepared application was granted, thanks to Vladimir. I would highly recommend his services and his firm for those who truly need lawyers with a human touch."

★★★★★

Anonymous

"Superb service from Vladimir Mikeljevic over the course of about a year. He was at all times informed, helpful, accessible, and very quick (i.e. typically the same day) in responding to any correspondence or matters that required attention. He retained the same calm, measured manner throughout, and when the visa submission office made a significant error, he acted immediately and decisively in a way that prevented it from becoming a problem. He gave clear advice from the start, and saw matters through to a smooth and successful conclusion. Outstanding service."

★★★★★

Anonymous

"We chose Vladimir on recommendation for complex immigration matters. We were in a difficult situation after being rejected once by the UKBA so we decided to use him, and follow his advice. We are so glad we did and won an very difficult and complex case. His attention to every tiny detail and professionalism proved we’d made made the right decision. We had a deadline that we didn’t think we would ever meet but he did and the visa was granted immediately! We have already recommended him!"

★★★★★

Anonymous

"My sister recommended Vladimir to me to handle my immigration matter and he did a thoroughly brilliant job in handling my case, paying attention to every little detail and covering every loose end before submitting my application. His advice and support was a major contributing factor in my application being successful. He is a very professional lawyer and his knowledge in immigration cases is impeccable and I would gladly recommend Vladimir to anyone who is looking for a good lawyer."

★★★★★

Anonymous

"I used his services on several occasions for different issues. The most important was my immigration issue, when Vladimir managed to find a legal solution in a situation where the outcome seemed unfavourable. I was really impressed the way in which my application was prepared and presented. His expertise, exemplary professionalism and accuracy were essential in securing a successful conclusion. I would have no hesitation in recommending Vladimir to anyone requiring immigration advice."

★★★★★