Immigrating to the UK

Sinbad said:
from the article:

A policy document published on Monday, external said there would continue to be a five-year qualification period for non-UK dependents of British citizens.

There will also be shorter qualification periods for people who can show they have contributed to the UK's "economy and society".

I'm pretty sure if you can show you've paid NI/tax for the period you've been here on a skilled work or other visa, you'll get a shortened period.
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Interesting discussion. I wonder what will be added as credits?

NI contributions / not having employment gaps
Paying council tax maybe?
Not relying on any type of state benefits (not that you should, but Ive heard some stories)

Law abiding folk will most probably be OK and should be able to reduce timeframes.

All I am saying is, if I have to wait another 7 years, instead of 2 I am denouncing the royal family!!!
 
killerbyte said:
No, she is coming as a spouse. I am a UK citizen.
And I posted my comment before I saw the comment that UK citizen dependents will be a 5 year qualification.
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Ah yeah then it’s 5 year route for her like me even after the rules change.
 
gregmcc said:
Good thing I got my citizenship a few years ago, but then again I was on a spousal visa.

Holding thumbs it all works out for those effected.
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Doubt any of it would’ve applied to me anyway, as I came over as a dependent on an ancestry visa. All irrelevant as I’m British now, too.
 
Dave said:
I think folks need to calm down a little, this is only a white paper at present, by the time it becomes a bill any or all of the provisions could change.
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Agreed — however folks do need to have plans in place just in case. It does seem likely to apply to all categories, except family visas.

If I were on a SWV I’d definitely be having discussions with the wife to figure out a plan if it applied to migrants currently in the UK.
 
Priapus said:
It’s very likely these changes will go into law. I don’t see it being stopped or changed much.
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Not all white papers make it into law (the Conservatives had one that as @The Voice says didnt go anywhere), and most laws are changed between white paper proposals and eventually becoming law.

People need to just slow down, it’s far too early in the process to be wanting to make plans to emigrate again because of what might happen.
 
Dave said:
Not all white papers make it into law (the Conservatives had one that as @The Voice says didnt go anywhere), and most laws are changed between white paper proposals and eventually becoming law.

People need to just slow down, it’s far too early in the process to be wanting to make plans to emigrate again because of what might happen.
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Honestly, I think it’s just meant to be a warning to anyone thinking of coming here more than anything. Judging by all the comments I’ve seen online, it’s working as intended already, and they haven’t even changed anything yet.
 
Dave said:
People need to just slow down, it’s far too early in the process to be wanting to make plans to emigrate again because of what might happen.
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Agreed. But they should start thinking about plan B in case it does happen.
 
Was hoping I was done with the admin, but I've started the process of getting my son his British citizenship too. He has German and SA currently, and seems like the right thing to do as you never know what the future holds. Using sable again, total cost is around £2500.
 
theratman said:
Was hoping I was done with the admin, but I've started the process of getting my son his British citizenship too. He has German and SA currently, and seems like the right thing to do as you never know what the future holds. Using sable again, total cost is around £2500.
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Quick question; how does he qualify?
 
killerbyte said:
Quick question; how does he qualify?
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The route I went for my citizenship qualifies my children for it too. (Which is crazy if you ask me). My friend who went through the same process as me got ones for his kids too.

I think the specific route was S.4L BNA 1981.

immigrationbarrister.co.uk

Section 4L Explained: Who Can Benefit from the New Pathway to British Citizenship?

Read about Section 4L of the British Nationality Act 1981, designed to grant British citizenship to those historically denied due to legislative unfairness.
immigrationbarrister.co.uk immigrationbarrister.co.uk

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If an individual is registered under section 4L, they will become a British citizen otherwise than by descent. They will be able to pass on their citizenship to a child born outside of the UK."
 
theratman said:
The route I went for my citizenship qualifies my children for it too. (Which is crazy if you ask me). My friend who went through the same process as me got ones for his kids too.

I think the specific route was S.4L BNA 1981.

immigrationbarrister.co.uk

Section 4L Explained: Who Can Benefit from the New Pathway to British Citizenship?

Read about Section 4L of the British Nationality Act 1981, designed to grant British citizenship to those historically denied due to legislative unfairness.
immigrationbarrister.co.uk immigrationbarrister.co.uk

"
If an individual is registered under section 4L, they will become a British citizen otherwise than by descent. They will be able to pass on their citizenship to a child born outside of the UK."
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Do all the countries involved allow triple citizenship?
 
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