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British Citizenship Package

 British Citizenship Packages

Here to help you

We offer an advice package and an application package to

assist with every aspect of applying for British
Citizenship.
With our British Citizenship Application Package, you will
be given one-to-one, expert support by your personal
immigration lawyer. They will take all of your individual
circumstances into account and use their specialist
knowledge to evaluate all relevant options and advise
you. They will collate and organise your evidence and
create a detailed, structured evidence portfolio to
present your case to the Home Office.
With our British Citizenship Advice Package, your lawyer
will evaluate your case and ensure you are eligible before
outlining your options and next steps.
These packages will strengthen your application and
maximise your chances of becoming a British citizen.
 Application Package

Stage 1: Tailored advice session

• Your assigned immigration lawyer will provide you with

expert advice which is tailored to your situation.
• This advice session can be conducted in person, over the
phone or via Skype.
• This is an untimed session; it usually lasts around an hour, but
your lawyer will spend as long as it takes to ensure every
aspect of your case is discussed in detail.
• It offers a chance to discuss your circumstances, goals and
any time constraints you have.
• It lets your lawyer build a picture of your case, assess your
eligibility and outline your next steps.
• You will receive written confirmation of the advice given,
which provides a detailed assessment of your circumstances
and eligibility.
• It allows you to stay in direct contact with your lawyer if you
have any further questions after your session has finished.
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Stage 2: English Language requirement

• Your lawyer will ensure you are fully equipped to meet the
English Language requirement expected for British
Citizenship.
• Your lawyer will review your academic history to assess
whether you have an equivalent qualification.
• They will also determine which level is required to meet the
expectation for your qualification.
• If you do not already have a qualification that meets the
English Language standard, your lawyer will identify the best
route to take in proving your language ability.
• During your advice session, your lawyer will also assess
whether you are exempt from this requirement.
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Stage 3: Life in the UK test

• Your lawyer will help you locate your nearest centre and
advise you on when and how to book the Life in the UK test.
• They are able to help you prepare for the test and can also
provide revision materials/sample questions.
• Your lawyer will outline the structure of the exam and the
categories that feature, such as history and politics.
• This test is vital for being granted British Citizenship. With
advice from your lawyer you will be fully equipped to
complete it.
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Stage 4: Assessment of your time spent in the UK

• Your lawyer will examine your immigration history, confirming

that you have no breaches – time spent outside of the UK over
the limit of what the Home Office allows.
• Your lawyer will assess whether you have been residing in the
UK for the required amount of time dependent on your
circumstances.
• They will discuss your conduct during your time in the
country, ensuring that you are able to prove your good
character.
• If required, they will confirm that you have held Indefinite
Leave to Remain for at least a year before your application.
• If you are an EEA citizen, they will confirm that you have a
Permanent Residence card, a necessary document for
applying for British Citizenship.
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Stage 5: Thorough document check

• Your lawyer will draw up an extensive list of documents

agreed upon in your advice session which can be used to
support your application for British Citizenship.
• You will be provided with this list in the written confirmation
of advice sent after your session.
• Your lawyer will locate and resolve any gaps or issues with
your supporting evidence, suggesting alternative documents
where necessary.
• Once this check is complete, ensuring that your documents
are sufficient and meet the highest standard, your lawyer will
file them in your evidence portfolio.
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Stage 6: Portfolio of evidence

• Your lawyer will collate all of your evidence and application

documents into an evidence portfolio.
• It will be used to show that you clearly meet the requirements
for British Citizenship.
• It will display your supporting documents in a way which
conforms to the current procedural guidelines used by the
Home Office when they review your application.
• It will present your application in a way which is
comprehensive and organised.
• Your completed application form(s) will be included in this
portfolio in an accessible and detailed manner.
• This portfolio will present your application so that the Home
Office can easily navigate between your supporting
documents, evidence and application details without missing
any vital information.
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Stage 7: Letter of Representation

• This is written by your lawyer using expert, legal

knowledge and vocabulary.
• It details your case and its merits, using legal expertise and
knowledge to strengthen your application.
• It references your evidence portfolio, the application form(s)
and any other relevant material in support of your case.
• It cites other successful, relevant case law and legislation if
applicable.
• It is submitted alongside your application as a cover letter and
increases your prospects of success.
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Stage 8: Communication with the Home Office

• Your lawyer will liaise with the Home Office if they need to
discuss any relevant information to do with your application.
• They will continue this communication after your application
has been submitted, until a decision is reached.
• This means they will let you know the outcome of your
application as soon as a decision has been made by the Home
Office.
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With the full Application Package, you will receive:
• Stage 1: Tailored advice session
• Stage 2: English Language requirement
• Stage 3: Life in the UK test
• Stage 4: Assessment of your time spent in the UK
• Stage 5: Thorough document check
• Stage 6: Portfolio of evidence
• Stage 7: Letter of Representation
• Stage 8: Communication with the Home Office
British Citizenship Application Package fee:
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We also offer an Advice Package, which includes:

• Stage 1 of the application package

• Detailed information on required documents and
qualifications
• Assessment of your eligibility in relation to your continuous
residence
 Case Study 1
Situation
Romy is a French national who had been living in the UK for 14 years and was married
to a British citizen, with whom she had a child.
In the wake of the EU Referendum (Brexit), she decided to apply for British Citizenship
to secure her position in the UK.
She was concerned as she had left work and returned to study the previous year.
She had heard that time spent studying without comprehensive health insurance did
not count towards residency. She was unsure whether her health insurance was
sufficient.

How IAS Helped Outcome

We spoke with Romy and talked through her time Romy obtained her
spent in the UK, examining her options for remaining Permanent Residency Card
in the country. without issue – this has given
Her lawyer determined that she had arrived as a job- her great peace of mind in the
seeker, quickly obtained work and that she was then face of Britain’s uncertain
studying. future in the EU.
Romy was informed that the EEA Regulations state She fully intends to obtain
that an EEA National must apply for a Permanent British Citizenship and
Residence Card before they can become a British become a dual-national in the
Citizen. future.
The Permanent Residency Card can be obtained
after five years’ continuous residence in the UK,
without any breaks in your status. Once she had this,
she would be able to apply for citizenship.
We checked her insurance policy and confirmed that
it was sufficient.
 Case Study 2
Situation
Melissa and her child are Filipino nationals who came to the UK to join Melissa’s
husband. Due to complications with their initial application, her child’s application was
refused. This was a result of the application containing insufficient information and
supporting evidence.
Melissa was worried that she would not be able to unite her family in the UK. She
approached IAS to make sure her next application was a success.

How IAS Helped Outcome

While here on a spouse visa with her child as a Because Melissa’s application
dependant, Melissa visited one of our drop-in now contained a complete
sessions for advice. description of the situation,
IAS made sure to take detailed instructions about her child was granted a
the case as soon as Melissa came to us. It was certificate of registration as a
then analysed and evaluated for the available British citizen. Within four
options and Melissa was given a plan of action to months of her first visit to us,
achieve the outcome that she was looking for. IAS was able to advise Melissa
Our team provided Melissa with a Letter of and give her the outcome she
Recommendation to accompany her application, needed.
ensuring the Home Office understood the Her daughter is now free to live
situation as well as possible. One of our lawyers in the UK with both of her
then helped Melissa complete the correct parents and Melissa has been
documentation as thoroughly as possible and able to bring her family
provide the correct evidence. together.
 Reviews
“It is when in time of need that
you really require expert “I wanted to send you my thanks
guidance. We reached out to IAS once again for all your hard work
and they welcomed us offering with both my ILR and naturalisation
not just expert advice but application. I have found you to be
compassionate attention. Taking extremely professional and
away our worries and pressure, thorough in your work.”
while at the same time being - Faraz
very up to date with
technicalities.”
- Angad
“We were delighted when the
visa arrived, we will be using IAS
“Knowledgeable, experienced and for all of the visas we need. The
very professional lawyers that are company is very professional
very organised when it comes to and the best around.”
the important days. Very
- Algert
contactable, I don't think there
was ever a time that I couldn't get
through to my designated lawyer.
To top it all off, our case was won
in the end.” More reviews
-Melissa
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