The UK government has clarified which people cannot apply for a Marriage Visitor visa, including those who qualify for British citizenship and groups who already have immigration rights that make the visa unnecessary. The Marriage Visitor visa is designed for people who want to marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK but … Read more
The UK government has identified six British citizenship registration routes under which children under 18 may request a waiver of the application fee. The guidance applies to children who are eligible to register as British citizens under the British Nationality Act 1981. However, being eligible for one of the routes does not automatically mean the … Read more
The UK government has identified two groups of children who may be able to apply for British citizenship without paying the standard £1,000 application fee. The provision applies to children under 18 who are eligible to register as British citizens but cannot afford the fee, as well as children who are being looked after by … Read more
Kemi Badenoch took over as leader of the UK Conservative Party and Leader of the Opposition in November 2024—becoming the first Black person and one of the youngest politicians to hold the role in UK history. From her political ascent to her present leadership, she has become known for blunt rhetoric, hard-edged policy positions, and … Read more