Hi GUys, Need your advise, I'm a british citizen (2015, based on 10 yrs) and my wife is on family visa and two children dependent born abroad. Wife & kids living in the UK for past five years. I have applied for the my kids (under 10yrs of age) on MN1 sec3(1) in august this year and got the refusal...

Hello house, Need some advise relating to above topic I have two children born outside the UK and i applied for registration by discretion in December 2014 , at the time my son was 17 and daughter 12. Their application was denied on the grounds their dad do not have settled status ( he is on spouse...

Alladin, My candid advice is to approach a solicitor since it has lingered for more than 6 months to get a response from HO. Once a pre-action protocol is issued wrt your child's application, I swear HO will release her certificate because they cant successfully challenge it in JR. I Know 2 cases ri...

Hi, I have to say that this forum make life easier for many immigrant on earth. thank you all for sharing your experience and expert advice. I have to make decision for ILR application of my daughter but situations are little different. Current Tier1 visa valid for all till Dec-17. She is 7 years o...

Hi All, Good day! I am looking for an advice if my daughter is entitled to be register as a BC ? She came in UK last August 2015 ( 5 months ago). She is 16 years old and currently on her year 11 at school and I am a British Citizen through Naturalisation. She was granted an entry clearance: Type: S...

I think I got it now. Thanks BD & Casa. Really appreciate it. TBH, I'm still hopeful though that other people, who might have been in the same situation and perhaps got different information & experience and hence used different avenue, can give some useful insights here! Cuz it seems to me that th...

I think I got it now. Thanks BD & Casa. Really appreciate it. TBH, I'm still hopeful though that other people, who might have been in the same situation and perhaps got different information & experience and hence used different avenue, can give some useful insights here! Cuz it seems to me that th...

SECTION 4: GOOD CHARACTER To be of good character a person should show respect for the rights and freedoms of the United Kingdom, observe its laws and fulfil their rights and duties as a resident of the United Kingdom. Checks will be made on children aged 10 years and over to ensure that this requi...

''To avoid confusion: Children born abroad to parents who are applying for British citizenship Where one or both parents are applying for British citizenship they may apply for one or more children who are not automatically British at birth (see “Automatic acquisition of British citizenship” above) ...

Hi BD, thank you so much. I'm applying for citizenship in 9 months time. So, are you telling me to wait until I become a BC and then apply for my baby? Or apply simultaneously for him by including him on my BC application? And if so, will I have to be earning £18,600 by then or no need for it any m...

SECTION 4: GOOD CHARACTER To be of good character a person should show respect for the rights and freedoms of the United Kingdom, observe its laws and fulfil their rights and duties as a resident of the United Kingdom. Checks will be made on children aged 10 years and over to ensure that this requi...

Hi all desperate for help, plz! I live in the uk on ILR (refugee). Just got a baby born abroad and live with my wife there. is it possible to apply for the baby to register as BC or ILR like myself, what should I exactly do, plz? Any help would be really appreciated. Perhaps a similar case to mine....

Hi all desperate for help, plz! I live in the uk on ILR (refugee). Just got a baby born abroad and live with my wife there. is it possible to apply for the baby to register as BC or ILR like myself, what should I exactly do, plz? Any help would be really appreciated. Perhaps a similar case to mine....

I was in the impression that as long as NR application is with UKBI the person never get overstayed. I presume that by NR, you mean naturalisation. Firstly, children do not naturalise, they register as British citizens. Secondly, naturalisation and registration are not a part of the immigration pro...

Vinny, would I be correct in stating that the Section 55 referenced in the earlier post has not yet been commenced? My view is that it's safer to keep things as simple and normal as possible for the caseworker. While most would agree with a safety-first approach, some people would reason that the p...

UPDATE: Dear all, Just received the approval letter for my daughter in the post today. Huge burden off my head. wishing everyone success as well who are still going through the process. And BIGGGG thanks to all those who contributed towards helping me decide which course of action to choose after s...

hi ayoubtt can you please share cover letter which you sent with your daughters MN1 successful application you can send PM or email me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx bc i see so many peoples with same situation on this forum home office refused their applications . i just want to make sure i explain properly on...

Hi there, My kids MN1, section 3(1), application is refused by home office. Home office letter says.. The registration of minors under this provision is at the secretary of state's discretion. Normally a minor will not be registred if, as appears in this case, he/she is not 'settled' in the UK as d...

Bear in mind that British citizenship is a privilege and not a right, unlike visa applications submitted under the Immigration Rules. We all know that... It almost becomes a right where one or both parents are British citizen; you cannot remove a child who has overstayed his/her visa when one or bo...

Thanks for replying. She has been in the UK for 1.5 years now. She came to the UK when she was 1.5 years old. She is 2 years and 11 months now. What is the child's current visa status? I am of the opinion that you will struggle to get a favourable response with a reconsideration request. The rules ...

vinny wrote:

BIG Dobby wrote:If you are refused, apply Judicial Review (though expensive).... they know you wont be able to afford it.

Which would cost more, ILR or JR?

If you are successful, the cost will be refunded in full except your application fee(s)...
Don't be afraid... It is written in black n white

YOU don't need ILR to register your child. A child who is not up to the age of 10 does not necessarily need leave to remain (although expected). You have no other sibling(s) who are British. The law does not necessarily require both parents to be settled. One parent can be British and the other Sett...