Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Bill 2024-25
A short bill proposing that a successful appeal against removal of British citizenship would no longer restore the person's citizenship immediately.
Immigration appeal rights
It is important to recognise that not all immigration decisions attract a right to appeal. It is also important for a constituent to ask for advice from a solicitor or immigration adviser if considering an appeal.
Why can’t my constituent’s family get a visa to visit the UK?
Common reasons the Home Office may refuse a visitor visa application for family members, how to prove they are a genuine visitor, and challenging a refusal.
-
Research Briefing
No recourse to public funds
Why does the UK ban migrants from claiming benefits, and what are the arguments for and against this 'no recourse to public funds' policy?
-
Research Briefing
Changes to UK visa and settlement rules after the 2025 immigration white paper
Frequently asked questions about the UK government's immigration white paper proposals in 2025, including a longer qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain.
-
Research Briefing
Replacement of UK residence permits with eVisas
UK residence permits are now online only. Some foreign residents need to actively sign up for their eVisa or risk being unable to re-enter the country.
-
Research Briefing
Immigration white papers, 1965-2025
A short history of UK immigration, asylum and citizenship policy through the lens of government white papers.
-
Research Briefing
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: Progress of the bill
What changes have MPs in committee made to the Border Security Bill ahead of report stage on 12 May 2025?
-
Research Briefing
Cost of naturalisation as a British citizen, 1975-2025
Inflation-adjusted data for the cost of becoming a British citizen by naturalisation over the past 50 years.
-
Research Briefing
Devolution (Immigration) (Scotland) Bill 2024-25
Stephen Gethins, MP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, has proposed a bill to devolve immigration powers to Scotland. Second reading is scheduled for 25 April 2025.
-
Debate Pack
St Patrick’s Day and Northern Irish affairs
A general debate on the motion that this House has considered St Patrick’s Day and Northern Irish affairs will take place in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 27 March.
-
Research Briefing
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2024-25
MPs will debate the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill at second reading on Monday 10 February 2025.
-
Debate Pack
Potential merits of a Youth Mobility Scheme between the EU and the UK
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the potential merits of a Youth Mobility Scheme between the EU and the UK on 29 January 2025, led by Sarah Olney MP.
-
Research Briefing
The financial (minimum income) requirement for partner visas
British people who want to sponsor a foreign spouse or partner for a visa must normally earn £29,000 a year. A review of this policy is due to report in June 2025.
-
Research Briefing
Deprivation of British citizenship and withdrawal of passports
In the 21st century there has been a revived use of government powers to deprive people of their British citizenship and withhold UK passports, particularly as a counter-terrorism measure.
Total results (page 1 of 4)