Nationality law - new developments and practical guidance
Half day 1pm - 5pm
CPD: 3.5 hours
Level: Intermediate/OISC level 2
Trainer:
Adrian Berry
Course content
This course includes coverage of:
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new developments in nationality law: the language and knowledge tests
and civil partnerships
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naturalisation and registration processes
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pitfalls for refugees and those with ELR seeking to become British
citizens
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how to fill in the right forms
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the special policies for children
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spotting those who are automatically British citizens
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changing status from British national to British citizen
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appeal rights and judicial review
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planned legislative changes
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new case law
Objectives
At the conclusion of the course participants will have
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a through knowledge of how to apply for naturalisation and
registration as a British citizen.
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know which forms to fill in and what policies and concessions it is
necessary to consider when making an application.
In addition to the practicalities of making an application, they will be
able to
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spot those who are automatically British citizens.
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have a thorough understanding of how to challenge adverse decisions,
of recent case law and of planned changes to the law.
The course is intended to assist solicitors and other advisers who
encounter issues of nationality law and policy in their casework. The
coverage is aimed at those immigration advisors who require a good
grounding in the practicalities of nationality law. It also covers the
more complex issues in the field in greater depth.
