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Naturalisation as a British Citizen (Intermediate)

CPD Points: 2

Length of course: 2 hours

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This course was last updated in January 2024.

Welcome to our course on naturalisation as a British citizen! We cover all of the requirements for naturalisation as a British citizen, from residence periods to good character and everything in between. We explain what requirements are mandatory in all cases and which requirements can be waived or varied by the Home Office, with worked examples throughout.

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You can check out the course contents below.

Module 1 What is naturalisation?
Unit 1 What is naturalisation?  
Module 2 Residence requirements and intention to settle
Unit 1 Residence requirements for naturalisation  
Unit 2 Free of immigration time restrictions: ILR or settled status  
Unit 3 Length of residence: spouse or civil partner of a British citizen  
Unit 4 Length of residence: non-spouses  
Unit 5 Physical presence in UK at start of qualifying period  
Unit 6 Breaches of immigration law in the qualifying period  
Unit 7 Intention to settle  
Module 3 Good character
Unit 1 Introduction  
Unit 2 Criminal convictions  
Unit 3 War crimes, terrorism and other activities contrary to the public good  
Unit 4 Financial soundness and notoriety  
Unit 5 Deception or dishonesty  
Unit 6 Immigration issues  
Unit 7 Dealing with the guidance in practice  
Unit 8 Exceptions to the good character requirement  
Module 4 Age and the knowledge of language and life tests
Unit 1 Age  
Unit 2 Life in the UK test  
Unit 3 Knowledge of English  
Module 5 Applying for and getting citizenship
Unit 1 Application process  
Unit 2 Oath and citizenship ceremony  
Unit 3 Bringing a legal challenge  
Unit 4 Feedback and final quiz  

Modules within this course..

  1. What is naturalisation?

    Introducing naturalisation including the legal criteria, and the mandatory and discretionary requirements.

  2. Residence requirements and intention to settle

    The qualifying residence requirements, including for spouses and non-spouses, physical presence at start of the qualifying period, absences from the UK during qualifying period, not being in breach of immigration laws and the intention to settle requirement.

  3. Good character

    The different aspects of the good character test, including criminality, breaches of immigration law, and dishonesty and deception.

  4. Age and the knowledge of language and life tests

    Covering the qualifying age requirement and the knowledge of language and life in the UK tests.

  5. Applying for and getting citizenship

    Covering the process of applying for naturalisation, the oath and citizenship ceremony and bringing legal challenges to refusals.
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