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Routes to children’s nationality and immigration status
A summary of some of the ways that a child’s immigration status can be improved or they can acquire British citizenship.
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Children in Need Scotland: A guide for local authorities in Scotland
Helpful information for professionals working with children in need (and their families) who are not British citizens, including how local authorities can find out about a child’s nationality and immigration status, refer children and families for legal advice, and access other sources of support.
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Children in Need: A guide for local authorities
Helpful information for professionals working with children in need (and their families) who are not British citizens, including how local authorities can find out about a child’s nationality and immigration status, refer children and families for legal advice, and access other sources of support.
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The Good Character Requirement: A Guide from KIND UK
British Citizenship for Children: A Guide from KIND UK Updated 19 February 2025 In this guide: 1. British Citizenship 2. Discretionary Citizenship 3. The Illegal Migration Act (2023) > 4. The Good Character Requirement 5. Useful Resources & More Information 4.1 The ‘Good Character Requirement’ Most children and adults applying for British citizenship have to…
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Discretionary Citizenship: A guide children, young people and families
Not all children born in the UK automatically have British citizenship from birth. But lots of children living in the UK are eligible to become British citizens. The Home Office can grant British citizenship on a discretionary basis where a child has strong ties to the UK.
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British Citizenship for Children: A Guide
Having British citizenship means that the UK is your home, and you have the right to live, work and belong here. This guide provides an overview of routes to British citizenship.
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Support for children in need under Section 17: Local Authority obligations after BCD vs BCT
BCD vs BCT (January 2023) confirmed that local authorities must provide Section 17 support at a welfare standard for families of children in need where the parent or carer is lawfully in the UK
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Illegal Migration Bill – Briefing for Peers
“Becoming a British citizen is a significant life event… British citizenship gives you the opportunity to participate more fully in the life of your local community.” Home Office Citizenship Guidance Alison – a former KIND UK client “I was trafficked into the UK when I was in my early 20s. I was told I was…
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Advice for children and young people from Ukraine [EN]
Ця інформація також доступна українською мовою / This page is also available in Ukrainian Kids in Need of Defense UK (KIND UK) offers free advice for children and young people who are currently in or have left Ukraine who wish to apply to come to the UK or extend their stay in the UK. We…
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Поради для дітей та молоді з України [UA]
Ця інформація також доступна англійською мовою / This information is also available in English Органiзацiя Kids in Need of Defence UK (KIND UK) (Дiти потребують захисту) пропонує безкоштовні консультаціі для дітей та молоді, які зараз перебувають або виїхали з України, та бажають подати заяву на приїзд до Великобританії або продовжити своє перебування там. Ми надаємо…
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